May 28, 2008

Punchless Pens Need to Find Net to Avoid Red Wings Sweep

The Detroit Red Wings have shut down the scoring punch of the young Pittsburgh Penguins in the first two games of the Stanley Cup finals. The Penguins were held to just 41 shots in the two games, and Chris Osgood... Continue reading "Punchless Pens Need to Find Net to Avoid Red Wings Sweep" »

May 8, 2008

A matchup of the NHL’s Big Ds -- Detroit and Dallas -- in Western Conference Finals

Undoubtedly, any hockey fan who treats his NHL statistics seriously has debated the question whether regular-season numbers mean a thing when two teams hook up in a postseason series. The Western Conference finals matchup between Detroit and Dallas, which kicks... Continue reading "A matchup of the NHL’s Big Ds -- Detroit and Dallas -- in Western Conference Finals" »

May 7, 2008

First-Ever Conference Finals between Flyers, Pens Fueled by Recent Skirmishes

The Eastern Conference finals will be a Pennsylvania showdown between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, two of the six expansion clubs to join the league in 1967. They have been rivals for decades, but the young Penguins and rebuilt Flyers don’t have... Continue reading "First-Ever Conference Finals between Flyers, Pens Fueled by Recent Skirmishes" »

April 23, 2008

Does a Strong Regular-Season Finish Translate into Playoff Success?

The seedings for the Stanley Cup playoffs often don’t reflect which teams are at their best when the postseason begins. So, does a team that finishes strong in the regular season likely to succeed in the playoffs. That seems logical,... Continue reading "Does a Strong Regular-Season Finish Translate into Playoff Success?" »

April 14, 2008

Chelios Sets NHL Playoff Record

So many fans of the Detroit Red Wings have been focused on whether their team can avoid another first-round upset. They breathe easier with the Red Wings taking the first two games of their series with the Nashville Predators, enough... Continue reading "Chelios Sets NHL Playoff Record" »
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