In the minds of many hockey fans, this Blues vs Avalanche Western Conference semi-finals is the least interesting of all the remaining 2022 NHL Playoffs matchups. The Avalanche have been dominant in every sense of the word. Cale Makar is the best defenseman, and maybe the best remaining hockey player, in the world right now. He set a franchise record with 10 points in the first four NHL Playoffs games, leading the charge in an Avalanche sweep of the Predators. The Blues were impressive in the opening round as well, winning three in a row to close out the series…
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It’s a great day for hockey in the Sunshine State! It took 27 seasons before fans got to see the Lightning vs Panthers in the NHL Playoffs. Now, for the second year in a row we are treated to the “Battle of Florida”, this time with a trip to the Eastern Conference Finals on the line. The Lightning narrowly escaped the first round, while the Panthers were able to wrap up their series in six games and afford themselves a few extra days off. These are two of the most electric teams in the NHL. Both deserve to be here…
The 2022 NHL Playoffs are in full swing, as all eight series have begun. Tonight, we have a packed NHL Playoffs schedule of Game 2 matchups today. The NHL games today span across multiple different networks, so plan ahead to make sure you can watch your favorite team on their quest for a Stanley Cup. Let’s take a look at the NHL Playoffs schedule and NHL games today, Thursday, May 5th. NHL Playoffs Schedule | NHL Games Today | May 5th Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Rangers (PIT Leads 1-0) Time: 7 PM ESTVenue: Madison Square Garden – New York, NYCoverage:…
The most anticipated goaltending matchup of these 2022 NHL Playoffs did not let us down, as Game 1 of the Stars vs Flames series had a final score of just 1-0. Even though he only had to make 16 saves, Jacob Markstrom did what he does best, earning his 10th shutout of the season and giving the Flames an early series lead. Dallas will need to emphasize pucks on net during Game 2 and for the duration of this series. If they continue to average just 16 shots on goal, they may not even score at all in the series.…
Nashville fans had a rude welcome to the 2022 NHL Playoffs and are simply hoping to be competitive in Game 2 of this Predators vs Avalanche series. Game 1 was over as soon as the puck dropped. The Avalanche scored twice in the first three minutes of the game and tallied five total first-period goals on their way to a 7-2 drumming on home ice. Colorado outshot the Predator by a whopping 20, which might just become the norm in this series. With Juuse Saros still sidelined, Nashville has no good option in net. They have elected to go with…
Amongst the biggest early surprises of these 2022 NHL Playoffs came from the Capitals vs Panthers series where the Presidents Trophy winners gave up three goals in the third period and lost on home ice without Ovechkin having to score. The loss certainly came as a shock to fans and analysts everywhere, as most people had this pegged as a five-game series. For that to come true, Florida will now have to rattle off four wins in a row, including two games at Capital One Arena, a building that always provides an intimidating environment. The Stanley Cup favorites need a…
We are less than two games into the 2022 NHL Playoffs and the Penguins vs Rangers already delivered a triple-overtime unforgettable performance that will be remembered forever as an all-time great game. It’s going to be nearly impossible to top what we saw in Game 1, but the New York Rangers will have to find a way to shake the disappointment that comes with losing a game like that in order to avoid going down two games in the series. Despite the loss, the Rangers caught a bit of a break, as the Penguins are now forced to start their…
The 2022 NHL Playoffs are in full swing, as all eight series have begun. Tonight, we have a packed NHL Playoffs schedule of Game 2 matchups today. The NHL games today span across multiple different networks, so plan ahead to make sure you can watch your favorite team on their quest for a Stanley Cup. Let’s take a look at the NHL Playoffs schedule and NHL games today, Wednesday, May 4th. NHL Playoffs Schedule | NHL Games Today | May 4th Boston Bruins vs Carolina Hurricanes (CAR Leads 1-0) Time: 7 PM ESTVenue: PNC Arena – Raleigh, NCCoverage: ESPN In-depth Bruins…
There may be no more exciting goaltending matchup across the opening round of the 2022 NHL Playoffs than what we will see in the Stars vs Flames series. It’s youth versus experience in a battle between two elite players who share the same name. The Flames have played themselves into a Stanley Cup favorite and have far exceeded most anyone’s expectations entering the season. They are efficient on offense and excellent on defense, with a league-leading 11 shutouts on the year. Let’s take a look at the betting odds and season history for the series, and give our Stars vs…
According to oddsmakers, the Predators vs Avalanche 2022 NHL Playoffs series is the most one-sided series in the first round. After the season the Colorado Avalanche just put together, one could probably argue they should be even more heavily favored against a Nashville Predators team that backed its way into the postseason by losing five of their last seven games to end the regular season. The Predators will also be without their workhorse Juuse Saros to begin the series. Saros started an NHL season-high 67 games for the Predators, but he was forced to turn over the reigns just a…