NHL Playoffs

Round 1 of the NHL Playoffs was exciting but definitely weird. The first round had the most overtime games (18) in one round but no game 7s with 2 sweeps. The Blackhawks got swept by the wild-card Predators. Jake Allen, who has been awful all season, single-handedly won the Blues their round. The Maple Leafs actually brought the Capitals to 6 games. Tanner Glass had more goals than Max Pacioretty. After not being in the league for a year, Zack Kassian had his name in Rogers Place shouted. Lastly, after not playing for 18…

Charlie McAvoy Profile Usually, playoff teams keep their roster from the regular season. But due to injuries to defenseman Torey Krug, Brandon Carlo, and Colin Miller, the Boston Bruins signed Charlie McAvoy, their 2016 1st round draft pick to an entry-level 3-year deal. This contract shows that the Bruins are desperate but it also shows how much confidence they have in this 19-year-old. He's been consistently logging the 2nd most minutes for the Bruins against the Ottawa Senators in the series, most belonged to Zdeno…

After taking a look at the Eastern Conference playoff picture in the last post, this time we'll be examining the Western Conference to see how teams stack up against each other and what outcomes we can expect. As always, leave me your selections in the comment section!NHL Playoff Predictions: Eastern ConferenceChicago Blackhawks (1st Central) vs. Nashville Predators (WC2) Season Series: 4-1 ChicagoThe Blackhawks come into the playoffs as the Western Conference's top team, finishing with 109 points, and are the…

The NHL playoffs are one of the most exciting times of the year. It’s when the stars of the league get to shine like Sidney Crosby, and Patrick Kane and teams get to show what they are truly made of. Playoffs are also time for lesser-known players, like Justin Williams or Bryan Bickell, to make a name for themselves and flourish in the game’s biggest stage. We all look forward to what new stars like Conor McDavid and Auston Matthews will do. But here are some lesser-known players that had a breakout season and could also…

2017 NHL Playoff Predictions:With the NHL regular season coming to an end, it's time to look forward to the post-season. In this edition, I'll be looking at the Eastern Conference matchups, recapping their meetings during the season and what each team will need to win the series. Additionally, I'll add my pick as to who I think is going to win and in how many games. Hope to see what everyone else's predictions are!NHL Playoff Predictions: Western ConferenceMontreal Canadiens (1st Atlantic) vs. New York Rangers…