NHL 2020-21 Recap Week 15 – Connor McDavid’s stellar season, Cole Caufield scores, Final playoff jockeying
We are into the final weeks of the COVID shorten NHL season, and there are only six playoff spots up for grabs. The three left in the North are...
NHL 2020-21 Recap Week 8 – NHL back on ESPN, Hurricanes and Islanders hot
The big NHL news this week was the return to ESPN for the first time since 2004. It's incredible how much has changed since then.
NHL 2020-21 Recap Week 1 – Pierre-Luc Dubois and Patrick Laine trade, Canadiens and Devils hot, Evander Kane bankruptcy
Pierre-Luc Dubois wanted out of Columbus. I can't say I blame him, and he's entitled to play where he wants. General managers shouldn't have the only say. It is...
NHL 2019-20 Recap Week 13 – Cotton Bowl Winter Classic, Washington Captials epic comeback, John Tortorella rightful tirade, Oilers almost choke
The 2020 Winter Classic emanated from the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. It was nice to see different teams in the Winter Classic. And most people agreed because the game...
NHL 2018-19 Recap Week 3 – Penguins and Lightning early favorites, Crosby and McDavid shine, Canadian teams finally on NBCSN
As the calendar turns to November this week, we are left with only two teams who have one loss in regulation. The Tampa Bay Lightning and the Pittsburgh Penguins....
NHL 2017-18 Recap Week 21 – Capitals vs Maple Leafs outdoors, Panthers rising, Carter back, Islanders tumbling
The Capitals and Maple Leafs met in the third NHL outdoor game of the season. It seems like it’s been even less than three though. NBC did a good...
NHL 2015-16 Recap Week 19 – Another Outdoor Dud?, Artemi Panarin is not a Rookie, Neither is Jagr but boy is he Awesome
The Stadium Series part 1 was played over the weekend featuring the Chicago Blackhawks at the Minnesota Wild. Unfortunately, the Blackhawks didn’t get the memo. Probably hung over from...
NHL 2015-16 Recap Week 18 – Stamkos to Buffalo?, Ducks and Stars get big wins, Wednesday night needs more NHL games
Wednesday night rivalries is something the NHL created to get more exposure and have a must see match-up. But like most games the NBC televises, it features mostly the...
NHL 2015-16 Recap Week 7 – Bruins Rangers Thanksgiving Showdown, Overtime 3 on 3 Hockey, Epic Panthers Islanders Shootout, Resilient Stars
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. NHL fans were treated with lots of overtime and shootout games this holiday weekend. Friday tied an NHL record for most overtime or shootout games...
NHL 2014-15 Recap Week 12 – The Winter Classic in DC, Stars are Hot, Comeback Kings, Panthers are close but not quite there, yet
It was another successful Winter Classic for the NHL in Washington DC. Except for the fact that it was the lowest rated Winter Classic ever. Yikes. I guess I...