2013 NHL Playoffs - Upset odds for every Round 1 matchup
Neil Greenberg projects the upset odds for underdogs in the first round of the 2013 NHL playoffs.
View Article2013 NHL Playoffs - Henrik Lundqvist leads Conn Smythe Watch
After consecutive shutouts, New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist holds the early lead in the Conn Smythe watch.
View Article2013 NHL Playoffs - Why Pittsburgh Penguins should punt Marc-Andre Fleury
Neil Greenberg argues that the Pittsburgh Penguins would be better served by parting ways with Marc-Andre Fleury, who has struggled in the playoffs following Pittsburgh's Stanley Cup win.
View ArticleNHL - Playoff performances of Marc-Andre Fleury, Corey Crawford affect summer...
In 2011, knowing they wouldn't be able to keep Ilya Bryzgalov, the Phoenix Coyotes prepared a list of replacements. Mike Smith, then with the Tampa Ba...
View Article2013 NHL Playoffs - Jonathan Quick captures lead in Conn Smythe Watch
After posting a .948 save percentage and 1.50 goals-against average in 13 playoff games, Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick leads the Conn Smythe Watch heading into the conference finals.
View Article2013 NHL Playoffs - Big decisions coming for Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh Penguins
It seemed so much easier to diagnose a year ago. The Philadelphia Flyers were the archrival who threw the Pittsburgh Penguins off their game and got t...
View Article2013 NHL Playoffs - 5 Keys to winning Stanley Cup finals
In the spring of 2010, when Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane beat Philadelphia Flyers goalie Michael Leighton in Philadelphia, he launched his gloves i...
View Article2013 NHL Playoffs - Chicago Blackhawks better positioned than Boston Bruins...
A repeat, particularly after a very short summer, would be a lot to ask. But Craig Custance explains why he thinks the Blackhawks have a better shot to return to the Stanley Cup finals than the Bruins...
View Article2013 NHL offseason - How Metropolitan Division teams are trending
Continuing our look at how teams are trending in the new divisions, we move to the new-look Metropolitan. Is this the NHL's toughest from top to botto...
View ArticlePredicting the Olympic medal round - NHL
Matthew Coller and Ryan Wagman break down the Olympic playoff round games, providing a key matchup for each. He also predicts Russia to win the gold medal.
View ArticleSix hurdles standing between the Pittsburgh Penguins and another Cup - ESPN...
In ESPN The Magazine's One Day One Game Issue, Craig Custance writes that Sidney Crosby is healthy, back in MVP form and carrying his wounded team into the playoffs. But is the clock running out for...
View ArticleOne key stat plus a prediction for every series - NHL Playoffs 2014
Matthew Coller and Ryan Wagman of Hockey Prospectus identify one key stat for every NHL playoff series, weighing in with their prediction on whether the trend will continue as well as picking a winner...
View Article2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs - Boston Bruins among best bets to win the cup
Sam Paolini runs down the best value best for the 2014 Stanley Cup playoffs, including the Boston Bruins.
View ArticleNHL Playoffs 2014 - How goalies in playoffs stack up
Matthew Coller of Hockey Prospectus reintroduces the Goalie Heat Index to project which netminders can get hot and steal a series in Round 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
View ArticleAnze Kopitar, Tuukka Rask lead playoff player rankings - 2014 Stanley Cup...
Tom Awad of Hockey Prospectus shares his updated version of the postseason player rankings of the top 10 forwards, top five defensemen and top five goalies. Anze Kopitar remains atop the forward...
View Article2013 Stanley Cup playoffs - Rivals scout the Pittsburgh Penguins - NHL
Craig Custance talks to Pittsburgh's rivals to scout how to beat the Penguins in the 2013 Stanley Cup playoffs.
View ArticleMeasuring home-ice advantage in Stanley Cup playoffs -- NHL
Is having home ice truly an advantage in the Stanley Cup playoffs? Rob Vollman breaks down the statistics and home-versus-away factors to measure how much -- if any -- impact it has.
View ArticleExamining the Jonathan Toews-Patrick Kane dynamic -- 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs
Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane are the NHL's ultimate one-two punch. Rob Vollman breaks down their dangerous dynamic.
View ArticleOffseason moves can boost Penguins to Stanley Cup -- NHL
The Crosby-Malkin combo puts the Pittsburgh Penguins into playoff contention, but the team's offseason moves can give them an edge for the Stanley Cup. Matt Coller explains why they can win now.
View ArticleWhy the New York Rangers won't win the Stanley Cup - NHL
The Rangers' record during the past 82 total regular season games is one of the best in the past 10 years. But, they're unlikely to win the Stanley Cup this season, according to Rob Vollman.
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