Rangers need to go for the throat in Game 2 - Blue Seat Blogs
Depth, penalty killing, timely scoring, and solid team defense helped the Rangers win Game 1 without needing powerplay goals. They need to maintain their effectiveness to succeed. [ more ]
Who Plays, Who Sits In Oilers' First-Round Series with Kings - The Hockey Writers Edmonton Oilers Latest News, Analysis & More
The Edmonton Oilers will face the Los Angeles Kings in the NHL playoffs for the third consecutive season with a rookie head coach facing tough roster decisions. [ more ]
Rangers/Caps series recap: Stats show mixed bag at 5v5, but special teams reign supreme - Blue Seat Blogs
The New York Rangers won the series against the Washington Capitals relying on goaltending and special teams, highlighting the importance of these aspects in playoff success. [ more ]
Charlie Lindgren will start second half of back-to-back against Flyers with playoffs on the line
The Washington Capitals are defying NHL trends by starting goaltender Charlie Lindgren on back-to-back days, epitomizing his value to the team. [ more ]
There is no Rangers goalie controversy - Blue Seat Blogs
The Rangers have won their second consecutive game, indicating they are recovering from their previous slump.
The broadcast has been repeatedly suggesting a goalie controversy between Jonathan Quick and Igor Shesterkin, but there is no controversy as Shesterkin is the confirmed starter. [ more ]
Oilers' Skinner Silences Doubts With Great Play in Wins vs. Kings - The Hockey Writers Edmonton Oilers Latest News, Analysis & More
Stuart Skinner's exceptional performance in the Stanley Cup Playoffs has significantly alleviated concerns and instilled confidence in the Edmonton Oilers' goaltending. [ more ]
The Edmonton Oilers lost to the Vegas Golden Knights, ending their 16-game winning streak and falling one short of the longest NHL streak.
The key to the Oilers' turnaround has been the work done by Kris Knoblauch and his staff in improving the team's scoring, defensive structure, goaltending, and penalty kill. [ more ]
3 keys for a long Rangers playoff run - Blue Seat Blogs
The stars, especially big players like Panarin and Fox, must perform for a successful Rangers playoff run. Special teams, especially powerplay, play a crucial role in their formula for success. [ more ]
Flames goalie Dustin Wolf determined to learn from rough outing against Sharks
Young players in the AHL, including those brought up by the Calgary Flames, can have off-games that go under-the-radar, but when goalie Dustin Wolf has a bad game, it receives more attention. [ more ]
What Bruins' Latest Roster Move Might Mean For Linus Ullmark
Backup goalie Brandon Bussi has been assigned to Providence, indicating Linus Ullmark is nearing his return.
Ullmark has been out with a lower-body injury since January 9, but his recent skating and progress suggest he may serve as the Bruins' backup goalie soon. [ more ]
Edmonton Oilers, Carolina Hurricanes eyeing teams with goaltending
Carolina Hurricanes and Edmonton Oilers are in search of goaltending help due to injuries and underperforming players.
Five teams in the NHL, including the Buffalo Sabres, Los Angeles Kings, Detroit Red Wings, Philadelphia Flyers, and Montreal Canadiens, have goaltending depth that could be traded. [ more ]