by Heath Whelan | Jan 18, 2019 | Boston Bruins, Homepage, Inside Hockey, NHL
Throughout his illustrious career, Boston Bruins netminder Tuukka Rask has faced shots from NHL all-stars, up and coming super stars, and future hall of famers. He also faced his fair share of shots from critics, naysayers, and doubters. When you play for a town as...
by Neal McHale | Jan 16, 2019 | Homepage, New Jersey Devils, NHL
The Devils struggles on the road reared its ugly head again Tuesday night in Columbus. Looking to build off two wins at home, the Devils were defeated 4-1 at Nationwide Arena and it was trouble from the drop of the puck. Cam Atkinson and Boone Jenner potted goals...
by Neal McHale | Jan 15, 2019 | Chicago Blackhawks, Homepage, New Jersey Devils, NHL
NEWARK–With just one win since the New Year, the Blackhawks scored enough to win most games. But after a miserable opening two periods, it was too steep a hill to climb as the Devils held on 8-5 in a wild game Monday night. Kyle Palmieri scored twice within...
by Brian Kennedy | Jan 13, 2019 | Homepage, Los Angeles Kings, NHL, Pittsburgh Penguins
Back-to-back. You’re supposed to be tired, especially if your arms are weak from raising them on seven goal celebrations. But the Penguins were anything but that way in the early going on Saturday night. They came out in Los Angeles pretty much as they’d left Anaheim...
by Brian Kennedy | Jan 12, 2019 | Anaheim Ducks, Homepage, NHL, Pittsburgh Penguins
This was going to be a happy story. It was going to start out this way: “The Ducks were never as bad as their recent record showed,” and then go on to talk about how a big win against the Penguins changed everything for the team, who can now go on the road with...
by Brian Kennedy | Jan 11, 2019 | Homepage, Leagues, Los Angeles Kings, NHL, Ottawa Senators
Exactly the same lineup, save for one defenseman. Even the same goalie. How cheeky is that of Ottawa coming off the first half of a back-to-back? Maybe they figured what worked down the road in Anaheim would work in downtown LA. Maybe they were making a comment on...