by Brian Kennedy | Mar 30, 2025 | Los Angeles Kings, Toronto Maple Leafs
What would it feel like if, at work, your every move was chronicled and analyzed endlessly on the radio the next day without your being able to explain any of the why’s for all of the what’s being bandied about? That’s how I imagine it feels to be a Toronto Maple...
by Brian Kennedy | Mar 29, 2025 | Anaheim Ducks, New York Rangers
At some point, the games of a losing team simply don’t matter anymore, aside from for player-development purposes. That’s when talk shifts away from “playoff” hopes and towards “we’re spoilers” reality. Friday night, the Ducks had that chance, as they took on the...
by Kenneth Cross | Mar 26, 2025 | Inside Hockey, NHL, Pittsburgh Penguins, Tampa Bay Lightning
TAMPA, Fla. – Tampa Bay Lightning forward Anthony Cirelli scored two goals in his 500th career game while Nikita Kucherov had a goal and two assists as the Bolts struck for a 6-1 decision over the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Lightning moved into fifth in the...
by Brian Kennedy | Mar 26, 2025 | Montreal Canadiens
Everyone’s on the Montreal Canadiens bandwagon these days. The NHL even featured a story about them called, “Hab-by To Be Here,” about the surge the team has made since the Four Nations break. The Canadiens are pushing towards the playoffs, where coming out of the...
by Brian Kennedy | Mar 16, 2025 | Anaheim Ducks
Anaheim, CA—It’s amazing what a difference a couple of months can make in a team’s psyche. The last time Anaheim faced Nashville, the Ducks were a bottom-feeder, and people were waiting for the Preds to wake up/play up to their potential. The hopes of one team have...
by Brian Kennedy | Mar 14, 2025 | Los Angeles Kings, Washington Capitals
Los Angeles, CA—If only Alexander Ovechkin had scored five goals against Anaheim on Tuesday night, fans of the LA Kings could have been treated to a four-goal performance that tied and broke the all-time regular season goals record. You’re scoffing, but it’s not that...