National Hockey League

Ducks Are Just Too Slow

The fans were buzzing. The action was immediate. The teams traded leads as the game went on. You think I’m talking about Kings versus Ducks, the game that took place on Sunday at 5pm in Anaheim? Not a chance. I’m hyping the Mets-Dodgers game that more than a few in Honda Center were keeping track of on their phones. At the very least, that other game, 25 miles or so up the road, featured offense. The one in Anaheim, not so much.

Late Heroics Propel Lightning Past Golden Knights

Late Heroics Propel Lightning Past Golden Knights

The Tampa Bay Lightning struck late in the third period with a pair of goals in Thursday evening’s 4-3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights. The Lightning’s late storm served as a metaphor for the power and insight the metaphorical lightning bolts symbolize in the sky.

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Ducks Open the Season Strong

Ducks Open the Season Strong

What’s new? Ask that of most people, and you’ll get a “not much” in response. Ask it in the Anaheim Ducks’ orbit, and you’ll get a little more, from player news to news off the ice.

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Bruins Lohrei Sticking to Basics

Bruins Lohrei Sticking to Basics

A shaky performance in Boston's opening night loss to the Florida Panthers earned second-year defenseman Mason Lohrei a night off two nights later for the Bruins home opener. Lohrei responded with two solid performances during Boston's next two games. The 23-year-old...

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Review: NHL 25 Makes Meaningful Strides

Review: NHL 25 Makes Meaningful Strides

EA Sports’ NHL hockey video game series has been the standard for over 30 years. Unfortunately, the past couple years’ releases have been quite disappointing, but NHL 25 breaks that losing streak and delivers a much-improved hockey experience thanks to its ICE-Q artificial intelligence.

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Boston Bruins: Building Blocks In Place

Boston Bruins: Building Blocks In Place

If the depth of the Boston Bruins continues to play as the fourth line did in Thursday night's 6-4 win over the Montreal Canadiens at TD Garden, it could be a successful season for the Causeway Street gang. Newcomers Mark Kastelic (two goals) and Cole Koepke (one goal...

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