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Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers cap Round 1 comeback, eliminate Los Angeles Kings in Game 7
The Edmonton Oilers eliminated the Los Angeles Kings in Game 7 at home on Saturday, 2-0, as star Connor McDavid scored a goal and assisted on the game-winner. McDavid had the primary assist on defenseman Cody Ceci’s second-period goal and tallied his own insurance goal late in the third period as this first-round series closed. […]
Continue reading2022 Stanley Cup playoffs: X factors, predictions for Bruins-Hurricanes, Lightning-Maple Leafs, Kings-Oilers
While the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs has included a few too many blowouts for our liking, it has also provided five Game 7s, the ultimate “tension convention.” According to ESPN Stats & Information, Saturday will be the first time since Apr. 30, 2014, that there will be three Game 7s played […]
Continue readingTakeaways from the first 32 Stanley Cup playoff games — and what comes next
Each series in the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs has now gotten through Game 4, with no shortage of goalie drama, blowouts and controversy with on-ice officials. This postseason has certainly been thrilling, and following wins Monday by the Florida Panthers and Calgary Flames, there will be a total of six Game 5 matchups in which […]
Continue readingJonathan Quick, ‘a really good goalie in this league for a long time,’ bounces back for Los Angeles Kings in Game 4 victory
Los Angeles goaltender Jonathan Quick redeemed himself with his first postseason shutout since June 2014, leading the Kings to a 4-0 home-ice victory on Sunday night that tied their first-round series with the Edmonton Oilers at 2-2. Quick was pulled in Game 3 after giving up four goals on 17 shots. He responded with a […]
Continue readingNHL Stanley Cup playoffs first round best bets: Will the Cup stay in Florida?
To answer these queries, we’ve asked our NHL insiders and betting experts to break down the field and spotlight key spots where value can be found. All odds from Caesars Sportsbook. Greg Wyshynski, senior NHL writer and Daily Wager contributor: There was some slight slippage at 5-on-5 play by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the […]
Continue readingThe lapsed fan’s guide to the 2022 NHL playoffs: Top storylines, Stanley Cup favorites, key players
As a service to fans who have a general interest in the National Hockey League but have no idea what’s happened since the Tampa Bay Lightning raised the Cup for the second straight postseason, we’re happy to provide this FAQ as a guide to the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs. And for you die-hard puckheads, here […]
Continue reading2022 Stanley Cup playoffs: Breaking down all 16 teams in the NHL postseason
The matchups and storylines are set as the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs get underway this week, with the last team standing hoisting the cherished chalice sometime in late June. Will that be the Tampa Bay Lightning, who are looking to become the first team to win the Cup in three consecutive seasons since the New […]
Continue reading2022 NHL playoff fantasy hockey pool guide: Favorites, sleepers and busts
We’re now wading into a fresh fantasy field in which the quantity of games played often rivals quality of individual performance. Alex Ovechkin can do only so much damage if his Washington Capitals are disposed of in five contests at the hands of the Florida Panthers. So, my advice: Pick a handful of teams you […]
Continue readingRetiring Dustin Brown looks back on franchise-high 18 years with Los Angeles Kings, ahead to playoffs
Because the Kings are headed back to the playoffs after a three-year absence, Brown is grateful his 18-season career is lasting a couple of weeks longer — and he’s hoping for another couple of months. “I can walk away knowing I did my best,” Brown said Friday during an emotional news conference with his family […]
Continue readingDustin Brown to retire after 18 seasons with Los Angeles Kings
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Los Angeles Kings forward Dustin Brown will retire after this season, his 18th with the club. He made the announcement Thursday ahead of the Kings’ regular-season finale. Los Angeles will face Edmonton in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs. Brown, 37, has played in a franchise record 1,295 regular-season […]
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