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Key tripping call that flipped Game 5 ‘a tough one’, says Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar
DENVER — Colorado coach Jared Bednar wasn’t happy about a controversial penalty call in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final on Friday that helped determine the Avalanche’s fate in a 3-2 loss to Tampa Bay. Bednar’s team led the series 3-1 entering Game 5 with a chance to hoist the Cup on home ice. […]
Continue readingColorado Avalanche pull Darcy Kuemper from Game 3 of Stanley Cup Final, noncommittal on goalie’s status for Game 4 vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
Kuemper allowed five goals on 22 shots before getting the hook midway through the second period. He was replaced by Pavel Francouz, who made nine saves on 10 shots. The Avalanche lead the best-of-seven series 2-1. Game 4 is here Wednesday, and Colorado coach Jared Bednar didn’t put his weight behind Kuemper to start that […]
Continue readingStanley Cup Final Game 4: Betting tips and picks for Colorado Avalanche-Tampa Bay Lightning
Greg Wyshynski, senior NHL writer: Ondrej Palat to score a point (-135) There’s no reason not to run this back after hitting in Game 3. Palat has a point in all nine of the Lightning’s home games this postseason, with 14 points in total. His line with Steven Stamkos and Nikita Kucherov was able to […]
Continue readingTampa Bay Lightning rue effort in Game 1 loss: ‘We weren’t our best’
DENVER — Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper said “the right team won” Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, but that he believes the Colorado Avalanche haven’t seen anything close to his players’ best effort yet. “Give them credit for pulling it out,” Cooper said after the Avs won 4-3 in overtime on Wednesday […]
Continue readingLike father like son: How former pros helped their sons make it in the NBA, NFL, NHL and MLB
That’s certainly the trend in professional sports. More than a few players in the NBA, NFL, NHL and MLB have followed in the footsteps of their dads. In fact, in three of those four sports, the number of second-generation players has increased notably this century. The NHL tops the list as 6.1% of players who […]
Continue readingHow the Tampa Bay Lightning built a shutdown line on the fly — and might change it up again
Their checking line of Yanni Gourde, Blake Coleman and Barclay Goodrow had the unique ability to shut down their opponents’ top players while contributing huge goals of their own. The lone goal in Game 7 against the New York Islanders, to send the Lightning to the 2021 Stanley Cup Final? That was Gourde, short-handed. The […]
Continue readingJadeveon Clowney re-signed with Cleveland Browns so he could play again with Deshaun Watson
BEREA, Ohio — Jadeveon Clowney admitted Thursday that he ultimately decided he would be re-signing with the Cleveland Browns once he knew quarterback Deshaun Watson was headed to Cleveland, too. “I thought I played well here last year, and I feel like I can get better and pick off from what I did last year,” […]
Continue reading2022 Stanley Cup Final: Answering the biggest questions for Colorado Avalanche-Tampa Bay Lightning
The 2022 Stanley Cup Final is set to begin Wednesday night in Denver, and it promises to be one of the best matchups in recent memory. The Tampa Bay Lightning are looking to become the first team to three-peat since the New York Islanders won four in a row from 1980 to 1983. The high-flying […]
Continue readingStanley Cup Final Game 1: Betting tips for Tampa Bay Lightning-Colorado Avalanche
The crew from Daily Wager and ESPN Chalk are here to look ahead at the series as well as present their top picks for Game 1. To catch all of the action, tune into ABC and ESPN+, where you can find every game of the series. Set your reminders to 8 ET for the first […]
Continue readingStanley Cup 2022: Avalanche survive in OT against Lightning and more scenes from Game 1
The Tampa Bay Lightning and Colorado Avalanche met Wednesday night for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final and it was a thrilling affair, with the Avalanche winning 4-3 in overtime. The Lightning have their sights set on a three-peat, which would be the first time a team has won three consecutive NHL championships since […]
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