Author: Jonathan Duncan

Jonathan Duncan is a lifelong hockey fan. He has covered the NHL, via video content, since 2017 on his YouTube channel Off the Wall Hockey. He has also produced written content for Overtime Heroics and now Inside the Rink.

5 Players to Watch in the 2023 Stanley Cup Final

The Florida Panthers and Vegas Golden Knights are set to face off in the 2023 Stanley Cup Final. Both teams have numerous talented and gritty players that are a lot of fun to watch. While every player in the lineup will impact the series in some way, there are some players I believe deserve special […]

Jordan Martinook skating for the Hurricanes in the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Unlikely Playoff Hero Emerging for the Carolina Hurricanes

The Carolina Hurricanes are one win away from the Eastern Conference Finals. They have looked strong all playoffs long and are playing like a true Stanley Cup contender. Despite missing multiple key players due to injury, Carolina was able to handle the New York Islanders in a low-scoring, first-round series. Now their offense is exploding […]

The Dallas Stars Need Jake Oettinger to Return to Form

Jake Oettinger is one of the best young goaltenders in the NHL. The Dallas Stars netminder has solidified himself as the team’s franchise goalie and had a phenomenal regular season. He won 37 games with a .919 save percentage (sv%), 2.34 goals against average (GAA), and 11.8 goals saved above expected (GSAx). That success carried […]

The Vegas Golden Knight’s Offense is Leading the Way this Postseason

Last night, the Vegas Golden Knights started off round two with a bang, defeating the Edmonton Oilers 6-4 to take a 1-0 series lead. Five different Golden Knights scored, and eleven of their eighteen skaters recorded at least one point. This kind of offensive production is nothing new for Vegas in these playoffs. Through their […]

What Now for the New York Rangers?

The New York Ranger’s 2022-23 season came to a disappointing end Monday night. They lost 4-0 in Game 7 to the New Jersey Devils and failed to follow up last season’s Eastern Conference Finals appearance with any similar type of playoff success. The first-round defeat stings even more, knowing that General Manager Chris Drury loaded […]

The Boston Bruins Have One Thing To Blame for Game 5 Loss

The Boston Bruins dropped Game 5 to the Florida Panthers last night, losing 4-3 in overtime. They had the chance to close out the series at home but failed to do so. The Bruins outshot the Panthers 47-25 and completely dominated puck possession in the second and third periods. Yet, they still couldn’t pull out […]

Maple Leafs Auston Matthews Takes Face-off Vs. Red Wings

NHL Announces 2023 Global Series Games in Sweden

The NHL made a major announcement this morning concerning next season’s schedule. Four teams will play two regular season games each, in Stockholm, Sweden, as part of the 2023 NHL Global Series. The games will feature matchups involving the Detroit Red Wings, Minnesota Wild, Ottawa Senators, and Toronto Maple Leafs, all taking place between November […]

Mark Scheifele is “Hopeful” to Play Game 5 as Injuries Rock the Jets

Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Scheifele was forced to leave Monday’s Game 4 against the Vegas Golden Knights after just 1:40 of ice time due to an upper-body injury. Winnipeg, who is already without multiple key players because of injury, went on to lose the game 4-2. They now trail Vegas 3-1 in this best-of-seven series. […]

The Dallas Stars Need More From Mason Marchment

The Dallas Stars are locked in a tight first-round playoff series with the Minnesota Wild. Currently tied at two games apiece, this series is very much up for grabs. Dallas has gotten solid production from most of their top offensive players. However, one player’s production has stood out as lacking so far in this series. […]