Western Conference

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2025 IIHF Worlds: USA vs Germany – A Clash of Power and Precision

As the 2025 IIHF World Championship heats up, we’re in for a thrilling showdown as Team USA faces off against Germany in a highly anticipated Group B matchup. Both teams are eager to build on their tournament performances, but USA enters with momentum from a dominant win over Norway, while Germany will be looking to […]

NHL Playoff Game Recap: Winnipeg Jets vs Dallas Stars Game Five (05/16/2025)

WINNIPEG – Connor Hellebuyck’s 22-save shutout and Nikolaj Ehler’s two-goal performance were more than enough for the Winnipeg Jets to defeat the Dallas Stars 4-0 in game five at Canada Life Centre Thursday night. Game Story The first period left fans on the edge of their seat as both teams got off to some hot […]

2025 IIHF Worlds: MacKinnon Powers Canada to 5-1 Victory Over Austria

In a thrilling Group A matchup at the 2025 IIHF World Championship, Canada moved to a perfect 4–0 with a 5–1 victory over Austria. Despite being outshot 52–16, Austria’s goalie Florian Vorauer put up a valiant effort, but Nathan MacKinnon led Canada with two goals and an assist, while Brandon Montour added three assists in […]

NHL Playoff Preview: Dallas Stars at Winnipeg Jets with Line Combinations (05/15/2025)

Dallas Stars (7-5-0) at Winnipeg Jets (5-7-0)Venue: Canada Life CentreDate: Tonight – Thursday, May 15thTime: 8:30 pm CST TV: Sportsnet, CBC, TVAS, ESPNRadio: 680 CJOB (Winnipeg) & KTCK-AM (Dallas) Purchase tickets via Ticketmaster DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Lines:Dallas Stars +1.5 ML -102Winnipeg Jets -1.5 ML -118O/U 5.5 Dallas Stars News & Notes: The Dallas Stars pushed […]

2025 IIHF Worlds: United States Edges Norway 6-5 in a Wild Comeback Battle

In a heart-pounding clash at the 2025 IIHF World Championship, the United States secured a 6-5 overtime victory over Norway, with Tage Thompson delivering a dramatic hat trick, including the game-winning goal. After building a commanding 5-1 lead, the U.S. saw Norway mount an incredible comeback, forcing a tense overtime period. Stian Solberg’s three-goal performance […]

Edmonton Oilers Playoff Thoughts: Round 2, Game 5

“I decided to play this position, so it’s completely my fault” – Stuart Skinner after the Edmonton Oilers Game 4 Nobody needed Monday night’s win more than the guy between the pipes. If you’re an Edmonton Oilers fan on social media, you know what I’m talking about. If you don’t use social media apps, bless […]

2024-25 Inside The Rink NHL Awards

The 2024-25 NHL Season is all wrapped up, and we at Inside The Rink surveyed several writers on who they think should win each NHL award. Each winner of the Inside The Rink awards will be bolded and italicized. Hart Memorial Trophy (Most Valuable Player) Connor Hellebuyck (WPG) 8 votes (61.5%)Leon Draisaitl (EDM) 1 vote […]

NHL Playoff Preview: Edmonton Oilers at Vegas Golden Knights with Line Combinations 5/14/2025

2025 IIHF Worlds: USA Looks to Regain Momentum Against Norway

As the 2025 IIHF Men’s World Championship continues to heat up, Team USA and Norway face off in what promises to be an exciting matchup in Group B. USA, coming off a tough loss to Switzerland, will be looking to bounce back with a commanding performance against Norway, who is still searching for their first […]

NHL Playoff Game Recap: Winnipeg Jets vs Dallas Stars Game Four (05/13/2025)

Mikael Granlund’s hat-trick was enough to put the Winnipeg Jets away as the Dallas Stars took game four 3-1 and added to their series lead, pushing the Jets to the brink of elimination as the series heads back to Winnipeg on Thursday night. Game Story The Jets started out flying in the first period, and […]