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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 […]

NHL Playoff Game Preview: Winnipeg Jets at Dallas Stars with Line Combinations (05/13/2025)

Winnipeg Jets (5-5-0) at Dallas Stars (6-4-0)Venue: American Airlines CenterDate: Tonight – Tuesday, May 13thTime: 7:00 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 -148Winnipeg Jets -1.5 ML +124O/U 5.5 Dallas Stars News & Notes: Dallas rebounded from their […]

2025 IIHF Worlds: France Looks to Upset Unbeaten Canada

Canada enters its third game of the 2025 IIHF World Championship undefeated, having outscored opponents 11–1 through two games. After a 4–0 shutout of Slovenia, the Canadians erupted for a 7–1 win over Latvia. They were powered by Travis Konecny’s two-goal, three-point performance and three assists from captain Sidney Crosby. Veteran goaltender Marc-André Fleury made […]

Jets at a Crossroads: Game Four Demands Leadership, Discipline, and Structure

The Winnipeg Jets are down 2-1 in the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Semifinals series against the Dallas Stars. Game four emphasizes the need for a complete 60-minute effort, which the Jets have shown multiple times this season. If they lose game four and head back to Winnipeg down 3-1 in the series, […]

2025 IIHF Worlds: Team Switzerland Shuts Out Team USA 3-0

In a highly anticipated Group B clash at the 2025 IIHF Men’s World Championship, Team USA entered the game against Switzerland with a clear goal: to maintain their unbeaten streak. Backstopped by goaltender Joey Daccord, the United States brought a blend of speed, physicality, and offensive firepower to the ice. Switzerland, led by goaltender Leonardo […]

Edmonton Oilers Playoff Thoughts: Round 2, Game 4

Corey Perry held a Mother’s Day event for all of his Edmonton Oilers teammates yesterday. I’m sure all the mothers liked that better than the last-second present they got the night before. The Edmonton Oilers are still up 2-1 in the series, and they were due for a loss after six straight wins. It’s how […]