Andrei Vasilevskiy

Rangers blow chance to take a commanding lead of Conference Final

The New York Rangers came into Sunday afternoons Game three matchup riding a four-game winning streak. But they didn’t just win their last four contests; they played arguably their best hockey all season during those seven days. After taking the first two from the two-time defending champions in New York, Game three was a must-win […]

Rangers: Is Igor already better than Henrik?

I feel dirty even suggesting it, but hear me out. Hank’s banner was just raised a few months ago, but his successor is already poised to do things he never accomplished. In just his first full season as the starting goalie on Broadway, Igor Shesterkin has put together one of the best seasons of any […]

How has Nikita Kucherov fared in the Playoffs since his rookie season?

With the official sweep of the president trophy-winning Florida Panthers last night, the Tampa Bay Lightning are now one step closer to accomplishing a three-peat. An Eastern Conference Finals matchup between the Carolina Hurricanes or New York Ranger separates the Lightning and the Stanley Cup Finals. A big part of the Lightnings’ success over the […]

Blackhawks: Patrick Kanes Top Five Goals Of The 2021-2022 Season

Patrick Kane was recently voted best Stick-handler by his peers. Kane has been an electric factory since stepping on the ice in his rookie season back in 2008. As a result, Kane earned the nickname “Showtime.” Kane’s ability to stay calm and cool while stickhandling in a phone booth is just magical to watch, and […]

The Battle of Florida Round 2 – Game 2 Preview

For the second year in a row, the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Florida Panthers face each other in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The in-state rivalry has become the talking point of the league, with tensions consistently high, soaring intensity, and goals galore. With Tuesday night’s win in Sunrise, The Bolts are off to a […]

Maple Leafs Dominate Lightning in Game 1

It was a fantastic start to a series between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Tampa Bay Lightning. A game that saw Matthews tally two goals, Rielly fight twice, and Campbell record a shutout. It was a game that appeared to bring the Lightning players back down to earth. Coming into the playoffs, being back-to-back […]

Maple Leafs: Potential Playoff Matchup Pt. 1

With only five games left in the regular season, the Toronto Maple Leafs have all but officially secured 2nd spot in the Atlantic Division. At this point in the season, with the Eastern Conference set, it is just playing for home ice and playoff positioning, and things have become clear that the Leafs only have […]

Report: Moose On The Loose! – Brian Elliot’s shutout propels the Bolts closer toward playoff contention

Last night during The Bolt’s tilt with the Buffalo Sabers, the Lightning finally snapped a four-game losing streak and shut out the Sabers 5-0. Brian Elliot’s stunning 28 save shutout, combined with very diverse offensive domination, has given the Bolts the push they need towards punching their tickets to the playoffs. Goaltending issues – Is […]

New York Rangers: Who will it be in the first round?

Three weeks ago, it was a forgone conclusion that the New York Rangers and Pittsburgh Penguins would be facing each other in the first round of the playoffs next month. The only question was, who would hold home ice? Fast forward three weeks, and the Carolina Hurricanes, leaders of the Metropolitan Division for seemingly the […]

Opinion: Rangers Pass the Toughest Test of the Season

With the Monday afternoon trade deadline looming, the Rangers flew south for one of their toughest tests of the season with games against the Tampa Bay Lightning and Carolina Hurricanes in back-to-back nights. The result was two hard-fought wins that brings the Blueshirts season record to 40-18-5. Saturday night’s victory in Tampa made it a […]