Shane Pinto

Ottawa Senators: What’s Working, What’s Missing

The Sens started their season off with a bang, taking a home victory over the now division leaders, in the Florida Panthers. After game one, save for some stamina issues, this team was looking promising.

NHL Game Recap: Markstrom Makes 30 Saves For The Devils In 3-1 Win

On Thursday, October 17th, the Devils played against the Senators in Ottawa at the Canadian Tire Centre. Jacob Markstrom stopped 30 of 31 shots for New Jersey, almost getting a shutout. Paul Cotter, Erik Haula, and Nathan Bastian all scored for the Devils in their 3-1 victory. This is their first win after having a […]

Promising Start: Senators Claim Home Opener Against Defending Champs

The Ottawa Senators kicked off their season with an impressive 3-1 victory over the defending Stanley Cup champions, the Florida Panthers. While the win showcases the potential of this young team, it also highlights areas needing improvement. From standout performances to late-game stamina concerns, here are the key takeaways from the Senators’ opening game of […]

Are the Ottawa Senators a Fit for Linus Ullmark?

During the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline, the Boston Bruins were rumored to be interested in moving on from reigning Vezina goaltender Linus Ullmark. The unfortunate part for Boston was Ullmark’s no-trade clause, which he used to block a trade prior to the deadline. Related Post: Five Potential Free Agent Centers For The Boston Bruins The […]

Catching Up With Blue Jacket’s Players in the IIHF World Championship Part Two

Last week I wrote an article detailing the Columbus Blue Jacket’s representation at the IIHF World Championship tournament. The five players that are participating are Elvis Merzlikins (Latvia), Damon Severson (Canada), Gavin Brindley (USA), Johnny Gaudreau (USA), and Zach Werenski (USA). As of Thursday, May 23, only one player from that list is moving on […]

IIHF Men’s World Championship Tournament Game Recap: Team USA | 05/16-17/2024

On Thursday, May 16th, the U.S. Men’s National Team was set to compete against France in the fourth preliminary round of the 2024 IIHF Men’s World Championship in Ostrava, Czechia. After a narrow 5-4 overtime loss to Slovakia earlier this week, the U.S. team went into the game looking to rebound from that loss. In […]

IIHF Men’s World Championship Tournament Game Recap: Team USA vs Team Slovakia | 05/13/2024

Team USA secured their first tournament win with a 6-1 victory over Germany on Saturday night. In contrast, Team Slovakia began its series with a 6-4 loss to Germany but bounced back with a 6-2 win against Kazakhstan. In the initial two matches of the world championship, virtually every American skater has contributed points on […]

IIHF Men’s World Championship Tournament Game Recap: Team USA | 05/10/2024 – 5/11/2024

The United States has competed in 509 world championship games through the 2023 championship, holding a record of 225 wins, 19 overtime wins, 11 overtime losses, 219 losses, and 35 ties. In the most recent 2023 IIHF Men’s World Championship, the U.S. achieved a record of 7 wins, 1 overtime win, 2 overtime losses, and […]

Bruins Fail to Clinch First Place in Atlantic Division, 3-1 Loss vs. Ottawa Senators | 4/16/2024

The Bruins played their final game in the regular season, taking a 3-1 loss against the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday, April 16th. Boston had lost both of their last games to end the regular season, failing to clinch first place in the Atlantic Division. The Florida Panthers moved one point ahead after defeating the Toronto […]

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For the NHL and Other Major U.S. Sports Leagues, the Reckoning Is Coming

There has always been a connection between sports and gambling, but until a U.S. Supreme Court Decision in 2018 overturned a Federal ban on State-licensed sports betting, there was no direct connection between the gambling industry and the major sports leagues. Now, the two are intertwined so deeply that it is hard to remember the […]