Stanley Cup Playoffs

Florida Panthers 2025 Roster Preview: Top Pair Defensemen

The Florida Panthers thrive off being a defense-first team. That impressive defensive prowess has led them to back-to-back Stanley Cups, and with a top pairing of Gustav Forsling and Aaron Ekblad, they’re in great hands on the back end. With both d-men on eight-year extensions, this pair is going to be together for years to […]

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Igor Shesterkin in net for the New York Rangers. Photo by Amanda Cain/NHLI

Opinion: Why the Rangers Can Bounce Back in 2025-26

Last season was awful for the New York Rangers in every single way. For starters, they missed the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since the 2021 shortened season. The team was inconsistent in every area of their game and it ended up dooming them in the long run. Secondly, there was a lot […]

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The Florida Panthers Journey To Back-To-Back Stanley Cups

Last year was a dream, this year was an achievement. Those were the words HC Paul Maurice said about the Panthers winning their second straight Stanley Cup. Last season, I recapped the several-year journey it took Bill Zito & his front office to build a Cup-winning team in addition to the Cats’ season-long journey. And […]

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ECHL: South Division Well Represented on 2025 Stanley Cup Champion Panthers

For the 25th consecutive year, the ECHL has a presence on the Stanley Cup champion’s roster—this time through several South Division connections to the 2025 title-winning Florida Panthers. From prospects to player development staff, multiple Southern ties were part of the Panthers’ championship story. Savannah Ghost Pirates: Panthers’ Affiliate The Savannah Ghost Pirates, Florida’s current […]

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Connor McDavid skating for the Edmonton Oilers

Opinion: Connor McDavid Continues To Show Why He Is the Best Player in The Game

There is no doubt that when all is said and done, Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid is going to end up in the Hockey Hall of Fame. Let’s take a look at what McDavid, 28, has accomplished so far: Notice that his career totals to date were not mentioned above because even those numbers are […]

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Dallas Stars victory over the Edmonton Oilers

From 3-1 Down: Stars Mount Epic Comeback In Game 1 Thriller

The roar that erupted from the American Airlines Center on Wednesday, May 21st, wasn’t just for the puck drop of Game 1 in the Western Conference Final; it was for a team reborn. Trailing the high-flying Edmonton Oilers 3-1 in the second period, the Dallas Stars engineered a stunning comeback. Propelled by a resurgent Tyler […]

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NHL Game Recap: Winnipeg Jets vs Dallas Stars Game Six (05/17/2025)

Thomas Harley scored the game-winning goal on the power play in overtime to send the Dallas Stars to the Western Conference Finals after defeating the Winnipeg Jets 2-1 in overtime Saturday night at American Airlines Center. Game Story The first period went scoreless, and both teams had great chances of their own, but Dallas ended […]

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NHL Playoff Preview: Winnipeg Jets at Dallas Stars with Line Combinations (05/17/2025)

Winnipeg Jets (6-7-0) at Dallas Stars (7-6-0)Venue: American Airlines CenterDate: Tonight – Saturday, May 17thTime: 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: The Dallas Stars are […]

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Taylor Hall skating for the Carolina Hurricanes

NHL SERIES RECAP: Carolina Hurricanes vs. Washington Capitals

The Carolina Hurricanes have advanced to the NHL’s Eastern Conference Final for the first time since 2023. The team will play the winner of the Toronto/Florida series. If the Florida Panthers advance, the ECF will be a 2023 rematch. 

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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 […]

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