Pittsburgh Penguins' physical play against Detroit Red Wings looks a little...
The Penguins have climbed back into these Cup finals, and they've done so in part by stealing a page out of the Anaheim Ducks' playbook: hit any Red Wings player that moves.
View ArticleBurnside: Hossa's quiet postseason could play into former team's hands
Much was made of Marian Hossa's move from Pittsburgh to Detroit. Now, for a major dose of irony, his lack of production could help the Pens win their first Cup since 1992.
View ArticleBurnside: Was this a series-clincher or just a statement? Time will tell
The Wings' 5-0 victory over the Penguins in Game 5 was a public humiliation, but we resist the overwhelming temptation to mark this series as over. For a moment.
View ArticlePavel Datsyuk shows just how much he means to Detroit Red Wings in return
Pavel Datsyuk returned to the Wings' lineup Saturday night, and boy did the Hart Trophy nominee make quite the statement.
View ArticleDetroit Red Wings happy to head home, but miss chance to close out Stanley...
The Wings are happy to have the chance to win the Cup on home ice, but, fact is, they failed to close out the series and have fallen into a winner-take-all situation that leaves no room for error.
View ArticleFive keys for Pittsburgh Penguins, Detroit Red Wings heading into Game 7 of...
Heading into tonight's Game 7 of the Stanley Cup finals, here are five things each team needs to do to win.
View ArticleRed Wings may have lost out on Cup, but Detroit will be back
There are many parallels between these Cup finals and the Islanders and Oilers in 1983-84, but this being the end of Detroit's greatness isn't one of them.
View ArticleStanley Cup finals: Sidney Crosby of Pittsburgh Penguins denies handshake...
The Red Wings can accept that Pittsburgh is the Stanley Cup champion. Getting snubbed by Sidney Crosby is another matter.
View ArticleFantasy hockey playoff preview: 2010 NHL playoff first-round analysis and...
Sean Allen previews the first round of the NHL playoffs and gives specific strategy and analysis for those participating in playoff hockey pools.
View ArticleStanley Cup playoffs: ESPN.com's 75 reasons to watch this edition
We're pumped for the NHL playoffs. Are you? Here are 75 reasons to watch what happens until the Cup is hoisted in June.
View ArticleDavid Krejci of Boston Bruins is among those whose fantasy stock improved...
Sean Allen reacts to the latest trades, as well as the draft, and offers up his latest forward rankings for the 2011-12 season.
View ArticleNail Yakupov debuts, Jordan Staal rises in fantasy hockey forwards 2012-2013...
Sean Allen updates his top 100 forwards for the 2012-13 fantasy hockey season in light of the player selections and trades at the 2012 NHL draft.
View ArticleJonathan Toews of Chicago Blackhawks wins Selke trophy
Chicago Blackhawks forward Jonathan Toews won the Frank J. Selke Trophy, given to the best defensive forward, on Friday.
View ArticleBuccigross: The return of the John Buccigross #Twitterbagskate!
John Buccigross takes a long look inside the Twitter bag and gives us the latest take on the Superintendent of Danglebus, the Big Ten and the Sabres' chances of making the postseason.
View ArticleNHL -- 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs - Ranking all 16 teams
How do the playoff teams fall in line as the postseason gets underway? Here's a look at how they rank from 1-16.
View ArticleFive teams that could fall out of the playoff picture in 2016
We took a look recently at five teams that could jump into the playoff fray in the coming season. Well, none of those teams will get into the tou...
View ArticleLeBrun: Handing out the regular-season awards
The NHL doesn't hand out the official hardware until June in Las Vegas, but we are ready to dole it out right now.
View ArticleNHL - Morning 3-on-3 -- Who is the NHL's version of Peyton Manning?
In our special version of the Morning 3-on-3, we ask the question you've all been wondering about: Who is the NHL's version of Peyton Manning?
View ArticleNHL - Morning 3-on-3 -- Are the Anaheim Ducks and Pittsburgh Penguins now...
The Ducks and Penguins have moved back into the playoff race and will face off Monday. In today's Morning 3-on-3, we debate whether both are playoff locks -- and a threat if they make it.
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