NHL - Morning 3-on-3 -- Has the Eastern Conference caught up to the West?
The Eastern Conference has plenty of Stanley Cup threats, including the Caps and Lightning, but does getting deeper really mean the East has caught up to the West in terms of competitive balance?
View ArticleHenrique's overtime goal lifts Devils over Flyers 2-1
Adam Henrique scored a power-play goal 2 minutes, 58 seconds into overtime to lift the New Jersey Devils to a 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday.
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Outstanding goaltending and defense made the New Jersey Devils a perennial playoff participant during the previous two decades.
View ArticleNHL - Metropolitan Division - Buyers and sellers at trade deadline
With playoff spots up for grabs, which Metro Division teams are going to make a move? And will Kyle Okposo and Travis Hamonic still be with the Islanders after Feb. 29?
View ArticleNHL - Morning 3-on-3 -- The Pacific Division race is getting tight
A surge by the Ducks (and the Sharks) has the Kings feeling the heat in the Pacific Division. In the Morning 3-on-3, we consider the playoff implications and whether L.A. will remain on top.
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The race for the Metropolitan Division's three automatic playoff berths feasibly involves seven of the group's eight clubs with the Eastern Conference's two wild-card spots also up for grabs.
View ArticleNHL -- Zach Parise maintaining perspective on Minnesota Wild's trying season
Zach Parise isn't Minnesota's captain, but he is the face of the franchise and has maintained an even keel through injury and team struggles this season, thanks in part to raising twins.
View ArticleDevils snap 3-game losing streak, beat Rangers 5-2
Lee Stempniak scored late in the second period to snap a tie and the New Jersey Devils ended a three-game losing streak with a 5-2 win over the short-handed New York Rangers on Tuesday night.
View ArticleNHL - Morning 3-on-3 -- Are the Ottawa Senators ready to pull off another...
Trading for Dion Phaneuf has helped spark a four-game winning streak for the Senators, but are they really headed for another late-season charge with so many quality teams ahead of them?
View ArticleNHL -- After overcoming mysterious illness, Joseph Blandisi has found new...
Rookie Joseph Blandisi has developed a reputation as a diver, but he almost never made it to the NHL at all thanks to a rare viral infection that affected his balance and nearly ended his career.
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The Carolina Hurricanes and New Jersey Devils remain within striking distance of the Eastern Conference's final playoff spots, but appear to be focused beyond this season.
View ArticleHurricanes snap 3-game skid with 3-1 win over Devils
Joakim Nordstrom scored on a rebound with 1:29 left and the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the New Jersey Devils 3-1 Tuesday night in a game between teams fading from playoff contention.
View ArticleAlex Ovechkin, Evgeny Kuznetsov head Russia's World Cup of Hockey roster
The Russian Hockey Federation's 16-man roster for the World Cup of Hockey mixes established names such as Alex Ovechkin and Evgeny Kuznetsov with up-and-comers such as Nikita Kucherov.
View ArticleDevils-Stars Preview
As much as the Dallas Stars would love to claim their first division title in 10 years, the main goal now is heading into the playoffs fully healthy.
View ArticleNHL - Morning 3-on-3 -- The St. Louis Blues are threatening in the Central...
St. Louis is getting healthy, and a hot streak has the Blues eyeing the Central Division lead. We discuss their chances for a division title -- and the fallout if they make an early playoff exit.
View ArticleWild-Devils Preview
Coach John Torchetti knows blowing a late lead and settling for one point certainly won't help the Minnesota Wild's playoff pursuit.
View ArticleNHL - Morning 3-on-3 -- Is Sidney Crosby a serious Hart Trophy candidate?
Sidney Crosby has come alive in recent weeks, leading the way at both ends of the ice as the Penguins chase a playoff spot. Does that put him in the Hart Trophy conversation?
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A stunning offensive outburst has the New Jersey Devils feeling better about their unlikely postseason chances, but getting there probably means solving an unexpected nemesis.
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The New Jersey Devils' faint playoff hopes took another hit when they couldn't solve their recent woes against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
View ArticleNHL - Morning 3-on-3 -- The Pittsburgh Penguins are coming on strong
The Penguins have rallied following a coaching change and key injuries, and their current hot streak has them moving up the standings and shaking things up in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
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