Tag: 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar has already won the Norris Trophy, and is the favorite for the Conn Smythe Trophy as well. (Image: Michael Martin/NHLI/Getty)

Conn Smythe Trophy Odds: Cale Makar Overwhelming Favorite for Playoff MVP

Earlier this week, the Colorado Avalanche’s Cale Makar won the Norris Trophy as the NHL’s best all-around defenseman for the 2021-22 season. If the Avalanche can hold on to win the Stanley Cup Final, he might be adding the Conn Smythe Trophy to his mantle very soon. FanDuel Sportsbook lists […]

The Edmonton Oilers will try to close out their series against the Flames in Calgary on Thursday night. (Image: Perry Nelson/USA Today Sports)

Flames Look to Stay Alive, Slow Down Oilers Barrage in Game 5

The Calgary Flames managed to come back from three goals behind and tie Game 4 before ultimately losing 5-3. They’ll try to carry that momentum into a must-win Game 5 against the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday. Calgary trails Edmonton three games to one in the best-of-seven series, but is at […]

The Colorado Avalanche can advance to the Western Conference Finals if they beat the St. Louis Blues in Game 5 on Wednesday. (Image: Jeff Le/USA Today Sports)

Colorado Avalanche Look to Close Out Blues at Home in Game 5

The Colorado Avalanche can continue rolling toward a Stanley Cup on Wednesday night when they take on the St. Louis Blues with a chance to end their second-round playoff series in Game 5. The Avalanche carry a 3-1 lead into Game 5 after a 6-3 victory in St. Louis on […]

The Edmonton Oilers will host the Calgary Flames in Game 4 of the Battle of Alberta playoff series on Tuesday night. (Image: Sergei Belski/USA Today Sports)

Game 4: Oilers Seek Decisive Advantage Over Flames in Battle of Alberta

The Edmonton Oilers enjoy a 2-1 lead and home-ice advantage heading into Game 4 of their Western Conference second-round matchup against the Calgary Flames, as the Battle of Alberta continues on Tuesday. Edmonton comes into Game 4 as the slightest of favorites, with FanDuel Sportsbook pegging the Oilers as a […]

The St. Louis Blues will be without Jordan Binnington for the remainder of their Stanley Cup Playoffs series against the Colorado Avalanche. (Image: Jeff Curry/USA Today Sports)

Blues Battling Without Binnington in Goal for Remainder of Series vs. Avalanche

The St. Louis Blues already faced an uphill battle, trailing 2-1 to the Colorado Avalanche in their Stanley Cup playoffs series. Then, on Sunday, they learned that they’ll have to stage a comeback without starting goaltender Jordan Binnington. The Avalanche enter Game 4 of the Western Conference second-round series as […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning can close out the Florida Panthers and complete a sweep on Monday in Game 4 of their Stanley Cup Playoffs series. (Image: Chris O’Meara/AP)

Tampa Bay Lightning Can Close Out Sweep of Panthers on Monday Night

The Tampa Bay Lightning have four chances to advance to the Eastern Conference finals, but will try to end things quickly on Monday when they face the Florida Panthers in Game 4 of their second-round series. The Lightning enter as the -125 favorite to beat the Panthers (+104) and complete […]

The Edmonton Oilers and the Calgary Flames will try not to repeat their 15-goal performance when they battle in Game 2 of their Stanley Cup Playoffs series on Friday. (Image: Sergei Belski/USA Today Sports)

Oilers, Flames Back on the Ice After 15-Goal Outburst in Game 1

Everyone expected a high-scoring affair when the Battle of Alberta began on Wednesday. But few could have predicted that the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames would combine for 15 goals in the opening game of their series. Both teams will aim to solidify their defense when they suit up for […]

The New York Rangers will try to avoid falling into a 2-0 hole against the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday night. (Image: Karl B. DeBlaker/AP)

Hurricanes Look to Extend Home Winning Streak in Game 2 vs. Rangers

The Carolina Hurricanes will try to remain undefeated at home in the Stanley Cup Playoffs as they host the New York Rangers for Game 2 of their second-round series. The Hurricanes took Game 1 in overtime on Wednesday, beating the Rangers 2-1 on an Ian Cole goal just over three […]