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"He Played Where?" NHL Goalies In Strange Jerseys
When a player builds a Hall of Fame career with one franchise, it’s easy to forget they may have worn a different sweater somewhere along the way. For some goaltenders, it almost feels wrong to picture them in another uniform, but at one point or another, they did.
Trevor Poetzinger
3 days ago7 min read


Blackhawks Young Guns Looking For Breakout Seasons
After eight straight years without a playoff berth, Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson is banking on his young core to take charge and change the team’s direction as the 2025-26 NHL season approaches.
Trevor Poetzinger
Aug 164 min read


It's A Cat-Trick! Florida Panthers Head To Third Straight Stanley Cup Final
The Florida Panthers are off to their third straight Stanley Cup Final after finishing off the Carolina Hurricanes in five games.
Trevor Poetzinger
May 292 min read


Panthers, Stars Take Game One Of Their Respective Series
The Conference Finals are underway in the Stanley Cup Playoffs! A rematch of last year's Western Conference Finals between the Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers highlights the West, and a rematch of the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals between the Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers highlights the East.
Trevor Poetzinger
May 223 min read


Jets Stun Blues in Double Overtime Thriller, Advance to Round Two
In one of the most dramatic finishes in NHL history, the Winnipeg Jets tied Game 7 with just 1.6 seconds remaining before defeating the St. Louis Blues 4–3 in double overtime. They’ll now face the Dallas Stars in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Trevor Poetzinger
May 63 min read


Capitals, Hurricanes, Panthers Advance To Second Round
Three Eastern Conference teams punched their tickets to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Carolina Hurricanes, Florida Panthers, and Washington Capitals each won their respective series 4–1, and only Florida awaits its next opponent.
Trevor Poetzinger
May 13 min read


NHL Playoffs: First Round Predictions
The best time of year is finally here. The Stanley Cup Playoffs kicked off last night with the Winnipeg Jets taking game one 4-3 over the St. Louis Blues, followed by the Colorado Avalanche taking game one 4-1 over the Dallas Stars.
Trevor Poetzinger
Apr 205 min read


Beyond the Ice: The True Feel of the Stanley Cup Playoffs
With the regular season dying down, let's amp up the anticipation for the Stanley Cup Playoffs!
Trevor Poetzinger
Apr 22 min read


NHL Game Recaps: 3/15/25
It was a busy Saturday night in the NHL as 11 games were played across the US and Canada. A couple of blowouts and some tight matches define
Trevor Poetzinger
Mar 165 min read


The Red Wings Are Collapsing: Five-Game Skid Caps Off Nightmare Week
Anger and frustration are boiling over in Hockeytown. The Detroit Red Wings have dropped five straight games and have tumbled out of a playo
Trevor Poetzinger
Mar 92 min read


Spencer Knight Shines in Blackhawks Debut, Stops 41 in 5-1 Win
Goaltender Spencer Knight put on a show in his first game since being traded to the Chicago Blackhawks. Knight capped off his...
Trevor Poetzinger
Mar 52 min read


Canada Tops USA 3-2 To Win Four Nations Tournament
For the second time since 2010, Team Canada has defeated the United States in overtime to win a championship.
Trevor Poetzinger
Feb 213 min read


Canada Defeats Finland 5-3. Will Play USA In Championship Game
Team Canada defeated Team Finland 5-3 in Monday’s afternoon matchup, punching their ticket to the championship game against their historic r
Trevor Poetzinger
Feb 172 min read


Jordan Binnington Announced As Starting Goalie For Team Canada
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Trevor Poetzinger
Feb 112 min read
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