The Stanley Sixteen: Predicting the NHL Playoffs
In NHL | By Bryan Lienesch | On April 30 2013 01:16 AM
A GAME OF THRONES: The Kings lifted Lord Stanley last year, but that won't prove to be much help as they defend their title in 2013. Photo courtesy the Assocaited Press
Last year's Stanley Cup playoffs were a testament to ...
Washington Capitals overcome 3-0 deficit to beat Boston Bruins 4-3 on Fehr’s game-winner in OT
In NHL | By Mike Frandsen | On March 6 2013 07:53 AM
Eric Fehr scores the game-winning goal in the Capitals' 4-3 overtime win over the Boston Bruins Tuesday at the Verizon Center. Photo by Rob Carr, Getty Images.
The Washington Capitals came back from a three-goal deficit to defeat the Boston ...
2013 NHL Season: Eastern Conference Preview
The 2013 NHL season kicks off tomorrow and is headlined by some big matchups. Penguins-Flyers and Blackhawks-Kings kick things off early, followed by Rangers-Bruins, Maple Leafs-Canadiens and Red Wings-Blues later in the day. That's certainly a stacked deck and a ...
2013 NHL Season: Western Conference Preview
Hockey fans can rejoice now that their long, Bettman-induced nightmare is over and there will indeed by hockey this season. Kicking off this Saturday, the shortened 48 game 2013 season will try to get fans back after most thought there ...
Okay, Now We Can Play Hockey
In NHL | By Bryan Lienesch | On January 13 2013 02:00 AM
BACK ON ICE: The labor stoppage means everyone, not just the players, can get back to work. Photo courtesy John McDonnell/Washington Post
You. Yes, you! You nearly jinxed it.
All of you did. Last Sunday morning, a day the NFL expected ...
GN Peers into the Sports Crystal Ball for 2013
In Predictions | By Bryan Lienesch | On January 4 2013 01:00 AM
THE FUTURE WILL BE BETTER TOMORROW: Who knows what 2013 will have in store for sports fans, but that won't stop us from taking a few shots in the dark. Graphic by Bryan Lienesch
I don't mean to toot my ...
Pulling the Plug on the NHL Season
In NHL | By Bryan Lienesch | On November 30 2012 12:32 AM
DEVILS IN THE DETAILS: New Jersey and NHL fans everywhere aren't watching hockey because rich people are fighting over slices of pie. Photo courtesy Mike Stobe/Getty Images
This season is over. I'm calling it, doctor. Time of death: about 4 ...
Winter Classic Latest NHL Lockout Casualty
In NHL | By Bryan Lienesch | On November 3 2012 01:08 AM
ICING NOT SO SWEET: The NHL lockout's freeze has permanently cancelled the 2013 Winter Classic. Photo courtesy Rick Osentoski/US PRESSWIRE
Quick! What does our daily sunlight and the 2012 NHL season have in common?
Answer: They're both getting shorter by the ...
NHL One Step Closer to Another Lockout
In NHL | By Bryan Lienesch | On September 15 2012 01:38 AM
OUT OF PLAY: Both sides, including the NHLPA led by Don Fehr, are willing to let another NHL season become collateral damage if it means getting what they want. Photo courtesy Bruce Bennett/Getty Images
If you were hoping the new ...
2012 NHL Free Agency Predictions
Lost amid the plethora of sports news is the start of NHL Free agency in just a couple of days On July 1st. I did this same article for last year's free agency, so here is the return edition of ...