If the Kings can’t stop Edmonton from scoring, this series isn’t going to last very long. The Oilers picked up exactly where they left off in the regular season, lighting the lamp seven times to earn their fourth straight playoff win over Los Angeles.
Suddenly, things look very different as the series shifts to Toronto. No longer are the Leafs riding a five-game losing streak. No longer is Toronto riding an eight-game losing streak to Boston. Most importantly, the Leafs now have home ice in their corner. If they pick up where they left off, Boston’s suddenly in trouble.
You never want to declare a series over after one game, but this one looks pretty bleak from the Capitals’ perspective. Game 1 went exactly as expected, as New York dominated Washington from start to finish.
The Jets’ offense hasn’t been middling against the Avalanche. Whenever the Jets see the maroon of the Colorado Avalanche, something comes to life on that side of the puck.
It’s time for the Stanley Cup playoffs, one of the most exciting events on the sports calendar. As we head into the playoffs, now’s the time to go over some Stanley Cup playoffs betting strategies.
The Buds are now a deep team from top to bottom that understands how to win in April. But the question is, do they understand how to win against Boston? The Bruins have owned this series lately, winning seven straight against the Maple Leafs.
Outside of Long Island, pretty much everyone is writing off the Islanders’ chances in this series. Looking at the stats, however, says that this might be closer than the numbers indicate.
For Washington, this scenario couldn’t be simpler. Take two points from the Flyers, and the Capitals are in the playoffs. It doesn’t matter how it comes; all the Capitals have to worry about is winning the game Tuesday night. If the Flyers win, things get interesting.
It’s the national championship, and we’ve got the two best teams in college basketball competing for the crown. Houston might have had an argument if Jamal Shead hadn’t gotten injured against Duke, but that’s about the only team with a legit claim to the top spot besides these two.