Why you can't ignore second-half numbers
At this time every season, I make sure to take a close look at second-half records in order to give myself a better feel for the playoffs.More often t...
View ArticleFirst-round breakdown: Buffalo Sabres versus Boston Bruins
Boston picked up its play of late and will make this series tougher than most people predict, but can it muster enough offense to pull off the upset?
View ArticleThe 10 storylines we'll be watching this postseason at ESPN.com
As the 2010 Stanley Cup playoffs get under way Wednesday night, here are 10 storylines we'll be watching this postseason
View Article2010 NHL playoffs -- Why no love for the Buffalo Sabres?
A goalie in the mix for the Vezina and Hart trophies, a defenseman who is the odds-on favorite to win the Calder Trophy, a team offense that was top 1...
View Article2010 Stanley Cup playoffs -- Mark Recchi reveling in yet another trip to...
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- From the kid Tyler Myers earlier today to the old man, Mark Recchi. Both were born on Feb. 1 -- 22 years apart. Myers got set to pla...
View Article2010 NHL playoffs -- Why we're apologizing to Boston Bruins fans
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Here are five things on our radar after Monday's games: 1. The Montreal Forum was replaced by the Bell Centre more than a decade a...
View Article5 Things We Learned: Lidstrom still rocks and GM Chiarelli knew what he was...
1. Johan Franzen's franchise-record six points in a playoff game Thursday night added to his growing reputation for being clutch come spring time. The...
View ArticleSabres battle back into East playoff race
After a season-long grind on the outside looking in, the Buffalo Sabres are finally sitting in a playoff spot even if it's only by a point. Hey, th...
View ArticleFirst-round breakdown: Philadelphia Flyers versus Buffalo Sabres
"It's tough to find a more hated playoff rival in Buffalo than the Philadelphia Flyers." That was the lead in John Vogl's Buffalo News story Sunday. ...
View ArticleStanley Cup playoffs: Los Angeles Kings' Jonathan Quick is difference-maker...
If the Los Angeles Kings are going to pull off the upset of the favored San Jose Sharks, it's going to start with Jonathan Quick being the difference-maker.
View ArticleFlyers earn win despite juggling goalies
As I sit in playoff limbo here in the Bay Area, waiting for my next assignment, some views from afar from my hotel room on Sunday's NHL drama: Flyers ...
View ArticleRyan Miller on Sabres' run, preseason hype
The Buffalo Sabres have been on a tear, going 11-2-3 since Feb. 19 and narrowing what was once a 10-point deficit behind the eighth and final playoff ...
View ArticleOily start: What's wrong in Edmonton?
The Edmonton Oilers begin a six-game, Eastern swing in Toronto on Saturday night still struggling to find their way in the early days of the season. ...
View ArticleSt. Louis Blues won't make rash decisions after early playoff exit
Many thought the St. Louis Blues would have made a coaching decision by now, but the first thing everyone needs to know is that general manager Doug A...
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