3 Important Matchups in Avalanche’s Series vs. the Wild Ryan Womeldorf | May 2, 2026 Despite earlier struggles in winning efforts, the Colorado Avalanche made things look easy in their closeout 5-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings. The Avalanche entered the series as massive…
3 Most Disappointing Penguins in First Round Loss to Flyers Ryan Womeldorf | May 2, 2026 The Pittsburgh Penguins waited until it was too late to make it a series. Looking lackadaisical early on, the Penguins fell in a 3-0 hole to the Philadelphia Flyers and…
3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 4-1 Game 6 Win Over the Bruins Ryan Womeldorf | May 2, 2026 The Buffalo Sabres had their chances to end the series in Game 5 but fell short in the end. Coming into Friday’s Game 6 in Boston, it was clear what…
Penguins’ Bottom Six Is Key to Playoff Comeback Ryan Womeldorf | April 29, 2026 After losing Game 3, the vibes were ugly for the Pittsburgh Penguins. For a third consecutive game, it felt like the Flyers had completely outplayed the Penguins in what was…
3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 2-1 Game 5 Loss to the Bruins Ryan Womeldorf | April 29, 2026 After a dominant 6-1 win on the road in Game 4, the Buffalo Sabres were riding high. The opportunity to close out the series in front of a raucous home…
Avalanche’s Landeskog Looks Revitalized Early in Playoff Run Ryan Womeldorf | April 28, 2026 The greatest triumph in life led to what may have been the toughest times. Gabriel Landeskog was riding high as the captain of the 2021-22 Stanley Cup Champions, his first…
Sabres Starting Alex Lyon Has Swung Playoff Series Ryan Womeldorf | April 28, 2026 To say that the mood among Buffalo Sabres fans after Game 2 was “nervous” would be putting it lightly. The offense couldn’t seem to solve Boston Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman…
The NHL’s Top 50 Russians of All-Time Ryan Womeldorf | April 27, 2026 The very first Russian-born and trained player to make it to the NHL was Victor Nechayev, whose marriage to an American woman allowed him entry into the USA. He played…
3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 5-1 Game 4 Win Over the Kings Ryan Womeldorf | April 27, 2026 Following its Game 3 win, the Colorado Avalanche entered Sunday with the Los Angeles Kings on the ropes. Already one of the hottest teams in the NHL coming into the…
3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 6-1 Game 4 Win Over the Bruins Ryan Womeldorf | April 27, 2026 The vibes among Buffalo Sabres faithful were immaculate following the team’s 3-1 win in Game 3. Even when the team is on the road, the atmosphere in Buffalo remains electric…
Penguins Getting Swept Will Undo Goodwill of Regular Season Ryan Womeldorf | April 24, 2026 This has been the season of playing above expectations for the Pittsburgh Penguins. They have gotten contributions from unlikely sources, allowing them to make the playoffs when most thought they…
Sabres’ Power Play Struggles Will Limit Playoff Potential Ryan Womeldorf | April 24, 2026 Coming off a 3-1 victory in Game 3, the Buffalo Sabres have been riding high. The city itself has run the gamut in terms of celebrations and preparations for this…