Around the NHL: Western Conference at the quarter mark

#458123778 / gettyimages.com   Welcome to part two of our Around the NHL look at the league at the quarter mark. Today we will look at the western conference. Much like the east, there are a few pleasant surprises, the status quo and a few teams who have maybe not quite lived up to their […]

Bill Minchin  •  24 Nov 2014
Around the NHL: Sharp to miss a month, Ashton suspension and more

  #458312194 / gettyimages.com The injury bug continues to run through the NHL during the early portion of the 2014-2015 season.  Chicago forward Patrick Sharp is expected to miss at least a month after sustaining a lower body injury during Tuesday's 5-0 victory over the Canadiens.

Bill Minchin  •  07 Nov 2014
Around the NHL: One month in the books

  #458123750 / gettyimages.com In today's piece we will take a look the first month of the NHL season.  There have been some hot starts by teams and individual players. There have also been some poor starts by others.  First up will be team statistics through the first month.

Bill Minchin  •  03 Nov 2014
Around the NHL: Ducks flying high, Hasek to be honored and more

Anaheim Goalie Frederik Anderson makes a save against the Flyers.  (Photo by Amy Irvin/38Photography) Since losing their opener to the Penguins, the Anaheim Ducks are about as red hot as a team can be.  Led by goaltender Frederik Anderson and right winger Corey Perry, the Ducks have won six in a row to move to […]

Bill Minchin  •  24 Oct 2014
Duck Fails: Getzlaf, Perry lead Anaheim past Flyers

Ryan Getzlaf had a goal and an assist in the Ducks 5-3 win over the Flyers on Thursday night. (Photo Courtesy of ESPN.com) The thing about good teams is that they always seem to find a way to win no matter how much a team may outwork the opponent. Facing the NHL's best, the Philadelphia […]

Kevin Durso  •  30 Jan 2014
Tough road trip for Flyers begins in Anaheim against Ducks

Kyle Palmieri scored two goals in the Ducks 3-2 win over the Flyers on Oct. 29. The Flyers open a three-game road trip in Anaheim on Thursday. (Photo Courtesy of Philly.com) Tuesday night's game was a much-needed one for the Philadelphia Flyers. The 5-0 win gave the Flyers some form of confidence as they begin a […]

Kevin Durso  •  30 Jan 2014