Penguins’ Conflicting Goals for Stretch Run
The Pittsburgh Penguins clinched their 11th straight playoff berth last Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres. By the end of the season, unless Detroit pulls off some sort of miracle, it…
Metropolitan Division
Can the Jackets Catch the Capitals?
It seems that on a week-to-week basis the Metropolitan Division standings are just not budging. They look the same every time you check. Washington is alone in first place while Columbus,…
Rangers Rundown: Exploring Playoff Scenarios
With the playoffs just a month away, the New York Rangers have firmly planted themselves in the ever-evolving contender discussion. That being said, the playoff scenarios for the Blueshirts are…
Hey, Pens – Don’t Win the Metro
Growing up, my father used to tell me: “Don’t kill yourself tryin’ to make a living.” I suppose I could draw parallels between that quote and the Metropolitan Division. The…
Lundqvist Bouncing Back Quickly
Henrik Lundqvist’s last stretch of games exemplifies what it means to be an elite goaltender. After having a bad stretch of games, many were speculating that the Rangers goaltender was…
The Metropolitan Division is Loaded
“Loaded” might be an understatement. This season, the Metropolitan Division is the toughest it has ever been and is by far the toughest division in the league. As of Tuesday, the…
Capitals’ New Year’s Resolutions
With a dawn of a new year upon us, now is a perfect time to reflect back on 2016. It’s been a bittersweet year for the Washington Capitals, having won…
Streaking Metro Division a Force
Among the surprises in the NHL during the 2016-17 season is the Metropolitan Division, which has turned into a powerhouse. As of this writing, there are four teams with winning…
Ranking Goalie Tandems: Metropolitan Division
In this four-part series, we’ll take a look at all 30 NHL goaltender tandems and rank the partners-in-crime based on skill, usage, and potential. Since all three of Roberto Luongo,…
Islanders Have Not Secured Anything
It’s hard to believe that there are roughly three weeks left of the regular season. Despite their recent strong record the New York Islanders have not secured anything yet. On the…
How Was Your Favorite Team Built? – Metropolitan Division
Ever wonder how the current makeup of your favorite team came to be? Teams are being built through the draft, free agency and the trade market. Every team approaches it…
Penguins Approach Their Biggest Challenge – The Metro
The Pittsburgh Penguins, currently sitting at .500 while trying to find an identity and effective line combinations, will face the Washington Capitals for NBC’s Wednesday Night Rivalry game. A nationally televised…