In this first quarter of the NHL season, the Toronto Maple Leafs have struggled on the power play. Furthermore, Toronto has spent days as the worst power play in the entire league. In Toronto’s first 12 games of the season, they scored just three power-play goals. Although, in the last few games, it seems that the power play has been improving. In the last four games or so, … [Read more...] about Patience Pays Off For Toronto Maple Leafs Special Teams
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Calgary Flames Responding to Their Coach’s Early Messages
When a team is openly in the midst of a rebuild there are certain concerns you have to worry about. Will veteran players be engaged and willing to stick it out? Will the team quit when they fall behind? How can you keep players engaged if you fall behind in the standings? How can you avoid developing a losing culture? So far, the Calgary Flames have avoided any signs of these … [Read more...] about Calgary Flames Responding to Their Coach’s Early Messages
Exploring Whether There’s a Controversy Looming in the Anaheim Ducks Net
The Anaheim Ducks are in a season of transformation, and while the spotlight often shines on the young forwards and defencemen carrying this rebuilding effort, a new story is unfolding with their goalies. Lukas Dostal, the 24-year-old Czechia goaltender, has been a revelation. He’s stepped up as the Ducks’ primary goalie in the absence of long-time franchise stalwart John … [Read more...] about Exploring Whether There’s a Controversy Looming in the Anaheim Ducks Net
Blues forward Dylan Holloway taken to the hospital after being struck in neck by puck
Holloway was hit in the neck area by a puck with 2:37 remaining in the period, and proceeded to finish his shift. … [Read more...] about Blues forward Dylan Holloway taken to the hospital after being struck in neck by puck
Goal-starved Ducks are no match for surging Canucks
ANAHEIM — A bright beginning faded into more of the same mundane offense for the Ducks, who squeezed out just one goal in a 5-1 loss to the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night at Honda Center. Olen Zellweger scored for the Ducks, who lost for the seventh time in the past nine games and scored two goals or less for the eighth time in 12 games this season. Lukáš Dostál snagged … [Read more...] about Goal-starved Ducks are no match for surging Canucks