Brightside Hockey – Page 8 – The Optimistic Kind of Hockey

in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Final during the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Consol Energy Center on May 16, 2016 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Barely Over Time … Eastern Conference Finals Game 2

May 17, 2016Leave a comment

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The Penguins beat the Lightning 40 seconds into overtime to even the series 1-1.

during Round One of the 2015 NHL Draft at BB&T Center on June 26, 2015 in Sunrise, Florida.

Offseason Priorities: Edmonton Oilers

May 16, 2016Leave a comment

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Peter Chiarelli has a roster to reset in Edmonton. Can he and coach Todd McLellan finally get the Oilers out of the basement?

in Game One of the Western Conference Final during the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scottrade Center on May 15, 2016 in St Louis, Missouri.

Mediocre on Both Grounds … Western Conference Finals Game 1

May 16, 2016Leave a comment

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The Blues were able to make the first game of home ice matter, luckily taking away a 2-1 victory from the Sharks on the back of Brian Elliott

Offseason Priorities: Toronto Maple Leafs

May 15, 2016Leave a comment

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The Maple Leafs are the first overall pick, and will likely take Auston Matthews. With the rumors circulated that Stamkos could be considering a move back North, maybe it’s time for Lou and Babcock to figure out what to do with the current roster.

in Game One of the Eastern Conference Final during the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on May 13, 2016 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

The First One Always Hurts … Eastern Conference Final Game 1

May 14, 2016Leave a comment

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The Lightning survived an injury filled first period to beat the Penguins 3-1 and take a 1-0 series lead.

Embarrassing and the Embarrassment of Riches … Nashville Predators vs. San Jose Sharks Game 7

May 14, 2016Leave a comment

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The Sharks kicked a dead horse and beat the Predators 5-0 to secure a Western Conference Final berth. They move on to face the St. Louis Blues.

Messin’ With Texas … Dallas Stars vs. St. Louis Blues Game 7

May 12, 2016May 12, 2016Leave a comment

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The Blues easily defeated the Stars in Game 7 6-1. St. Louis moves to the next round to take on the winner of the Sharks and Predators Game 7. This proves that in fact, the Stars at night are dull and dim whenever they have to be over big old dumb stupid Texas.

PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 10: Braden Holtby #70 of the Washington Capitals reacts after allowing the game winning overtime goal against Nick Bonino #13 of the Pittsburgh Penguins (not pictured) in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Consol Energy Center on May 10, 2016 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Delaying the Inevitable … Washington Capitals vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Game 6

May 11, 2016Leave a comment

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The Penguins beat the Capitals 4-3 in OT after the Caps got a three goal come back in the second and third. The Penguins move on to face the Tampa Bay Lightning in the ECF. It’s not Braden Holtby’s fault.