Alex Vlasic, signed 6x$4.6M by CHI, is a young defensive defenceman who put up exceptional results in tough matchups minutes on an awful team. Super active in his own zone, killed penalties, and showed some flashes of offence as well. #Blackhawks

peca, 3-0

isles up 2-0 on goals from okposo and hickey

Pregame reading for Canes-Isles Game 2 tonight.

🏒 NYI's coverage of Carolina's top line.
🏒 Microstat report & standouts for both teams
🏒 A rare off night for Slavin-Burns
🏒 If Carolina should change anything for Game 2 tonight.
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According to SportLogiq (via TSN), when Lindy Ruff was fired by NJ the team was 12th in expected goal differential and 22nd in goal differential.

Both teams below 30% Controlled Entries is impressive even for the playoffs. Tampa's top players couldn't do anything, except Brandon Hagel. Panthers did what they did last year with playing hot potato in the defensive zone but shut the door when TB tried to re-enter.

doesn't get better than that

Winnipeg vs. Colorado Fan Vote Breakdown:

#GoJetsGo : 47%
#GoAvsGo : 53%

NY Rangers vs. Washington Fan Vote Breakdown:

#NYR : 89%
#AllCaps : 11%

NEW for EP Rinkside

The hockey gods work in mysterious ways, but they have been so cruel to the Canucks, who will face one of hockey's hottest teams. Will their stars light the way or can the Preds ride their wild horses to success?

#Preds #Canucks
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