NHL Gameday Friday - Battle of Pennsylvania goes to next level

NHL Gameday Friday - “Battle of Pennsylvania” goes to next level The Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers have no love lost between one another, so you should expect this state rivalry to be even more fiesty when the two meet at Mellon Arena for Game 1 of the NHL's Eastern Conference final on Friday. Philadelphia Flyers at Pittsburgh Penguins – 7:30 PM ET The Flyers

NHL Gameday - Habs look to even things against Flyers

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NHL Gameday Friday - Stars, Sharks set out for Western showdown

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2008 NHL Playoffs - Nashville at Detroit

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2008 NHL Playoffs: Anaheim Ducks at Dallas Stars

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2008 NHL Playoffs - San Jose Sharks at Calgary Flames

2008 NHL Playoffs: Tuesday Match-Up San Jose Sharks at Calgary Flames, Tuesday @ 10:00 p.m. ET After a 4-3 win at home on Sunday, the Calgary Flames have taken a 2-1 series lead over the San Jose Sharks in their NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round battle. Sunday's victory was a wild one; the Flames trailed 3-0 barely three minutes into the game. Ryane Clowe, Patrick Marleau and Douglas Murr

NHL Playoffs: Dallas Stars at Anaheim Ducks

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Regular Season Finale in the NHL

In the last game of the regular season, teams are setting the tone for the NHL playoffs. Sunday's contests feature some potential playoff match-ups when the New York Rangers visit the New Jersey Devils and the Dallas Stars host the San Jose Sharks. New York Rangers at New Jersey, Sunday @ 3:00 p.m. ET New Jersey was questionable to even make the playoffs a few weeks ago when it was mired in

Betting the NHL underdog on the MoneyLine and PuckLine in 2007-2008

Exploring betting the NHL underdog on the MoneyLine and PuckLine in 2007-2008 As a member of cappersmall for nearly 5 years and a long term sports bettor, I have always been intrigued at those people who bet +1.5 pucklines. My feeling is that surely if a team is to cover a +1.5 puckline then to maximize your chance of a long term profit you are better off taking the ML (money line) at plus mo

NHL Northwest Division likely to be settled Thursday

The NHL's super-competitive Northwest Division will likely be settled on Thursday. The Calgary Flames visit the Minnesota Wild while the Vancouver Canucks host the Edmonton Oilers. Calgary at Minnesota, Thursday @ 8:00 p.m. ET A three-game winning streak has all but sealed the Northwest Division for Minnesota. The Wild managed to turn it up just enough down the stretch and are 6-2-2 in their

Colorado at Minnesota NHL Preview

There's lots of action to get into on Sunday when the NHL has eight games going. Let’s take a look at the Minnesota Wild who will be hosting the Colorado Avalanche. Colorado at Minnesota, Sunday @ 6:00 p.m. ET The Wild beat the Oilers 3-1 Wednesday, giving them just their second win in five games. Minnesota is lucking to still be winning its division, but a loss to Colorado will sever

Crunch time in NHL Saturday

The NHL has eight games going on Saturday, including some great Eastern Conference divisional battles. In Boston, the Bruins host the Ottawa Senators. Later, the Florida Panthers welcome the Washington Capitals. Ottawa at Boston, Saturday @ 1:00 p.m. ET Despite a goaltending switch, Ottawa hasn't been able to muster a prolonged stretch of good hockey. Martin Gerber has taken over between the

Wednesday NHL

Despite just four games to choose from on Wednesday, there's plenty of important NHL action happening. In Colorado, the Avalanche host the Vancouver Canucks. Meanwhile, the Edmonton Oilers visit the Minnesota Wild. Vancouver at Colorado, Wednesday @ 9:00 p.m. ET Vancouver had a three-game winning streak broken by Friday's 2-1 defeat to the Wild. The Canucks are chasing Minnesota for the divi

Saturday NHL on the Ice

It's hard not to find a great NHL game right now with so much playoff jockeying going on, but a few in particular look great on Saturday. In the east, the New Jersey Devils visit the Pittsburgh Penguins. Meanwhile, out west, the Calgary Flames host the Minnesota Wild. Minnesota at Calgary, Saturday @ 10:00 p.m. ET After Wednesday's 4-3 shoot out loss in San Jose, Minnesota's lead in the Nort

Friday Night NHL

There are plenty of games to choose from in the NHL on Friday night, but two in particular stand out. First, the Vancouver Canucks visit the Minnesota Wild. Then, the San Jose Sharks host the Anaheim Ducks. Minnesota at Vancouver, Friday @ 10:00 p.m. ET The Wild are grasping to a slim lead in the Northwest Division and Vancouver is nipping at their heels. Minnesota has snapped a five-game lo