Game 1: Predators 2, Canucks 4
Despite holding a pair of early leads, the Preds were largely outplayed tonight and struggled to respond once the Canucks got established.
ICYMI: Could have been better. Stay tuned for some analysis coming up shortly!
How Barry Trotz led the Predators back to the playoffs as GM
After being a hockey coach for most of his adult life, Barry Trotz returned to the Nashville Predators with a new title: General Manager. Now, after one season spent reshaping the roster, Trotz and the Preds are back in the playoffs and Adam Vingan writes about how they did it.
A cool look at how the Preds got here.
Jets understand Game 1 win against Avalanche ‘wasn’t exactly how we drew it up’ | NHL.com
Winnipeg needed 7 goals to get past Colorado in game that resembled track meet
It was a 7-6 game. Amazing.
Bruins still mull G2 goalie despite Swayman gem
The Bruins aren’t committing to a goaltender for Game 2 of their first-round series against the Maple Leafs on Monday even after Jeremy Swayman’s dominant 35-save performance in Game 1.
Boston’s goalie situation makes me feel like some kind of naturalist observing these strange wild creatures in their habitat.
Color of Hockey: Dream Nations Cup to put Algeria, Egypt, others in spotlight | NHL.com
Tournament, set this week for New Jersey, chance for emerging nations to gain traction
The game is growing–around the world, not just in places that have NHL teams.
Flyers’ Tortorella laments late-season collapse
Flyers coach John Tortorella said Friday his team is still “a ways away” after Philadelphia’s late-season struggles cost them a postseason berth.
I feel like if you hire Tortorella, you know your team is going to be the subject of some interviews.
Avalanche coach Bednar on Georgiev: ‘Probably needs to be better’
Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar said he wasn’t going to speculate on a possible goalie change for Game 2 of the team’s opening-round playoff series against the Winnipeg Jets after a shaky start.
What a rough roster situation for Bednar to have to handle. With the usual backup sick, he had to choose whether to leave Georgiev in net (he did) or give Arvid Holm his first NHL icetime.
That said, I feel like Jets fans had a bit of nerve criticizing Georgiev.
Lightning unable to sustain pressure against Panthers in Game 1 loss | NHL.com
Have to ‘fight through it’ to create offense in Eastern 1st Round
The Panthers aren’t done yet.
‘Dream come true’: Rempe scores in playoff debut
Rangers rookie forward Matt Rempe, more known for his fighting skill than his offensive prowess, scored the opening goal of his club’s Eastern Conference playoff series against the Washington Capitals on Sunday, sparking New York en route to a 4-1 win.
“Rempe spent just 26 seconds more on the ice than in the penalty box during the first period, a ratio familiar to Rangers fans who watched his rookie season.” Go Caps go.
Maple Leafs push ‘hakuna matata’ mindset as Nylander hits the ice
It’s the only acceptable mindset for a team that arrived in Boston an underdog but quickly earned Monday’s pressure with a careless performance on Saturday.
Well, let’s see if it works better for the Leafs than what I imagine “let’s do better next game” would for most teams.
