Blittner’s Blue Line: Heartwrenching Moment And Third Round Preview

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by Matthew Blittner - May 20, 2025May 20, 20250

“That one’s for Dad!” Across the various broadcasts of Game Six, throughout the American Airlines Center and around the hockey world, that’s what everyone was thinking when Mark Scheifele scored the opening goal mere hours after his father, Brad Scheifele, unexpectedly passed away. Mark’s goal 5:28 into the second period gave

Blittner’s Blue Line: Next Stop, Playoffs!

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by Matthew Blittner - April 15, 2025April 15, 20250

“This stop, Willoughby.” For as weird and wacky as episodes of The Twilight Zone generally were, they’ve got nothing on The NHL playoffs. This year’s postseason begins on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Most of the participating teams have been determined, although there’s still a couple fighting for spots. While we wait

Measuring Stick Game Shows There’s Work to Do

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by Matthew Blittner - January 15, 2025January 15, 20250

With the season more than half over each game takes on a little extra meaning. Some games are viewed as “measuring stick” contests, in which one team looks to make a statement against the other. Tuesday night at Prudential Center, the New Jersey Devils found themselves in a “measuring stick” game

Vegas Veteran Alec Martinez Explains Their Early Series Success

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by Russ_Cohen - June 7, 2023June 7, 20230

Alec Martinez has won two Stanley Cups; both with the Los Angeles Kings. At 35, he has a visible scar on his face and some grey hair mixed in his facial hair. He has faced it all. He’s been through the wars, and he was holding court after the Game

Vegas Defense and Heavy Play Wore Down Florida

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by Russ_Cohen - June 4, 2023June 4, 20230

The Vegas Golden Knights were playing a smart game against the Florida Panthers early on. The Panthers got a short-handed goal when the Knights play dipped, and Eric Staal scored on a wrap around goal to give them a 1-0 lead early in the first. The game was 2-2 after 2.

2023 Stanley Cup Will Crown a New Champion

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by Russ_Cohen - June 3, 2023June 3, 20230

This article isn’t for hockey purists who don’t believe hockey should exist in the Sunbelt or non-traditional markets. Believe it or not, I still hear that, and it’s a tired argument. The Florida Panthers and Vegas Golden Knights have earned their spot playing for the best prize in sports. I’m not

Best and Worst NHL Cities With Jill Gonzalez

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by Russ_Cohen - June 1, 2023June 1, 20230

This data from WalletHub shows the best and worst NHL cities. Since the Stanley Cup Final is drawing near, I spoke to Jill Gonzalez to talk about the Cup cities and more. To view the full report and your city’s rank, please visit: https://wallethub.com/edu/best-worst-cities-for-hockey-fans/13283

Hirvonen and Lundell Are Driving That Offense For Team Finland

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by Russ_Cohen - January 2, 20210

Finnish left wing Roni Hirvonen (59th overall pick by Toronto in 2020) scored the game-winning goal on a last-minute wraparound goal that propelled his team past Team Sweden 3-2. Most likely they’ll play Team USA next, but you never know what might happen in this tournament. Hirvonen has six points in

Florida Panthers Are Hopeful About Their Prospects Playing In the WJC

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by Russ_Cohen - November 11, 2020November 11, 20200

The 2021 World Junior Championship is getting closer, and the hockey world is getting very excited about this tournament taking place. The Florida Panthers have a lot of players who have a chance to play in the tournament. Goaltender, Spencer Knight is one of the first two players who should

Harri Sateri is on Fire

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by Russ_Cohen - February 6, 2018February 6, 20180

I got an exclusive with the goalie back in 2008 before the draft. He was drafted by the San Jose Sharks and then he went on a sojourn that eventually saw him making his NHL debut in Florida. He's started six games and has appeared in eight. He's now won