Evgeni Malkin for the Hart Trophy, and other awards picks - NHL
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- It's the final look back at the regular season before diving into the playoffs. Every season, the Professional Hockey Writers Asso...
View Article2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs - Round 1 odds and upset picks
Neil Greenberg breaks down the first round of the 2012 Stanley Cup playoffs, providing odds for each series and noting his top upset picks.
View ArticleNHL Playoffs 2012 - How the goalies in the playoffs stack up
Timo Seppa of Hockey Prospectus reintroduces the Goalie Heat Index and takes the temperature of the netminders who will be featured in the NHL playoffs. Who can get hot and steal a series?
View Article2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs - Can the Los Angeles Kings pull off another upset?
After knocking off top-seeded Vancouver, L.A. sets its sights on St. Louis. Stellar netminding and an offense due for a breakout are two reasons Neil Greenberg believes the Kings are ready for another...
View ArticleNHL - San Jose Sharks, Chicago Blackhawks seeing plans pay off early
It wasn't lost on Todd McLellan that a different kind of team than his San Jose Sharks experienced playoff success last spring. The San Jose coach saw...
View ArticleNHL - Five teams that could make a second-half surge
Neil Greenberg examines five teams that could surge in the second half, including the Los Angeles Kings and St. Louis Blues.
View Article2013 NHL Playoffs - Henrik Lundqvist leads Conn Smythe Watch
After consecutive shutouts, New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist holds the early lead in the Conn Smythe watch.
View Article2013 NHL Playoffs - How Jonathan Quick, other goalies have fared versus...
Neil Greenberg examines how goalies have fared against dangerous shots this postseason, writing that Jonathan Quick has separated himself from his peers.
View ArticleOne key stat plus a prediction for every series - NHL Playoffs 2014
Matthew Coller and Ryan Wagman of Hockey Prospectus identify one key stat for every NHL playoff series, weighing in with their prediction on whether the trend will continue as well as picking a winner...
View ArticleNHL Playoffs 2014 - How goalies in playoffs stack up
Matthew Coller of Hockey Prospectus reintroduces the Goalie Heat Index to project which netminders can get hot and steal a series in Round 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
View ArticlePatrick Marleau among 10 key players during the stretch run -- NHL
Matthew Coller of Hockey Prospectus identifies 10 players who will greatly impact their team's postseason hopes this spring, including Sharks veteran Patrick Marleau.
View ArticleThe playoff goaltender heat index - NHL
Which playoff goaltenders are most likely to lead their teams to a first-round series victory? Matthew Coller of Hockey Prospects unveils the Goalie Heat Index for the 2016 playoffs.
View ArticleNumbers to know for every NHL semifinal playoff matchup - NHL
Matthew Coller of Hockey Prospectus identifies the most important numbers to know for every NHL semifinal playoff matchup and makes a pick on each series.
View ArticleExploring Logan Couture's breakout postseason and how the Blues can stop him...
Sharks forward Logan Couture leads all playoff scorers. What are the keys to his breakout? And what can the Blues do to continue to slow him down in the Western Conference finals?
View ArticleSan Jose Sharks shedding unfair chokers label - NHL
The Sharks are shedding their label as playoff chokers. But a look at their results during the Joe Thornton era reveals that it was not an accurate description to begin with, per Tom Awad.
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