NHL Eastern Conference Playoff Race Heating Up
The NHL Eastern Conference playoff race is heating up as five teams are in a mad scramble for two spots with just two weeks remaining in the regular season. The New York Islanders, Detroit Red Wings, Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals, and Philadelphia Flyers are separated by just five points, making for an intense battle for the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.
New York Rangers coach criticizes ‘vicious’ hits by New York Islanders players
New York Rangers coach Peter Laviolette criticizes ‘vicious’ hits by New York Islanders players during intense 4-2 loss at UBS Arena. Laviolette calls hits on Mika Zibanejad and Vincent Trocheck ‘vicious’ and ‘from behind,’ while Islanders coach Patrick Roy insists they were accidental. Tensions run high as both coaches defend their players’ actions during the game.
Former New York Islanders and New York Rangers Players Set for Charity Alumni Classic
Former players from the New York Islanders and New York Rangers are set to reignite their rivalry in the third annual Alumni Classic, all for a good cause. The event, scheduled for Sunday, January 28, will see legends from each…