Weekly Recaps
NHL 2024-25 Recap Week 24 Crosby hits 20, Torts is fired, the Stars have a problem
Sidney Crosby hits 20, John Tortorella is thankfully fired, the Dallas Stars have a problem and the playoff race hits the final stretch.
NHL 2023-24 Recap Week 15 All-Star rosters finalized, Oilers keep rolling, Jets disappoint
NHL All-Star rosters finalized, the Edmonton Oilers keep rolling, the Winnipeg Jets disappoint and Cale Makar sets records.
NHL 2023-24 Recap Week 14 Islanders fire coach, Fleury passes Roy, Matthews scores more, Jones finally scores
Islanders tap Roy as coach the same week Fleury passes Roy in wins. Seth Jones scores his first while Matthews scores more. Maple Leafs beat Flames via a hand pass.
NHL 2023-24 Recap Week 8 Biggest surprises so far, Sharks and Red Wings wild game in Kane's debut, Oilers keep rolling
Biggest surprises so far, the San Jose Sharks and Detroit Red Wings wild game in Patrick Kane's debut, the Edmonton Oilers keep rolling.
NHL 2023-24 Recap Week 3 Sharks hit rock bottom, Senators are punished, Golden Knights and Bruins lose
The Sharks hit rock bottom, the NHL punishes the Senators, the Bruins lose to the Red Wings and the Golden Knights lose to the Ducks.
NHL 2022-23 Recap Week 23 Stars and Oilers clash, Binnington fights, Owen Tippett emerges, goalie interference is inconsistent
The Dallas Stars faced the Edmonton Oilers in a likely Western Conference Finals preview, and the outcome was good news if you’re an Oilers fan.
NHL 2022-23 Recap Week 21 Trades galore, McDavid scoring at will, Lightning have a bad week and Coyotes love big contracts
Several NHL teams were busy before the trade deadline. Some are more notable than others.
NHL 2022-23 Recap Week 19 Hurricanes rock NC State, tight Pacific division, Maple Leafs get O’Reilly, comeback victories
I like nothing more than a tight race during the final stretch run. Since most playoff races are lacking, the Pacific Division will provide all the drama.
NHL 2022-23 Recap Week 17 Matthew Tkachuk wins All-Star MVP and breakaway challenge, Hurricanes comeback again, Horvat traded to Islanders
ESPN’s second year covering the NHL All-Star skills competition seemed very different than the first, unless I don’t remember last year.
NHL 2022-23 Recap Week 10 Ovechkin hits 800 goals, NHL wants 84 games, Coyotes at home, East now over
Alex Ovechkin did what only two other players have done before, score 800 goals. He hit it in style with a hat trick against the Chicago Blackhawks on ESPN.
NHL 2021-22 Recap Week 20 Wild West playoff race, Bruins and Canadiens roll, Cooper tossed
Do you like drama, intrigue, and excitement? Then welcome to the race for the final spots in the Western Conference. Whose in the playoffs changes daily.
NHL 2021-22 Recap Week 18 Eichel debuts, Crosby scores 500 goals, Maple Leafs dazzle, Wild go bold
Jack Eichel played his first game in almost a year when he suited up for the Vegas Golden Knights against the Colorado Avalanche. The game was decent, but Eichel had more penalties than shots on goal, which isn't what you want.