Although it’s hard to beat Game 7 in any sports playoff series (especially when the best team in the regular season is playing), the Nashville Predators and Winnipeg Jets proved to be an exception during the Western Conference semifinals last night. With hopes of returning to the Stanley Cup Final (they lost to Pittsburgh last year), the Predators were knocked out of the playoffs 5-1 and walked away greatly disappointed this year’s run had come to an end. The Predators struggled right from the beginning, giving up two goals to the…
Category Archives: Hockey
-
Pulling the Goalie
Continue Reading -
Losing Sight of the Puck
Continue ReadingThe Pittsburgh Penguins went to Nashville last night to beat the Predators 2-0 and secure their second straight Stanley Cup victory. A talented team led by MVP, Sidney Crosby, the Penguins remain the champions by winning the series 4-2. Unfortunately, there was a controversial play that has caused some second-guessing and lots of what ifs. When the score was tied 0-0 in the second period, Nashville’s Colton Sissons made a diving play to tap the puck into the net. Although he appeared to score the game’s first goal, the ref behind the net declared that is wasn’t a goal….
-
Defending the Net
Continue ReadingThe Pittsburgh Penguins took a 2-0 lead in the Stanley Cup Finals over the Nashville Predators, but after two straight wins in front of the home crowd at Bridgestone Arena, the Predators have now tied the series. Last night’s impressive 4-1 win in Game 4 showcased a dominating performance from Nashville’s goalie, Pekka Rinne. After struggling in the first two games of the series and giving up goals left and right, Rinne bounced back with diving saves, athletic stops, and demonstrated a quick glove. He saw the puck coming in all directions…
