As we move into Games 3 and 4, let's take a look at some knee-jerk reactions to the first week of the NHL playoffs.
The Stanley Cup playoffs will begin Saturday with the St. Louis Blues taking on the Winnipeg Jets at 6:00 p.m. EST and the Colorado Avalanche facing the Dallas Stars at 8:30 p.m.
Let's take a look at the top five most surprising teams this NHL season.
Gary Bettman stated he liked the setup and had no plans to change back to the 1v8. Is one better than the other?
All seven teams are firmly in the playoff hunt as the calendar turns to April.
The NHL's Atlantic division is as tight as ever, with the top three teams separated by just two points. Let's make a case for and against all three teams.
The NHL trade deadline has come and passed, and with about a month left to go in the season, the chase for the Stanley Cup is as tight as ever.
The NHL trade deadline is March 7 at 3 p.m. ET, and although some names have already been moved, plenty of impact players are still out there.
The NHL resumed play Saturday following a thrilling 4 Nations Face-Off tournament and a two-week break.
Canada defeated the United States, 3-2, in overtime Thursday night in the 4 Nations Face-Off, capping off an incredible tournament.
Although Finland made it interesting at the end, Canada ultimately came away with a win, securing three points and a spot in the 4 Nations championship game against the United States.
Although the Canada-United States game has overshadowed Saturday afternoon's Sweden-Finland matchup, the heated rivalry lived up to the hype.
The United States defeated Finland, 6-1, in the teams' opening game of the 4 Nations Face-off, securing a key three points for Team USA in the competition.
The NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off will begin Wednesday, with top hockey nations the United States, Canada, Sweden and Finland vying for the title.
Coming into the NHL's 4 Nations Tournament break, the Eastern Conference wild card race is as close as ever, as six teams are currently within five points of each other. With a tight race shaping up, let's take a look at which teams are contenders and which are pretenders.
Amid rumors of a rift between teammates and a season threatening to spiral out of control, should the Canucks make a drastic move to try to salvage things?
Unfortunately for Penguins fans, a fire sale might be the best way to go.
The NHL is just about halfway through its season, and with that, there have been plenty of impressive first-year players. The Calder Trophy, given to the best rookie, should be a tight race between several candidates.
When Teddy Stiga slid the puck five-hole to beat Finnish goaltender Petteri Rimpinen in overtime Sunday, the United States forward gave his country something it had never before accomplished: back-to-back gold medals at the World Junior Championship.
The Todd McLellan era didn't exactly get off to the best start in Detroit. But things have turned around quickly, sparking confidence and hope.
The United States World Junior hockey team began the tournament as the favorites, and with a strong preliminary round will remain just that heading into the quarterfinals.
With all eyes on the outdoor Winter Classic taking place at Wrigley Field, the Blackhawks have the opportunity to turn their season around with a big win on national television.
The Buffalo Sabres sank to a new low this season after a 6-1 loss on Tuesday to the Montreal Canadiens, their 11th straight game without a regulation win. What will it take for the team to turn things around.
With just over a third of the NHL season gone, many defensemen have produced stellar numbers for their teams. However, a select few have set themselves apart as the best of the blueliners.
Will the Panthers become just the fourth NHL team over the last 30 years to win back-to-back Stanley Cup championships?