Colorado Avalanche defeated and eliminated No.1 seed in the Western Conference, Calgary Flames last night. The guests from Denver were better at Scotiabank Saddledome 1-5, and overall they won the series against Flames with 4-1. After the elimination of Tampa Bay Lightning, this is the second surprise since the start of the NHL playoffs, and it appears that this postseason … [Read more...] about Both No.1 Seeds Eliminated, Avalanche Trash Flames in Calgary, 1-5
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Another Upset in The Making – Avalanche Near Eliminating the Flames
Colorado Avalanche might be the next big sensation in this Stanley Cup Playoffs. Jared Bednar and his boys defeated Calgary Flames last night 3-2, and brought the Western Conference No.1 seed at the brink of the elimination. But that win was no ordinary one, as the hosts at Pepsi Center rallied back from a two-goal deficit, triumphing after overtime and two brilliant scores … [Read more...] about Another Upset in The Making – Avalanche Near Eliminating the Flames
Avalanche’s Gabriel Landeskog: “Nothing Like an Overtime Win in the Playoffs”
Colorado Avalanche made a huge upset in Calgary last night and defeated the Flames, tying the result in the series to 1-1. Following a true playoff contest, which saw high intensity and excitement, the guests from Denver won 3-2 after overtime. After Columbus' two wins against Tampa Bay, this is by far the biggest surprise in the playoffs up until this point. This is only … [Read more...] about Avalanche’s Gabriel Landeskog: “Nothing Like an Overtime Win in the Playoffs”
Canadian Clubs Could Rule First Weekend of NHL Playoffs
They say, “hindsight is 20-20.” In sports, hindsight is often as blind as pregame predictions. Take the first “NHLimpics” in Nagano in 1998. Pundits appeared to simply rank each nation’s roster by its collective number of NHL points scored. Sure, the Czech Republic had the greatest international goaltender of modern times in Dominik Hasek. Yes, Finland iced the best … [Read more...] about Canadian Clubs Could Rule First Weekend of NHL Playoffs
Mike Smith – The Hero of Flames’ Win Over Colorado Avalanche
There was no room for surprises last night at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary. The Flames opened their playoff campaign convincingly, defeating Colorado Avalanche with 4-0. Though, it wasn't that easy for the home team. It could have been much different if it weren't for goalie Mike Smith, who had 26 saves this night, some of them amazing. "He played with a lot of … [Read more...] about Mike Smith – The Hero of Flames’ Win Over Colorado Avalanche