Scott Taylor's Blog, page 114

Two Defensive Masterpieces Deadlock Avs-Wild Series

During the past two Stanley Cup playoff games, the Minnesota Wild painted a pair of  defensive masterpieces. It might not be what a casual hockey fan wants to watch but for head coach Mike Yeo and the folks in the … Continue reading →

The Manitoba Playoff Streak Continues: Eakin Scores Winner

At the end of the 2013-14 National Hockey League season, there were 25 Manitoba-born-and-trained players in the NHL. In the playoffs, Manitoba players have made their marks. In the opener of the Tampa-Montreal series, Winnipeg’s Dale Weise scored the overtime … Continue reading →

Habs Sweep Lightning: Another Bruins-Habs Stick-Swinger Next?

Didn’t see that coming. Sure, the Montreal Canadiens were certainly good enough to take out the Tampa Bay Lightning. Heck, they finished a mere point behind Tampa Bay after 82 hockey games this season. However, with a 4-3 victory on … Continue reading →

Game On Magazine is Here!

The first edition of Game On Magazine has hit the news stands. Featuring a brilliant cover shot of Dallas Stars forward Cody Eakin of Winnipeg by the great Jeff Miller, the magazine is 64 pages of hockey, hockey, hockey. It’s … Continue reading →

Granlund’s Goal Ends Perfect Mike Yeo Game

Minnesota Wild head coach Mike Yeo has not come up in a single discussion about the Jack Adams Trophy. Despite the fact he’s done a very nice job with the Wild this season there has been no talk about, “Mike … Continue reading →

Controversial Call Helps Habs Take 3-0 Series Lead

Aside from a couple of officials’ calls that probably should be investigated by the league, the Montreal Canadiens have given the Tampa Bay Lightning a lesson in grit and goaltending this past week. As a result, the Habs are up … Continue reading →

Brandon Star Leads Jackets to First Playoff Win

Matt Calvert doesn’t mind if you called him a “hero.” He just finds it a little surprising, that’s all. The former high scoring leftwinger of his hometown Brandon Wheat Kings scored his second goal of the game 1:10 into double … Continue reading →

Winnipegger Scores Montreal’s Game Winner

TAMPA – Former Winnipeg Thrashers star, Dale Weise said he scored “a couple of overtime goals” in junior, but added, “nothing compares to this.” Weise, standing all alone in front of Tampa Bay Lightning netminder Andres Lindback, took a pass … Continue reading →

Looking Like Pens-Bruins Eastern Final

TAMPA — We looked at the West on Tuesday. It’s time to take a close look at the first round of Lord Stanley’s Eastern Conference playoffs: Eastern Conference (1) Boston Bruins (54-19-9) vs. (4) Detroit Red Wings (39-28-15) The President’s … Continue reading →

The Western Conference: Wild Poised for Upset. Is a Hawks Win an Upset?

TAMPA — The playoffs are here. Let’s look at the West. (1) Colorado Avalanche (52-22-8) vs. (4) Minnesota Wild (43-27-12) The Avalanche are all the rage. They arrive back in the playoffs as the best team in the revamped Central … Continue reading →