First-round breakdown: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadelphia Flyers
For the second straight season, these intrastate rivals will meet in the playoffs. Philly is sporting a healthier lineup than last postseason, but can it still shut down Pittsburgh's towering trio of...
View ArticleScott Burnside: Will Pittsburgh Penguins' playoff evolution continue this...
The Penguins went from laughingstock to surprise playoff team to Stanley Cup finalist in all but three seasons. So, the next logical step is winning it all, right?
View ArticleScott Burnside: There's cruel, and then there's what happened to Philadelphia...
Look into the eyes of Flyers players and coaches in the aftermath of Game 2, and you realize it will take a herculean effort for the Flyers to fight their way back into this series.
View ArticleScott Burnside: Bill Guerin appreciating chance to play in big game again
Bill Guerin's decision to leave his family at the trade deadline was a painful one. But after his Game 2 performance, the 38-year-old forward is appreciating the chance to play in Pittsburgh.
View ArticleScott Burnside: For better and worse, Game 6 will stay with Pittsburgh...
Saturday's Game 6 was a classic comeback. It's the kind of grisly loss that defines a franchise and the kind of win that may define a champion.
View ArticleBurnside and LeBrun: Which teams stood out, good or bad, at NHL draft?
Trades ... draft trivia ... the Bell Centre crowd ... here's all you need to know from the NHL draft.
View Article2009-10 Team Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins
AP Photo/Mark Humphrey Weighing heavily on Sid and the Penguins' minds this season: avoiding the Cup hangover. 10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ...
View Article2009-10 Team Preview: New York Islanders
Dave Sandford/Getty Images John Tavares was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2009 NHL draft. 10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE ISLANDERS By Scot...
View ArticleWill Chris Pronger really be the difference in the Pittsburgh...
It seems Philadelphia's road to Cup glory must go through Pittsburgh. And the Flyers are hoping veteran defenseman Chris Pronger will help them get there.
View ArticleBurnside's Power Play: Refinements serving Niittymaki well
A longtime backup the perfect tonic in Tampa Bay? Thus is the case for Antero Niittymaki, whose pristine play between the pipes has the Lightning on a tear.
View ArticleNHL -- Burnside's Power Play: We revisit debates for West versus East,...
How is the Western Conference better than the East? What kind of experience does Team USA need in the 2010 Olympics? Scott Burnside explains all in this week's Power Play.
View Article2010 Stanley Cup finals: Chicago Blackhawks lead Philadelphia Flyers 3-2
PHILADELPHIA/CHICAGO -- As the Stanley Cup finals shift back to Philadelphia, Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun check in and debate where this series b...
View Article2010 Stanley Cup finals: Philadelphia Flyers trail Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 in...
There are more than a few parallels between this year's Cup finals and last year's. So what can the Flyers learn from the Penguins? Just forget about Game 5 and move on.
View ArticleNHL: As we wait on the Ilya Kovalchuk drama, a few thoughts to ponder
Here are a few summer musings as we await the next chapter in the Ilya Kovalchuk "As The Contract Spins" soap opera to unfold.
View ArticleOh my, how training camps have changed
PITTSBURGH -- For the first time in two decades, no one is going to stick a tube in Bill Guerin's mouth and urge him pedal faster or run harder or lea...
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