In late February, enigmatic winger Nik Zherdev cleared waivers and his short Flyers career seemed over. But instead of sulking, Zherdev improved his work habits and the Flyers decided not to send him to the minors. That gave him another NHL opportunity. None bigger than Monday night. Zherdev, playing because of an injury to Andreas
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PuckAgency Client Alexander Radulov Celebrates KHL’s Gagarin Cup
Salavat Yulaev captured the Kontinental League Gagarin Cup, the KHL’s post-season tournament, defeating Atlant Mytishchi 3-2, in Ufa Saturday to win the best-of-seven final 4-1. Andrei Taratukhin scored in the 8th minute to provide Salavat Yulaev an early lead that would stand through a scoreless second period. In the third period, with Atlant skating with
Canucks Gain 3-0 Series Lead On Defending Champs, Vet Samuelsson Nets Game-Winner
That’s how the period would end and the third was more of the same — power plays for the Blackhawks and excellent penalty killing by the Canucks. They used that momentum to net the game-winner by Mikael Samuelsson. Once it was 3-2 with 12 minutes remaining, the Canucks checked the fading hometown heroes into submission.
HOF Brian Leetch Believes Bruins Can Take Canadiens In 5, Need To Stay Out Of The Penalty Box
Brian Leetch predicts the Bruins will take home a five game victory, but if they get distracted the Canadiens could pull off an upset.
HOF Brian Leetch Believes The Ducks’ Offense May Be Too Strong For Defensive Minded Preds
The Predators’ shutdown defensive system may not be strong enough to stop the Ducks’ offense, in what Brian Leetch predicts will be a 7 game series.
HOF Brian Leetch Picks Red Wings To Advance Past Coyotes Despite Vulnerability For Upset
Brian Leetch previews the Red Wings vs. Coyotes series and declares, “Detroit may be vulnerable for an upset” but still believes they will advance to the next round.
HOF Brian Leetch Believes Goalie Bobrovsky Is Key For Flyers In Series Against Sabres
Brian Leetch believes if goalie Sergie Bobrovsky regains his mid-season form Philadelphia could prevail in five games.
Pekka Rinne & Predators dismantle Ducks 4-1
The Nashville Predators gave up a pretty nice package to acquire two-way center Mike Fisher from the Ottawa Senators, but they’ll be glad they did it if Mr. Carrie Underwood keeps belting out great tunes. Fisher scored two goals and one assist while Pekka Rinne stopped 27 out of 28 shots to power the Predators
Hall of Famer Brian Leetch Predicts a “Grinding” Series Between The Rangers and The Capitals
NHL analyst Brian Leetch previews the Capitals vs. Rangers series and admits, “My heart tells me to pick the Rangers” but believes Washington will win the series in seven games.
Hall of Famer Brian Leetch Gives His Thoughts on The Canucks – Blackhawks Series
Brian Leetch previews the Canucks vs. Blackhawks series and believes the Canucks will eliminate the reigning Stanley Cup champions in five games.