A Darkhorse No Longer
Jerred Smithson & the Predators have come from unheralded beginnings to now being legit contenders
Recent News
NHLPA & LG Canada Partner to Introduce ""LG Playoff Player of the Week
A weekly playoff feature on NHLPA.com to be sponsored by LG Canada
Buffalo Sabres to Play Special Exhibition Game in Germany, Oct. 4
Sabres' Jochen Hecht returns to his hometown to face former team
Player of the Week - Jordin Tootoo
Tootoo has shown through his style of play, and his timely scoring, that he is tailor-made for playoff hockey.
A New Approach, A Better Result
Jeff Schultz & the Caps have changed their free-wheeling style and they are seeing positive playoff results
In the Clear to Round 2
Dan Cleary helps lead the Wings to a sweep of the Coyotes
The Big Dance Begins
Jason Chimera, Arron Asham & Martin St. Louis highlight the 1st playoff edition of the weekly review
Passing the Praise
Lubomir Visnovsky had a stellar year for the Ducks, but you wouldn't know by talking to him
Player of the Week - Pavel Datsyuk
Pavel Datsyuk regularly displaying his dynamically incredible hockey skills, yet seemingly still able to go about quietly conducting his life
When It Matters Most
Colin Wilson and the Predators want to prove they can step up and succeed in the NHL playoffs
Fathers Know Best
Douglas Murray feels the Sharks fathers road trip helped San Jose turn their season around
A 'Cup' By Another Name
With the Stanley Cup playoffs underway, two Toronto schools vied for the Goals & Dreams Cup
Player of the Week - Scott Hartnell
Hartnell has been a key catalyst early on in 2011-12 – enjoying great chemistry on the ‘G line&rsquo.
Gerbe and Sabres Sharp for Playoffs
Nathan Gerbe and the Sabres are in top-form and ready to make some noise in the post-season
The Calm Before the Storm
Canucks captain, Henrik Sedin eager to feel the intensity of the 2011 NHL playoffs in Vancouver
NHL Travels Overseas for 5th Annual European Exhibition Games
The Ducks and Kings return to Europe for the first time since opening the 2007-08 NHL regular season in front of two sellout crowds
That Special Time of Year
After being so close, Giroux and the Flyers looking to take their playoff run one step further in 2011
The Final Countdown
Corey Perry, Ben Eager & Jarome Iginla are on the scene in this week's review
Watching the Red Light Glow
Corey Perry has been on a scoring tear in leading the Ducks down the stretch
NHLPA Beard-A-Thon Asks Fans to Join Players in Playoff Beard Growing
Proceeds will go towards purchasing AEDs for Canadian arenas & communities