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Embed from Getty Images According to the NHL, the Conn Smythe Memorial Trophy is awarded to the most valuable player for his team during the postseason. The award is presented annually and is voted on by the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association. A player is judged on his performance throughout the entire postseason, not a…

NHL Power Rankings Week 8 http://gty.im/492474020 This week, there was a mid-week break for the American Thanksgiving Holiday. Some teams had a shortened schedule, while others were business as usual.  There were a couple of monstrous jumps with the Arizona Coyotes making a significant climb and the Minnesota Wild toppling down the power rankings…

Only two games last night, both where the away team shined. The NHL gets back to its full slate of games tonight (10 games). Here's a few tidbits to keep in mind heading into tonight's action. League officials suspended New York Rangers defenseman John Moore, yesterday for five games without pay. The suspension is in lieu of his illegal hit to…

It took seven games, but we finally know our matchups for the Conference Finals. After going seven games in each of their series, the New York Rangers will travel to Montreal to face the host Canadiens. While out west, the Chicago Blackhawks have had a few days rest, as the Los Angeles Kings went seven games with their series against the Ducks.…