Los Angeles Kings

As long as there have been skates hitting ice, there have been people who question whether getting rest in the playoffs is good for a team or does the lack of play make them rusty. Heading into the 2018 NHL Playoffs, I had the same question. So, I did some research and the results were quite surprising.

Embed from Getty Images Martin Jones was drawn to goaltending at the age of nine, and in spite of some early setbacks, he has always carried himself like a winner. His talent speaks for itself, and his calm demeanor and quiet determination have helped him to succeed even when many thought he couldn't. The 26-year-old from…

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…

Embed from Getty Images On the evening of May 26, 2016, the Tampa Bay Lightning were eliminated in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals by the Pittsburgh Penguins. They join the Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers, Minnesota Wild, Philadelphia Flyers, Florida Panthers, Chicago Blackhawks, Anaheim Ducks,…