Tampa Bay Lightning

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 Richards Calls it Quits Brad Richards, the 15 year veteran with an incredible career, has officially hung up the skates, along with many other players this year. Richards, who played with five teams during his time in the NHL, has a list of accomplishments that may never be matched. While he wasn't a top pick in the…

Embed from Getty Images Sudden Impact It is not often a rookie goaltender can step in and have a major impact on a team's run to the Stanley Cup with a Stanley Cup Final appearance, and a championship win, at that. However, Matt Murray of the Pittsburgh Penguins has gone against the odds and done just that. Despite his brief…

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…