Zach Parise

Embed from Getty Images After many years of promise and disappointment, the San Jose Sharks are finally making their first Stanley Cup Final appearance after defeating the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday night. Perhaps it is only fitting that it falls on the team’s 25th season. They are now the last California team standing and the last of the…

1. Dallas Stars Grade: A+ http://gty.im/467380868 Overall Record 28-9-4 Home Record 16-4-0 Road Record 12-5-4 The Dallas Stars came out and surprised just about everyone this season, starting off at a blistering pace. There is no doubt this team is going to be playoff bound, as it would take a perfect storm of other teams surging while the Stars…

NHL Power Rankings Week http://gty.im/495546396 This week were a few moves at the bottom, with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Columbus Blue Jackets and Anaheim Ducks showing improvement over the course of the week.  The top of the heap is still a tight heat between the Montreal Canadiens, Dallas Stars, New York Rangers and Washington Capitals all…

What an action packed night Wednesday was. With only three games on the schedule, each game needed overtime, and the Sabres/Canadiens game was decided by a shootout. Here's a few things to keep in mind heading into Thursday night. Chicago Blackhawks winger, Patrick Sharp, will be out for 3-4 weeks after suffering a right leg injury during…