Leafs falling victim to Sens' even-keeled execution
The Senators' superior discipline is driving the Maple Leafs to utter distraction...and possibly self-destruction.
View ArticleIn the conference finals, it's the mood that matters
As the Stanley Cup playoffs progress, the competition becomes less about talent and more about will.
View Article'Canes need forward production vs. fortified Leafs
As the Leafs become healthier, the 'Canes need more productrion from their forward lines.
View ArticleIn playoffs, toughness is turning the other cheek
Winning teams know that regular-season toughness isn't the same thing as playoff toughness.
View ArticleBumps, bruises and breaks add up to Game 7
Either the Leafs or the Flyers will win Game 7. But will they have anything left for Ottawa?
View ArticleWhy didn't Canadians see this team coming?
Who are those guys? The Oilers are still alive in the playoffs and Damien Cox wonders why Canadians didn't see this coming.
View ArticleHigh-priced, highly skilled players ... still no Cup
They are rich, famous and skilled. But all of these stars share the A-Rod symptom of never tasting a title, writes Damien Cox.
View ArticleCox: Les Habitants dealing with wide variety of problems
For decades they were the class of the NHL. But as Damien Cox writes, the current Montreal Canadiens are trying to overcome a season marred by tradegy and tribulation.
View ArticleCox: Will Cup finalists' success mark end of the 'big trade'?
The Ducks and Senators made it all the way to the Cup finals without making a blockbuster deadline deal. Could that success ultimately kill the entire concept of the big trade?
View ArticleWe channel Henri Richard to predict the Original Six's playoff chances
Will every Original Six team reach the playoffs this season? We channel Henri Richard to predict each team's chances.
View ArticleCox: Is this the test Detroit needs for long playoff run?
A few months ago, the Red Wings' dominating run looked an awful lot like the New England Patriots. Is Detroit's recent rut the test it needs to avoid a playoff upset?
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