Bartnick’s look at the Eastern Conference at the first turn
We have reached the quarter pole of the NHL season. Time to hand out some 1st Quarter Grades. Starting with the Eastern Conference.The 2 best teams in the NHL are in the Western Conference, Colorado and Dallas. The worst teams in the NHL is also out West, Calgary. The Eastern Conference is in a state of parity or mediocrity. Much of the teams are within a couple points of each other. The usual American Thanksgiving playoff predictor may be worthless this season. These grades are weighted less on standings and statistics and more on the eye test. They are also … Continue reading
Five NHL Metrics That Give You an Edge in Predicting Game Results
It’s no secret that hockey is unpredictable. Odd bounces, momentum swings, and lineup surprises make NHL games hard to forecast. But for those who dive deeper into the metrics, a clearer picture often emerges. Skating past surface-level stats like goals and assists unlocks a more accurate way to assess team strength, identify hidden value, and sharpen game predictions. In professional circles, analysts and serious fans alike no longer rely on outdated narratives or gut feelings. Metrics shape how performance is judged and future outcomes are estimated. Whether tracking scoring chances or measuring zone entries, these data points feed into a … Continue reading
Recap of NHL from 8 December 2025
Anze Kopitar scored the game-winning goal in front of his mother, Mateja, who was on hand for the final Moms Trip of her son’s 20-season career. * Nazem Kadri helped the Flames forge seven goals in their victory Monday, which marked the third straight day where a team scored as many. * Tuesday’s 10-game slate is capped by the second half of an NHL on TNT doubleheader featuring Nathan MacKinnon and the Avalanche, who look to become the first 50-point player and team this season. Kopitar, Matthews continue to approach Dionne, Sundin atop franchise lists Anze Kopitar and Auston Matthews … Continue reading
Maryland Comeback Falls Short
The Maryland Black Bears took the ice Friday night, riding an eight game win streak where they outscored opponents 45-13 in that span. The Elmira Aviators had other ideas, however, as they used a four goal second period to down the Black Bears in overtime by the score of 5-4. Maryland forward Harrison Smith started the scoring in the second period with a pair of highlight-reel goals. For his first, Smith went inside-outside on a defenseman and put the puck glove side on Elmira goaltender Aidan McKenna for a 1-0 lead. Less than five minutes later, Smith received a drop … Continue reading
PWHL Weekly Notebook for 8 December 2025
NEW YORK AND TORONTO – The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) season continued with seven games last week and heads into the international break with the Boston Fleet atop the standings with a perfect 4-0-0-0 record. The regular season schedule resumes on Tuesday, Dec. 16. UNDEFLEETED The Fleet are the first team in PWHL history to open a season with four straight wins, earning all four of their victories in regulation. Boston won both of their games this past week at Agganis Arena, including a 2-0 victory over Vancouver on Wednesday and a 4-1 triumph over Minnesota on Sunday, after … Continue reading
Wheeling’s Pavlenko named ECHL Goaltender of the Week
Maxim Pavlenko of the Wheeling Nailers is the Warrior Hockey ECHL Goaltender of the Week for Dec. 1-7. Pavlenko went 3-0-0 with one shutout, a 1.00 goals-against average and a save percentage of .964 in three appearances last week. The 23-year-old stopped all 32 shots in a 4-0 win at Reading on Wednesday, made 20 saves in a 3-1 victory against Greensboro on Friday and turned aside 29 shots in a 5-2 win over the Gargoyles on Sunday. Under contract to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, Pavlenko is 8-3-0 in 11 appearances for the Nailers this season with two … Continue reading
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