Our behind-the-scenes look at the Cup finals
Finally, it's here. The Stanley Cup finals between the Senators and the Ducks. What should you be keeping an eye out for? Here's our finals primer.
View ArticleBurnside: Were we too quick to judge these Ducks?
Heading into the Cup finals, not many gave the Ducks a chance against the speedy Sens. Yet, when dust cleared at the end of Monday's Game 1, it was Anaheim that dominated.
View ArticleDucks emulate hard-nosed personality that defines Carlyle
And to think Randy Carlyle didn't even want to coach. Now, with a lead in the Cup finals, he is finding success with a team that has become Randy Carlyle personified.
View ArticleDucks outhit, outwork, outchance, outmatch Sens ... again
For the second straight game, the Ducks reduced the highly touted Senators to hockey rubble, and never have two one-goal games felt like such a colossal mismatch.
View ArticleFor all the Ducks' faults, they're playing like champs
If the mark of a champion is being able to defy the logical, to win when it appears losing makes more sense, to turn chaos into order, then the Ducks are that kind of team.
View ArticleIt might take time, but Senators should feel good about their season
It might take some time, but the Ottawa Senators should take away something positive from their first trip to the Cup finals.
View ArticleNo motivation for Emery? Isn't a shot at the Cup enough?
Ray Emery recently told reporters he has trouble getting motivated to play. Scott Burnside wonders how that's possible, considering the goalie has a chance to win a Cup with the Senators.
View ArticleBurnside: Memorable moments from the regular season
As we prepare for the playoffs, Scott Burnside reviews some of the more memorable stories from the regular season.
View ArticleFirst-round breakdown: Penguins vs. Senators
It's hard to think of the Senators as underdogs, but given their second-half slide, this could be one quick series against the upstart Penguins.
View ArticleWhat does future hold for those that didn't reach second round?
For those who didn't make it to the second round, there can be a range of emotion that runs from embarrassment to shock and even to satisfaction. Here's a look at where the eight teams out find...
View ArticleNHL -- ESPN.com's Game of the Week: Ottawa Senators at Philadelphia Flyers
Peter Laviolette and the Flyers are trying to find their way back into the playoff mix as they host the Sens in ESPN.com's Game of the Week.
View ArticleBurnside: Grades for all 30 teams at midway point of the season
Which team sits at the head of the NHL class? Scott Burnside hands out his grades for all 30 teams.
View Article2010 NHL playoffs -- Montreal Canadiens try to hold on against Philadelphia...
The playoffs have shown yet again that nothing is ever certain. And just in case Game 5 is the end for Montreal, it would be a shame not to offer up a mea culpa or two from our vantage point.
View Article2013 Stanley Cup playoffs: Get ready for more Stanley Cup memories
With the Stanley Cup finals starting Wednesday, both the Bruins and Blackhawks are ready for memories, Scott Burnside writes.
View ArticleNHL -- 7 teams to watch at the trade deadline
Seven teams will be making noise before the March 5 trade deadline, writes Scott Burnside.
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