Tuesday, April 26, 2016

2016 N.H.L. Playoffs: Eastern Conference Semifinals

The semifinals feature four teams trying to shake postseason disappointments: Capitals versus Penguins, and Lightning versus Islanders.

via NYT > Hockey http://ift.tt/1pCES3r




via WordPress http://ift.tt/1SqvgV5

In 11 Missing Words, Some See Shift in N.C.A.A. Case Against U.N.C.

The N.C.A.A.’s new notice of allegations, released on Monday, removes a reference to men’s basketball and seems to focus on the women’s team.

via NYT > College Basketball http://ift.tt/1rxwVOU




via WordPress http://ift.tt/1qQEfUL

Monday, April 25, 2016

Roundup: Blues Oust Blackhawks; Predators Force a Game 7

Troy Brouwer tapped in his own rebound to break a tie, and St. Louis advanced to the second round for the first time in four seasons. Nashville held off Anaheim.

via NYT > Hockey http://ift.tt/1XTBVHn




via WordPress http://ift.tt/1UdMzde

For John Tavares, Success Means Striking While the Islanders Are Hot

Tavares, the Islanders’ captain, is among a core group that has played together for years. That core could change next season, making this Stanley Cup hunt all the more urgent.

via NYT > Hockey http://ift.tt/1T0ezvB




via WordPress http://ift.tt/1T0hbcM

Sunday, April 24, 2016

Islanders 2, Panthers 1 | Double Overtime | Islanders Win Series 4-2: Islanders Outlast Panthers to Advance

The Islanders clinched a playoff series on home ice for the first time since 1993 and will next face the Lightning.

via NYT > Hockey http://ift.tt/1Wl1fHw




via WordPress http://ift.tt/1VTe4d0

Roundup: Capitals and Stars Advance After Narrow Game 6 Wins

Nicklas Backstrom scored, Braden Holtby had 26 saves, and the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers, 1-0, to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals.

via NYT > Hockey http://ift.tt/1rtqZ9I




via WordPress http://ift.tt/1pwJU1q

In N.H.L. Playoffs, Catching Z’s Before Grabbing W’s

Teams are paying closer attention to the quality and quantity of their players’ sleep, which can improve their quickness, strength, reaction time and problem solving.

via NYT > Hockey http://ift.tt/24dT82j




via WordPress http://ift.tt/1SYfKLR