The Tampa Bay Lightning seized control of the Stanley Cup finals by winning Game three 3-2 and taking a 2-1 lead in the best of seven series.The game was not quite the offensive battle that was Game two, but it certainly showed the two teams playing with aggression and a high-flying style that has made this series so entertaining.With the win, the Lightning are now two wins away from claiming their first Stanley Cup since 2004. Here are three reasons why John Cooper's team is in the lead.
A Champion knows how to win in the face of adversity. No odds are too great or mountain too difficult to overcome.The Chicago Blackhawks are champions. Or at least they have been twice since 2010. The team proved that yet again with a thrilling Game 1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. True to form, the Blackhawks came back from a late 1-0 deficit to win 2-1, with two goals in under two minutes.Here are some reasons why Chicago currently has a 1-0 lead in the best of seven series.
The Stanley Cup finals are upon us and for the first time in history the Chicago Blackhawks will do battle with the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Chicago is this generation's version of a dynasty winning the Stanley Cup in 2010 and 2013 and making the Conference finals a year ago before falling to the eventual champion Los Angeles Kings.
Tampa Bay won a Stanley Cup back in 2004 but had not won a playoff game since losing Game 7 of the 2011 Eastern Conference Finals. Now the team is looking like a strong candidate to win this year's cup.
But which side is the favorite?
The NHL conference finals are underway with just four teams remaining. Latin Post has you covered with a full weekend of hockey playoff coverage and predictions.Let's drop the Puck!
NHL former center Michael Nylander lists his Greenwich Estate for $3.15M Michael Nylander, father of the NHL Toronto Maple Leafs' first-round pick in last year's draft, William Nylander, has listed his Greenwich Estate for $3.
The Chicago Blackhawks and Tampa Bay Lightning are each tied in their series with the New York Rangers and Anaheim Ducks. Latin Post takes a look at both series' and predicts who will win Game 3.
The NHL Conference semifinals are upon us with a number of interesting rivalries set to take place. Here is a look at each one and how the matchups could wind up.
The NHL will have its second Game 7 of the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs Wednesday as the Tampa Bay Lightning and Detroit Red Wings face off in the pivotal game. The other Game 7 was between the Washington Capitals and New York Islanders, which Washington won 2-1.This game between Tampa and Detroit features a number of unique and prominent storylines that could decide the outcome. Here is a look at these stories.
There are only two NHL series remaining in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. One of those series will come to an end on Monday, while the other could also meet its ending or get an extension through Wednesday.Latin Post takes a look at these do-or-die games and predicts whose NHL season will continue and who will go home:
The Montreal Canadiens and New York Rangers are just one win away from advancing to the second round of the NHL playoffs. Latin Post provides a schedule and playoff bracket for Friday's set of games.
Why the Winnipeg Jets are no longer Stanely Cup contenders. You could feel the tears in Winnipeg. The ride was fun while it lasted, but it was not enough to give a starving fanbase something it has wanted for so long -- a playoff win.
Round one is slowly but surely coming to an end with two more series facing elimination games on Thursday evening. Here is a look at how things could shake out after Thursday.
Ice Hockey is the most popular sport in Canada, but they haven't produced a Stanley Cup champion since 1993. This year has five Canadian based teams in the NHL playoffs. Can Canada win the Stanley Cup this year?
Tony Romo, Alexander Ovechkin & Chris Paul III share a very common negative similarity. None of these three big names have ever been able to make it to the third round of the postseason in their respective sport.
The 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs are about to begin. The 16 best teams will face off for the chance to win the exclusive Stanley Cup Championship. Latin Post breaks down the first round schedule, and makes some predictions on who will advance.
The 2014-15 National Hockey League season is heading into the final stretch. One of the big surprises this season has been the New York Islanders. This will be the final year for the Islanders in Uniondale, but they want to finish playing in Long island with a fifth Stanley Cup Championship.
Martin Brodeur has officially played his last game in the National Hockey League. Brodeur will make the Hockey Hall of Fame, but before that happens, Latin Post.com counts down the top 10 goaltenders in NHL history.
Saturday's Honda NHL All-Stars Skills Challenge will allow players to show off their skating, shooting and stickhandling in a six-round skills competition.
Players will wear cameras to live broadcast the game The NHL plans to allow GoPro to strap some of their wearable cameras to players during the All Star Skills Challenge Jan.
2015 is here at last, and with a new year, Latin Post.com lists the top 10 New Year's Resolutions in sports. With a wide range of athletes, leagues and teams, there's a lot of improvements to be made in 2015.
