First-round breakdown: Ducks vs. Stars
The Anaheim Ducks may sport the league's best defensive unit, but Scott Burnside believes it won't be enough to get past the Dallas Stars in the first round.
View ArticleFirst-round breakdown: Devils vs. Rangers
If you're looking for fire-wagon playoff hockey, you'd better head to Washington or Montreal. But Scott Burnside says the Rangers' experience and offensive potential will win out over the Devils.
View ArticleSecond-round breakdown: Sharks vs. Stars
The road doesn't get any easier for the Sharks as they face the physical Stars in the second round. But Scott Burnside is betting this is the postseason when San Jose finally reaches the conference...
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 ArticleScott Burnside: Chris Kunitz will add offensive help, chemistry to Penguins'...
Chris Kunitz is no Marian Hossa, but the forward is still a proven scorer who will provide a little chemistry for Sidney Crosby and the Penguins.
View ArticleScott Burnside's 5 Things: Should Detroit be worried about its goaltending...
Should the Red Wings be worried about their goaltending tandem? Can the Ducks still make the playoff dance? Scott Burnside wonders in this week's 5 Things.
View ArticleScott Burnside: 10 players to watch in 2009 Stanley Cup playoffs
Scott Burnside gives you 10 players to watch as these playoffs unfold.
View ArticleSecond-round Stanley Cup playoffs breakdown: Detroit Red Wings vs. Anaheim Ducks
The Ducks display a bunch of weapons against most teams in the NHL. But playing against the Red Wings is a whole different story.
View ArticleThursday Night Hockey -- ESPN.com's Game of the Week features clash between...
Rangers-Devils: Both teams are sporting new looks this season, but the rivalry remains the same. Scott Burnside previews the Thursday Night Hockey tilt.
View ArticleDevils' issues go beyond who is coach
One could argue that no team has been a bigger disappointment since the lockout than the New Jersey Devils.After winning Cups in 1995, 2000 and 2003, ...
View ArticleCan Sharks exorcise playoff demons?
The San Jose Sharks have always been rife with talent, but that hasn't translated into postseason success. With a new goalie and a crop of youngs...
View ArticleSecond-round preview: Philadelphia Flyers versus New Jersey Devils
It took the New Jersey Devils perhaps longer than many expected to dispose of the Florida Panthers -- into double overtime of Game 7 on Thursday night...
View Article2012 Stanley Cup playoffs: With Adam Henrique, New Jersey Devils future looks...
Watching Adam Henrique take a late-game pass off his skate and move it seamlessly to the blade of his stick, then just as seamlessly whistle it past Los Angeles Kings netminder Jonathan Quick and you...
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