Missed call that led to OT goal last round did not please Gary Bettman. Incident prompted calls for NHL to expand replay review, which he addressed.
Author: Kevin Allen, USA TODAY
Love him or hate him, Bruins super-pest Brad Marchand always gets results
Bruins star Brad Marchand’s playing style is complicated. His antics, including licking players, puts focus on him, but so does his point production.
Ranking impact potential of Bruins-Blues Stanley Cup Final players: From 1 through 40
Stanley Cup Final begins Monday, and in one way or another, every player on each roster will make an impact. Here is a ranking of difference makers.
Stanley Cup keys: Here are five factors that will determine Bruins vs. Blues series
The Bruins vs. Blues Stanley Cup Final is a rematch of their 1970 Final when Boston swept St. Louis. The Blues have not made the Final since 1970.
Blues fan is a Stanley Cup away from turning $400 into $100K in unlikely bet
A Blues fan was on a business trip in Las Vegas when he noticed the Blues were a 250-1 longshot to win Stanley Cup. Now his $400 can become $100K.
Blues rout Sharks, one win away from first Stanley Cup Final appearance in 49 years
The Blues routed the Sharks to move one win from first Stanley Cup Final appearances in 49 years.
Boston Bruins sweep Carolina Hurricanes to advance to Stanley Cup Final
Even without captain Zdeno Chara, the Bruins finished off the Hurricanes in Game 4 to advance to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2013.
FanDuel returns bets on Sharks vs. Blues Game 3 due ‘controversial nature’ of OT goal
FanDuel is refunding bets on Wednesday’s Game 3 of the Blues-Sharks for moneyline bets on losing Blues after controversial finish.
Opinion: Five-alarm fire: NHL playoffs show officiating, review process need significant overhaul
After the Sharks’ win against the Blues in OT of Game 3 of their series due to an illegal hand pass, it’s clear NHL officiating is in crisis mode.
NHL playoff beard tradition: Throw away the razors and let the razzing begin
Growing an NHL playoff beard is a time-honored tradition during the quest for the Stanley Cup; so is teasing players about their poor facial hair.