Deadspin: Nhl Playoffs

Brad Marchand Punching Daniel Sedin Like An Inflatable Clown, Set To An Adorable Child's Song

Barry Petchesky — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:30:00 EDT

We came across this cute Canucks kid, doing his own version of a Twisted Sister classic. We spruced up the visuals. More »

Boston's Nathan Horton Will Miss Remainder Of Stanley Cup Finals

Emma Carmichael — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:00:00 EDT

Horton suffered a "severe concussion" from Aaron Rome's brutal late hit in Game 3 last night, and will be forced to sit for the remainder of the finals. Rome was ejected from the game and will meet with the NHL for a disciplinary hearing today. [SportingNews] More »

Three Penalties Came Out Of This Fight, And Zero Were For The Finger Bite

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 10:15:00 EDT

Your morning roundup for June 2, the day a museum curator finally recognized that one of Flavor Flav's 100+ neck clocks is worthy of celebratory display. Video via Mocksession. More »

Here's A Photo Of Every Single Tampa Bay Lightning Fan

Barry Petchesky — Mon, 23 May 2011 19:30:18 EDT

All 800 of them, sending their beloved team off yesterday. Organized on Facebook (of course) and by the team (grassroots it is not), every single man woman or child that roots or ever rooted for the Lightning gathered in a parking lot at Tampa International Aiport and stood in the shape of a lightning bolt for a couple of minutes so people could take pictures. More »

Your NHL Western Conference Championship Open Thread

Brian Hickey — Wed, 18 May 2011 21:05:00 EDT

The San Jose Sharks and Vancouver Canucks resume their respective quests to reach the Stanley Cup Finals this evening. Awesome, right? More »

When Is A Choke Not A Choke? A Premature Requiem For The Sharks

Barry Petchesky — Thu, 12 May 2011 20:30:00 EDT

This is an existential question that should be on every Sharks fan's mind today: is it even a choke if everyone's expecting you to choke? More »

The NBA Playoffs Are Less Important Than Hockey, Oprah

Barry Petchesky — Thu, 12 May 2011 12:00:57 EDT

One of the underrated subplots of the playoffs is when non-sports events get scheduled for our nation's arenas, and the conflicts it causes when a team goes deep. We've had two notable instances of it already, with the Lightning and Bulls running up against two of the most powerful forces in entertainment: Disney and Oprah. More »

It Was Wrestling Mask Night In Anaheim

Emma Carmichael — Wed, 11 May 2011 10:10:00 EDT

Your morning roundup for May 11, the day the pre-prom body cavity searches were called off. More »

Your NHL Playoffs Open Thread

Brian Hickey — Thu, 05 May 2011 20:30:00 EDT

The Nashville Predators will attempt to even the series with the Vancouver Canucks at two games each tonight. On the plus side, it's a home game. On the minus side, Vancouver still has the lead singer of Loverboy in its corner. More »

Here's A Boston Bruin Doing A Swan Dive Into The Boards

Barry Petchesky — Mon, 02 May 2011 20:40:17 EDT

Adam McQuaid with the Bobby Orr into the boards, on a strange play where he might have been trying to go high on Mike Richards but got his stick caught. Down for a while, McQuaid left on skates with an assist from teammates. He won't return to the game. More »

Your NHL Playoffs Open Thread

Brian Hickey — Sun, 01 May 2011 15:00:00 EDT

Both the San Jose Sharks and Tampa Bay Lightning attempt to take two-game leads in their respective playoff series. For the Sharks, that'd mean holding rink against the Detroit Red Wings. For the Lightning, that'd mean heading south only needing to win two of three home games against the Washington Capitals to advance to the conference finals. More »

"People Are Going To Start Punching Babies": Among The Almost-Thugs In Vancouver

Sam Eifling — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 17:15:21 EDT

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Watching Canucks fans raise hell last night in downtown Vancouver reminded me of the guys who get paternity-tested on Maury, learn they're not the father and launch into the Ickey Shuffle. Some people are so beat-down that mere relief tastes like a miracle. The Canucks had the best record in the NHL this year, and their fans still are in that whipped-dog category. More »

Your NHL Playoffs Open Thread

Emma Carmichael — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 19:00:00 EDT

There are two game sevens on the bill tonight, with the Canucks-Blackhawks and Sabres-Flyers series both tied up, 3-3. The Bruins, meanwhile, have come back from two games down against the Canadiens and now lead 3-2. They'll play in Montreal tonight, which means Zdeno Chara can once again look forward to a chorus of boos each and every time he touches the puck. More »

Your NHL Playoffs Open Thread

Brian Hickey — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 15:00:00 EDT

The Sabres, Predators and Canucks all have a chance to win their series 4-2 today. Buffalo hosts the Flyers at 3 p.m.; Nashville hosts Anaheim at 6 p.m. and Vancouver visits the Chicago Blackhawks at 7:30 p.m. All times eastern. More »

Marriage License: Chris Bosh Is Officially Spoken For. Chris Bosh: No I'm Not.

Brian Hickey — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 09:30:00 EDT

Your morning roundup for April 24, a day Gabrielle Giffords continues struggling to recover, but recovering she is. More »

Your NHL Playoffs Open Thread

Brian Hickey — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 12:00:00 EDT

The Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals and San Jose Sharks can all advance to the next conference semifinals with victories today. Another way to put it: Today could be the last day of the season for the Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Rangers and Los Angeles Kings. More »

Here's The Scene That Awaited The Orlando Magic's Jason Richardson After Last Night's Pimp-Slap Ejection

Brian Hickey — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 09:30:00 EDT

Your morning roundup for April 23, the day we hear about how a Tennessee woman's heart stopped beating for five minutes as a Lady Gaga tribute. More »

This Is Not Andrew Ference Giving Habs Fans The Finger

Tommy Craggs — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 10:30:51 EDT

Your morning roundup for April 22, the day America went to its room and listened to Smiths records. More »

Your NHL Playoffs Open Thread

Brian Hickey — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 19:15:00 EDT

Three games tonight, one of which is already underway. Boston is visiting Montreal, where they'll try to draw even at two games each. At 10 p.m., the defending champion Chicago Blackhawks try to postpone the start of their offseason against the Canucks in Vancouver. Then, the L.A. Kings host the San Jose Sharks at 10:30 p.m. Sharks lead the series 2-1. More »

Phil Jackson's Zenergy Lulled At Least One Person To Sleep In L.A. Last Night

Brian Hickey — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 09:30:00 EDT

Your morning roundup for April 21, the day after McDonald's "National Hiring Day" in Cleveland got real. Real violent. Like, spitting in faces and hitting people with cars violent. More »

Your NHL Playoffs Open Thread

Brian Hickey — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 19:00:00 EDT

There are five games tonight, but only one series might end with a sweep. That would be Detroit playing in Phoenix, but they don't start until 10:30 p.m. eastern. So, check into whether the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins can take 3-1 leads over the New York Rangers and Tampa Bay Lightning, respectively. Both games start at 7 p.m. More »

Star Of Fred Claus Points And Laughs At Four-Time NHL All-Star

Jack Dickey — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 09:30:00 EDT

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Your morning roundup for April 20, the day we started buying all of our heroin on Craigslist. More »

Caps Coach Calls MSG Facilities "Horrible," Is Correct

Emma Carmichael — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:50:00 EDT

The Washington Capitals were at Madison Square Garden last night for a 3-2 loss to the Rangers, and they'll play again on Wednesday evening. Head coach Bruce Boudreau would rather they didn't have to. He went on the The Kirk McEwen and Mike O'Meara Morning Show on D.C.'s "The Edge" this morning to tell them that the Garden was "horrible." The locker rooms are "horrible." The benches, Boudreau says, are "horrible." Everything is horrible! More »

Sean Avery Leaning On His Own Stick Until It Breaks Is Probably A Metaphor For Something

Emma Carmichael — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:00:00 EDT

Your morning roundup for April 18, the day a famous surgeon resigned for suggesting that unprotected sex was "a better gift for [Valentine's] day than chocolates." More »

Your NHL Playoffs Open Thread

Brian Hickey — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 15:00:00 EDT

It's onto Game Threes. The Capitals try to go up 3-0 on the Rangers at 3 p.m. [Washington Post]. The Canucks will attempt to do same to the Blackhawks at 8 p.m. [Vancouver Sun]. More »

Floyd Mayweather Accompanied 50 Cent To Fight Night At Foxwoods And All He Got Was Booed

Brian Hickey — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 09:30:00 EDT

Your morning roundup for April 17, the day burglars everywhere accept the fact that trying to rob 81-year-old stroke victim/Korean vet Bobby Smith means they'll get a piping-hot frying pan filled with potatoes across the head. More »

Your NHL Playoffs Open Thread

Brian Hickey — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 17:00:00 EDT

Buffalo will try to leave South Philly with a two-game lead on the Flyers; game starts at 5 p.m. Montreal will attempt the same, but in Boston, and starting at 7 p.m. Meanwhile, the San Jose Sharks try to hold onto their home-ice advantage against the L.A. Kings tonight. More »

Here's Video Of A Pro Golfer Needing 16 Shots To Conquer A Par-4 Hole

Brian Hickey — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 09:30:00 EDT

Your morning roundup for April 15, the day after Walter Breuning died of natural causes. He was 114 years and 205 days old. More »

Oh Great, Somebody Sent A Link To Another Horrendously Infuriating Canucks "Parody" Video

Brian Hickey — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 23:15:00 EDT

Writes tipster Ian White, "Now, on the heels of the Rebecca Black Friday parody, this just continues to prove that Canucks fans are the most creative out there. The cup is ours this year. Go Canucks Go." More »

Your NHL Playoffs Open Thread

A.J. Daulerio — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 19:25:00 EDT

At 7 p.m., the Canadiens visit the Bruins. Then, the Flyers host the Sabres. Finally, the nightcap features the Los Angeles Kings and San Jose Sharks. HOCKEY. (PHOTO: Afflictor) More »

If You Throw An Octopus On The Ice in Detroit You Could Be Fined $500 And Ejected (UPDATE: Statements from Red Wings, Police)

Brian Hickey — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 19:00:00 EDT

Tommy B. got home from last night's Detroit/Phoenix game but despite a Game One victory, he was sad. Sad because he had a run-in with Johnny Law. This, because he threw an octopus on the ice. More »

Semin Leads The Capitals To Sweet, Sweaty Extended-Time Victory

Brian Hickey — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 09:30:00 EDT

Your morning roundup for April 14, the day San Dimas High School football no longer rules in the eyes of the Chinese government. More »

Dueling Mullets Welcome You To Day One Of The NHL Playoffs

Jack Dickey — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:30:00 EDT

Your morning roundup for April 13, the day Justin Bieber reminded us that the Middle East is still fucked up. More »

Like All Rich And Graying New York Icons, Keith Hernandez's Mustache Summers In The Hamptons

Tommy Craggs — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 09:45:31 EDT

Because no one reads the newspaper, and SportsCenter's anchors are too perky for this early in the morning, Deadspin combs the best of the broadsheets and the blogosphere to bring you everything you need to know to start your day. More »

Weekend Winner: The Chicago Blackhawks' Bandwagon

David Matthews — Mon, 24 May 2010 11:00:47 EDT

In sports, everyone is a winner—some people just win better than others. Like the newest fans of the Stanley Cup finals-bound Blackhawks. They must feel really good about dropping $150 on that Patrick Kane jersey in the UC giftshop. More »

And Suddenly, The Blackhawks Aren't So Likable

Tommy Craggs — Sat, 22 May 2010 11:45:30 EDT

Because no one reads the newspaper, and SportsCenter's anchors are too perky for this early in the morning, Deadspin combs the best of the broadsheets and internets to bring you everything you need to know to start your day. More »

Genius Philly Fan Posts The License Plate He Stole From Montreal Writer Online

Dashiell Bennett — Thu, 20 May 2010 20:30:15 EDT

Everyone knows that all crimes committed immediately following a significant hockey victory cannot be prosecuted under the law, but that rule has always assumed that the suspects aren't complete blockheads who don't know how to keep their mouth shut. More »

Obvious, Yet Cringe-Inducing Hockey Article Of The Week

David Matthews — Mon, 17 May 2010 19:15:00 EDT

The Globe and Mail's James Mirtle wrote a piece this weekend on the potentially catastrophic effects of mouth injuries in the NHL and the "walk-it-off" culture surrounding them. Who's ready to grimace and suck their teeth in fear? More »

Sharks GM Has Competitively Attractive Daughter

David Matthews — Mon, 17 May 2010 15:00:55 EDT

San Jose Sharks GM Doug Wilson's daughter, the absurdly named Lacey, competed in last night's Miss USA competition. So that's why the Sharks were so on edge during Game 1 and couldn't solve the Rubik's Cube that is Chicago goalie Antti Niemi. More »

Why Won't You Die, Montreal?

Dashiell Bennett — Wed, 12 May 2010 22:20:16 EDT

For the second time in two rounds, the eighth-seeded Canadiens have won a Game 7, on the road, knocking off both the President's Trophy winner and the defending champs. Obviously, we'll have to kill them in our dreams. More »