John Matisz
Senior NHL Writer at TheScore
Senior NHL writer for @theScore. Analyst on Top Shelf, @theScoreNHL's YouTube show. Member of @ThePHWA. Contact: [email protected].
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2 weeks ago |
thescore.com | John Matisz
On April 29, Vasily Podkolzin entered the offensive zone with seven minutes left in Game 5 of the Oilers-Kings playoff series. The Edmonton forward fed the puck to Viktor Arvidsson, who slapped it on net. Mattias Janmark capitalized on the rebound to put the Oilers up 2-1 in an eventual 3-1 victory. It was a nifty sequence. But you have to rewind 10 seconds to find the goal's true catalyst. Jake Walman hustled to a wobbling puck in the defensive zone.
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3 weeks ago |
thescore.com | John Matisz
The Oilers and Panthers are about to clash in another Stanley Cup Final. Their original matchup was thrilling. The sequel promises to be a classic. These questions will decide if Edmonton triumphs or Florida keeps the crown:Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl form a peerless 1-2 punch. Their incredible offensive feats blow open games and tilt close matchups. The German second-line center constantly enhances his reputation as a playoff performer and two-way beast.
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4 weeks ago |
thescore.com | John Matisz
No shouts to the heavens. No jumps for joy.No exuberance, period. The Florida Panthers' celebration on Wednesday was about as tame as they come for a team that had just clinched a spot in the Stanley Cup Final. "It's all business," forward Matthew Tkachuk told reporters after Florida's come-from-behind 5-3 victory over Carolina. "We've got a bigger job to do."For a third straight year, the Panthers will compete for the Cup, having raised it in 2024 and lost in 2023.
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1 month ago |
thescore.com | John Matisz
Two rounds are over, and the third's in full swing. What have we learned about the NHL through 72 playoff games? Let's dig into some big-picture observations ahead of Thursday's Game 2 between Carolina and Florida. 1. The NHL has gradually evolved into a league that orbits around the elite. Yes, depth is vitally important, and by no means are NHL superstars impacting the game at the level of the NBA's megastars or the NFL quarterback.
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1 month ago |
thescore.com | John Matisz
Mitch Marner stared at the ice, shell-shocked and heartbroken, as the quickest post-series handshake line in recent memory wrapped behind him. The winger then raised his stick to salute the sparse crowd alongside his teammates. He hung his head again before gliding off the Scotiabank Arena ice. That somber moment won't be the lasting image of Marner in a Maple Leafs uniform.
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RT @spetershockey: 🏒Really good article - see how little plays can make w BIG difference… ⬇️
RT @MatiszJohn: Latest for @theScore explores the importance/difficulty of the defensive zone retrieval. "Probably the hardest play in hoc…
Latest for @theScore explores the importance/difficulty of the defensive zone retrieval. "Probably the hardest play in hockey other than scoring goals." "So many things that need to go through your brain." "Everybody's going to be reading off of you." https://t.co/Qu1BzYRCLF
