Hockey
Healthy scratches are part of hockey, but Gerard Gallant's decision to bench Kaapo Kakko might create a future problem for the New York Rangers.
Jacob Trouba didn't connect with his flying elbow on Thursday night, but that doesn't mean the play is any less problematic.
John Tortorella has coached both the Tampa Bay Lightning and the New York Rangers, but his contribution to the current series came while working in Columbus.
Wayne Gretzky still looms large over hockey culture, which underscores the NHL's inability to market stars to a larger fanbase.
If you're curious where the NHL's priorities lie, look at how the league treats plays like Evander Kane boarding Nazem Kadri.
Andrei Vasilevskiy looked human in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. That opens up an entirely new set of possibilities for the series.
While the classic New York Rangers jersey remains largely unchanged, learn the story behind the team's current shoulder patch.
ESPN has done a good job broadcasting the NHL from a numerical perspective, but the network dropped the ball on Monday night.
David Perron didn't connect with a flying elbow on Monday night, but the NHL Department of Player Safety can't afford to turn a blind eye.
The NHL has increased its reach with a new broadcast deal, but the league can still improve it's product to speak to a wider audience.
