Evan Sporer

Joined: Feb 2, 2017

Penguins continue to buck shot trends in bizarre Stanley Cup Final run

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Illustrated Review: Predators’ defense has tall task in containing Penguins’ Crosby, Malkin

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Illustrated Review: How the Penguins busted the Senators' neutral zone trap

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Illustrated Review: Breaking down Evgeni Malkin's effectiveness without Sidney Crosby

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Illustrated Review: Predators and Blues providing a second-round staring contest

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The St. Louis Blues and Nashville Predators have well-earned reputations for being stalwarts. Expect more of the same in their second-round Stanley Cup Playoff series.

Illustrated Review: How Erik Karlsson opens up the ice for his Senators' teammates

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The Ottawa Senators have leaned heavily on the defenseman Erik Karlsson in the first round up the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and the super Swede has delivered.

Illustrated Review: Breaking down Nikita Kucherov's scoring binge

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Nikita Kucherov has stepped up his scoring in Steven Stamkos's absence. Here's a look at how the Tampa Bay Lightning forward has climbed the scoring charts in the second half of this season.

Illustrated Review: Breaking down the options on the Bruins' top line wing

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Patrice Bergeron and Brad Marchand are among the NHL's best twosomes, but the Boston Bruins have yet to find a consistent third for their top line. Here's how top options David Pastrnak and David Backes fit the bill.

Illustrated Review: Maple Leafs’ power play reinvigorated by shot volume, new talent

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The Maple Leafs own the NHL's second-ranked power play this season, due, in large part, to a new cast of talented players.

Illustrated Review: The NHL's most effective slap shot belongs to Artemi Panarin

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Artemi Panarin hasn't had much trouble scoring in his first two seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks. A big part of the reason why is his efficient slap shot.

Illustrated Review: Searching for a link between face-off wins and longterm success

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One of the latest hot topics among NHL stat-heads centers around faceoffs and figuring out their long-term impact on a team. Here's a look at if there's a discernable effect.

Illustrated Review: Despite point totals, Vlasic, Spurgeon among top offensive defensemen

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They may not come to mind when discussing the NHL's top 'offensive defensemen,' but Jared Spurgeon of the Wild and Sharks' Marc-Edouard Vlasic are among the best as driving offense.

Illustrated Review: Examining Sidney Crosby's adeptness at creating space

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Illustrated Review: Breaking down the Los Angeles Kings' overtime success

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Illustrated Review: Why Patrick Maroon is such a good fit for Connor McDavid

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