Bruins win 3-1 to advance to the next round
The Boston Bruins outfought and outplayed the New York Rangers to win 3-1. The Bruins’ fourth line, or the “Merlot Line”, was the most productive line in creating opportunities and scoring. Gregory...
View ArticleStanley Cup Playoffs: Powerhouses in East Emerge, West in Limbo
Four weeks into the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, the best teams have emerged on both sides of the league. There has never been a team that has won twice in the past nine years, but now it seems more and...
View ArticleBoston Bruins v Pittsburgh Penguins Game 2 Preview
In Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Bruins shocked the league when they not only won as the underdog, but also shut out Sidney Crosby and the Penguins. Tuukka Rask of the Bruins had a great...
View ArticleBoston Bruins vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Game 3 Preview
After a blowout win Monday night, the Bruins looked like they were in a better position than ever to win the series. Game 3 will be at TD Garden in Boston, where they will have the fans behind them and...
View ArticleBoston Bruins win 2-1 in dramatic Double-OT game against the Pittsburgh...
Everyone loves a good close double overtime playoff game. Except for the fans of the losing team that is. The Pittsburgh Penguins put up a good fight in Game 3, putting 54 shots on goal versus the...
View ArticleTim Tebow signed by the New England Patriots
Surprise? Not if you’ve been paying attention (we even said New England is a perfect fit for Tebow). The New England Patriots and Tim Tebow have agreed to a two-year, $1.36M deal that includes no...
View ArticleBoston Bruins shutout Chicago Blackhawks to win Game 3
The 2013 Stanley Cup Finals are certainly up to expectations. The series have been very much back and forth up until this point in the series up until today’s Game 3 where Tuukka Rask held the Chicago...
View Article100 Posts! Thank you for your support
Our Boston Bruins vs. Chicago Blackhawks Game 3 article was officially our 100th post! We at Big Play Nation would like to thank all of our followers, supporters, fans, and even one-time readers for...
View ArticleBoston Bruins fall to Chicago Blackhawks in Game 5, 3-1 [WARNING: STRONGLY...
If you’re a Chicago fan, stop reading and leave now. First off, let me say that that was the most poorly officiated game that I’ve ever seen in my life. The Blackhawks took so many obvious cheap shots...
View ArticleNFL: Top Quarterbacks of the Future
With a change of the guard going on in the NFL, it is always interesting to look ahead to the future. Which quarterbacks will be the class of the league down the road, leading their team to possible...
View ArticlePatriots: Still a contender for 2013?
With all the escapades during this year’s offseason, the New England Patriots have been counted out as a playoff contender by many major analysts. The Patriots have been on the losing side of both Free...
View ArticlePatriots Update: Tebow and Wide Receiver Battles (Day 1)
With the first day of training camp at a close, let’s recap some notable moments from the New England Patriots’ camp. Tebow gets some reps I don’t see why Tebow is still such a big deal, as he only has...
View ArticlePatriots 31 Eagles 22 Preseason 2013 Week 1 Takeaways
After looking terrific in practice this week, the Patriots’ offense has shined through in the Preseason opener. The other parts of the team on the other hand, don’t look so great. Meanwhile, both Vick...
View ArticleTom Brady goes down in injury scare; Sources say he’s OK
Phew that was pretty close. Earlier today, Tom Brady was seen holding his left knee after being knocked down by a falling-back Nate Solder in 11-on-11 drills against the Buccaneers. It was the same...
View Article2013 NFL Season Preview: Division Title Predictions
Only one day away from kickoff, fans can not wait for the 2013 regular season to start. The stage is set, and an (almost) clean slate has been set for all 32 NFL teams. So who will take home the...
View Article2013 NFL Playoffs: The Issue of Andy Dalton
Since the Bengals’ loss to the Chargers on Sunday, questions have risen about Andy Dalton’s ability to play in playoff conditions. The 2011 draft product threw two interceptions and lost a fumble on...
View ArticleNFL Playoffs: Debunking the Myths
This year’s playoffs are a real treat. Not only were we given a great wild card weekend, but the conference championships are set to be great, and possibly historic, games. But this year’s playoffs are...
View ArticleBrady Manning Bowl 15 Preview Part 1: Blount Force Trauma
The most prolific rivalry of the generation. Two future Hall of Famers. Two of the greatest quarterbacks of all time. It’s Tom Brady versus Peyton Manning for 15th time. How big is this game? The last...
View ArticleBrady Manning Bowl Preview Part 2: Peyton and his Guns
In Part 1 of this series, we analyzed the New England Patriots offense and how the Denver Broncos could stop them. In this edition, we will look at the Broncos’ high-powered offense and how the...
View ArticleThank You 2013 New England Patriots
As a fan and Patriots’ columnist, I was devastated when the Patriots’ season came to an abrupt end yesterday in the AFC Championship game. I wasn’t the only one. Patriots fans across America were...
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