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Home-ice advantage in the playoffs would seem to be a significant factor in postseason success, right? As the Los Angeles Kings continue their run to the Stanley Cup finals, Neil Greenberg writes L.A. is proving that theory is more fiction than fact.

Story | Conversation | May 20, 2012

Neil Greenberg explains why David Clarkson's play will be key if the New Jersey Devils want to advance to the Stanley Cup finals.

Story | Conversation | May 14, 2012

Should the New York Rangers eventually claim the 2012 Stanley Cup, Monday night's last-second "Gut Punch at the Garden" by Brad Richards could go down as one of the Blueshirts' most memorable markers, right up there with that of Stephane Matteau (Mat...

Neil Greenberg examines NHL goalies' performances against dangerous shots in the 2012 playoffs.

Story | Conversation | May 07, 2012

Though the Flyers knocked off the Cup favorites in the Penguins in Round 1, history is against Philadelphia advancing if goalie Ilya Bryzgalov does not improve.

Story | Conversation | May 02, 2012

After knocking off top-seeded Vancouver, L.A. sets its sights on St. Louis. Stellar netminding and an offense due for a breakout are two reasons Neil Greenberg believes the Kings are ready for another upset.

Story | Conversation | April 27, 2012

The most telling statement of Virginia Tech's unexpected press conference on Monday was also the most disingenuous. Asked what a new coach could do to better foster the family environment Seth Greenberg's staff apparently lacked, athletic director...

ESPN Insider Neil Greenberg examines the suspensions doled out by Brendan Shanahan and Colin Campbell and finds that top point-producers tend to receive lighter sentences than other players.

Story | Conversation | April 20, 2012

ESPN Insider Neil Greenberg writes that for a team to make a postseason run and have a chance to win a Cup, its top performers must be its best players in the playoffs.

Story | Conversation | April 18, 2012

Neil Greenberg breaks down the first round of the 2012 Stanley Cup playoffs, providing odds for each series and noting his top upset picks.

Story | Conversation | April 11, 2012

Evgeni Malkin has been sensational. So has Shea Weber. But the statistical perspective argues for some less-renowned stars winning the NHL's major awards.

Story | Conversation | April 04, 2012

Henrik Sedin has been in a scoring slump, and with brother Daniel now sidelined, the Canucks need to rely on Henrik even more. In order to get back on track, he'll need to start shooting more.

Story | Conversation | March 29, 2012

With scoring decreasing in the NHL by the year, Steven Stamkos may be the last star to light the lamp 60 times in a season. But as Neil Greenberg explains, even Stamkos is a long shot this season.

Story | Conversation | March 23, 2012

ESPN Insider Neil Greenberg looks at the impact of Sidney Crosby's return on the Pittsburgh Penguins' offense, with particular focus on how Evgeni Malkin will be affected.

Story | Conversation | March 13, 2012

ESPN Insider Neil Greenberg examines the actions, or inactions, of the New York Rangers, Washington Capitals and Nashville Predators at the trade deadline and how their choices could affect their playoff future.

Story | Conversation | February 29, 2012

As speculation continues to swirl around the future Columbus Blue Jackets star wing Rick Nash, there are a few new perspectives posted Monday on the topic of a possible trade. After New York Rangers fans made their preference known at the Garden ...