Chris Bengel

Chris Bengel is a trending and NHL writer who has a passion for hockey and Philadelphia sports. He believes that shootouts should be outlawed in the NHL and has been with CBS Sports since 2019. His work primarily focuses on the NHL, with an emphasis on trends and analysis. In his articles, he covers a wide range of topics related to the NHL, including game previews, recaps, news updates, and player profiles. Bengel's writing style is engaging and easy to understand for hockey fans of all levels. He currently resides in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

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Conflicts of Interest

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Contradictions

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  • The New York Rangers and Florida Panthers are facing off in the Eastern Conference Finals.
  • The Rangers captured the Presidents’ Trophy as the team with the most points during the regular season -- something that typically a curse for teams once they get to the postseason -- but, obviously, that hasn’t bitten them thus far.
  • This is likely going to be a very physical, tight series that will feature plenty of offensive outbursts. When push comes to shove, the Panthers are the team that I think has the mettle to persevere after being pushed to their limit against the Tampa Bay Lightning and Boston Bruins in the first two rounds.

Deceptions

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  • I’m fascinated to see how these competing styles play out on the ice, and I expect the closest series we’ve seen so far. Only one team can advance, though, and I believe the Panthers are just a smidge more complete than the Rangers.
  • New York captured the Presidents’ Trophy as the team with the most points during the regular season -- something that typically a curse for teams once they get to the postseason -- but, obviously, that hasn’t bitten them thus far.
  • The Rangers folded like a cheap suit in the opening round of last year’s playoffs, but it’s been a completely different story in 2024.

Recent Articles

2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs: New York Rangers vs. Florida Panthers - A Goaltending Duel and High-Scoring Battles in the Eastern Conference Final

2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs: New York Rangers vs. Florida Panthers - A Goaltending Duel and High-Scoring Battles in the Eastern Conference Final

Broke On: Wednesday, 22 May 2024 In the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference Final, the New York Rangers and Florida Panthers face off for the championship title, each seeking their first victory. The goaltending matchup between Igor Shesterkin and Sergei Bobrovsky is expected to be crucial, while both teams boast strong defensive records. The series promises to be closely contested with talented players on both sides.
Canucks and Oilers Clash in Game 7: A Long-Awaited Stanley Cup Playoff Showdown

Canucks and Oilers Clash in Game 7: A Long-Awaited Stanley Cup Playoff Showdown

Broke On: Monday, 20 May 2024 In Game 7 of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers face off for a spot in the Western Conference Final. The Canucks, who have a history of struggles against Edmonton with a record of 5-10-0 all-time, aim to defy their past with key players Elias Lindholm and Quinn Hughes leading the charge. The Oilers rely on stars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl as they look to advance, while injuries to Brock Boeser and Thatcher Demko add complexity. The winner will face the Dallas Stars.
2024 NHL Playoffs: Unpredictable Postseason Kicks Off with Rangers as Favorites, Tampa Bay Aiming to Repeat

2024 NHL Playoffs: Unpredictable Postseason Kicks Off with Rangers as Favorites, Tampa Bay Aiming to Repeat

Broke On: Friday, 19 April 2024 The 2024 NHL Playoffs have begun with the New York Rangers, as Presidents' Trophy winners, and defending champions Tampa Bay Lightning vying for the Stanley Cup. Heavyweights like Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs lead in the Atlantic Division, while New York Rangers face Washington Capitals in the Metropolitan. Carolina Hurricanes and New York Islanders compete in the Central Division, with Dallas Stars boasting the best record. Winnipeg Jets have the top record in the Western Conference, facing Colorado Avalanche. Unpredictability is a hallmark of NHL playoffs as underdogs like Florida Panthers challenge favorites.