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Toronto Maple Leafs
fromTheLeafsNation
2 days ago

Anthony Stolarz keeps positive tone following Maple Leafs' fourth straight loss

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost 3-2 in a shootout to Philadelphia, extending their losing streak to four games and falling seven points behind Boston for the final Wild Card spot with 21 games remaining.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromEditor In Leaf
4 days ago

Auston Matthews calls out Maple Leafs after tough loss Saturday

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost a crucial game to Ottawa, displaying poor execution, lack of urgency, and insufficient pride in their play during a critical playoff push.
Toronto
fromEditor In Leaf
4 weeks ago

Leafs are unfortunately too good to tank and it's frustrating

The Toronto Maple Leafs must trade every forward not named William Nylander or Auston Matthews to acquire picks, prospects, and NHL-ready players.
National Hockey League
fromTheLeafsNation
4 weeks ago

Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs head into Olympic break on a high note with sweep of Western Canada

Maple Leafs need targeted roster and staff changes rather than overhaul after inconsistent play, as recent road wins and improved goaltending show progress.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromTheLeafsNation
2 days ago

Anthony Stolarz keeps positive tone following Maple Leafs' fourth straight loss

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost 3-2 in a shootout to Philadelphia, extending their losing streak to four games and falling seven points behind Boston for the final Wild Card spot with 21 games remaining.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromEditor In Leaf
4 days ago

Auston Matthews calls out Maple Leafs after tough loss Saturday

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost a crucial game to Ottawa, displaying poor execution, lack of urgency, and insufficient pride in their play during a critical playoff push.
fromTheLeafsNation
4 weeks ago
National Hockey League

Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs head into Olympic break on a high note with sweep of Western Canada

#nhl-trade
Washington Capitals
fromESPN.com
23 hours ago

Golden Knights trade for longtime Capitals C Nic Dowd

The Vegas Golden Knights acquired veteran center Nic Dowd from Washington to strengthen their bottom-six forward depth and fourth line amid multiple injuries to key forwards.
fromRMNB
1 month ago
National Hockey League

Islanders provide Devils, a team they're competing with for a playoff spot, valuable cap relief

Washington Capitals
fromESPN.com
23 hours ago

Golden Knights trade for longtime Capitals C Nic Dowd

The Vegas Golden Knights acquired veteran center Nic Dowd from Washington to strengthen their bottom-six forward depth and fourth line amid multiple injuries to key forwards.
fromRMNB
1 month ago
National Hockey League

Islanders provide Devils, a team they're competing with for a playoff spot, valuable cap relief

#nhl-trade-deadline
fromTheLeafsNation
6 hours ago
Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs players react to possibility of teammates being moved ahead of NHL Trade Deadline: 'It's a crappy feeling'

Washington Capitals
fromRMNB
2 days ago

Elliotte Friedman shares his pre-Trade Deadline predictions for the Capitals

The Washington Capitals may pursue a long-term roster addition before the March 6 trade deadline to improve their playoff chances, prioritizing players who can enhance scoring rather than short-term rentals.
fromTheLeafsNation
6 hours ago
Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs players react to possibility of teammates being moved ahead of NHL Trade Deadline: 'It's a crappy feeling'

Washington Capitals
fromRMNB
2 days ago

Elliotte Friedman shares his pre-Trade Deadline predictions for the Capitals

The Washington Capitals may pursue a long-term roster addition before the March 6 trade deadline to improve their playoff chances, prioritizing players who can enhance scoring rather than short-term rentals.
#nhl
New York Islanders
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Anders Lee lifts Islanders to 5th straight win at the death in thriller over Panthers | amNewYork

Anders Lee scored the game-winning goal with 30.9 seconds remaining to lead the New York Islanders to a 5-4 victory over the Florida Panthers, extending their winning streak to five consecutive games.
San Jose Sharks
fromFear the Fin
4 days ago

Quick Bites: Sharks Pull Together Team Effort in 5-4 Win Over Oilers

San Jose Sharks defeated Edmonton Oilers 5-4 in regulation, keeping playoff hopes alive with five different goal scorers and 12 total points distributed across the team.
fromTroy Record
1 week ago
National Hockey League

U.S. Olympian Tage Thompson has goal and assist in Sabres' 2-1 win over Devils

New York Islanders
fromLitter Box Cats
2 days ago

Gameday 61: Florida Panthers at New Jersey Devils

Florida faces New Jersey tonight to complete their season series with each team holding one home victory, as both teams struggle with playoff positioning.
New York Islanders
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Anders Lee lifts Islanders to 5th straight win at the death in thriller over Panthers | amNewYork

Anders Lee scored the game-winning goal with 30.9 seconds remaining to lead the New York Islanders to a 5-4 victory over the Florida Panthers, extending their winning streak to five consecutive games.
San Jose Sharks
fromFear the Fin
4 days ago

Quick Bites: Sharks Pull Together Team Effort in 5-4 Win Over Oilers

San Jose Sharks defeated Edmonton Oilers 5-4 in regulation, keeping playoff hopes alive with five different goal scorers and 12 total points distributed across the team.
fromTroy Record
1 week ago
National Hockey League

U.S. Olympian Tage Thompson has goal and assist in Sabres' 2-1 win over Devils

#nhl-playoffs
fromRMNB
1 day ago
Washington Capitals

Capitals playoff hopes take another big hit after loss to Mammoth, their final game before the trade deadline: 'There's a lot of things that are issues'

fromNewsday
4 days ago
Miscellaneous

Andrew Gross: Islanders' playoff chances could come down to desperation

fromThe Hockey Writers
6 days ago
LA Kings

Back-to-Back Disasters Spark Concerns About Kings' Playoff Hopes - The Hockey Writers Los Angeles Kings Latest News, Analysis & More

fromRMNB
1 day ago
Washington Capitals

Capitals playoff hopes take another big hit after loss to Mammoth, their final game before the trade deadline: 'There's a lot of things that are issues'

fromNewsday
4 days ago
Miscellaneous

Andrew Gross: Islanders' playoff chances could come down to desperation

fromThe Hockey Writers
6 days ago
LA Kings

Back-to-Back Disasters Spark Concerns About Kings' Playoff Hopes - The Hockey Writers Los Angeles Kings Latest News, Analysis & More

Washington Capitals
fromRMNB
1 day ago

Mammoth beat Caps 3-2 in final pre-deadline game

The Washington Capitals lost to the Utah Mammoth 3-1, dominated at even strength but outmatched on special teams, dropping playoff chances to 33 percent before the trade deadline.
Washington Capitals
fromRMNB
2 days ago

Game Preview: Washington Capitals vs Utah Mammoth at Capital One Arena

The Washington Capitals face the Utah Mammoth, a well-balanced Western Conference wild card team led by Dylan Guenther and Clayton Keller, with Logan Thompson returning in goal for the Caps.
National Hockey League
fromPuck Prose
2 days ago

The PWHL is back! Here's the three biggest stories to watch through the season's second half

The New York Sirens hold the fourth playoff spot but face intense competition from Ottawa, Toronto, and Vancouver, with their postseason berth far from guaranteed despite being five points ahead.
fromSoccer News
2 days ago

Bitesize Prediction: Macarthur FC vs Central Coast Mariners - 04/03/26 - Soccer News

Last seen putting in a nightmare performance at the Campbelltown Stadium as they slumped to a woeful 4-0 drumming at home against Western Sydney, the Bulls have recorded just a single victory from any of their previous 10 consecutive appearances across all competitions - a run that stems all the way back to New Year's Day.
Soccer (FIFA)
Washington Capitals
fromRMNB
3 days ago

Spencer Carbery expresses confidence in assistant coach Kirk Muller as Capitals power play falls to second-last in NHL

The Washington Capitals' power play ranks second-last in the NHL at 15.5% this season, on pace for their worst performance since 2005-06, despite having Alex Ovechkin, the all-time power-play goals leader.
#san-jose-sharks
LA Kings
fromEditor In Leaf
3 days ago

LA Kings had the guts to make a move the Maple Leafs have not

The LA Kings fired head coach Jim Hiller mid-season to salvage their playoff chances, a decisive move the Toronto Maple Leafs should have made months earlier with their coaching staff.
San Jose Sharks
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

Sharks takeaways: Another teenager shows he's ready for the spotlight

Rookie center Michael Misa scored the overtime winner as the Sharks defeated the Jets 2-1, sweeping a weekend homestand and moving within three points of a playoff wild card spot.
#miami-heat
Miami Heat
fromHot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog
4 days ago

2025-26 Miami Heat Power Rankings Roundup: March

The Miami Heat remain mediocre at 32-29 with six weeks left in the season, ranked between 16-18 by major analysts, with Tyler Herro's return and health being critical to their playoff positioning.
fromHot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog
3 weeks ago
Miami

Heat defeat Pelicans 123-111 led by Bam Adebayo's double-double effort

Miami beat New Orleans 123-111 as Bam Adebayo's 27 points, 14 rebounds and defensive presence propelled the team closer to a post-All-Star playoff push.
Miami Heat
fromHot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog
4 days ago

2025-26 Miami Heat Power Rankings Roundup: March

The Miami Heat remain mediocre at 32-29 with six weeks left in the season, ranked between 16-18 by major analysts, with Tyler Herro's return and health being critical to their playoff positioning.
New York Islanders
fromEyes On Isles
4 days ago

The NY Islanders have turned their overtime weakness into their strength

The New York Islanders are 8-0 in overtime this season, the only NHL team without an overtime loss, establishing a franchise record through superior puck possession and 3-on-3 structure.
#nhl-regular-season
National Hockey League
fromLitter Box Cats
6 days ago

Gameday 59: Florida Panthers vs Buffalo Sabres

The Florida Panthers host the Buffalo Sabres in their final regular season matchup, with Florida riding momentum from a 5-1 victory over Toronto while Buffalo seeks to maintain its wild card position.
National Hockey League
fromLitter Box Cats
1 week ago

Gameday 58: Florida Panthers vs Toronto Maple Leafs

The Florida Panthers face the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight after a three-week Olympic break, with Florida trailing the playoff cutoff by eight points following a 6-1 loss to Tampa Bay.
National Hockey League
fromLitter Box Cats
6 days ago

Gameday 59: Florida Panthers vs Buffalo Sabres

The Florida Panthers host the Buffalo Sabres in their final regular season matchup, with Florida riding momentum from a 5-1 victory over Toronto while Buffalo seeks to maintain its wild card position.
National Hockey League
fromLitter Box Cats
1 week ago

Gameday 58: Florida Panthers vs Toronto Maple Leafs

The Florida Panthers face the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight after a three-week Olympic break, with Florida trailing the playoff cutoff by eight points following a 6-1 loss to Tampa Bay.
#florida-panthers
National Hockey League
fromLitter Box Cats
1 week ago

Clowder Chatter: Tuesday Panthers Open Forum

Seven Florida Panthers returned from the 2026 Winter Olympics with medals, while the team faces a critical playoff push needing 19-20 wins in 25 remaining games.
National Hockey League
fromLitter Box Cats
1 week ago

Clowder Chatter: Tuesday Panthers Open Forum

Seven Florida Panthers returned from the 2026 Winter Olympics with medals, while the team faces a critical playoff push needing 19-20 wins in 25 remaining games.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromTheLeafsNation
4 days ago

Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs' structure remains MIA in loss to Senators

The Maple Leafs' poor performance against Ottawa signals they lack the competitive drive needed to make the playoffs and should consider selling before the trade deadline.
San Jose Sharks
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 days ago

Sharks make lineup changes ahead of marquee matchup against McDavid, Oilers

The San Jose Sharks insert Shakir Mukhamadullin into their lineup against Edmonton, seeking defensive intensity against the NHL's third-highest scoring team led by Connor McDavid's 100 points.
#nba
Miami Heat
fromHot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog
5 days ago

GAME PREVIEW: Heat back home for afternoon matchup against Rockets

Miami Heat host Houston Rockets Saturday seeking to end a two-game losing streak while managing injuries including Norman Powell's groin injury that sidelines him week-to-week.
Miami Heat
fromHot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog
5 days ago

GAME PREVIEW: Heat back home for afternoon matchup against Rockets

Miami Heat host Houston Rockets Saturday seeking to end a two-game losing streak while managing injuries including Norman Powell's groin injury that sidelines him week-to-week.
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
1 week ago

How to watch Millwall vs Birmingham City: Live streams and TV details as Championship play-off rivals meet at The Den

Millwall will look to bounce back from Saturday's shock 3-1 home defeat by Portsmouth and consolidate their position in the Championship play-off places, against a Birmingham side who are aiming to narrow the gap to the top six.
English Premier League
Boston Bruins
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Bruins, Marco Sturm must do their 'homework' to fix team's top flaw for stretch run

Bruins must improve their penalty kill while using a strong power play to secure a playoff spot during 25 games in 48 days.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Moore: Warriors' grit without Curry, Butler could lead to playoff push

The American white ibis struts along the Florida coast and the Everglades like they own the region and rightly so. You can see these proud and very territorial birds defending their nests and display sites with an intensity that suits them, lunging their long orange beaks at all intruders, foreign and domestic to the area. They snap bills, lunge, grab and bite their opponents' wings and heads.
Golden State Warriors
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

Wrexham suffer double injury blow in loss to Millwall

Wrexham lost 2-0 to Millwall, suffered injuries to Matty James and Liberato Cacace, and failed to score at home for the first time this season.
fromBoston Herald
3 weeks ago

Bruins' Pavel Zacha scratched from Czechia's Olympic roster

The Bruins' center had to be dropped from the Czechia Olympic team roster because of the upper body injury he suffered in the January 29 game against the Philadelphia Flyers. Zacha had held out hope that he would be able to play in the Milan-Cortina Games but on Saturday he had to be replaced on the roster by Filip Chlapik of he Czech Extraliaga.
Boston Bruins
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
3 weeks ago

Jacob Quillan scores in AHL return, Toronto Marlies surrender late two-goal lead in OT loss to Cleveland

Our first five minutes of every period were not very good, but I thought we rebounded from it extremely well... I'll give credit to [Cleveland] for not quitting and pushing us to the end... It's a disappointment because we were up 2-0. If we're going to be the team we want to be, we have to make sure we close those types of games out.
National Hockey League
fromEyes On Isles
4 weeks ago

NY Islanders aim to head into Winter Olympic break with a win in New Jersey

The Islanders arrive riding momentum after a dramatic 5-4 overtime win against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday at UBS Arena. Bo Horvat scored twice, including the overtime winner, and added an assist, while Mathew Barzal matched him with three points of his own. Rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer continued his standout season with a goal and an assist, Ryan Pulock also scored, and Ilya Sorokin turned aside 31 shots as New York snapped a two-game skid.
National Hockey League
National Hockey League
fromThe Mercury News
4 weeks ago

Panarin trade adds intrigue to Sharks' playoff push - and raises questions

Artemi Panarin's trade to the Los Angeles Kings strengthens a chief Western Conference playoff competitor, complicating the San Jose Sharks' path to the postseason.
#washington-capitals
fromRMNB
1 month ago
National Hockey League

Capitals move back into Eastern Conference playoff mix with 4-1 win over Islanders

fromRMNB
1 month ago
National Hockey League

Live updates: Washington Capitals vs New York Islanders at Capital One Arena

fromRMNB
1 month ago
National Hockey League

Tom Wilson after Capitals' dreadful 5-1 loss to Kraken: 'This is a big wake-up call coming in here and getting our asses handed to us'

fromRMNB
1 month ago
Washington Capitals

Spencer Carbery says Capitals need to turn back into a tight checking team that takes pride in winning games 1-0: 'This is not the team from last year. It's just not.'

fromRMNB
1 month ago
National Hockey League

Capitals move back into Eastern Conference playoff mix with 4-1 win over Islanders

fromRMNB
1 month ago
National Hockey League

Live updates: Washington Capitals vs New York Islanders at Capital One Arena

fromRMNB
1 month ago
National Hockey League

Tom Wilson after Capitals' dreadful 5-1 loss to Kraken: 'This is a big wake-up call coming in here and getting our asses handed to us'

fromRMNB
1 month ago
Washington Capitals

Spencer Carbery says Capitals need to turn back into a tight checking team that takes pride in winning games 1-0: 'This is not the team from last year. It's just not.'

Toronto
fromTheLeafsNation
4 weeks ago

Anthony Stolarz credits Maple Leafs teammates for his first win since November 5

Stolarz made 34 saves to beat the Oilers, blanking McDavid and Draisaitl and sparking a Leafs three-game winning streak.
National Hockey League
fromTheLeafsNation
4 weeks ago

Troy Stecher continues to prove value to Maple Leafs teammates: 'Thank god Edmonton let him go'

Troy Stecher immediately stabilized the Maple Leafs' defence, contributing tough minutes, a game-winning goal, and belief they can still mount a playoff push.
#william-nylander
National Hockey League
fromPuck Prose
1 month ago

Is it time to believe in the Pittsburgh Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins are legitimate playoff contenders due to strong road play, young depth contributions, improved coaching, and recent goaltending and trade upgrades.
#los-angeles-kings
fromThe Hockey Writers
1 month ago
National Hockey League

Kings Takeaways: Knock Down Red Wings 3-1 For Third Straight Win - The Hockey Writers Los Angeles Kings Latest News, Analysis & More

fromPuck Prose
1 month ago
Chicago Blackhawks

With Carter George enjoying a strong 2025-26, should he be in the conversation for a full-time role in 2026-27?

fromThe Hockey Writers
1 month ago
National Hockey League

Kings Takeaways: Knock Down Red Wings 3-1 For Third Straight Win - The Hockey Writers Los Angeles Kings Latest News, Analysis & More

fromPuck Prose
1 month ago
Chicago Blackhawks

With Carter George enjoying a strong 2025-26, should he be in the conversation for a full-time role in 2026-27?

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