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Another sport rarely takes precedence over hockey on a Saturday night in Canada, but that was the case on November 1 as the Blue Jays faced the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 7 of the World Series. The fans in attendance at Rogers Place for the Oilers vs. Blackhawks game wanted to root for the…
Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft, coming off one of the best performances for a tight end in NFL history against the Pittsburgh Steelers last week, was injured against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. On a blocking play, Kraft’s right knee was caught in a pile caused by a Panthers defender going low on […]
Tottenham Hotspur picked up a new injury concern in yesterday’s 1-0 loss to Chelsea. Swedish midfielder Lucas Bergvall suffered a head/face injury that now has him in concussion protocol. It’s safe to say that he won’t feature versus FC Copenhagen. The same holds true for Kota Takai, Dejan Kulusevski, Dominic Solanke, James Maddison, Archie Gray, […] The post Tottenham Team News vs FC Copenhagen: Bergvall, Takai, Kulusevski, Solanke appeared first on The Sports Bank .
Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Colby Wooden left the action in the first half against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday with a shoulder injury. Initially, he was declared as questionable to return, but coming out of the half, the Packers ruled him out for the rest of the game. Wooden has been starting at nose […]
The Nashville Predators are struggling to start the season, posting a 5-6-2 record to start the year, and have even been mocked recently on Saturday Night Live. It's been a rough start with limited offense, and one big storyline in Smashville so far this season has been the sluggish start of veteran forward Steven Stamkos. Stamkos, 35, has scored just one goal and one assist in 13 games, averaging 17:30 of ice-time per game. It's Stamkos second season in Nashville, and while he didn't blow the...
The Montreal Canadiens extended their latest win streak to three games on Saturday night, with a second-straight of the overtime variety against the Ottawa Senators. They had to overcome some adversity once again, tying the game late in the third period to force the extra period before Alex Newhook iced it. As of this writing, they remain at the top of the standings in the Atlantic Division. There was a lot to discuss from that game; the Habs looking like the better team at five-on-five, ...
The NHL has come down on Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin, fining the veteran forward the maximum $5,000 for slashing Winnipeg Jets defenceman Logan Stanley. Stanley, who is a towering blueliner who loves to play physical, had cross-checked Malkin a couple of times in the back, and was battling with him behind the net, when Malkin had enough, snapped, and chopped Stanley with a stern slash. NEWS: #LetsGoPens F Evgeni Malkin has been fined $5,000 (max allowable under CBA) for slashing ...
Coming into Philadelphia Flyers training camp there was an underlying excitement beyond the typical feeling of finally having hockey back. One of the reasons for that feeling might not be with the Flyers right now, but he’s making a loud enough noise down in the AHL that is starting to draw some attention. Alex Bump was projected as one of the few young players that could end up making the Flyers out of camp. He had an impressive showing with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms after his collegiat...
Before the 2025-26 campaign began, I wrote about what a successful season could look like for Vasily Podkolzin. I mentioned that success for him would include being a leader in hits on the Edmonton Oilers — which he currently is with 46 hits — and also surpassing the 30-point plateau. I wrote that surpassing that…
It’s always easy to break a game down to a handful of plays that decided the outcome in the aftermath of a game. Often, it’s a big defensive swing like a sack or an interception or a big offensive play that sets up or scores a touchdown. But in a close game like the New […]
Week 9 is here, and the early slate of games are ready to kickoff while we wait for the New Orleans Saints to kick off in Los Angeles along with the late slate of games. Here is today’s early slate: Chicago at Cincinnati Minnesota at Detroit Carolina at Green Bay Los Angeles Chargers at Tennessee […]
After the first two months of the season were filled with late afternoon and prime time games, the Green Bay Packers can finally start to settle in to the early time slot for much of the rest of the 2025 season. Today’s game against the Carolina Panthers will kick off at 12 Noon Central Time, […]
First and foremost, let’s hope Chris Tanev is okay. It was a scary scene, but the initial news that he is feeling okay, passed his tests, and is on his way back to Toronto is a major relief. Secondly, condolences to Jays fans everywhere on one of the most heartbreaking losses in professional sports history. […] The post Game Review: Easton Cowan opens his NHL account as Maple Leafs pick up hard-earned road win in Philly appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
As in previous defeats, there was a lot to like about the Toronto Marlies’ performance in Chicago on Saturday. For 35 minutes, the Marlies were ultra-competitive. They held the upper hand for stretches, especially in the first period. An inability to capitalize on Grade-A scoring chances in the first period came back to haunt them […] The post Road trip starts on sour note as Toronto Marlies fall to fourth straight loss in Chicago appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
The SAP Center didn’t just get free tacos Saturday afternoon; it got a show. The San Jose Sharks fought a very interesting physical battle against the Colorado Avalanche and walked out with a very nice win. Brought the heat 🔥 pic.twitter.com/i1ksF8sW0g — San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) November 1, 2025 First period Things didn’t start out well for the Sharks. Less than a minute in, Colorado’s Martin Necas put one past Sharks’ goaltender Yaroslav Askarov with help from...
A scary scene in Philadelphia as Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev was stretchered off the ice after a scary hit. The good news is that Tanev is feeling much better and was discharged from hospital on Sunday morning in Philadelphia. He is returning to Toronto over the weekend and will likely going under a few more tests before his timeline to return is determined. The play happened around the halfway mark of the third period, Tanev was on the penalty kill and collided with Flyers forw...
It’s a very quick turnaround for Arsenal FC, who beat Burnley FC 2-0 in the Premier League yesterday. The W kept the Gunners top of the table, in the league, but the match brought two new injury concerns in Martin Zubimendi and Viktor Gyokeres. Both are strong doubts for Tuesday night’s trip to Prague, Czech […] The post Arsenal Team News at Slavia Praha: Viktor Gyokeres, Martin Zubimendi appeared first on The Sports Bank .
Game Twelve: Tampa Bay Lightning (5-4-2) at Utah Mammoth (8-3-0) Time: 3:30 PM EST Location: Delta Center, City of Saints, Utah TV/Stream/Radio: Scripps, NHLN, SN, TVAS, Utah16, ESPN+, 102.5 FM, Lightning App Odds: Lightning -115 Know the Opponents: Utah on Ice The Tampa Bay Lightning righted the ship on a season that was listing a bit too much to start the season. Their reward for clawing their way back to contention – a road trip through the mountains that kicks...
Based on the Green Bay Packers’ final injury report, the only players that Green Bay will be down due to injury are receiver Dontayvion Wicks (calf) and defensive end Lukas Van Ness (knee), who were already ruled out by the team on Friday. Both of the Packers’ players who were listed as questionable coming into […]
The Miami Hurricanes lost a game they very much should have won on Saturday afternoon, falling to SMU and a number of former Canes in Dallas 26-20. It was a game where Miami was, as they so often are under Mario Cristobal, their own worst enemy far too often. From penalties to poor execution to […]
The Boston Bruins aren't exactly playing a lot better than last season, but they are .500 on the season and Pavel Zacha, a previously thought to be trade candidate, is having a big bounce-back offensively. The 28-year-old, in the third year of a four-year, $4.75 million AAV deal, already has two goals and 12 points in 14 games as the second line center. Zacha plays the third-most among forwards on the Bruins and logs a lot of minutes on the power play and penalty kill. He is also in his prime,...
Bryce Young is back today for the Carolina Panthers. Rico Dowdle is reportedly getting the start and lion’s share of the carries this week. Everything is looking up for the Panthers upset chances against the Super Bowl hopeful Packers, right? Ignore the continuing chaos along the injury-plagued offensive line, the mixed blessing that has been […]
The St. Louis Blues are a struggling team right now. There were pretty high expectations after making it into the playoffs last season and taking the Presidents' Trophy-winning Winnipeg Jets to Game 7 of the first round. Not a lot was done in the offseason, but not much has gone right for a team somewhat stuck in the middle. The Blues don't exactly have superstars, even though Robert Thomas and Jordan Kyrou are very good. Other pieces that are expected to perform, just haven't so far, like Dyl...
Before the 2026 NHL Draft even hits the horizon, we’re breaking down three names Rangers fans need to know now: Oscar Holmertz, Caleb Malhotra, and Brooks Rogowski.
After a disastrous finish against the Rangers on Thursday night, the Edmonton Oilers were looking to rebound (again) against the visiting Chicago Blackhawks. The Oilers cleaned up against Chicago in 2024-25, but the Blackhawks are having a much stronger start to the season, and it was going to take a clean effort if our boys…