The Maple Leafs can take a bit of a breath after a decisive win in Pittsburgh, followed by a two-day break, but big questions remain as they enter the month of December with an 11-11-3 record. I’ll soon publish some thoughts on the areas for improvement in the team’s five-on-five play as it pertains to […]
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“It’s a great response by our group. I give a lot of credit to the leadership group. They led the way. It just set the tone.” – John Gruden “Especially after giving up that second goal, which I’m sure he would have liked back, I thought he responded extremely well… For him to stay composed, […]
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It may’ve been American Thanksgiving, but the Flyers didn’t get to be home for it: all four of their games last week were on the road, with two in Florida, one on Long Island, and one in New Jersey. They finished the week 3-1-0 against three teams with Stanley Cup aspirations and a plucky rebuilding squad, which is a successful road trip any way you slice it.
That first shutout loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning aside, the Flyers managed to win every which way. They hung tough against the re...
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A mental, emotional and physical reset seemed to help the Edmonton Oilers. Edmonton is in a stretch where they play just once in six days. They had consecutive days of practice for the first time in almost a month, and it paid off as they played their most complete game of the season en route…
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The Detroit Red Wings (13-11-2) have -198 moneyline odds to win when they host the Boston Bruins (15-12), who have +163 odds, on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
Tune in to ESPN+ to see the Red Wings and the Bruins hit the ice.
Red Wings vs. Bruins Game Info & Odds
When: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Fubo
Live Stream: ESPN+
Where: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan
Favorite: Red Wings (-198)
Underdog: Bruins (+163)
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Tuesday will feature an NHL contest between the home favorite Florida Panthers (12-11-1, -166 on the moneyline to win) and the Toronto Maple Leafs (11-11-3, +140 moneyline odds) at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
You can see the Panthers look to hold off the Maple Leafs on ESPN+.
Panthers vs. Maple Leafs Game Info & Odds
When: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: ESPN+
Where: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida
Favorite: Panthers (-166)
Underdog:...
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The Montreal Canadiens (13-8-3) are slightly favored when they host the Ottawa Senators (12-9-4) on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Canadiens are -114 on the moneyline to win, while the Senators have -106 moneyline odds.
The Canadiens-Senators matchup will air on ESPN+, so tune in to take in the action.
Canadiens vs. Senators Game Info & Odds
When: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: ESPN+
Where: Bell Centre in Montréal, Quebec
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Tuesday’s NHL play includes the Tampa Bay Lightning (16-7-2) visiting the New York Islanders (13-10-3) at UBS Arena. The Islanders are underdogs (+115 on the moneyline) against the Lightning (-136) ahead of the contest, which starts at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
ESPN+ will air this Lightning versus Islanders game.
Lightning vs. Islanders Game Info & Odds
When: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Fubo
Live Stream: ESPN+
Where: UBS Arena in Elmont, New ...
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The Colorado Avalanche (18-1-6) are lopsided favorites at home against the Vancouver Canucks (10-13-3) on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Avalanche are -328 on the moneyline to win, while the Canucks have +261 moneyline odds.
ESPN+ will show this Avalanche versus Canucks game.
Avalanche vs. Canucks Game Info & Odds
When: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Fubo
Live Stream: ESPN+
Where: Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado
Favorite: Aval...
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Tuesday will feature an NHL outing between the road favorite Dallas Stars (17-5-4, -131 on the moneyline to win) and the New York Rangers (13-12-2, +110 moneyline odds) at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
The Rangers’ matchup with the Stars can be seen on ESPN+, so tune in to catch the action.
Stars vs. Rangers Game Info & Odds
When: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Fubo
Live Stream: ESPN+
Where: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York
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Tuesday’s NHL matchup between the Los Angeles Kings (12-6-7) and the Washington Capitals (15-9-2) at Crypto.com Arena sees the Kings favored at home (-125 moneyline odds to win) against the Capitals (+105). The game starts at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
You can watch along on ESPN+ as the Kings play the Capitals.
Kings vs. Capitals Game Info & Odds
When: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 10:30 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Fubo
Live Stream: ESPN+
Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los ...
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Tuesday’s NHL matchup between the Vegas Golden Knights (11-6-8) and the Chicago Blackhawks (11-9-5) at T-Mobile Arena sees the Golden Knights as heavy home favorites (-295 moneyline odds to win) against the Blackhawks (+238). The game starts at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
You can watch ESPN+ to catch the action as the Blackhawks try to take down the Golden Knights.
Golden Knights vs. Blackhawks Game Info & Odds
When: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 10 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: F...
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Ahead of the first Leafs vs. Panthers matchup of the 2025-26 season, Brad Marchand discussed the play of both teams so far this season, last spring’s playoff series, and the challenge when matching up against Auston Matthews. What does a matchup against the Leafs mean, given the two teams’ recent history? Marchand: Well, it is […]
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Update on the Jets’ top-four defenceman.
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Week 14 is here, and the Chicago Bears are sitting atop the NFC. Meanwhile, the Green Bay Packers are within striking distance with a showdown between the two at Lambeau Field looming. Elsewhere, the Detroit Lions are trying to right the ship, and the Minnesota Vikings look like a sinking ship.
Here’s a look at the week that was in the NFC North.
Nov 28, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) celebrates after the game against the Philadel...
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He was the steal of the 2024 offseason (literally), after the St. Louis Blues pilfered Philip Broberg (and Dylan Holloway—another steal) from the Edmonton Oilers with an offer sheet. Broberg, on an expiring two-year, $9.16 million contract ($4.58M AAV), will be a restricted free agent after the season, but talks on an extension have not yet begun with the Blues. Jeremy Rutherford writes in The Athletic that Broberg has been the Blues’ MVP through the first quarter of the season. An...
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The Edmonton Oilers’ Jekyll-and-Hyde season continues, from a few days of letting the 8–3 beatdown at the hands of the Dallas Stars sulk and live rent-free in fans’ minds, to putting together one of their most complete games of the season in a 4–0 win against the Seattle Kraken last Saturday. It seems the Oilers…
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A better sophomore start has EJ Emery back in the World Juniors mix—and Malcolm Spence could join him in the tournament if Canada makes room.
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The Minnesota Vikings went into Seattle to face the Seahawks, and it couldn’t have gone much worse. I won’t say it can’t get worse—because we all know it always can—but that was ugly. It was the first time the Vikings had been shut out since November 11, 2007. Max Brosmer got his chance to start, […]
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The Winnipeg Jets were able to end their 4 game losing streak and end the month of November with a win over the Nashville Predators. As the calendar flips over to December, the True Northers are preparing to face the Buffalo Sabres in New York state tonight, with a puck drop expected around 6:30 pm. If you were hoping to catch the action, I hope that you have a Prime membership or know a good streaming site.
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We have a main course to explore in a bit, so this opening will be brief. But as of this writing on Dec. 1 and the Chicago Blackhawks currently sit in a playoff spot — kind of. They occupy the second wild card spot if you account for the fact that their 27 points have game in one fewer game (25) than it’s taken three other teams out West to amass 27 points (Utah, San Jose, Edmonton). If the figures are based on points percentage alone, then the second wild card spot actually goes to the Winnip...
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The Carolina Panthers gained a signature upset win yesterday against the Los Angeles Rams. It is hard to understate how big of a deal it is for them to be playing meaningful football in the month of December instead of just talking about the upcoming NFL Draft. Head coach Dave Canales and quarterback Bryce Young […]
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It is December and the Philadelphia Flyers are right in the playoff mix. While we were maybe bracing ourselves to watch our favorite hockey team take a tumble through the first couple months of the season and then somehow keep us tuned in, it’s been a fairly enjoyable start to the campaign. But, there are some key little numbers that could mean a playoff berth or looking up draft lottery odds by March.
We all know how volatile a season can be — we’re riding high on some crazy percentage b...
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The Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (0-5) will look to break a five-game losing streak when they visit the Pittsburgh Panthers (5-4) on December 1, 2025 at Petersen Events Center.
In its previous game, Pittsburgh beat Chicago State on Saturday, 67-53. Its top scorer was Mikayla Johnson with 17 points. In its most recent game, Cent. Conn. St. lost to St. John’s on Monday, 71-46. Its leading scorer was Jessica Farrell with 17 points.
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For Cyber Monday, our friends at BreakingT are running a sale for 20% off any MLB, NHL, USWNT, and WNBA Player design with the code: CYBERMONDAY until midnight tonight. Click on this link to find their Royals gear. Here are some of the shirts you can find: These officially MLBPA licensed shirts are available as […]
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