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On January 15th in 1998, Gino Odjick hit Buffalo Sabres goalie Dominik Hasek in response to a Jay McKee facewash on Vancouver Canucks superstar Pavel Bure during the third period of a lopsided game beyond the reach of a win. Matthew Barnaby returned the favor moments later running Canucks goalie Sean Burke whilst Sabres enforcer Rob Ray paired off and exploited a mismatch with Vancouver captain
From In the Pressbox | 8 days ago | 3 reads
It was just one week ago, the Flyers were tied with Toronto heading into overtime. They had won three of their previous four games, and tried to take the second point in the extra session from the Maple Leafs. The overtime was highly entertaining, with Matvei Michkov and Sean Couturier having golden chances to end it. However, they didn’t. The Leafs went back down the ice and scored to win the game. It didn’t seem like a huge deal. Philadelphia gained a point. Onto the Lightning. Well, we...
From Broad Street Hockey | 8 days ago | 2 reads
Now that we’re full-on into the playoffs, it’s time to stop looking in the rearview with our Secret Superstars series, and start looking forward to the next game with postseason X-Factors. The principle is the same — using game tape and metrics to uncover those hidden gems for every team who are primed to bring […]
From Pats Pulpit | 8 days ago | 1 read
Four goals, no win, and no answers—just draft math, trade deadline thoughts, and growing doubts about J.T. Miller.
From Blueshirt Banter | 8 days ago | 1 read
A look at the projected lineups and pre-game interviews.
From In the Pressbox | 8 days ago | 2 reads
Morning, all! MLB Network is doing a slow reveal of the league’s top 100 players over the next few days and Wyatt Langford and Nathan Eovaldi are numbers 69 and 65. The international free agent signing period begins today, and the Rangers are stepping outside of their comfort zone and investing significant bonus pool money […]
From Lone Star Ball | 8 days ago | 3 reads
Lightning struck twice in the playoffs, and continues to do so in 2025-26.
From Silver Seven | 8 days ago | 0 reads
The Carolina Panthers have been eliminated from the playoffs. Besides rooting against the New England Patriots and the Denver Broncos, there is not much for Panthers fans to pay attention to between now and next season. Besides from little things like the 2026 NFL Draft and Free Agency, I suppose. With more holes once again […]
From Cat Scratch Reader | 8 days ago | 1 read
A once-strength for the Philadelphia Flyers has become an area of weakness as the penalty kill continues to slip further and further towards league average. The Flyers have stumbled out of the gate a bit to start the calendar year. Nearly every part of their game has struggled – from the power play to the goaltending – but one key area has quietly slipped under the radar: the penalty kill. Once a strength of John Tortorella’s Flyers, it has now silently fallen back toward league-average. ...
From Broad Street Hockey | 8 days ago | 3 reads
Earlier this week, Darren Dreger reported the now rebuilding Vancouver Canucks are now actually potentially listening to calls on center Elias Pettersson . The 27-year-old “star” is signed to a massive contract that carries an $11.6 million cap hit through the 2031-32 season. He put up a career high 102 points during the 2022-23 season, but has seen his production go down in the subsequent seasons. He appeared in only 64 games and scored only 15 goals last year. Whenever there’s a bi...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 8 days ago | 1 read
After heading into the holiday break in early December on a low note following two losses to Wisconsin, Ohio State’s women’s hockey team has returned to the ice with a vengeance. The Buckeyes have won their first four games in 2026, outscoring their opponents 18-3. Currently Ohio State is ranked second in the country, with […]
From Land-Grant Holy Land | 8 days ago | 1 read
On Thursday at 9:30 PM ET, the Toronto Maple Leafs meet the Vegas Golden Knights — will Auston Matthews score a goal? There are stats and trends below, to help you make the right wager. Auston Matthews Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Golden Knights Anytime Goal Odds: +135 (Bet $10 to win $13.50 if he scores a goal) Matthews Goals Betting Stats Matthews has not yet exceeded a points prop bet in a game this season. Through 40 games, Matthews has 36 points, including nine multi-point cont...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 8 days ago | 0 reads
When the Vegas Golden Knights play the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday (at 9:30 PM ET), is Tomas Hertl going to score? We have stats and trends to help you make the right call here. Tomas Hertl Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Maple Leafs Anytime Goal Odds: +225 (Bet $10 to win $22.50 if he scores a goal) Hertl Goals Betting Stats Out of two opportunities, Hertl has gone over his points prop bet in one game he’s played with a set points prop. Through 45 games, Hertl has 39 points, inclu...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 8 days ago | 0 reads
Is John Tavares going to score a goal when his Toronto Maple Leafs meet the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday? The puck drops at 9:30 PM ET — we can help you make the best call via the stats and insights provided below. John Tavares Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Golden Knights Anytime Goal Odds: +280 (Bet $10 to win $28.00 if he scores a goal) Tavares Goals Betting Stats Tavares has eclipsed his points prop bet in each game he’s played with a set points prop. In 46 games played this s...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 8 days ago | 0 reads
When the Toronto Maple Leafs play the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday, is Bobby McMann likely to score? Stats and trends to help you make the best bet are available here, so take advantage before the puck drops at 9:30 PM ET. Bobby McMann Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Golden Knights Anytime Goal Odds: +330 (Bet $10 to win $33.00 if he scores a goal) McMann Goals Betting Stats McMann has eclipsed his points prop bet in each game he’s played with a set points prop (one total opportunity...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 8 days ago | 1 read
Will Connor McDavid score for the Edmonton Oilers versus the New York Islanders on Thursday? Stats and info are available below, to help you make the best wager before the puck drops at 9:00 PM ET. Connor McDavid Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Islanders Anytime Goal Odds: +105 (Bet $10 to win $10.50 if he scores a goal) McDavid Goals Betting Stats McDavid has eclipsed his points prop bet in every game he’s played with a set points prop. Through 47 games, McDavid has 82 points, includi...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 8 days ago | 0 reads
The Detroit Red Wings are a top-5 team in the NHL this season and are tied in second place in the Eastern Conference. It might finally be the year they turn things around and snap the nine-year playoff drought in a big way. The Red Wings have over $28 million in cap space, so there is so much room to add. Not only do they need a good defensive upgrade, they also need to address their forward group. Jeff Marek said, "A top-6 winger is what this team - I shouldn't say top-6 winger, a top-6 forwa...
From NHL Trade Rumors | 8 days ago | 2 reads
We’re back! Welcome to the five highest-IQ plays of the week! Sure, we love the high-flying dunks and the deep, off-the-dribble step-back threes, but this is a place for the under-the-radar plays that might not get the credit they deserve. The plays that get the basketball sickos and nerds out of their chairs. The plays […]
From CelticsBlog | 8 days ago | 0 reads
Be prepared: we are opening the floodgates of Ryan Nugent-Hopkins content this week. Nuge Week is in anticipation of one of the greatest Edmonton Oilers achieving the iconic milestone of 1,000 games played in the National Hockey League – all with the Oilers. Sitting at 997 games before tonight’s matchup against the New York Islanders,…
From In the Pressbox | 8 days ago | 1 read
The Rangers are toast, the locker room feels hollow, and patience is officially gone. Joe and Eric argue about blame, leadership, and what burning it down really means.
From Blueshirt Banter | 8 days ago | 0 reads
When Quinn Hughes was in talks to be traded from the Vancouver Canucks , there wasn't just one or two teams, Minnesota Wild and New Jersey Devils , that he would have liked to go to. At the very least, there was another, the Detroit Red Wings, that the star defenseman would have also been happy playing for until his contract is up. Elliotte Friedman said, "Hughes wanted to go to the Red Wings. They were one of the teams he was very interested in, but Steve Yzerman wasn't doing that without an ...
From NHL Trade Rumors | 8 days ago | 0 reads
From Gretzky banners to Olympic roster myths, the Ombudsman is back to clean up another week of podcast inaccuracies.
From Blueshirt Banter | 8 days ago | 0 reads
Who: Philadelphia Flyers (22-15-8, 52 points, 5th place Metropolitan Division) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (21-14-10, 52 points, 4th place Metropolitan Division) When: 7:00 p.m. eastern How to Watch: Nationally televised game on ESPN, streaming on ESPN+ Pens’ Path Ahead: The Pens get one more at home after this to see Columbus at PPG Paints on Saturday night. Then […]
From PensBurgh | 8 days ago | 2 reads
The Edmonton Oilers have inserted Andrew Mangiapane back into the lineup for the last couple of games, and he still doesn't exactly seem to fit in. The third line of Jack Roslovic, Matt Savoie, and Isaac Howard was more exciting and had better chances. With that being said, the Oilers might be trying to get Mangiapane going to get something in return in a trade, but that isn't needed. There has been rumored interest in Mangiapane, as he is a middle-6 winger who can score and has a nasty side. ...
From NHL Trade Rumors | 8 days ago | 1 read
With the Buffalo Sabres 5-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers last night, the Florida Panthers now find themselves three points out of a playoff spot. The Sabres climbed into the first wild card while the idle Boston Bruins slipped into the second. Both teams have 54 points, with Buffalo having played two fewer games. The Cats also have two games in hand on the Bruins, who will host the Seattle Kraken tonight at TD Garden. After routing the Springfield Thunderbirds 8-2 on Tuesday, the Char...
From Litter Box Cats | 8 days ago | 0 reads