Bantering Points: 3/27/26
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Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS RECAPS: Flyers 5, Blackhawks 1 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) Jeff Blashill trying to help Blackhawks navigate lack of practice time ( Sun-Times ) Inside Blackhawks winger Nick Lardis’ best game yet: shift-by-shift breakdown ( The Athletic ) Blackhawks need young forward who can take over Jason Dickinson’s job ( Sun-Times ) RECAPS: Blackhawks 4, Islanders 3 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribun...
It started as a compliment. After Edmonton's 5-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday, Connor McDavid called Jon Cooper's team "perfectly coached," "extremely well organized," and "very rehearsed in everything they do." When asked about the Oilers by comparison, McDavid said "that's a coaching question," then added they were "somewhat rehearsed and organized, but not to their level." Whether he meant it as a shot at Kris Knoblauch or not, the hockey world ran with it, ...
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Good morning Gang Green Nation! Here are your links to your New York Jets this glorious Friday in March: Randy Lange – Dylan Parham Seeks to Become a Member of the Jets’ Tightknit OL Club Randy Lange – Draft Gymnastics: How Could the Jets Grow If They Move Up or Down from 16, 33 John […]
Here are your links for today: Devils Links Nico Hischier scored two goals, Jesper Bratt had three points and Jack Hughes had two assists to power the Devils to a 4-2 win over the Predators Thursday. [Devils NHL] Sigh… Who might Tom Fitzgerald (or whomever is this team’s GM) land in a Simon Nemec trade […]
The Penguins got a bit of a boost Thursday night when it comes to their chances of making the NHL’s postseason for the first time since 2022. With a shootout win against the Ottawa Senators, the Penguins got a significant boost in their playoff chances. Going into Thursday night’s game, HockeyViz had listed the Penguins […]
Welcome to the last Friday in March, folks! Time flies, doesn’t it? I guess it’s easier to say that when looking back than when looking forward, but we aren’t hear for a philosophical debate on time. The Bruins were off yesterday (game-wise) and will have another break today. They’ll return to action with a back-to-back […]
That's Wild Joel Eriksson Ek came to save the day. With just seconds remaining in regulation, the Minnesota Wild center scored the game-winning goal to earn a much-needed 3-2 victory over the Florida Panthers. [Pioneer Press] But speaking of offense, the Wild should be g...
The last real road trip of this accursed season.
*Boy, playing bad teams is fun, huh? Would be fun to play the bad teams every night. Solid start-to-finish win from the boys last night; RECAP ! *The Flyers went out yesterday and signed an undrafted college kid to an ELC yesterday. [ BSH ] *What do they like about this kid, you ask? Well… he big. [ NBC Sports Philly ] *Last night we got a good long look at the state of the Chicago Blackhawks, a team that decided to do their rebuild in the full on burn-it-all-down style. The Fly...
Here are your Pens Points for this Friday morning… The Pittsburgh Penguins traveled up to Canada’s capital city on Thursday night to fight the Senators, another team jockeying for position in the Eastern Conference playoff race. Pittsburgh lost Sidney Crosby to injury early in the second period, but others stepped up, leading to the second […]
Mercyhurst has become the latest casualty of the increased financial demands on Division I sports. The school announced today it is dropping its men's hockey program.The women's program will continue.“These were thoughtful and consequential decisions,” school president Kathleen Getz said in a statement. “They reflect our responsibility to ensure Mercyhurst remains strong, responsive, and focused...
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Michael Hage is one of the exciting NHL prospects competing in the NCAA tournament. [ Sportsnet ] Logan Sawyer and Emmett Croteau’s seasons are over, after being eliminated from the NCAA tournament in the first round. [ RDS ] Could Martin St-Louis have given Cole Caufield a crack at an empty net as the winger strives for 50? [ Journal de Montreal ] Is the head coach in line for a new contract during the offseason? [ RDS ] Has Jayden ...
Another week, another performance that left us all scratching our heads and wondering how we ever ended up flirting with the playoffs. The second half against Stevenage was embarrassing, not least because we had zero shots, but also because we played in a manner that never allowed us to create anything in the opposition’s half. […]
That old stereotype—unhealthy gamer, glued to the couch, surviving on energy drinks? Yeah, it’s dying. Fast. What I’ve been watching replace it over the past couple years is something way more interesting: a mindset that treats longevity and sharp cognitive performance like they’re non-negotiables. As esports bleeds into mainstream culture and competitive gaming demands more […] The post The Modern Gamer-Athlete: Balancing Digital Performance with Physical Wellness appeared first on The Spor...
The Avs have officially gone perfect on this four-game road trip that they embarked on just under a week ago, with a 3-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets. Turns out, Colorado can, in fact, score and win in Winnipeg during the regular season. Let’s take a look at the action from tonight! First Period After […]
Boos rang around St James’ Park shortly before 2:00pm as we triumphed on Tyneside once again. During the second half, the Lads were magnificent and overall, apart from a sloppy first fifteen minutes, we were by far the better team. With several first-team players out, our defence was patched up and after conceding early, it […]
We’re keeping this one short. Since we were live in the building, haven’t had a chance to dive too deep into things, but here are few positive thoughts, and a few negative thoughts from the Tampa Bay Lightning’s 4-3 overtime loss to the Seattle Kraken. Positive thought: The Lightning went 1-for-1 on the power play. Not only that, it was the second unit that scored the goal. Corey Perry was doing Corey Perry things and roofed a nice shot from in close to tie the game up at three. It w...
That may just be the biggest win of the season. On Thursday evening, the Edmonton Oilers took on the Vegas Golden Knights in what could be a first-round matchup. It was the Oilers picking up the overtime victory after an entertaining game. Let’s take a look at what went on in this one. It took…
Recap of the game.
Connor McDavid continues to hit milestones at a rapid pace. After recording his 400th goal and 1,200th point on Tuesday, the Edmonton Oilers captain completed the trifecta with his 800th assist during Thursday’s matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights. What A Shot Matt Savoie! 1-0 Oilers!
Watching tonight’s game between the New Jersey Devils and the Nashville Predators made something very clear to me: top-end talent matters a lot. This isn’t anything new, every hockey fan (or sports fan in general) knows this. But watching tonight’s contest made that sentiment crystal clear, as top-end talent was the difference in the Devils’ […]
In a sloppy, turnover-filled mess from start to finish, the Chicago Blackhawks fell 5-1 to the Philadelphia Flyers Thursday. The Flyers opened the scoring just 48 seconds into the game. Spencer Knight tried to play the puck to Artyom Levshunov, but Christian Dvorak hustled to intercept the pass and fed Alex Bump in front for an easy tap-in, giving the Flyers a 1-0 lead. Knight misplays it and the Flyers capitalize to open the scoring: pic.twitter.com/iiLIP7m9nm — BHF (@Blackhaw...
A short-time Edmonton Oilers defenceman has announced his retirement from professional hockey after a 901-game career in the NHL and overseason. Philip Larsen, 36, played just one season for the Oilers in 2013-14, scoring three goals and 12 points. He had joined the team in July 2013 in a trade from the Dallas Stars, with…