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After three strong preseason showings, the blue and orange bloom faded from the rose in the Knicks’ last scrimmage. That was an ugly loss to the Washington Wizards, in which both teams fielded their second units, and our heroes were woefully outmatched. Tonight, the Knicks (3-1) will play their final dress rehearsal at Madison Square […]
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Meet the Mets Mets prospect Nick Morabito spoke about his experience thus far in the Arizona Fall League and his approach at the plate. Abbey Mastracco wrote about some things the Mets might be able to learn from the four teams still alive in the playoffs. The Mets posted in support of Spirit Day, the […]
The 3-3 Carolina Panthers are heading to New Jersey to take on the 0-6 New York Jets. Coming off an impressive, but far from easy win, against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 6 and looking ahead to a Week 8 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, many Panthers fans are worried that the Jets present a […]
Here are your links for today: Devils Links Against the defending champs on Thursday night, the Devils came back from a 1-0 deficit to take a 3-1 win. Jack Hughes, Timo Meier and Nico Hischier scored for the Devils. [Devils NHL] Home opener! A couple additions to the broadcast: *large sigh* On a contract extension […]
The Maple Leafs and Rangers recorded just four shot attempts each at five-on-five in the first period of this game, with special teams time taking up nearly half the period. Before the game, Craig Berube remarked that the Rangers looked more like the Leafs in their own zone this season (they’ve shifted from man-to-man to […] The post Game Review: Anthony Stolarz outbattles Shesterkin, Maple Leafs edge Rangers in OT appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Three down, one to go. The Brooklyn Nets concluded a successful trip to China with a 111-109 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. The team has gotten some much needed rest the past few days thanks to all that travel, and will look to speed through the preseason finale before the real games begin. […]
This one had all the makings of a trap game. The New Jersey Devils were coming home for the first time this season after winning two of three on the road. The opponent – the back-to-back defending Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers – was shorthanded, short on rest, and starting a back-up goalie with an […]
Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 2-1 overtime win over the New York Rangers, which improved the Maple Leafs’ record to 3-2-0. On the team’s performance: It was good to see the power play get a goal. There were four penalties in the first period, so that really sums up that period for […] The post Craig Berube on Anthony Stolarz stealing the Leafs a win in the third period vs. NYR: “We have to be better than that, but it was a win” appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Bo Horvat notched his second career hat trick, David Rittich made 30 saves in his debut, the Isles scored an elusive empty net goal while surviving a pulled goalie, and they avoided an 0-4 start to get their first win of the season, 4-2 over the Edmonton Oilers. The Islanders dominated the first period but […]
For the first time this season, the Edmonton Oilers fell in regulation time. Facing the New York Islanders on the road, the Oilers lost by a score of 4-2, putting Edmonton at 2-1-1 on the early season. Let’s take a look at what went on in this one. Late in the first period, Evan Bouchard…
After 170 scoreless minutes, the Rangers finally broke through—only to watch Auston Matthews end it in OT.
Two games!
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All things considered, it was a solid year for the Yankees even if it didn’t live up to the perennial World-Series-or-bust expectations of their fans. Despite Gerrit Cole not throwing a single pitch for the team this year and Juan Soto signing elsewhere last winter, they managed to win 94 games thanks to a few…
Brooklyn Nets Head Coach Jordi Fernández spoke with reporters over Zoom on Thursday afternoon, as his well-traveled team hasn’t had quite enough rest since returning from Macau to hold an official practice just yet. “You guys were not as aggressive on Zoom, by the way. Okay, it’s like you’re a little shy,” joked Fernández after […]
The Matchup: The New Jersey Devils (2-1-0) versus the Florida Panthers (3-2-0) The Time: 7:00 PM ET The Broadcast: TV — MSGSN, Radio — Devils Hockey Network The Game Preview: Matt wrote one for this morning. The Song of the Day: Today is the day of the New Jersey Devils home opener. So I had […]
The Maple Leafs are seeking consecutive wins for the first time this season when they host the 2-3-0 New York Rangers tonight at Scotiabank Arena (7:00 p.m. EST, TSN4). Game Day Quotes Craig Berube on the challenges presented by the Rangers under new head coach Mike Sullivan: They’ve got a lot of good players — […] The post Toronto Maple Leafs vs. New York Rangers – Game #5 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
One day, just one day is all you have to wait to watch the Knicks play again. I’d rather not, however, because it’s the preseason and you very well know how that might go. Here’s some stuff heard around the Knickerbocker fam of late. Mike Brown On Josh Hart’s ramp-up process: “They’re ramping it up […]
Ahead of Thursday’s game against the Rangers, Craig Berube discussed Steven Lorentz sitting out as a healthy scratch, the team’s response to Easton Cowan taking a few “cheap shots” versus the Predators, and the challenge against NYR. Morning Skate Lines – October 16 Note: Maintenance for William Nylander (expected to play) Leafs lines at skate […] The post Craig Berube on the Leafs’ response after Easton Cowan took a few cheap shots: “It’s situational… We got a power play on the one, so you ...
No lineup changes expected.
As the Rangers battle injuries and scoring woes, former first-rounder Brennan Othmann finds himself on the outside looking in—and now in trade rumors, per Elliotte Friedman.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone held a press conference today and provided some notable updates about players on the roster. Outfielder Aaron Judge will not require offseason surgery on his right elbow. However, left-hander Carlos Rodón underwent a procedure to remove loose bodies from his left elbow. He will be no-throw for eight weeks and will…
First Half Record: 34-31 (1/4, Florida State League East Division) Second Half Record: 43-22 (1/4 Florida State League East Division) The St. Lucie Mets were the worst team in all of Minor League Baseball in 2023 with a 44-84 total record and were the second worst team in 2024, with a 45-84 total record. The […]
The Carolina Panthers hit the road feeling their oats after back to back home wins and three wins in four contests. They’ve averaged 29 points per game in those three wins, and the offense has looked rather potent. However, all three of the wins have come at home. Road games have been an entirely different […]