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Flyers clinch playoff berth, finally ending 5-year drought

The Philadelphia Flyers have done it. In a win-and-you’re-in opportunity Monday night against the Carolina Hurricanes, they did not crumble or succumb to the moment. Standing tall and being able to withstand the immense pressure of punching their ticket with a victory, the Flyers were able to do just that. With a 3-2 shootout win over the Hurricanes in front of the thousands of fans who have been hungry for this moment. Desperate to feel this feeling again of being one of the 16 teams who...

Game # 16, Athletics vs. Rangers Game Thread

Fresh off a three-game sweep of the inter-league rival New York Mets, the A’s return home today for a division series matchup with the Texas Rangers. Not only are the two teams tied for the lead in the American League West, but they are tied for the second-best record in the American League, period! Tonight, […]

WNBA Draft 2026: Mystics select Angela Dugalic No. 9 overall

The Washington Mystics have selected UCLA forward Angela Dugalic No. 9 overall in the 2026 WNBA Draft. Dugalic played for the Bruins who won the 2026 NCAA Division I women’s basketball championship. Dugalic averaged 9.0 points and 5.6 rebounds per game in the 2025-26 college season.

Oregon Ducks Lacrosse Recaps

Oregon Ducks lacrosse is still searching for their first conference win since joining the Big Ten, after losing matches to Penn State and Rutgers over the weekend. Thursday April 9th vs. #21 Penn State Compared to many of their other conference matches, the Ducks played competitively against a ranked Big Ten opponent, but let the […]

1,000-Game NHL Veteran Return To The Detroit Red Wings Next Season?

  The Detroit Red Wings faltered when the fans wanted them to succeed the most. As a result, general manager Steve Yzerman must find a way to construct a roster that will take them deep into the postseason.  That leaves us wondering who will return for the 2026-26 NHL season.  There are multiple unrestricted free agents, and one bottom-six forward has been a clutch player when the team has needed it the most: James Van Riemsdyk .  He was signed as a UFA last July, for a $1 ...

WNBA Draft 2026: Mystics select Lauren Betts No. 4 overall

The Washington Mystics have selected UCLA center Lauren Betts as the No. 4 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft. Betts was a key member of the Bruins team that won the 2025-26 NCAA Division I women’s basketball championship. Betts averaged 17.1 points and 8.8 rebounds in the 2025-26 season for the Bruins.

2026 Texas Rangers Recap: Week Three

Season Record: 8-7 Week Record: 4-2 Series Record: 3-2 GAME 10: 2-1 WIN VS SEATTLE MARINERS GAME 11: 3-2 WIN VS SEATTLE MARINERS GAME 12: 3-0 WIN VS SEATTLE MARINERS GAME 13: 7-8 LOSS @ LOS ANGELES DODGERS GAME 14: 3-6 LOSS @ LOS ANGELES DODGERS GAME 15: 5-2 WIN @ LOS ANGELES DODGERS The Rangers […]

Texas Rangers lineup for April 13, 2026

Texas Rangers lineup for April 13, 2026 against the A’s: starting pitchers are Nathan Eovaldi for the Rangers and Luis Severino for the A’s. Texas begins a series against the Athletics of California, with whom they are tied for first place in the American League West. Wyatt Langford, who left Friday’s game due to a […]

3-Time NCAA Champion Coach David Carle Enters Rumor Mill Again

David Carle has done it again. He's led the Denver Pioneers to their third NCAA men's hockey title in the last five years. His coaching resume is as good as it gets for a bench boss without any NHL experience. He turned down a $25 million opportunity a year ago to take the reins of the Chicago Blackhawks, prefering to stay in Denver.  Will he get some more NHL teams sniffing around yet again after his third national championship in this dominant run? Insider Elliotte Friedman figures he w...

Sharks at Predators game 80: Lines, game thread and how to watch

We’re in the home stretch, folks, and with three games left in the season, the Sharks wrap things up on the road. While still not “officially” out of the playoff race, it’s out of the Sharks’ hands. San Jose would have to win out AND there would have to be a major collapse by the teams in front of the Sharks for San Jose to make the playoffs. So, we’re watching the Tankathon standings again. That means this matchup with the Nashville Predators has a much different meaning than it did a week or...

Canucks Expected to Have Sit-Down With Pettersson, ‘Put It All On The Table’

It was revealed today that the Vancouver Canucks were voted by agents around the NHL as far and away the worst-run team in the league . Dead-last in the entire NHL with a dreadful 56 points, it's not too surprising.  They've started the rebuild process with the blockbuster Quinn Hughes trade and moving out a few other pieces, but there's one huge outstanding issue to deal with this summer. It's the $92.8 million elephant in the room, called Elias Pettersson.  The one-time 100-point m...

Flyers vs Hurricanes: How to watch, lineups, and gamethread

The final week of the regular season is upon us, and the Flyers have just two games to take care of that final bit of business and clinch a playoff spot for themselves. A win tonight against the Hurricanes would do it, and they have a prime opportunity ahead of them, as it looks like Carolina will be without some of their big guns in this final matchup of the season. Puck drop:  7:00 p.m. How to watch/listen: 📺: NBCSP 📻: 97.5 The Fanatic Pregame reading It doesn’t lo...

‘Barcelona fans need to wake up’ – Patrice Evra’s brutal takedown on Catalans’ Champions League chances

Former Manchester United and France defender Patrice Evra has issued a dire taunt to Barcelona fans hoping their team can make it past Atlético Madrid in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. In quotes collected by Diario SPORT, the outspoken former left-back says: “Listen, Barcelona fans need to wake up and face reality. I see […]

Oilers News: Big Update On Leon Draisaitl Ahead of the Playoffs

 The Edmonton Oilers have held their ground over the past month without the services of superstar Leon Draisaitl. The Oil have gone 7-4-1 and secured themselves a spot in the playoffs. But their chances in the 'second season' simply aren't so good without King Leon. On Monday, he provided an update on his status. Draisaitl was ruled out for the rest of the regular season back on March 17. He then raised a few eyebrows and caused some panic about a week later when he went to Germany for so...

Marcus Foligno Is A True Class Act

Marcus Foligno has built a reputation in Minnesota as more than a hard-nosed winger and alternate captain. On April 9, the Minnesota Wild named him the 2026 recipient of the Tom Kurvers Humanitarian Award and also the club’s nominee for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy, recognizing his leadership and...

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Dallas Stars – Game #81 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info

It’s the final home game of the Maple Leafs’ disappointing 2025-26 season and Joe Bowen’s illustrious broadcasting career (7:30 p.m. EST, Amazon Prime). SN590 will broadcast Joe’s final call at the SBA tonight. Be sure to follow us on X for the game highlight clips featuring Joe’s calls. Game Day Quotes Forward Ryan Tverberg ahead […] The post Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Dallas Stars – Game #81 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .