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There wasn’t much that went right for the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday afternoon. In their 5-2 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, the team moved to 5-10 in matinee games over the last two seasons. They came out flat, once again, and while the Oilers had their moments that included a nice play that sparked a…
For Brock McGillis, 'Heated Rivalry' is validating, deeply triggering and widely misunderstood. It's entertainment, people! The post Gay pro hockey player lived ‘Heated Rivalry,’ loves the show despite his PTSD appeared first on Outsports .
When the Buffalo Bills take on the New York Jets later this afternoon, they aren’t playing for a playoff spot — they’re already in. They aren’t playing for a title either, as the New England Patriots have already claimed the AFC East throne this season. However, the Bills are suiting up for nostalgia. In this […]
The Blackhawks played in Washington on Saturday evening and flew home to face the Vegas Golden Knights. Chicago has been terrible in the second half of back-to-backs this year. They’ll need to change the scripts against a good Vegas team. But… Vegas comes into this one banged up on the back end and with questions about their goaltending. The Golden Knights have lost three straight and are 3-5-2 in their last 10 games. The Blackhawks will have a good shot tonight. Broadcast Info ...
Game 42: Montreal Canadiens @ Dallas Stars Start time: **2:00 PM EST / 11:00 AM PST** In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French) In the Stars region: Victory+ Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, TSN+ The Canadiens have finally reached the last destination on a post-Christmas road trip and seventh consecutive stop away from home since December 20. What had been a very successful trip hit its first road bump yesterday with a shutout loss in St. Louis, and another loss today would drop t...
After another disappointing loss last night, the Carolina Hurricanes (24-14-3) packed up and traveled to New Jersey and will take on the Devils (22-17-2) tonight at the Prudential Center. Game time is 7 P.M. The Canes are in a rough patch and have lost three games in a row. They are 4-5-1 in their last […]
The final Sunday of the NFL’s 2025 regular season has arrived, bringing the Green Bay Packers an ultimately meaningless game against the Minnesota Vikings. The Packers are locked into the 7th seed in the NFC playoffs while the Vikings are out of the postseason, meaning this game is just for pride — and for the […]
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso spoke after a convincing 5-1 victory over Real Betis, praising hat-trick hero Gonzalo García, saying, “evidently, Gonzalo has had the game of his dreams. Playing at the Bernabéu, scoring a hat-trick in your first season in the first team. I’m delighted for him, he works so hard and has an […]
The big man is gonna have to answer for his punch of the Sens captain.
Avalanche to wrap up back-to-back set in Florida today, Trent Miner possibly to start in goal for Colorado as Coloradonlooks to win their 11th straight. Following their come-from-behind effort against the Carolina Hurricanes in the second installment of the Nordiques vs Whalers jersey matchup Saturday night, Colorado has a rapid turnaround as they’ll take on […]
It does seem that Andrew Mangiapane's days as an Edmonton Oiler are numbered. We heard last week that they're looking for the right opportunity for the 29-year-old veteran. And while one team is being held up by a number of multiple insiders as an ideal fit , we've got word now of a new playoff contender that has some interest. Elliotte Friedman revealed on Hockey Night in Canada that the Anaheim Ducks are now looking at the Oilers forward who is in Year 1 of a two-year, $3.6 million dea...
The Flyers kicked off their slate of games in this new calendar year yesterday afternoon in Edmonton, and after a pretty abysmal showing in their final game of 2025, they were looking to rebound in a big way. It wasn’t going to be easy, facing off against the top team in the Pacific division and the best player in the game, but the Flyers were able to deliver quite a balanced effort and a largely responsible way, on the way to a commanding 5-2 win over the Oilers. It was a game in which, ...
The San Jose Sharks have 50 contracts on the books, but with Michael Misa returning from the World Junior Championship in a few days, the team is going to have to make a decision soon. Once Misa plays his nine NHL games, the Sharks have to decide if he stays on the roster full-time and his contract goes into action or if he’s sent back to his junior team. The Sharks are starting to run out of ways to delay the process, so it’s getting close to decision time. The best scenario for the Shar...
The Vancouver Canucks are open for business as Jim Rutherford and Patrik Allvin have been busy in conversations. The team is struggling, they haven't met expectations this season, and with Quinn Hughes already shipped out, several players will be next. All the attention has been on Kiefer Sherwood, who is a pending free agent and having a career season. These talks have advanced, meanwhile Sherwood has been given one last contract offer to accept, and if he doesn't in the next 48 hours, look f...
We’re now a little less than ninety minutes away from kicking things off for the 2025 regular season finale between the Minnesota Vikings and the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium. Both teams have released their inactive lists for today’s game, so let’s take a look at who will be sitting this one out. […]
The NFC South has once again chosen chaos. Perhaps none of us should be surprised. The Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints are playing a proxy title game with the Falcons championing the Carolina Panthers and the Saints representing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. I can’t imagine any of the four teams are happy with […]
The Matchup: The New Jersey Devils (22-17-2) versus the Carolina Hurricanes (24-14-3). The Time: 7:00 PM The Broadcast: TV — MSGSN, Radio — Devils Hockey Network Back-to-Backs The Devils and Hurricanes are both playing on back-to-back days tonight, though the Hurricanes have a bit of the short end of the stick. They played the Avalanche […]
The Minnesota Wild are one of the top teams in the league, but have the misfortune of being in the same division with the two other top teams in the league. They will have the toughest path to the conference finals despite being a very good team. They aren't just building a team that can compete for a Stanley Cup this season, but at least next season as well. The cost to acquire Quinn Hughes is paying off already, but more has to be done, particularly down the middle. The Wild aren't bad at ce...
After 42 games, the Edmonton Oilers possess a record of 20-16-6. While there have been some bright spots this season, it’s fair to say the Oilers’ performance in the 2025-26 NHL season thus far has been below expectations. As the Oilers enter the second half of the campaign, here are four key stats that I…
The Jets enter Week 18 holding onto the No. 3 draft pick in 2026, with the Raiders penciled in at No. 1 and the Giants at No. 2 after New York won the Tankathon Bowl against Las Vegas in Week 17. The Jets will almost certainly be picking in the Top 5, and they still […]
Fresh off their second win in a row, the Blackhawks are back in action on Sunday night, hosting the Vegas Golden Knights at the United Center. These two teams met in Vegas one month ago, with the Hawks unable to hold on to a late lead before ultimately losing 4-3 in the shootout . That win was part of a hot stretch for VGK, which won six of seven in late November and early December. But it’s been all downhill since, with the Knights losing seven of their last eight games, including a 4-3 ...
Good morning, folks… You will be shocked to know that the baseball news is pretty sparse. Jackson Chourio is among the MLB players who were participating in the Venezuelan Winter League playoffs, which have been suspended due to the American attack on the country. JPL third baseman Kazuma Okamoto is reportedly headed to the Blue […]
Derrick White’s presence shaped a Boston Celtics effort that the Los Angeles Clippers anticipated, but still couldn’t prevent on Saturday night. It also encapsulated everything the Celtics are trying to establish themselves as, too. The 3-point shooting, the ability to contest any shot at the rim, and the relentless energy — those are givens from […]
What should Rangers fans resolve to change in 2026? And what should Chris Drury do first? The Banter staff weighs patience, acceptance, selling, and swinging big as the calendar turns.
Milwaukee Bucks visit the Sacramento Kings to complete their season series. Their first game of the season—a 135-133 loss—had prompted the following mid-game text from my dad: “Defensive battle w Bucks. 141 points at half.” Where We’re At The Bucks have gotten back to winning ways, even if mostly at the hands of the Charlotte […]