Ahead of Saturday’s game against the Islanders, Craig Berube discussed Matt Benning entering the lineup, Troy Stecher’s impact, Oliver Ekman-Larsson’s selection to Team Sweden, and William Nylander’s status. What are your thoughts on Matt Benning making his Leafs debut? Berube: Yeah, we’ll get him in tonight. Coming into training camp, I thought he had a […]
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Ahead of his Maple Leafs debut, defenseman Matt Benning discussed his return to the big leagues after battling injuries and biding his time in the AHL. Tonight in New York, Benning will dress for his first NHL game since October 29, 2024. Did you ever think at any point that this opportunity might not come […]
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Game 41: Montreal Canadiens @ St. Louis Blues
Start time: **4:00 PM EST / 1:00 PM PST** In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French) In the Blues region: FanDuel Sports Network Midwest Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, TSN+
After what was far from a pretty win in North Carolina, the Montreal Canadiens move on to the next stop of their tour in St. Louis. The Blues are another team that can play just as messy a style of hockey as we witnessed from the Jaccob Slavin-less Hurricanes ...
Here we are, folks. Today might feature the final game of the 2025 Carolina Panthers. Or, it will simply be their last regular season game with at least one playoff game on the horizon. We all know the stakes. Win and we’re in. Lose and we’re watching the Falcons play the Saints tomorrow. Last week’s […]
Pregame Same lineup for the Penguins with Stuart Skinner back in the net for this afternoon’s game. The home Red Wings also keep very similar lines from the last time these teams met on Thursday, also opting to switch their goalies and give John Gibson a go. First period The Penguins keep it up with […]
Elliotte Friedman shares his thoughts on the NHL club of Winnipeg.
The NHL stands alone among the Big 4 men's pro team sports with no out gay players, active or retired, in history. But there is hope.
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On January 3rd in 2009, Washington Capitals sniper Alexander Semin found himself in his first ever NHL fight with New York Rangers defenseman Marc Staal. Mostly manhandled during the melee, Semin unleashed a late flurry of face-slaps as Staal lay on the ice, violating the Code but bringing great pleasure to both benches.
Each combatant received five minutes for fighting with Semin earning an
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Carolina Panthers in what is effectively a playoff game today in Tampa. This is the NFC South Championship Game. Will Tampa win a record fifth-consecutive NFC South title? Can Carolina win their first NFC South title in a decade? Let’s tune in and find out! Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers […]
Oh, Auston, set the record there just to make JT laugh (later, when there are no cameras).
The Edmonton Oilers kick off the second half of their 2025-26 schedule today, as the Philadelphia Flyers touch down at Rogers Place for a little Saturday matinee. Oilers hockey in the daylight hours? Colour me cautiously excited. Matinees and the Oilers have not been best friends this season, and the most recent example of getting…
Heading into Sunday’s Week 18 matchup, the Jets are on the brink of history … just not the kind anyone wanted, or even the most pessimistic fan could have reasonably envisioned. As things stand, the Jets have recorded zero interceptions this season. They already etched their name into the record books by becoming the first […]
Boomer and Rhett were joined by TSN’s Darren Dreger to dig into the state of the Jets.
The Matchup: New Jersey Devils (21-17-2) versus the Utah Mammoth. The Time: 3:00pm ET The Broadcast: TV — MSGSN, Radio — Devils Radio Network The Game Preview: Matt wrote the preview this morning. The Rules: If you have been a reader here, you already know the rules. But for the rest, a reminder: please do not swear in the comment […]
Cue up “Brass Bonanza,” dig out your green and blue, and grab the tissues as there is a LOT going on tonight in Raleigh. The Colorado Avalanche come to town to take on the Carolina Hurricanes, but they do so dressed as their previous iteration: The Quebec Nordiques. It’s a full-on uniform rematch of the […]
The Tampa Bay Lightning pay the team’s one and only visit to the SAP Center during the regular season in yet another test for this young San Jose Sharks’ squad. The Lightning are among the better teams in the NHL with a 24-13-3 record. That’s good enough for second in the Atlantic Division and fifth in the league.
This is Tampa Bay’s final stop on its California road trip, and the Lightning are going for the California sweep. The Lightning beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 in overtime on Wednesd...
After six long weeks without Penn State hockey, the Nittany Lions return to the ice tonight to start a two-game series against RIT. These are the final two non-conference games for Penn State before Big Ten play resumes next weekend. How to Watch Who: RIT TigersNPI Ranking (PSU): 42 (7)When: Saturday, January 3 and Sunday, […]
Kevin Durant’s social media platform is usually utilized for trolling. Or humorously engaging in banter with fans, in a rather non-serious manner. Every now and then, Durant will be in his bag, however. Lately, Durant has been cooking. Well, somewhat. On New Year’s Eve, Durant took to Twitter (I don’t think I’ll ever call it […]
The Edmonton Oilers are trying something interesting. Head coach Kris Knoblauch has put together a third line of three rookies: Quinn Hutson, Matthew Savoie, and Isaac Howard. It’s the kind of move that generates buzz, and understandably so—these guys can all play. Howard sounds pretty pumped about the opportunity, and his enthusiasm hints at why…
The New York Jets are at the end of yet another lost season, as their NFL-leading streak of seasons without a playoff berth hits 15 seasons this year. They still have a little time to catch the drought-era Buffalo Bills, who missed the playoffs for 17 straight seasons, but their streak is impressive nonetheless. How […]
It's an all-Canadian matchup for our first Hockey Night in Canada showcase of 2026.
Guests: Mitchell Clinton at 28:20 and Adam Kimelman at 1:26:36.
Darryn Peterson is, by all accounts, available to play today as the Jayhawks face the UCF Golden Knights at 1pm Jayhawk Time. The game will be broadcast on the NBC Sports Network for TV viewers, and Peacock for those with a subscription. Kansas is currently favored by 4.5 points. The spread might seem a little […]
After a big home win to start the new year against Dallas at the United Center, the Blackhawks start a tough weekend back-to-back in Washington against Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals. The Caps come in just 3-6-1 in their last 10 games and in fourth place in the Atlantic Division, but they have the best goal differential (plus-15) in the division. Go figure.
We’ll see if the Blackhawks can bring the same formula they employed against the Stars into this game and stay warm in the new calend...
The Philadelphia Flyers continue their Western Canada swing and are now visiting the Edmonton Oilers in what should be a very interesting Saturday matinee matchup.
Puck drop: 3:30 p.m. How to watch/listen: 📺: NBCSP 📻: 97.5 The Fanatic
Pregame reading
Team USA announced their roster for the Olympics next month and Trevor Zegras wasn’t on it. While it’s not a surprise at all that the Flyers forward was left off, there is an argument to be made that he should’ve. [BSH]
As w...