Apr 10, 2025; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Rangers left wing Brett Berard (65) celebrates his goal against the New York Islanders during the third period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-Imagn Images Nearly a year ago, the New York Rangers eliminated the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 6 of a second-round series via…
Apr 9, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) rebounds the ball against Sacramento Kings forward Trey Lyles (41) during the third quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images After recording a much-needed win on the road, the Denver Nuggets hope to secure a playoff position in their final…
Apr 8, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Nick Suzuki (14) plays the puck against the Detroit Red Wings during the second period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images The Ottawa Senators have already clinched their spot in this year’s Stanley Cup playoffs. However, big games still remain on the regular-season…
Apr 5, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) controls the puck against the St. Louis Blues during the third period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images The Colorado Avalanche have a slim chance to overtake the Dallas Stars for second place in the Central Division, and they have…
Mar 13, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr confers with guard Stephen Curry (30) during the second quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images The Golden State Warriors finally will catch a break in the schedule, and at an opportune time, when…
Apr 4, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) plays for the rebound against Dallas Mavericks guard Jaden Hardy (1) and center Daniel Gafford (21) during the first half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images With hopes of finishing as high as fourth place in the Western Conference…
A recent team social media post touting the Houston Rockets’ return to the NBA playoffs for the first time in five seasons proclaims, “WE ARE SO BACK.” Don’t look now, Western Conference, but a jelling core on a late-season surge could give this Rockets run some staying power. Houston entered Tuesday with 15 wins in…
Apr 6, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators goalie Linus Ullmarlk (35) makes a save on a shot from Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner (38) in the third period at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images The Ottawa Senators have a simple assignment Tuesday night. If they beat the Columbus Blue…
Mar 30, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; New York Islanders left wing Anders Lee (27) watches the play against the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images After allowing Alexander Ovechkin’s record 895th goal, the New York Islanders will continue their playoff chase when they visit the Nashville…
Mar 27, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane (88) is congratulated by teammates after scoring in the third period against the Ottawa Senators at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images The Florida Panthers and Detroit Red Wings will have the playoffs on their minds when they meet Sunday…