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Blueshirt Banter

1 week ago

Bantering Points: 4/14/24

Panarin's regular season performance sets stage for playoff redemption. [ more ]

Newsday

2 weeks ago

Rangers defeat Canadiens for eighth win in last nine games

The Rangers overcame a potential letdown to secure a 5-2 victory over the Canadiens.

This win tied the franchise record for most victories in a single season and positioned them as top contenders in the Eastern Conference. [ more ]

Blueshirt Banter

Game #59: New York Rangers vs Columbus Blue Jackets Open Thread

The New York Rangers have a chance to set a franchise record with an 11th consecutive win.

Despite facing the last-placed Columbus Blue Jackets, the Rangers have had tough matchups in the season series. [ more ]

Blueshirt Banter

2 months ago

Game #58: New York Rangers vs Philadelphia Flyers Open Thread

The New York Rangers are chasing a franchise record of ten consecutive victories after a recent win.

Matt Rempe, a rookie player, is a key player to watch in the physical game against the Philadelphia Flyers. [ more ]

Blueshirt Banter

Bantering Points: 12/31/23

Artemiy Panarin records a hat trick in NYR's victory

Rangers set a franchise record with 25 wins in 35 games [ more ]

Blueshirt Banter

Bantering Points: 3/20/23

Here are today's news and links:

Highlights: NYR 7, NSH 0 (5:04 video via NHL.com)Game Recap: An offensive explosion in the opening period allowed the Rangers to put things in cruise control for a majority of the game and earn their fourth consecutive victory (CBS)
Mollie Walker notes that the team's six goal outburst in the first period tied a franchise record for most goals in a single period (NY Post)
Colin Stephenson sees New York's strong showings as of late as a sign that they are starting to catch fire at the correct time (Newsday)
Vincent Mercogliano offers his thoughts on the Blueshirts' beat down of the Predators (LoHud)
Arthur $taple point$ to the contribution$ from $ome of the Ranger$' le$$er known player$ a$ a key to their recent $ucce$$ (The Athletic)

Ken Wiebe discusses the Boston Bruins' recent swoon, the Carolina Hurricanes' need to push through key injuries, and more (Sportsnet)
Columbus Blue Jackets' head coach Brad Larsen has stepped away from the time for the time being due to a death in his family (TSN)

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Dodgers Nation

1 week ago

Chicago Cubs

Former Dodgers Prospect Michael Busch Already Making Cubs Franchise History

Michael Busch tied the Cubs' franchise record with a home run in five consecutive games after being traded from the Dodgers. [ more ]

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DiVincenzo makes franchise-record 11 3-pointers, scores 40 points as Knicks rout Pistons 124-99 | amNewYork

DiVincenzo set a franchise record with 11 3-pointers in a game, surpassing the previous record of 10.

The New York Knicks secured their 15th consecutive victory over the Detroit Pistons with a 124-99 win. [ more ]

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Knicks notes: Donte DiVincenzo has record-breaking night for record-breaking season; Josh Hart has advice for Monty Williams | amNewYork

Donte DiVincenzo breaks Knicks' franchise record with 11 3-pointers and 40 points in win over Pistons.

DiVincenzo's expanded role in the Knicks has led to career-high 585 attempted 3-pointers and a close pursuit of the franchise record. [ more ]

Newsday

Knicks' Donte DiVincenzo sets team record with 11 three-pointers, drops career-high 40 points in win over Pistons

Donte DiVincenzo broke the Knicks' franchise record by hitting 11 threes and scoring 40 points in a game.

DiVincenzo aims to break the franchise single-season record of three-pointers made, currently held by Evan Fournier. [ more ]

Posting and Toasting

Heat 105, Knicks 86: "This is not going well LOL"

In the first round, the Knicks won a contested Game 1 on the road.The higher seed evened the series with a mostly-must-win Game 2; then the series changed venues, the Knicks mostly dominated the next two games, asserted their superiority and put the Cavaliers to the sword in Game 5 - and if they hadn't won then, they surely would've in Game 6.

Posting and Toasting

Julius Randle's historic night in wild Knicks loss: "It was a movie, seriously"

The New York Knicks (42-31) could have boarded a plane to Florida riding a four-game winning streak but they will have to conform with having won three of their last four after dropping Monday's affair 140-134 to the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves (36-37) at MSG.The Wolves entered the world's most famous arena without Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns, both injured.

Posting and Toasting

Tom Thibodeau on his winning mantras: "Unselfishness, hard work, discipline, dependability"

Twas a beating, wasn't it?On Wednesday, the New York Knicks (37-27) hosted their friendly neighbors from Brooklyn (34-28) at MSG and defeated the Nets by a solid 142-118 final score for the second time since they got rid of KD and Kyrie.Times are a-changin', ain't they?"We're on a mission," Mitchell Robinson said after Monday's blasting of the Celtics.

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National Basketball Association

Wemby out vs. Suns with sprained left ankle

Victor Wembanyama out with sprained ankle

Spurs in danger of franchise-worst record [ more ]

LA Lakers

Silver Screen and Roll

LA Lakers

D'Angelo Russell sets Lakers single-season 3-point record

D'Angelo Russell broke the Lakers' single-season 3-point record by surpassing Nick Van Exel's mark of 183.

Russell hit a career-high of nine 3-pointers in a game this season, showcasing his proficiency from downtown. [ more ]

Silver Screen and Roll

LA Lakers

All the insane numbers behind the Lakers comeback in Portland

Sunday's game against the Blazers was about as up and down as any game for the Lakers not just this season but in a long, long time.Maybe ever.A red-hot start, one of the worst quarters in league history and one of the best comebacks in franchise history all were packed neatly inside 48 minutes.It ultimately ended in a victory and it was one filled with some absolutely insane stats.

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Battery Power

Where Ronald Acuna Jr. ranks among the Braves' all-time greats

Ronald Acuña Jr.'s 2023 season was one of the best offensive performances in major league history, earning him his first MVP Award.

Despite limited playing time, Acuña is already making his mark on the Atlanta Braves' franchise record books. [ more ]

Dodger Blue

Dodgers News: Freddie Freeman Named National League Player Of The Month For May 2023

Freddie Freeman carried the Los Angeles Dodgers offense in May, and his performance over the last four weeks earned him the National League Player of the Month.It is the third time Freeman has won the NL Player of the Month Award, but his first time doing so with the Dodgers.He previously earned the honors with the Atlanta Braves in September of 2016 and 2020.

Los Angeles Times

Bobby Miller continues to provide Dodgers with hope amid rotation problems

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The Dodgers returned from a grueling 10-game trip with their rotation in tatters, the injuries to Dustin May and Julio Urías and the struggles of Noah Syndergaard, Clayton Kershaw and Gavin Stone stressing organizational pitching depth and an overworked bullpen.

Battery Power

Braves News: Braves fall to Phillies in game two, AJ Smith-Shawver strong in Triple-A, more

Friday marked an anticlimactic day for the Atlanta Braves, who dropped game two of a four game series to the Philadelphia Phillies, 6-4.The Braves' bats were hot, out-hitting the Phils 11-7.Austin Riley extended his hitting streak to nine games, while Marcell Ozuna and Michael Harris II each went deep.

Dodger Blue

This Day In Dodgers History: Eric Gagne Suspended For Violating MLB Terms

On April 29, 2005, Los Angeles Dodgers closer Éric Gagné was suspended two games and fined an undisclosed amount for violating terms that had previously been given to him by MLB.The suspension came after Gagné was ejected for arguing balls and strikes from the dugout with home-plate umpire Bill Hohn on April 6, when the Dodgers defeated the San Francisco Giants on the road.

Los Angeles Times

Padres won't block Dodgers fans from buying Petco Park tickets, at least in the regular season

When the Dodgers and San Diego Padres played in the National League Division Series last October, the Padres had a clear message for Dodgers fans: We don't want you at Petco Park.The Padres blocked the sale of tickets to anyone from Los Angeles County, or anywhere beyond San Diego County and a selected group of nearby areas.

Boston.com

Celtics improve to 17-0 at home, tying franchise record to start a season

The Celtics have tied the franchise record for most consecutive home wins to start a season with 17.

The last time Boston achieved this was in the 1957-58 season. [ more ]

Boston.com

The Celtics' ongoing identity crisis doomed them once again in a season-ending loss

Celtics "Even if you're missing shots, you have to lock in on the defensive end."Joe Mazzulla is often a man of few words when fielding questions up at the podium.But when asked if his team became too reliant on the 3-point shot this season, the Celtics head coach offered absolutely no room for interpretation on Monday night.

Boston.com

Malcolm Brogdon offers honest assessment of Celtics' struggles against Heat: 'Our identity has waned all year long'

Celtics "It's a miss-or-make league.So our defense has to be our calling card."There are no shortage of factors that have led to the Celtics' 0-3 series deficit against the Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals.But for guard Malcolm Brogdon, Boston's lack of defensive fortitude has loomed large in a series where the Heat transformed from a stingy scoring unit into an offensive juggernaut.

ESPN.com

Celtics' Tatum (hip) out for game against Spurs

BOSTON -- Celtics star forward Jayson Tatum is out for Boston's game against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday with a left hip contusion.The 25-year-old MVP candidate is averaging a team-leading 30.1 points per game, 8.9 rebounds and 4.7 assists.It's just the sixth game he has missed this season.In a 120-95 victory over Indiana on Friday, Tatum posted his 40th game of 30 or more points this season, setting a franchise record.

Boston.com

Tatum notches 40th 30-point game, Celtics beat Pacers 120-95

Celtics Tatum passed Hall of Famer Larry Bird, who had 39 30-point games during the 1987-88 season.NEW YORK (AP) - Jayson Tatum scored 34 points, setting a new franchise record with his 40th 30-point game this season, and the Boston Celtics rolled to a 120-95 win over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night.

Boston.com

7 stats to show how this Celtics season compares to the franchise's best

Celtics Boston's offense is performing at historic levels this season.The Celtics are one of the top contenders in the league a year after making it to NBA Finals.But how exactly does this Celtics season compare to others in the franchise's 77 year history?The 2022-23 Celtics' current winning percentage (71 percent) would only be the 20th-best in team history, but that's just the way it is when a franchise has 17 championships and an all-time winning percentage of 59.2 percent.

49ers Webzone

Why Fred Warner has enjoyed watching Brock Purdy's 49ers journey

Brock Purdy broke the San Francisco 49ers' franchise record for most passing yards in a single season, reaching 4,280 yards.

Purdy is only in his second season and has become a legitimate MVP candidate, showcasing his poise, leadership, and determination on the field. [ more ]

ESPN.com

San Francisco 49ers

Record-setting bounce back: Brock Purdy makes 49ers history, emerges from Christmas debacle

Brock Purdy, quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, bounced back from a tough game and set a new franchise record for passing yards in a season.

Purdy had a solid performance in the game against the Washington Commanders, completing 22-of-28 passes for 230 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions. [ more ]

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Golden State Warriors

Steph Curry reacts to becoming Warriors' all-time minutes leader

Steph Curry played a significant amount of minutes in the Warriors' win over the Rockets.

Curry broke the franchise record for most minutes played in the game.

Curry's longevity and work ethic are inspiring to his teammates. [ more ]

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Golden State Warriors

Klay Thompson's hot hand helps shorthanded Warriors torch Rockets

SAN FRANCISCO Klay Thompson erupted for 42 points and did so in record-setting fashion Friday night as he helped the undermanned Warriors torch the lowly Houston Rockets 116-101.After shooting 14-for-49 from 3-point land in a frustrating loss to the Los Angeles Lakers the night before, the Warriors lit it up from beyond the arc Friday at Chase Center, going 26-for-54 (48.1%) from deep, with Thompson leading the way.

Battery Power

This Day in Braves History: Andruw Jones, Jay Lopez go back-to-back twice

Braves Franchise History
1998 - Javy Lopez and Andruw Jones hit back-to-back home runs in consecutive innings.It is the fourth time in major league history.1999 - The Orioles set a franchise record for runs scored defeating the Braves 22-1.Cal Ripken Jr. goes 6-for-6, including a pair of home runs.John Smoltz was tagged for seven runs in just 2 1/3 innings.

Battery Power

This Day in Braves History: The Phillip Wellman game

Braves Franchise History
1917 - The Boston Braves' Hank Gowdy becomes the first major leaguer to enlist in World War I.
1955 - Duke Snider homered three times at Ebbets Field to help the Brooklyn Dodgers to an 11-8 win over the Milwaukee Braves.The Dodgers set a franchise record with six home runs in the game.

Battery Power

This Day in Braves History: Julio Franco becomes the second oldest player to homer in a game

Braves Franchise History
1975 - The Atlanta Braves trade holdout first baseman Dick Allen and catcher Johnny Oates to the Phillies for catcher Jim Essian, outfielder Barry Bonnell and cash.Allen refused to report to the Braves after he was acquired in an off-season deal with the White Sox.2005 - Julio Franco records three hits including his first home run of the season in a 4-1 victory over the Astros.

Battery Power

This Day in Braves History: Matt Kemp homers three times in Atlanta win

Braves Franchise History
1922 - The Boston Braves fall 12-3 as the New York Giants hit four inside-the-park home runs at Braves Field.1953 - Joe Adcock becomes the first player in major league history to hit a home run into the center field bleachers at the Polo Grounds.The homer travels an estimated 475 feet.

South Side Sox

Chicago White Sox

Today in White Sox History: June 10

1952
White Sox outfielder Sam Mele set the franchise record with six RBIs in one inning.In the fourth inning of a game at Philadelphia, Mele hit a three-run homer, then batted again and knocked in three more with a triple.The Sox scored sent 15 hitters to the plate and scored 12 runs in that frame (six unearned), and wound up winning it, 15-4.

Boston.com

Boston Red Sox

Marcelo Mayer is not the only Red Sox prospect turning heads up in Portland

Red Sox Beyond Marcelo Mayer, the Sea Dogs boast two other top-100-ranked prospects on their roster.PORTLAND, Maine - Hadlock Field stands just 107 miles away from Fenway Park.For many top prospects who have risen through the Red Sox organization, the Sea Dogs' ballpark stands as one of the final stops on the way to stardom.

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New York Mets

Sparked by Vientos, Alvarez dramatics, Alonso walks Mets off to dramatic 8-7, 10-inning win over Rays | amNewYork

QUEENS The Mets are finally learning that it's beneficial to play the kids.Twenty-three-year-old Mark Vientos, making his 2023 debut, and 21-year-old Francisco Alvarez sprung an anemic offense to life with late-inning, game-tying home runs before Pete Alonso wiped away two Tampa Bay Rays runs in the 10th inning, launching a no-doubter of a three-run home run to lift the Mets to an 8-7 victory.

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Toronto

O'Reilly's hat trick, Marner's career-high 5 assists power Maple Leafs over Sabres | CBC Sports

Without the benefit of taking part in his first formal practice in the five days since being traded to Toronto, centre Ryan O'Reilly has found instant chemistry with his new Maple Leafs linemates.O'Reilly scored twice on Toronto's first two shots on net and added an empty-net goal to cap a career-best five-point outing in a 6-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night.

NESN.com

Could Bruins Goalie Linus Ullmark Be Stealth Candidate For NHL Hart Trophy?

Linus Ullmark is running away with the Vezina Trophy, but that's not the only award the Boston Bruins goalie has put himself in firm contention for this season.Believe it or not, Ullmark's recent performances have lifted him into the conversation for the NHL's Hart Trophy.Ullmark has captivated the league, especially in his last two starts when he scored a goal against the Vancouver Canucks and followed that up with a franchise record 54 saves in an overtime road win over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night.

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Toronto Raptors

Gameday: Raptors @ Kings, January 25

The dreaded seven game road trip everyone was waiting for has arrived.Raptors fans will not see their team at Scotiabank Arena again until February 8th, two weeks from now.It's anybody's guess what the roster will look like by then.In the meantime, Toronto will face quite a few exciting teams on the West Coast.

Dodger Blue

New Dodgers Franchise Record For Most Extra-Base Hits Through 60 Games

The Los Angeles Dodgers underwent a lot of changes to their roster during the offseason, but so far they have not seen their production dip and even set a franchise record for the most extra-base hits through the first 60 games of a season.The 2023 Dodgers produced 223 extra-base hits through the series finale against the New York Yankees, surpassing their previous franchise record of 221, which was set during the 60-game season in 2020.

Dodger Blue

This Day In Dodgers History: MLB Record Set For Longest Home Winning Streak To Start Season; Andre Ethier Extends Hitting Streak

This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history saw the team set an MLB record by winning their 13th consecutive home game to begin the season.The Dodgers accomplished the feat with a 10-3 victory over the Washington Nationals on May 6, 2009.Prior to the Dodgers, the last team to start a season with a 12-game home winning streak the Ty-Cobb era 1911 Detroit Tigers.

Dodger Blue

This Day In Dodgers History: Opening Day Home Run Record Set

On March 28, 2019, the Los Angeles Dodgers began the season in emphatic fashion as they set an Opening Day record and tied a franchise all-time mark for any game with eight home runs against the Arizona Diamondbacks.They were led by two apiece from Kiké Hernandez and Joc Pederson.Austin Barnes, Corey Seager, Cody Bellinger and Max Muncy also contributed to the record-setting afternoon at Dodger Stadium.

Dodger Blue

This Day In Dodgers History: Frank McCourt Agrees To Sell To Guggenheim Baseball Management For Record $2 Billion

On March 27, 2012, embattled owner Frank McCourt agreed to sell the Los Angeles Dodgers franchise to Guggenheim Baseball Management for a record $2 billion.It ended a months-long process as it was in November of 2011 that McCourt signed off on selling the team, Dodger Stadium and the surrounding real estate.

Dodgers Nation

Julio Urias Officially Named Dodgers Opening Day Starter

The worst kept secret is officially out of the box at Dodger camp.On Friday, the team announced that Julio Urias will be starting on opening day (technically opening night) in LA next Thursday.The Dodgers shared the news on Twitter.This will be the first opening day start of Urias's career.The left-hander is entering his eighth season with the Dodgers and owns a 49-17 career record.

Dodgers Nation

Dodgers Proving Experts Wrong, How LA is Exceeding Expectations, '23 Dodgers Better Than '22?

Home/Dodgers Team News/Dodgers Proving Experts Wrong, How LA is Exceeding Expectations, '23 Dodgers Better Than '22?The Dodgers set a franchise record with 111 wins last season, but some at DodgersNation.com think that this year's team could be even better.Doug McKain and the Dodgers Nation staff discussed the Dodgers hot start to the 2023 season, and if they think this team will outperform the historic 2022 squad.

Dodgers Nation

Dodgers News: Clayton Kershaw Thinks Julio Urias Deserves to Start on Opening Day

On Friday we'll know for sure who will be the Dodgers opening day starter on March 30th.The signs are pointing to Julio Urias and long-time ace Clayton Kershaw is perfectly fine with that.Yesterday, after his third spring training, Kershaw was asked who he feels should get the game one nod.He kept his decision-making simple.

Dodger Blue

Dodgers Spring Training Video: Dave Roberts' First Message For 2023 Season

The Los Angeles Dodgers held their first full-squad workout of 2023 Spring Training on Monday, which coincided with manager Dave Roberts delivering a message to all players in the clubhouse.Although the Dodgers experienced plenty of roster turnover from a team that set a franchise record with 111 wins, Roberts spoke glowingly about the group and the optimism he has.

Dodgers Nation

Analysts Believes This Could Actually Be Clayton Kershaw's Final Season

It's not out of the question whether Clayton Kershaw will retire soon after speculation over the last two seasons.One thing remains certain, only Kershaw truly knows when he will retire but an analyst believes this may finally be the year Dodgers fans say goodbye.A legendary career for Kershaw that will surely end with a Hall of Fame induction, the left-hander signed a one year deal this offseason to come back for his 15th season in LA.

Dodgers Nation

Freddie's Thankful for 'Normal' Offseason Following Tumultuous Winter A Year Ago

After spending 12 seasons with a team, any athlete will assume that will be their home until the end of their career.Freddie Freeman redefined what it meant to be a hero of the city, earning the NL MVP, Silver Slugger and Golden Glove awards with the Braves, but then found himself on the Dodgers roster at the start of the 2022 season.

Dodger Blue

This Day In Dodgers History: Duke Snider Leads Brooklyn In Home Run Record; Mike Piazza Drafted

On June 1, 1955, the Brooklyn Dodgers set a franchise record when they hit six home runs in an 11-8 win over the Milwaukee Braves at Ebbets Field.After falling behind in the top of the first, the Dodgers took a 2-1 lead behind back-to-back home runs from Pee Wee Reese and Duke Snider.It was the first of three blasts for Snider, who hit all of them off a different pitcher and drove in a game-high six runs.

Dodger Blue

Freddie Freeman Applauds Padres' Aggressive In Free Agency, But Dodgers Are 'Really Good Team'

Freddie Freeman played a key part in the Los Angeles Dodgers breaking their franchise record with 111 wins during the 2022 season, but their year ended in shocking defeat at the hands of the San Diego Padres in the National League Division Series.Now Freeman is part of a new-look Dodgers roster after an offseason in which the team was modest in spending.

Dodgers Nation

ZiPS Has LA Second in NL West Behind San Diego

The 2022 Los Angeles Dodgers ran away with the NL West.They won the division by 22 games, broke a franchise record of 111 wins, and secured the division by mid-September.2023 will be a bit different as LA lost some key pieces to the 2022 squad, and their rivals down south, San Diego Padres, have improved their roster.

McCovey Chronicles

San Francisco Giants

Who are the Giants chasing?

Happy Tuesday, San Francisco Giants fans.The baseball season is almost here.Pitchers and catchers report in just over three weeks, and we'll be watching real baseball by our favorite players on our favorite team before you know it.In just over two months we'll watch Opening Day, and then we'll spend the next six months of the year tracking the standings, seeing how the Giants stack up in the NL West.

Pinstripe Alley

1923 Yankees Diary: April/May

All this season, we here at Pinstripe Alley have been doing a daily diary, looking back at what happened on a given day in the story of the 1998 Yankees.It's been 25 years since that historic season, and it's been fun to look back, remember some names, and keep track of how things were going throughout the season.

Pinstripe Alley

Around the Empire: Yankees news - 3/30/23

MLB.com | Bryan Hoch: It's Opening Day, and Anthony Volpe is making his major league debut today.The Yankees ' top prospect broke camp with the squad, and will be the youngest player to appear in the first game of the season since Derek Jeter in 1996.The expectations for the young shortstop are sky-high, but his polishing in the Yankee system over the past couple seasons should make him ready to hit the ground running.

Pinstripe Alley

Pinstripe Alley's 2023 Yankees and MLB predictions

Our long national nightmare is almost over.We've survived another offseason, and Yankees baseball is just 24 hours away.The team hasn't exactly made it through the winter and spring training unscathed, having suffered myriad pitching injuries the last couple months, but no matter.No amount of injury can put a damper on Opening Day, which will feature Gerrit Cole vs. Logan Webb tomorrow at 1 pm EST.

Pinstripe Alley

Yankees History: Tracing back the Yankees' home run record

The Yankees ' single-season home run record became a talking point last year when Aaron Judge broke it by hitting 62 dingers over the course of the season.Of course, it was a bigger deal than that because it was also the AL record and the first time someone had topped 60 in two decades, and just the ninth time ever.

Puck Prose

National Hockey League

2023 team report cards: Devils show they're ready to win

When the 2022-2023 NHL season began, there weren't many people that had high expectations for the New Jersey Devils, but that didn't stop them from having the franchise's best season in over a decade.That season, unfortunately, came to an end on Thursday night.New Jersey played a solid game, and it took overtime to decide the winner.

RMNB

NHL announces 2023 Lady Byng Trophy finalists

The NHL announced the finalists for two awards on Tuesday: the Selke Trophy ( see the players up for the award here) and the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy.The Lady Byng is annually awarded "to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability."

Puck Prose

National Hockey League

3 Takeaway From New Jersey Devils' 4-0 Win Against New York

The New Jersey Devils made a statement in their 4-0 shutout win against the New York Rangers.That statement was that they are a force to be reckoned with.Last night's win was a team win, with everyone in a Devils jersey playing a part in the victory.A lot of changes must be made in New York, as they have lost three straight and are on the brink of elimination.

amNewYork

Rangers make history in 7-0 blowout win over short-handed Predators | amNewYork

Madison Square Garden - It's a good time to be a fan of the New York Rangers.Just 24 hours after dismantling a Metro division rival, the Blueshirts set multiple franchise records Sunday night in a 7-0 blowout win over the short-handed Predators."I thought our guys did an excellent job."Rangers head coach Gerard Gallant said.

Washington Post

Alex Ovechkin-less Capitals wilt in the Madison Square Garden spotlight

The Capitals' Aliaksei Protas can't believe it after taking a tripping penalty against the Rangers' Jimmy Vesey on Tuesday in New York.(Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) NEW YORK - With captain Alex Ovechkin in the Madison Square Garden dressing room nursing a lower-body injury, the Washington Capitals took the ice without him and were immediately under siege by the star-studded New York Rangers on Tuesday night.

amNewYork

Rangers have used a far more aggressive Artemi Panarin for 6th straight win | amNewYork

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There hasn't been a more dominant offense in the last six games than the New York Rangers.And there hasn't been a more dominant player on said Rangers than Artemi Panarin.Known best for his playmaking acumen and setting teammates up for scores, a different Panarin has entered the fray for the Blueshirts: and this one might be the best of them all.

Illegal Curve Hockey

Winnipeg Jets defenceman Josh Morrissey NOT named a Norris Trophy Finalist | Illegal Curve Hockey

For much of the 2022-23 season the nickname 'Norrissey' was given to Jets top defenceman Josh Morrissey as he was having an unbelievable, franchise record-breaking season.Prior to the campaign getting underway he and new head coach Rick Bowness had a conversation with the intention of bringing out his offensive talents.

MPR News

Wild beat Sharks 5-2, extend point streak to 12 games

Marcus Johansson, Mats Zuccarello and Matt Boldy scored in Minnesota's three-goal third period, and the Wild beat the San Jose Sharks 5-2 Saturday night.Jared Spurgeon and Frederick Gaudreau also scored, and Ryan Hartman and John Klingberg each had two assists to help the Wild extend their point streak to 12 games (10-0-2) - one shy of the franchise record - with their fourth straight road win.

Twin Cities

Wild extend points streak to 12 games with 5-2 victory at San Jose

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Marcus Johansson, Mats Zuccarello and Matt Boldy scored in Minnesota's three-goal third period, and the Wild beat the San Jose Sharks 5-2 Saturday night.Jared Spurgeon and Frederick Gaudreau also scored, and Ryan Hartman and John Klingberg each had two assists to help the Wild extend their point streak to 12 games (10-0-2) - one shy of the franchise record - with their their fourth straight road win.

Las Vegas Sun

Wild beat Sharks 5-2, extend point streak to 12 games

SAN JOSE, Calif.(AP) - Marcus Johansson, Mats Zuccarello and Matt Boldy scored in Minnesota's three-goal third period, and the Wild beat the San Jose Sharks 5-2 Saturday night.Jared Spurgeon and Frederick Gaudreau also scored, and Ryan Hartman and John Klingberg each had two assists to help the Wild extend their point streak to 12 games (10-0-2) - one shy of the franchise record - with their their fourth straight road win.

www.mercurynews.com

Third period struggles doom San Jose Sharks in loss to Minnesota Wild

SAN JOSE Marcus Johansson, Mats Zuccarello, and Matt Boldy scored in Minnesota's three-goal third period, and the Wild beat the San Jose Sharks 5-2 on Saturday night.Jared Spurgeon and Frederick Gaudreau also scored, and Ryan Hartman and John Klingberg each had two assists to help the Wild extend their point streak to 12 games (10-0-2) one shy of the franchise record with their fourth straight road win.

Yahoo Sports

Wild beat Sharks 5-2, extend point streak to 12 games

SAN JOSE, Calif.(AP) - Marcus Johansson, Mats Zuccarello and Matt Boly scored in Minnesota's three-goal third period, and the Wild beat the San Jose Sharks 5-2 Saturday night.Jared Spurgeon and Frederick Gaudreau also scored, and Ryan Hartman and John Klingberg each had two assists to help the Wild extend their point streak to 12 games (10-0-2) - one shy of the franchise record - with their their fourth straight road win.

Boston.com

Why Sunday's win in Carolina was the final test Bruins need to pass during their 82-game gauntlet

Bruins COMMENTARY"It's a fun win, especially in this building."The 2022-23 Bruins have little left to prove ... during regular-season play, at least.Boston's record-setting pace in the standings has yet to skip a beat, even as the season carries into the dog days of March.They've already tied their franchise record of 57 wins with two-plus weeks still to play.

Stanley Cup of Chowder

Recap: Bruins clinch Atlantic Division with 2-1 win over Lightning

The Boston Bruins topped the Tampa Bay Lightning, 2-1, this afternoon at the TD Garden to clinch the Atlantic Division.The game was a possible playoff preview, and it didn't disappoint.Special teams had their work cut out for them, as the Bruins had seven power plays and five penalty kills in the today's tilt - with gloves dropped just nine seconds in that set the tone for the rest of the day.

Boston.com

Bruins clinch Atlantic Division with 2-1 win over Tampa Bay

Bruins Boston won its sixth game in a row and its 56th game of the season on Saturday, moving it one win away from the franchise record for most in a season.BOSTON (AP) - Garnet Hathaway scored the tiebreaking goal late in the second period and the NHL-best Boston Bruins wrapped up first place in the Atlantic Division with their sixth straight victory, 2-1 over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday.

Boston.com

Swayman stops 26 shots in Bruins' 7-0 rout of Sabres

Bruins BUFFALO, N.Y.(AP) - Jeremy Swayman stopped 26 shots to post his second consecutive shutout, David Pastrnak matched a career-high by scoring his team-leading 48th goal, and the NHL-leading Bruins routed the reeling Buffalo Sabres 7-0 on Sunday.Patrice Bergeron scored 15 seconds in and added two assists in a game the Bruins scored three times on their first seven shots.

NESN.com

Bruins Wrap: Boston Cools Down Wild's Hot Streak In Thriller

The Boston Bruins won a thrilling game over the red-hot Minnesota Wild, 5-2, at Xcel Energy Center on Saturday.The Bruins improved to 52-11-5 on the season, and the Wild dropped to 39-22-8
Check out the full box score here.ONE BIG TAKEAWAYBoston found itself in unfamiliar territory when it entered Xcel Energy Center as the team attempting to hold off its opponent's hot run.

Stanley Cup of Chowder

Morning Skate: Homeward bound

It is Wednesday, my dudes.Last night sure was something, eh? Watching that game, you got the feeling it was only a matter of time before Calgary took the lead.Once that happened, my feeling was "oh well, scheduled loss and still a great road trip."Then...yeah.You know the rest.There's plenty to like about the road trip, and last night's win in particular.

Maple Leafs Hotstove

Sheldon Keefe on the Maple Leafs' 5-3 loss to Carolina: "In a lot of ways, it might have been the best game of our season"

Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 5-3 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes which dropped the Leafs' record to 43-20-9.On the team's performance:
I thought, in a lot of ways, it might have been the best game of our season.On the team's ability to grow into the game after a tough start:
Tough start.

Editor In Leaf

Toronto Maple Leafs Duo Looking to Join Exclusive Franchise Club

The Toronto Maple Leafs fan base have never been able to see a group of players as skilled as what they have on the current team.While the playoff success has not quite happened yet, scoring ability within the Toronto Maple Leafs core is undeniable.Auston Matthews and William Nylander are attempting to do something that a duo has not been done in 29 years and only twice in franchise history.

Editor In Leaf

Toronto Maple Leafs Receive Horrendous Blow: Auston Matthews Injured

The Maple Leafs were hit with a blow when the team announced Friday morning that superstar Auston Matthews will be out for three weeks.The Toronto Maple Leafs best player and reigning Hart Trophy winner suffered the injury Wednesday vs the New York Rangers.The injury does not appear to be related to the back issue that kept him out for two games early this month as the teams Twitter account announced that he sustained an injury during Wednesday nights game against the New York Rangers.

Maple Leafs Hotstove

Joseph Woll moves to 11-0-0, Toronto Marlies equal franchise record with ninth consecutive road win

A choppy ice surface and some questionable officiating resulted in a somewhat disjointed performance from Toronto, but the Marlies have shown a great deal of resilience on the road this season.They once again found a way, despite some adversity, to remain unbeaten in 2023.A ninth consecutive road win ties the franchise record set in 2015-16, and the Marlies now own the league's best road record at 15-3-1 (.816 points percentage).

Japers' Rink

Capitals Playoff Hopes Dashed In Comeback Effort, Fall To Penguins 4-3

With their long-shot playoff hopes on the line, the Washington Capitals returned to the road and faced off against the Pittsburgh Penguins.The Caps, four points behind Pittsburgh in the Eastern Conference standings, badly needed a win to do anything but extinguish their postseason hopes, but they were soundly out-classed by a final score of 4-3 in the third and final matchup between the two Metropolitan division rivals.

RMNB

Caps all over the place in messy defeat to cross-conference St. Louis: Blues beat Caps 5-2

The St. Louis Blues were in town on Friday night and it was an "important" game according to Caps head coach Peter Laviolette.Would his players respond to the occasion?Sammy Blais struck very early on to give St. Louis a first-period lead.Jordan Kyrou doubled that lead on a breakaway.Kasperi Kapenen and Blais added two more in the second to make it four for the visitors.

Raptors Rapture

Toronto Raptors

Raptors' Fred VanVleet overcomes Ben Taylor while taking down Thunder

Fred VanVleet and the Toronto Raptors were dealt a major blow right before their home game against native Canadian Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the suddenly red-hot Oklahoma City Thunder.It was announced that VanVleet's nemesis, Ben Taylor, was going to be one of the three officials working this contest.

Raptors Rapture

Toronto Raptors

Raptors set franchise record during insane first quarter vs. Nuggets

The Toronto Raptors gave Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets as good of a shot as they could have possibly taken in their first of two meetings.Still, Scottie Barnes getting dubiously ejected from the game by Scott Foster ripped any chance of a victory out from under them.Following two largely feckless losses in Los Angeles marred by poor officiating and laughable bench play that has Nick Nurse searching for answers, Toronto wasn't exactly riding high with a ton of positive momentum as they welcomed the Nuggets back to Toronto.

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National Football League

NFL Rumors: Aaron Rodgers on Pat McAfee, Vikings fan favorite, Lions mistake

NFL rumors: The Detroit Lions opted to sign former Chicago Bears RB David Montgomery, letting Jamaal Williams walk in the process.Jamaal Williams remains a free agent, but a return to Detroit seems unlikely unless his price tag drops dramatically.The Lions current backfield features David Montgomery and DeAndre Swift.

Los Angeles Times

Anthony Davis' big game, Malik Beasley's hot shooting leads Lakers over Pelicans

They both were looking for some redemption for their poor play and both Anthony Davis and Malik Beasley delivered on their promise to be better for the Lakers the next time out.Throughout his 33 minutes and 19 seconds Tuesday night at New Orleans, Davis played with force and a determination in collecting 35 points and 17 rebounds.

Los Angeles Times

Elliott: 'It's crazy': Russell Westbrook's debut was part fit, part folly

When the Clippers signed Russell Westbrook this week, coach Tyronn Lue said he wasn't expecting miracles from the nine-time All-Star and future Hall of Famer.The Clippers, Lue said, " want Russ to be Russ."That's what they got on Friday in his debut, a 17-point, 14-assist, seven-turnover performance against Sacramento that wasn't so different from the late stages of his Lakers tenure except that Lue played him during crunch time.

Los Angeles Times

For LAFC founding owner Peter Guber, MLS Cup journey carries special significance

Four months after LAFC won its first MLS Cup, the victors collected their spoils Saturday.In a 13-minute celebration before its season-opening 3-2 win over the Portland Timbers at BMO Stadium, the team unveiled the championship banner huge high above western grandstand and welcomed the Philip F. Anschutz Trophy onto the field as the players and coaches lined up to collect their championship rings.

Los Angeles Times

Eagles vs. 49ers a rematch of the Jalen Hurts-Brock Purdy college classic

There figures to be high drama Sunday when San Francisco plays at Philadelphia in the NFC Championship Game.But will it match the pyrotechnics of the first meeting between 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy and Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts?The two faced each other in 2019 when Purdy was at Iowa State and Hurts at Oklahoma.

Los Angeles Times

Sparks acquire veteran guard Jasmine Thomas in trade with Sun

The Sparks, and its new leadership, began the offseason rebuild of the roster by acquiring veteran guard Jasmine Thomas on Monday in a multiple-player trade with the Connecticut Sun.Thomas, a 12-year veteran who played seven seasons with the Sun under new Sparks coach Curt Miller, was acquired along with the 10th overall selection in the 2023 WNBA draft.

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Dallas Cowboys

Cowboys News: Trevon Diggs facing lawsuit, Dallas hires former special teams captain

The Dallas Cowboys can start contract extension talks with Trevon Diggs this offseason.With a first-team All-Pro, two Pro Bowls, and a franchise record 11 interceptions in one season on his resume, Diggs will aim to become one of the game's highest-paid cornerbacks once negotiations get underway.Unfortunately for Diggs, his offseason hasn't started off on a positive note.

New York Daily News

Brooklyn Nets

Nets rally from down 22, fall short in loss to Bucks

Stars or no stars, the Nets remain one of the more resilient teams in all of basketball.That much became clear as they clawed back from down 22 to make it a tight game down the stretch before the Bucks pulled away for a 118-113 victory over the Nets in Milwaukee.And it marked the fourth time in the aftermath of the trades that sent Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving out West that the Nets have erased a significant double-digit deficit against a quality opponent.

NESN.com

Bruins Goalie Linus Ullmark Makes Franchise History Yet Again

In each of his last two starts, Boston Bruins goalie Linus Ullmark has grabbed a piece of franchise history.After being the first goalie in the Black and Gold to ever score a goal Saturday against the Vancouver Canucks, Ullmark followed that up with another history-making performance in a thrilling 4-3 overtime road win against the Calgary Flames.

NESN.com

Bruins Notes: Linus Ullmark 'Absolutely' Steals Win For Boston

Sometimes the story of a hockey game can be quite simple.The Boston Bruins and Calgary Flames proved that with their barn burner Tuesday.The Flames played a better game than the Bruins did, but Boston found a way to grab an eighth-consecutive win with some outstanding individual performances.Yes, we're talking about Linus Ullmark again, who "stole" the game.

Boston.com

Grant Williams's bold free-throw declaration to Donovan Mitchell backfires in Celtics' OT loss to Cavaliers

Celtics "I'll make them both.I'll make them both."Grant Williams, the Celtics' most vocal rotation regular, has a reputation for trash-talking.And on Monday night, he lived up to that reputation.Stepping to the free-throw line in a 109-109 deadlock between the Celtics and Cavaliers, Williams had the opportunity to ice the game for Boston with just 0.8 seconds left in regulation.

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New York Islanders

Islanders scoring drought latest instance of decades-long organizational oversight | amNewYork

The Islanders have had some lean years over the last three decades and their offense is currently fitting right in with some of the worst editions of the franchise during this most recent stretch.A 2-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators was the Islanders' 10th defeat in their last 11 games with an offense that can't hit the broad side of a barn let alone the back of the net.

NESN.com

Bruins Notes: 'Bang-Bang' Call Costly In Loss To Lightning

Krejci himself gave a reserved reaction."I didn't see the replay, but I felt (Stamkos) went straight for my stick before the puck touched the ice," Krejci said, as seen on NESN's postgame coverage."I've gotten kicked out for that I don't know how many times.I don't want to accuse the ref.

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New England Patriots

Patriots rookie punt returner Marcus Jones named to PFWA's 2022 All-NFL team

New England Patriots rookie Marcus Jones has been selected to the Pro Football Writers of America 's 2022 All-NFL team, the organization announced Monday.The Paul Hornung Award recipient out of Troy and Houston got the call at punt returner after a regular season in which he sprinted for touchdowns on offense, defense and special teams.

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