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New York Islanders

Varlamov blanks Predators in Isles' 4th straight win

Semyon Varlamov is proving himself as a strong Game 1 starter

Islanders secured a crucial win with Varlamov's standout performance [ more ]

Fear the Fin

San Jose Sharks

Quick Bites: Sharks shutout once again

The Sharks lost the game against the Buffalo Sabres 3-0 in a lackluster performance.

The early start time and late arrival to Buffalo may have affected the Sharks' performance. [ more ]

NESN.com

Bruins' Jake DeBrusk Gives Best Effort Monday Night Vs. Blues

Debrusk made significant effort with seven shots in the recent game.

Author's focus on Debrusk's performance during the Boston Bruins' loss. [ more ]

NESN.com

David Pastrnak's Effort Not Enough In Bruins' 2-1 Loss to Oilers

David Pastrnak put significant effort in a recent game, but the Bruins couldn't secure a win.

Pastrnak had notable ice time, shots, and a positive rating against the Oilers. [ more ]

Boston.com

Takeaways: Bruins finally round into form against Leafs

Jeremy Swayman impresses with potential contract extension

Bruins show well-rounded performance against Maple Leafs [ more ]

Boston.com

Bruins' David Pastrnak continues his reign as Maple Leafs mulcher

David Pastrnak had a standout game against the Maple Leafs with seven shots on goal and three primary assists.

Despite facing a tough Toronto team, Pastrnak has a strong history of performance against the Maple Leafs. [ more ]

NESN.com

Morgan Geekie's First Career Hat Trick Helps Bruins Edge Out Golden Knights

Geekie scored his first NHL hat trick in Boston's win over Vegas.

Geekie's performance helped Boston avoid a seventh straight overtime game and improve their game closure. [ more ]

Boston.com

Takeaways: Rusty Bruins perform poorly against Flames

The Bruins struggled to push back against Calgary's physicality.

Boston had a rusty return from a 10-day layoff. [ more ]

www.amny.com

OG Anunoby feeling good after long-awaited return to Knicks' ranks following surgery | amNewYork

OG Anunoby made a successful return to the court after elbow surgery, contributing to the Knicks' victory.

Anunoby's presence significantly impacted the Knicks' performance, showing his value as a 3-and-D player. [ more ]

Boston.com

Boston Celtics

'They won us the game': Celtics' bench earns credit from Jaylen Brown, Joe Mazzulla for effort in win over Suns

The Celtics' bench stepped up on both ends of the court after a lackluster performance.

The bench trio of Pritchard, Hauser, and Kornet made crucial plays to help secure the win. [ more ]

Silver Screen and Roll

The most ridiculous stats from D'Angelo Russell's career night against the Bucks

D'Angelo Russell scored 44 points in the game, including 21 of the Lakers' 27 fourth-quarter points.

Russell's 21 fourth-quarter points put him in an elite group of Lakers players since 1996-97, showcasing his historic performance. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Analysis: Lakers frustrated they can't beat Nuggets, and the problem is getting worse

The Lakers' offseason aimed to respond to the loss to the Nuggets, but players recognize the widening gap in performance.

Denver Nuggets have maintained dominance in the fourth quarter against the Lakers, outscoring with high efficiency. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Plaschke: Good Lakers? Bad Lakers? It's impossible to predict where this team is heading

Lakers swung from disastrous to impressive in one game

Coach emphasizes team potential [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

LeBron James puts on a Broadway show in Lakers win, but is mum on his cryptic tweet

LeBron James considers Madison Square Garden one of the most prestigious arenas in sports.

James did not provide an explanation for his cryptic social media post or his long-term plans with the Lakers. [ more ]

Silver Screen and Roll

Darvin Ham says he wanted to put 'skill and shot-making' around LeBron James, Anthony Davis with lineup change

Coach Darvin Ham is keeping D'Angelo Russell and Austin Reaves in the starting lineup to replace Cam Reddish.

The Lakers had success with this new starting lineup, beating the Thunder and looking like an elite team. [ more ]

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NESN.com

4 months ago

David Pastrnak Played With Intensity In Bruins Loss to Rangers

The Boston Bruins lost to the New York Rangers in overtime at TD Garden.

David Pastrnak had an impressive performance with five shots on net and three big hits. [ more ]

ESPN.com

1 week ago

New York Knicks

Embiid puts up 50 on heels of comeback vow

Joel Embiid scored 50 points leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a win over the New York Knicks in Game 3. [ more ]

NESN.com

1 week ago

When Jim Montgomery Knew Bruins Would Play Well In Game 3

The Bruins' solid performance in Game 3 did not surprise their head coach. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

1 week ago

LA Clippers

Clippers need a better version of Kawhi Leonard to win Game 3

Clippers need Kawhi Leonard to perform at his best to win Game 3 in the playoff series. [ more ]

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2 weeks ago

New York Mets

Mets' starting pitchers and completing six innings

The Mets' starting pitchers completing at least six innings is essential for the team's success. [ more ]

Yahoo Sports

3 weeks ago

Chicago Cubs

Hendricks struggles, Cease cruises as Padres top Cubs to take 2 of 3 in series out West

Cease dominated against the Cubs with six strong innings, while Hendricks struggled, allowing seven runs in five innings.

Cease, traded from the White Sox to the Padres, showcased a strong performance with only two hits allowed and no earned runs. [ more ]

Black & White & Read All Over

Juventus

March's Monthly Juventus Thoughts: Misery

Juventus faces challenges despite good game performance.

Concerns over Juventus' form and Champions League qualification. [ more ]

NBC Sports Bay Area & California

San Francisco Giants

What we learned as Jefferies' Giants debut goes awry in loss to Padres

Jefferies faced setbacks, including Tommy John and thoracic outlet surgeries, before his challenging big league return.

Jefferies struggled in his first big league appearance in 23 months, giving up nine runs in two innings against the San Diego Padres. [ more ]

Fear the Fin

San Jose Sharks

Quick bites: Blackwood, Sharks shutout St. Louis

Solid goaltending crucial for Sharks' victory

Mikael Granlund key player with consistent performance [ more ]

ESPN.com

National Basketball Association

'What a pro needs': Bucks poke fun at SGA, Chet after win

The Milwaukee Bucks trolled Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren on social media after their victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton had standout performances in the game. [ more ]

VG247

Video games

Red Dead Redemption 2 surprise update unveils HDR10+ Gaming support, addresses stability, bugs, and more

The title update for Red Dead Redemption 2 improves stability, fixes glitches, and stops players from getting stuck in certain situations.

The update addresses issues like Naturalist samples not counting towards Daily Challenges, Night Stalkers collecting the Night Stalker mask, and horses ignoring players when summoned. [ more ]

VG247

Video games

Welcome to 'Robot Vietnam' - Helldivers 2 players have lovingly renamed one of its most hectic planets

Malevelon Creek is a perilous planet in Helldivers 2 with thick jungle and dangerous robotic enemies.

Helldivers 2 is a player-friendly game that prioritizes performance and is not pay-to-win. [ more ]

GameSpot

Video games

How To Get Persona 3 Reload On Steam Deck Running Much Better

Turning off reflections in Persona 3 Reload on Steam Deck significantly improves the game's frame rate.

Reflections seem to be the cause of severe performance issues on the Steam Deck, possibly due to ray tracing functionality. [ more ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

Toronto Maple Leafs

Toronto Marlies win wild 7-6 game after third-period comeback in Utica

The Marlies prioritize gaining two points over performance quality.

Defensive breakdowns leading to cheap goals are a significant concern. [ more ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

4 months ago

Toronto Maple Leafs

Game in 10: Maple Leafs pull off a third-period miracle, fall short in OT to Columbus

The Leafs fans who paid to attend the game were disappointed by the team's performance.

The Leafs' poor performance in the first 40 minutes may have been due to tiredness or lack of focus. [ more ]

Steelers Depot

Pittsburgh Steelers

Former NFL Agent Predicts Massive Payday For Ex-Steelers OG Kevin Dotson

Kevin Dotson had a remarkable turnaround in his career from being replaced a year ago to potentially signing a lucrative deal now.

Dotson's performance significantly improved at right guard position with reduced penalties and enhanced run-blocking abilities. [ more ]

Steelers Depot

Pittsburgh Steelers

Justin Fields Names Pittsburgh Among Favorite Stadiums, Blasts Officials For 2021 Loss To Steelers

Justin Fields claims refs cheated Bears in a game due to a penalty.

Fields had a good performance in a game despite the unfavorable outcome. [ more ]

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East Bay (California)

With Damian Lillard watching, ArDarius Grayson sends Oakland Tech to state final with fourth-quarter heroics

ArDarius Grayson overcame injury to lead his team to victory.

Tech's number-zero shone in crunch time with a masterclass performance. [ more ]

New York Post

Brooklyn Nets

Kyrie Irving drops 36 points in Brooklyn return to lead Mavericks over Nets

Mixed reactions from the crowd at Barclays Center for Kyrie Irving's return to Brooklyn.

Irving sends a message through his game with 36 points in a win over the Nets. [ more ]

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Bayern Munich

Weekend Warm-up: Bayern Munich executive covers all the bases amid rumored instability; Bundesliga predictions; Ending the Marvel Odyssey; Reviewing True Detective; Throwing it back to Sleeper; and MORE!

Bayern Munich is currently experiencing a period of uncertainty.

The team is facing challenges with their game performance, attack, and lack of leadership. [ more ]

Blue Seat Blogs

New York Rangers

Rangers Recap: Much Needed Response - Blue Seat Blogs

Lafrenière plays one of his best games

Panarin and Lafrenière line keeps Rangers afloat [ more ]

Silver Screen and Roll

Players Grades: Lakers vs. Jazz

D'Angelo Russell had a standout performance with 39 points and 8 assists.

Austin Reaves had a solid game, scoring 19 points but struggled on defense and fouled out. [ more ]

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