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NHL Preview: New York Islanders (38-28-9) at Washington Capitals (34-32-8)

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NHL Preview: New York Islanders (38-28-9) at Washington Capitals (34-32-8)

NEW YORK ISLANDERS NOTES:

LAST GAME
DATE NYI RESULT SCORE NYI SCORERS IN GOAL
Monday, Mar. 27 Win NYI 5 vs. NJD 1 Engvall, Palmieri (2),
Horvat, Parise
Sorokin (30/31)
Pierre Engvall opened the score with his fourth goal as an Islander, then Kyle Palmieri, Bo Horvat and Zach Parise each found the back of the net in the third period to help the New York Islanders defeat the New Jersey Devils, 5-1, Monday night at UBS Arena. Brock Nelson, Casey Cizikas and Scott Mayfield each tallied assists, while Ilya Sorokin earned his 27th win of the season in his 53rd start, turning aside 30 of 31 shots faced.

RECENT TRANSACTIONS & UPDATES
Mar. 20 Otto Koivula has been returned on loan to Bridgeport. Samuel Bolduc has been recalled from loan.

INJURIES GAMES MISSED

3 Adam Pelech Dec. 9 – Jan. 21

8 Noah Dobson Jan. 23 – Jan. 28

10 Simon Holmstrom Dec. 23 – Jan. 6

12 Josh Bailey Nov. 29, Feb. 18 – Feb. 24

13 Mathew Barzal Jan. 6, Feb. 20 –

15 Cal Clutterbuck Oct. 13, Nov. 8, Dec. 2- Dec. 6, Dec. 17 – Jan. 3, Jan. 21 – Mar. 9

20 Hudson Fasching Jan. 19 – Jan. 28

21 Kyle Palmieri Nov. 23 – Dec. 13, Dec. 17 – Jan. 21

25 Sebastian Aho Oct. 13 – Oct. 20, Mar. 21 –

26 Oliver Wahlstrom Oct. 13, Dec. 29 –

36 Otto Koivula Mar. 11 – Mar. 15

40 Semyon Varlamov Dec. 19 – Jan. 1

44 Jean-Gabriel Pageau Feb. 14 – Mar. 11

Man Games Lost: 191

RECENT RESULTS
Monday, Mar. 27 vs. New Jersey W (5-1)
Saturday, Mar. 25 vs. Buffalo L (2-0)
Friday, Mar. 24 at Columbus L/ OT (5-4)
Tuesday, Mar. 21 vs. Toronto W (7-2)
Saturday, Mar. 18 at San Jose W (4-1)
Wednesday, Mar. 15 at Anaheim W (6-3)

VS. WASHINGTON:
Last five meetings (2-1-2)
Mar. 11, 2023 UBS Arena L, 5-1
Jan. 16, 2023 UBS Arena L (OT), 4-3
Apr. 28, 2022 UBS Arena W (5-1)
Apr. 26, 2022 Capital One Arena W (4-1)
Mar. 15, 2022 Capital One Arena L/SO (4-3)

2022-23 0-1-1
Franchise History 102-104-13-17
NYI Home 57-51-2-9
NYI Away 45-53-11-8

SEASON SERIES
DATE LOCATION RESULT/TIME
Jan. 16, 2023 UBS Arena L (OT), 4-3
Mar. 11, 2023 UBS Arena L, 5-1

TEAM NOTES
TONIGHT’S MATCHUP
Tonight, the New York Islanders visit the Washington Capitals in the third of four matchups between the two clubs this season. It is the Islanders’ first visit to Capital One Arena since April 26, 2022, when Noah Dobson and Casey Cizikas each scored in a 4-1 Islander win. The Islanders and Capitals last met less than three weeks ago, on March 11, a 5-1 decision in Washington’s favor. The Islanders have collected points in five of their last six games, and will look to capture their 15th win of the season against Metropolitan Division opponent tonight. They improved to 5-1-1 in their last seven matchups with division foes on Monday night, as the they defeated the New Jersey Devils at home, 5-1. It was the third time this season that the Islanders captured a victory immediately following a shutout loss (March 25 vs. Buffalo).

WASHINGTON CAPITALS NOTES:

LAST GAME
Washington 3, Pittsburgh Penguins 4
March 25, 2023 * PPG Paints Arena * Pittsburgh, PA
Shots: WSH: 34; PIT: 40
Power Plays: WSH: 1/3; PIT: 1/4
Three Stars: 1. Malkin (PIT), 2. Guentzel (PIT), 3. Strome (WSH)

RECENT TRANSACTIONS
Loaned goaltender Zach Fucale and defenseman Gabriel Carlsson to AHL Hershey, 3/23

INJURIES/ILLNESSES
Carl Hagelin: 10/12/22-3/25/23 (74 games)
Connor Brown: 10/20/22-3/25/23 (70 games)
Sonny Milano: 12/15/22, 3/14/23-3/15/23, 3/25/23 (4 games)
Marcus Johansson: 2/25/23-2/26/23 (2 games)
Tom Wilson: 10/12/22-1/6/23, 1/26/23-2/16/23 (49 games)
Nicklas Backstrom: 10/12/22-1/6/23, 1/24/22 (43 games)
Dmitry Orlov: 11/7/22-12/9/22 (16 games)
Erik Gustafsson: 12/11/22 (1 game)
Lars Eller: 12/13/22 (1 game)
Hunter Shepard: 12/17/22 (1 game)
Alex Alexeyev: 12/11/22-12/19/22 (5 games)
Beck Malenstyn: 11/3/22-12/27/22 (26 games)
Washington Capitals: Media Notes
T.J. Oshie: 10/31/22-11/19/22, 12/19/22-12/31/22 (17 games)
Nic Dowd: 12/17/22, 1/17/23-2/18/23 (13 games)
Anthony Mantha: 2/12/23, 2/23/23-2/26/23 (4 games)
Martin Fehervary: 12/5/22-12/29/22, 3/4/23-3/9/23 (15 games)
Alex Ovechkin: 1/21/23, 3/14/23 (2 games)
Nick Jensen: 3/4/23-3/9/23, 3/19/23 (5 games)
John Carlson: 10/31/22-11/9/22, 12/27/22-3/21/23 (42 games)
Darcy Kuemper: 12/5/22-12/17/22, 3/19/23-3/21/23 (9 games)
Man Games Lost: 399

UPCOMING SCHEDULE
March 30, 7 p.m. ET at Tampa Bay (NBCSW, 106.7 The Fan/Caps Radio 24/7)
April 2, 1 p.m. ET vs. New York Rangers (TNT, 106.7 The Fan/Caps Radio 24/7)
April 6, 7 p.m. ET at Montreal (NBCSW, 106.7 The Fan/Caps Radio 24/7)
April 8, 7 p.m. ET vs. Florida (NBCSW, 106.7 The Fan/Caps Radio 24/7)
April 10, 7 p.m. ET vs. New York Islanders (NBCSW, 106.7 The Fan/Caps Radio 24/7)

TONIGHT’S GAME
The Capitals host the New York Islanders on Wednesday at Capital One Arena for the third of four meetings between the teams this season. The Capitals have won the first two games by a combined score of 9-4. Washington overcame a three-goal deficit to defeat the Islanders 4-3 in overtime on Jan. 16, marking the Capitals’ largest comeback win of the season. On March 11, the Capitals scored five unanswered goals en route to a 5-1 win at UBS Arena. The Capitals and Islanders will conclude their season series on April 10 in Washington. The Capitals are 121-96-13-6 all-time versus New York and 10-4-0 in their last 14 games against the Islanders dating back to the 2020-21 season. In addition, the Capitals are 5-1-0 in their last six games against the Islanders at home.

HOME vs. NEW YORK ISLANDERS
Record Goals For Goals Against Streak
61-42-11-3 363 346 1 NYI win (4/26/22)

CAPITALS vs. NEW YORK ISLANDERS ALL-TIME (Career Totals)
Games Goals Assists Points
Ovechkin (66) Ovechkin (42) Backstrom (45) Ovechkin (65)
Backstrom (61) Oshie (17) Carlson/Ovechkin (23) Backstrom (58)
Carlson (50) Backstrom (13) Kuznetsov (19) Oshie (34)

Back-to-Back

  • Wednesday’s game against the Islanders marks the first game of a back-to-back set for the Capitals, who visit the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday. Washington has a record of 6-2-1 in the first of back-to-back games this season.

Special Teams

  • Over their last six games, the Capitals have converted on eight of 19 power-play opportunities (42.1 percent) and have killed off 14 of 16 opposing power plays (87.5 percent).
  • The Capitals have converted on 16 of 57 power-play opportunities (28.1 percent) since Feb. 16 and own the fifth-highest power-play percentage in the NHL in that span.
  • Seven different Capitals have scored on the man advantage during the 18-game stretch, led by Alex Ovechkin and T.J. Oshie’s four (Ovechkin: 4 PPG; Oshie: 4 PPG; Nicklas Backstrom: 3 PPG; Tom Wilson: 2 PPG; Sonny Milano: 1 PPG; Evgeny Kuznetsov: 1 PPG; John Carlson: 1 PPG).
  • This season, the Capitals’ 82.9 penalty kill percentage ranks sixth in the NHL, through games played March 27.
  • On average, the Capitals are shorthanded 2.77 times per game, which is the third-lowest rate in the League.
  • Washington’s +30 net penalty differential this season ranks fourth in the NHL, through games played March 27.

NHL Preview: Florida Panthers (36-31-7) at Toronto Maple Leafs (44-20-9)

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NHL Preview: Florida Panthers (36-31-7) at Toronto Maple Leafs (44-20-9)

FLORIDA PANTHERS NOTES:

BAPTIST HEALTH INJURY REPORT

  • F Patric Hornqvist | Games Missed: 49
  • F Sam Bennett | Games Missed: 4
    Total Man Games Lost Due to Injury: 218
  • LAST GAME
    Panthers 2, Senators 5 – March 27 – Canadian Tire Centre
    FLA Goals: Forsling (11,12)
    OTT Goals: B. Tkachuk (34), Brassard (13-PPG), DeBrincat (24-PPG), Stutzle (36-PPG), Pinto (19)
    FLA Goalie: Bobrovsky (L) – 22 Saves
    OTT Goalie: Sogaard (W) – 32 Saves
    FLA Shots: 34
    OTT Shots: 27
    Notes: Gustav Forsling recorded this third career multi-goal game, extending his point streak to three games (2-1-3)…Forsling tied Jay Bouwmeester (10 road goals, 2007-08) for most single-season road goals by a defenseman in club history…Forsling’s nine even-strength road goals are the most by a d-man in one season in franchise history…FLA PP: 0-4, FLA PK: 1-4

RECENT TRANSACTIONS:

  • March 27: F Zac Dalpe signed to a two-year, two-way extension through 2024-25
  • March 20: Traded rights to D Cole Krygier to LAK in exchange for future considerations

PANTHERS vs. MAPLE LEAFS
ALL-TIME vs. TOR: 42-40-7-7
ALL-TIME ROAD vs. TOR: 17-23-2-4
2022-23 vs. TOR: 0-1-1

CATS STATS

  • Matthew Tkachuk and Evgeni Malkin are the only two active skaters with over 475 career points and 500 career PIMs in their first 500 career games.
  • Florida’s 47 goals by defensemen are the second-most among NHL teams this season.
  • Only 15 NHL blueliners have scored at least 12 goals this season; the Panthers are the only team with three such players in 2022-23.

MATTHEW VS. MATTHEWS
Tonight’s game is headlined by Americans Matthew Tkachuk, who leads the Panthers in assists (62) and points (97), and Auston Matthews, who leads the Maple Leafs with 36 goals. Tkachuk leads all American-born NHLers in points and even-strength points (64). Both skaters made their League debut in 2016-17. Since 2019-20, Matthews (329 points) and Tkachuk (305 points) rank first and second in scoring among American-born skaters.

ROAD WARRIORS
Matthew Tkachuk leads Florida with 41 road points (16-25-41) over 36 games away from FLA Live Arena this season. His 41 road points are the fifth-most in one season in franchise history; Aleksander Barkov holds the club record with 47 points in 2021-22. With two goals March 27 at OTT, Gustav Forsling reach 10 road goals in 2022-23, tying Jay Bouwmeester (2007-08) for the most single-season road tallies by a blueliner in club history. Carter Verhaeghe’s team-leading 18 road goals this season are the sixth-most in a season in club history, a record held by Pavel Bure (28 in 1999-00).

CATS AND MAPLE LEAFS
Florida faces off against Toronto for the third of four meetings this season, and the second of three meetings over a 13-day span. The Panthers have earned at least one point in three of their past four meetings (2-1-1) with Toronto since April 5, 2022. Last season, Aleksander Barkov logged six points (2-4-6) over three games against Toronto, and he has produced 27 points (11-16-27) in 30 career contests against the Maple Leafs. Six different Panthers skaters have scored at least one goal against Toronto this season. Sergei Bobrovsky owns a 12-7-1 record in 21 career appearances against Toronto.

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS NOTES:

LAST GAME
Score: Toronto 3 at Nashville 2
Date: Sunday, March 26, 2023
TOR Goals: Tavares (PP), Kerfoot, Tavares (PP)
NSH Goals: Glass (PP), Barrie
TOR Goaltender: Woll, 23/25, .920 SV%
NSH Goaltender: Lankinen, 31/34, .912 SV%
TOR Power Play: 2-for-5
TOR Penalty Kill: 3-for-4
Player Notes:

  • John Tavares scored two power play goals and added an assist in Toronto’s win. Tavares has recorded 15 power play goals this season, surpassing his previous NHL career-high of 13 which he set in the 2014-15 season with the New York Islanders. Tavares posted his sixth multi-goal game of the season, his 21st multi-point game of the season and his seventh game of the season with three or more points.
  • Mitch Marner posted the primary assist on Tavares’ first power play goal of the game. Marner extended his point streak to 10 games where he has recorded 17 points (6G, 11A). Per NHL Stats, “Marner became just the second player to record four or more double digit runs with the Maple Leafs, joining Darryl Sittler (6x, last: 18 GP in 1977-78).” Marner skated in his 500th career NHL game. With his assist on Sunday, Marner improved to 383 career NHL assists. Per NHL Stats, “Marner’s 383 assists and 549 points are the most by a Maple Leafs player through as many contests with the club.”
  • Auston Matthews registered two assists on Sunday. Matthews extended his point streak to six games where he has posted 10 points (5G, 5A). Matthews has recorded a multi-point game in three-consecutive outings and has posted 22 multi-point games this season.
  • Morgan Rielly recorded the primary assist on Tavares’ second power play goal of the game. Rielly has posted three assists through his last two games.

TONIGHT’S GAME
2022-23 Matchups vs. Florida: Third of Four
2021-22 Record vs. Florida: 1-0-2
Toronto Season Record: 44-20-9
Toronto Home Record: 25-7-5

TONIGHT’S STORYLINES
The Maple Leafs are scheduled to face-off against the Florida Panthers tonight in the third of four matchups between the clubs this season. Toronto has posted a 2-0-0 record against Florida this season with a 6-2 victory on March 23rd at FLA Live Arena and a 5-4 overtime win on January 17th at Scotiabank Arena. Toronto returns to Scotiabank Arena following five-consecutive road games. The Maple Leafs have posted a 25-7-5 record on home ice this season, currently tied for the second-best home record in the league. With the Ottawa Senators 5-2 win against the Florida Panthers on Monday, March 27th, the Maple Leafs clinched a playoff spot for the seventh-straight season. Earning a playoff spot in seven-consecutive seasons is the fourth-longest streak in franchise history. Toronto earned their spot in the playoffs for the 72nd time in franchise history. The Maple Leafs were the fourth team to clinch a playoff spot for the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs following Boston, Carolina and New Jersey.

BROADCAST INFORMATION
TV: Sportsnet RADIO: TSN 1050
Toronto Maple Leafs: Media Notes

NEXT GAME
Date: Saturday, April 1, 2023
Opponent: at Ottawa Senators
Time: 7:00 pm ET
Broadcast Information: Sportsnet (TV), TSN 1050 (Radio)

RECENT TRANSACTIONS
March 28, 2023 The Maple Leafs loaned goaltender Joseph Woll to the Toronto Marlies (AHL).
March 23, 2023 The Maple Leafs recalled goaltender Joseph Woll from the Toronto Marlies (AHL) on an emergency basis.
March 21, 2023 The Maple Leafs loaned forward Alex Steeves and goaltender Joseph Woll to the Toronto Marlies (AHL).
March 18, 2023 The Maple Leafs recalled forward Bobby McMann and goaltender Joseph Woll from the Toronto Marlies (AHL).

INJURY REPORT
Bobby McMann Knee
Victor Mete Lower Body (LTIR)
Jake Muzzin Neck (LTIR)
Ryan O’Reilly Broken Finger (LTIR)
Nick Robertson Shoulder (LTIR)

ALL-TIME VS. FLORIDA PANTHERS:
First Matchup between Clubs: October 21, 1993 (Toronto 4 at Florida 3 – OTW)
All-Time Record: 47-35-7-7 (96 Games)
All-Time Record at Home: 27-16-2-1 (46 Games)
All-Time Record on the Road: 20-19-5-6 (50 Games)
Last Home Win vs. Opponent: January 17, 2023 (Toronto 5 vs. Florida 4 – OTW)

ACTIVE LEADERS VS. FLORIDA PANTHERS:
Games Played: Luke Schenn (42), John Tavares (40), Wayne Simmonds (30), Morgan Rielly (30)
Goals: John Tavares (24), Auston Matthews (11), Mitch Marner (11)
Assists: Morgan Rielly (23), Mitch Marner (20), Mark Giordano (16), John Tavares (16)
Points: John Tavares (40), Mitch Marner (31), Morgan Rielly (25)
Penalty Minutes: Wayne Simmonds (42), Luke Schenn (25), John Tavares (18)

2022-23 AVERAGES
Points% GF/Game GA/Game PP% PK% SF/G SA/G FO%
Toronto .664 3.43 2.75 25.7 80.4 31.8 29.3 53.1
Florida .534 3.45 3.45 22.1 74.1 36.9 31.6 48.7

THE MAN ADVANTAGE IN 2022-23
Power Play: 25.7%
Power Play Goal Leader: 15 – Tavares
Power Play Point Leader: 35 – Tavares (15G, 20A)
2021-22 Power Play: 63/231 (27.3%)

ON THE PK IN 2022-23
Penalty Kill: 80.4%
Shorthanded Goal Leader: 4 – Marner
Shorthanded Point Leader: 5 – Marner (4G, 1A)
2021-22 Penalty Kill: 192/234 (82.1%)

FAST FACTS
Wednesday games 11th of 11 (8 home, 3 road)
Back-to-Backs played 12 of 14
Record in first game of back-to-back 7-5-0
Record in second game of back-to-back 8-3-1
March games 14th of 14 (5 home, 9 road)

NBA Preview: Houston Rockets (18-58) at Brooklyn Nets (40-35)

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NBA Preview: Houston Rockets (18-58) at Brooklyn Nets (40-35)

The Houston Rockets saved the New York Knicks on Monday, putting an end to their recent struggles and lifting them out of their slump.

When they take on the worst team in the Western Conference on Wednesday night, the struggling Brooklyn Nets want the same thing.

If the Miami Heat lose to Toronto on Tuesday, Brooklyn (40-35) may regain the lead in the play-in tournament. The Nets likewise will endeavor to stop a four-game home long string of failures.

Because it was unable to maintain a hot streak earlier this month, Brooklyn is in this position. From March 3 to 12, the Nets won five of six games, including a rout in Houston. However, they have lost six of their last seven games.

In each of those games, the Nets have been down by double digits, including Sunday, when they were outplayed for the final 30 or more minutes of a 119-106 Orlando loss. That defeat occurred on the second night of a doubleheader; In Miami on Saturday, Brooklyn came back from a 14-point deficit in the first half to win 129-100.

Mikal Bridges was the only Net who played well against Orlando. His 44 points were one shy of his career high set against Miami on Feb. 15 at home. While Bridges made 13 of his 22 attempts, the other four Brooklyn starters—Spencer Dinwiddie, Nic Claxton, Cameron Johnson, and Dorian Finney-Smith—were 9 of 35.

Dinwiddie shot 4-for-22 from the floor and was held to two points on 0-for-11 shooting against the Magic over the weekend.

Houston (18-58) is on a six-game losing streak heading to Brooklyn. In their 137-115 loss to the Knicks, the Rockets allowed at least 130 points for the third time in their most recent skid and for the 14th time all time.

Houston’s second-highest opposing field goal percentage of the season came from allowing the Knicks to shoot 58.1 percent. Additionally, this marked the 17th time that the Rockets allowed their opponents to shoot at least 50%.

Following a performance of 6-for-25 on Sunday in Cleveland, the Rockets shot 7-of-26 from behind the three-point line. Jalen Green had his 14th 30-point game of the season on Sunday, but against the Knicks, he only managed 19 points on 4-of-11 shooting.

Kevin Doorman Jr. driven the Rockets with 26 focuses against the Knicks, his fifth 20-point appearing in his beyond eight challenges.

NBA Preview: Milwaukee Bucks (54-21) at Indiana Pacers (33-43)

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NBA Preview: Milwaukee Bucks (54-21) at Indiana Pacers (33-43)

The Milwaukee Bucks’ pursuit of the No. 1 position continues. They will face the play-in-hopeful Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night, earning the No. 1 overall seed in the East.

Without Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jrue Holiday, Milwaukee (54-21) got back on track on Monday night by defeating the Detroit Pistons 126-117 on the road.

The Bucks were led by Khris Middleton, who scored a season-high 34 points and had two double-doubles: Brook Lopez scored 24 points with 14 rebounds, and Bobby Portis scored 21 points with 14 rebounds. In addition, Jevon Carter scored 22 points, going 6-for-8 from long range.

After losing to the Dallas Mavericks 127-104 at home on Monday, Indiana (33-43) plays Milwaukee on a three-game losing streak. Bennedict Mathurin scored 26 points to lead the Pacers, who were without their star trio of Tyrese Haliburton, Buddy Hield, and Myles Turner.

Occasion was not with the group in that frame of mind to individual reasons while Antetokounmpo missed because of right knee irritation.

Before the game against Detroit, Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer said he wasn’t sure if point guard Jason Holiday would be able to play on Wednesday. However, the team didn’t list Holiday on Tuesday’s injury report. Middleton’s knee management is listed as questionable, while Antetokounmpo is listed as probable.

Meanwhile, Goran Dragic, who was acquired by Milwaukee and has since recovered from a knee injury, played his first game on Monday. Meyers Leonard, in any case, stays out with left calf touchiness.

Haliburton (ankle, elbow) and Chris Duarte (ankle) have been ruled out for Indiana, and Turner’s condition (ankle) is in question.

Indiana has removed Hield from its injury list due to a non-COVID illness.

Antetokounmpo drives the Bucks with 31.1 places and 11.7 bounce back per game. Brook Lopez blocks 2.5 shots per game and leads with 7.3 assists and 1.2 steals.

With 20.7 points, 10.4 assists, and 1.6 steals per game, Haliburton leads Indiana. Down low, Myles Turner leads the way with 18 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks per game, ranking second.

As the Pacers strive for a 2-2 record, this will be their final and fourth meeting. In their previous meeting, which took place in Milwaukee on March 16, Indiana defeated them 139-123 to snap Milwaukee’s 10-game winning streak.

The Bucks still have a 113-92 all-time series advantage.

Milwaukee has the best record in the association, two games up on Boston for the No. With seven games remaining, the Eastern Conference’s No. 1 seed heads into Tuesday’s action.

With just six remaining games, the Pacers are 12th in the East. They are four games behind Chicago for the 10th and final play-in spot in the loss column, with the Wizards ahead of them as well.

NHL Morning Skate – March 29, 2023

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NHL Morning Skate – March 29, 2023

* With a five-point game, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins moved within four of his first 100-point season as Edmonton can now become the 14th team in NHL history to have three or more players reach the century mark in a campaign – only two of those instances have occurred since the start of the 1990s, both achieved by the Penguins (4 in 1992-93 & 3 in 1995-96).

* The Rush to the Playoffs escalated Tuesday as both the Flames and Predators earned pivotal wins to move within two and three points, respectively, of the Jets for the final Wild card spot in the Western Conference.

* The Penguins’ three-goal comeback was stymied by the Red Wings, preventing Pittsburgh from two points to set the stage for the Eastern Conference Wild Card race to take focus Wednesday on TNT, Sportsnet and TVA Sports. Meanwhile, first place in the Central Division can change hands once again Wednesday when the Avalanche battle the Wild on a national telecast in the U.S. and Canada.


NUGENT-HOPKINS POSTS FIVE-POINT NIGHT FOR OILERS ON HULU, ESPN+, TVAS
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (1-4—5) matched a career high for points in a game when he factored on five of seven Edmonton goals – reaching the 60-assist mark and extending his point streak to nine contests in the process – while Connor McDavid (0-3—3) surpassed 70 road points to help the Oilers (43-23-9, 95 points) defeat the Golden Knights (46-22-6, 98 points) and make ground on first place in the Pacific Division.

* Nugent-Hopkins (35-61—96 in 75 GP) joined McDavid and Leon Draisaitl as Edmonton’s third 60-assist player this season. The last campaign to feature three Oilers skaters hit the mark was 1985-86 (Wayne Gretzky: 163, Paul Coffey: 90 & Jari Kurri: 63).



* Nugent-Hopkins now sits four points shy of his first 100-point season and can become the sixth player in NHL history to reach the milestone for the first time in his 12th campaign or later. He would join Gordie Howe (23rd season, 1968-69), Johnny Bucyk (16th season, 1970-71), Steven Stamkos (14th season, 2021-22), Jean Ratelle (12th season, 1971-72) and Bobby Hull (12th season, 1968-69).


RUSH TO THE PLAYOFFS CONTINUES FOR PREDATORS, FLAMES

Both the Flames and Predators earned pivotal wins to inch closer to the final Wild Card spot in the Western Conference:

* Andrew Mangiapane and Walker Duehr scored both of Calgary’s goals to help the Flames (34-26-15, 83 points) move within two points of the Jets (41-31-3, 85 points), who suffered a loss Tuesday, for the Western Conference’s final Wild Card position. Calgary has collected at least a point in nine of its last 12 games (7-3-2 dating to March 6).
 

* Juuse Saros made 35 saves to backstop the Predators past the Bruins, halting Boston’s ability to clinch the Presidents’ Trophy on Tuesday. Nashville (37-28-8, 82 points) moved within three points of the Jets for a postseason position, while holding two games in hand over Winnipeg.

RANGERS CHASE HOME ICE ADVANTAGE A DAY AFTER CLICHING POSTEASON BERTH

A day after his team qualified for the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Mika Zibanejad (1-1—2) recorded his 80th point of 2022-23 by combining on a goal with Artemi Panarin (1-1—2), who already reached the mark this season. New York (44-20-10, 98 points) now sits two points back of New Jersey (46-20-8, 100 points) for second place in the Metropolitan Division as the two teams continue to jockey for home-ice advantage in the First Round. The Rangers sit five points back of the Hurricanes (47-17-9, 103 points) for top spot in the division.


POINT APPROACHES FIRST 50-GOAL SEASON AS COOPER HITS 10 YEARS BEHIND BENCH
Brayden Point tallied 2-1—3 to move within three of his first career 50-goal season – and the first by a Lightning player in more than a decade – to help the Lightning avoid their longest losing streak since 2012-13. Tampa Bay (0-4-0 entering Tuesday) have not had a losing streak longer than four games during Jon Cooper’s tenure as head coach – which began with his first contest behind the bench exactly 10 years ago today.
 


CANUCKS, BLUES FEATURED INSIDE #NHLSTATS: LIVE UPDATES

An 11-goal game between the Blues and Canucks, which ended in a St. Louis overtime win, found its way into the Tuesday edition of #NHLStats: Live Updates.

* Jakub Vrana (2-0—2) scored his first overtime goal in a Blues uniform to help his club improve to 5-1-1 since March 17 and outlast the Canucks in an 11-goal showdown. The contest also saw Elias Pettersson (0-2—2) extend his overall and road point streaks to 13 games, Quinn Hughes (2-1—3) climb into sole possession of seventh place in career points among Canucks defensemen and Andrei Kuzmenko (2-0—2) post the highest single-season point total by a Vancouver player in his first NHL campaign.
 


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EAST WILD CARD RACE, BATTLE FOR CENTRAL DIVISION CROWN FRONT AND CENTER

The Rush to the Playoffs stays in high gear Wednesday, with every team in action part of the picture entering the final 17 days of the regular season. Hitting the ice for the first time since clinching a spot in the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Maple Leafs (44-20-9, 97 points) will continue their push for home ice when they welcome last year’s Presidents’ Trophy winners on Sportsnet. The Panthers (36-31-7, 79 points) are embroiled in a Wild Card race that currently is led by the Islanders (38-28-9, 85 points), who will open a doubleheader against the Capitals (34-32-8, 76 points) on TNT.

* The marquee race in the Western Conference is in the Central Division where the Wild (43-22-9, 95 points), Avalanche (44-23-6, 94 points) and Stars (40-20-14, 94 points) are separated by one point in the battle for first place. Colorado could overtake Minnesota for the top spot when they play the nightcap on TNT, Sportsnet One and TVA Sports.


Tonight’s individual storylines include: Toronto’s Mitchell Marner riding a 10-game point streak as he closes in on a 30-goal and 100-point season; Florida’s Matthew Tkachuk sitting three away from consecutive 100-point seasons; New York’s Brock Nelson approaching his first career 70-point campaign; Washington’s Alex Ovechkin on a six-game point streak; Minnesota’s Matt Boldy with 11 goals in nine games; and Colorado’s Nathan MacKinnon ranking eighth in League scoring despite playing in at least nine fewer games than the rest of the top 10. Dive into Wednesday’s #NHLStats: Live Updates for details.

NWSL: Kansas City Current goalkeeper AD Franch selected to U.S. Women’s National Team roster for pair of April Friendlies

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NWSL: Kansas City Current goalkeeper AD Franch selected to U.S. Women’s National Team roster for pair of April Friendlies

KANSAS CITY – Kansas City Current goalkeeper Adrianna ‘AD’ Franch was named to the U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) roster for a pair of friendly matches against Ireland. This is Franch’s second call up to the national team in 2023 after also being on the roster for the SheBelieves Cup in February.

The U.S. and Ireland will first face off Saturday, April 8 at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas in a match presented by Truly Hard Seltzer (1:30 p.m. CT on TNT, Universo and Peacock) before finishing the two-leg set on Tuesday, April 11 at the brand new CITYPARK in St. Louis, Missouri (6:30 p.m. CT on HBO Max, Universo and Peacock).

Both teams will be making their final preparations for the 2023 FIFA World Cup in Australia and New Zealand from July 20 – August 20. USA, FIFA’s #1 ranked team, will be in Group E with Vietnam, the Netherlands and Portugal while #22 Ireland will be in Group B with Australia, Nigeria and Canada.

“It’s exciting to get the group back together and we’re getting closer to how we want to look this summer,” said Andonovski. “The team is gelling and getting these players back in camp, all who know the environment very well, is just going to make it more competitive and turn the intensity up a notch. I know there is a lot of pressure on the players as the competition for World Cup spots increases, but that’s not something we shy away from. We talk about it, and we embrace it, as we all know these players make each other better.”

Additional Notes:

  • The roster features six players with 100 caps or more in defender Becky Sauerbrunn (214), Alex Morgan (204), Kelley O’Hara (156), Crystal Dunn (130), Lindsey Horan (126) and Julie Ertz (116).
  • Forward Megan Rapinoe, who is on 199 caps, was ruled out of this camp as she recovers from a lower leg injury.
  • The roster features 11 players with fewer than 30 caps – Sofia Huerta, Sophia Smith, Emily Fox, Alana Cook, Ashley Sanchez, Ashley Hatch, Trinity Rodman, Naomi Girma, Casey Murphy, Taylor Kornieck and Adrianna Franch.
  • Morgan is by far the leading scorer on the roster with 121 career goals, good for fifth in U.S. history. Swanson has 32 goals and Horan has 26 while both Dunn and Rose Lavelle have 24.
  • Swanson, who was named the 2023 Visa SheBelieves Cup MVP, leads the USA with seven goals in five appearances so far in 2023 and is in the midst of a six-game scoring streak dating back to the USWNT’s final game of 2022.
  • Eight of the 12 NWSL clubs are represented on this roster, led by four players from OL Reign, four players from the Washington Spirit and three players each the Chicago Red Stars, NY/NJ Gotham FC, San Diego Wave FC and Portland Thorns FC.
  • At the World Cup, which is taking place from July 20-Aug. 20 in 10 stadiums across nine host cities — five in Australia and four in New Zealand — the USA will open Group E play against Vietnam on July 22 at Eden Park in Auckland/Tāmaki Makaurau, which will also serve as the host venue for the Opening Ceremony of the 2023 World Cup on July 20 when New Zealand plays Norway. The USA then faces Netherlands on July 27 at Wellington Regional Stadium in Wellington/Te Whanganui-a-Tara, followed by the Group A Playoff Winner Portugal on Aug. 1 at Eden Park in Auckland/Tāmaki Makaurau.
  • In 2021, the USWNT played the first-ever match at Q2 Stadium, defeating Nigeria 2-0 in front of a sold-out crowd. This will the USA’s first match at Q2 since that historic night, which featured Christen Press and Lynn Williams score in the USA victory.
  • The match at CITYPARK also carries some history as it will be the first game for the U.S. Women at the home of the newest franchise in Major League Soccer, St. Louis CITY SC, the first female majority-owned team in the league. This will be the USWNT’s sixth match all-time in St. Louis, and most recently played at Busch Stadium in the lead up to both the 2015 and 2019 Women’s World Cups.
  • Ireland qualified for the 2023 Women’s World Cup – its first – in dramatic fashion. After finishing second in UEFA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Group A behind Sweden, Ireland met rival Scotland in a one-game World Cup playoff at the famed Hampden Park in Glasgow. In front of more than 10,000 fans, a highly emotional goal in 72nd minute from Amber Barrett, who plays in Germany for Turbine Potsdam, sent The Girls in Green to Australia and New Zealand.

NFL Transactions 3-28-23

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NFL Transactions 3-28-23

​The following are the NFL transactions for Tuesday, March 28. Transactions will be published each day after they are circulated to NFL clubs. This public version will include waiver requests, assignments via waivers, terminations, free agent signings, reserve list and practice squad additions and deletions, and trades.

ACTIVE LIST ADDITIONS


FREE AGENT SIGNINGS

ARIZONA
    Barnes, KrysLBUCLA 

NEW ORLEANS
    Edwards, BryanWRSouth Carolina 
    Roach, MalcolmDTTexas 

PHILADELPHIA
    Mariota, MarcusQBOregon 



FREE AGENCY SYSTEM TRANSACTIONS


SIGNINGS:  UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS

NEW YORK JETS
    Johnson, TyRBMaryland 

TAMPA BAY
    Senat, DeadrinDTSouth Florida

Red Sox option outfielder Jarren Duran to Triple-A Worcester

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Red Sox option outfielder Jarren Duran to Triple-A Worcester

BOSTON, MA – The Boston Red Sox today optioned outfielder Jarren Duran to Triple-A Worcester.

Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom made the announcement.

Cubs select C Luis Torrens from Triple-A Iowa

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Cubs select C Luis Torrens from Triple-A Iowa

CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs today selected catcher Luis Torrens from Triple-A Iowa. 

Torrens, 26, last season hit .225 (34-for-151) with two doubles, three home runs and 15 RBI in 57 games with Seattle.  In 10 games in September and October with the Mariners, he went 6-for-20 (.300) with a .400 on-base percentage and .600 slugging percentage after being recalled from Triple-A Tacoma.  He also appeared in 16 games with Tacoma, hitting .279 (17-for-61) with five doubles, three home runs, 15 RBI and a .324 OBP. 

Torrens, originally signed by the Yankees in June of 2016, has a .226 average (159-for-704) with 27 doubles, three triples, 19 homers, 75 RBI and 61 walks in 251 career major league games over parts of five seasons with the Padres (2017, 2019-20) and Mariners (2020-22).  He has a career .996 fielding percentage with four errors in 1,051 total chances, primarily as a catcher.  Torrens has hit .270 (418-for-1,548) with 99 doubles, seven triples, 37 home runs, 222 RBI and a .341 OBP in 417 minor league games in the Yankees, Padres and Mariners systems. 

The six-foot tall native of Valencia, Venezuela, was signed by the Cubs to a minor league contract, Jan. 20, 2023.

Pirates roster moves

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Pirates roster moves

The Pittsburgh Pirates today optioned right-handed pitcher Yerry De Los Santos to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Catcher Tyler Heineman has been reassigned to Triple-A Indianapolis’ roster.

In addition, catcher Kevin Plawecki has been released from his minor league contract.

There are now 29 players in big league camp.

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