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Minus Matthew Tkachuk, Panthers hope to prey on Predators
Even with star Matthew Tkachuk out indefinitely, the Florida Panthers seem poised to maintain their spot among the best in the Eastern Conference.,Meanwhile, the Nashville Predators are still searching for anything positive down the stretch of a disappointing season.,The Panthers aim to rebound from...
Red Wings place C Andrew Copp (undisclosed) on IR
The Detroit Red Wings placed center Andrew Copp on injured reserve on Monday because of an undisclosed injury with no timeline given for his return.,In a corresponding move, the Red Wings recalled center Sheldon Dries from AHL affiliate Grand Rapids,Copp, 30, was injured in the second period of the ...
Suns hope Bradley Beal's return to lineup provides boost versus Grizzlies
The Phoenix Suns enter Tuesday's game against the host Memphis Grizzlies hoping to reverse a recent slump and keep their playoff hopes alive.,The Suns have lost eight of their last 10 games, including Sunday's 127-109 setback to the Toronto Raptors.,"We've got to find ways to get wins," Phoenix coac...
Blues leaning on 'physical' play, conclude homestand vs. Kraken
Coming out of the 4 Nations Face-Off break, St. Louis Blues coach Jim Montgomery staged an intense minicamp to instill a stronger work ethic and better attention to details.,That work paid off over the weekend when the Blues earned three of four points in home games against two Western Conference po...
Ducks F Trevor Zegras suspended 3 games for interference
Anaheim Ducks forward Trevor Zegras received a three-game suspension after his hit to the head of Detroit Red Wings forward Michael Rasmussen on Sunday.,The discipline came down Monday, after Zegras had a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety.,Rasmussen had already chipped the puck up the...
Islanders, Rangers hope to bring their best to rivalry game
Clashes between the New York Islanders and New York Rangers don't need any extra drama or intrigue.,But there'll be plenty of both on Tuesday night, when the Islanders host the Rangers for the first time this season in Elmont, N.Y.,Both teams were off Monday after playing Sunday. The Islanders retur...
Improved Magic set for litmus test against Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers take the NBA's best record and a seven-game winning streak into a road matchup Tuesday against the Orlando Magic, who are looking to build on their own success of late. ,Since dropping nine of 10 games amid an injury-plagued stretch in January and the first week of February, ...
Oilers aim to shore up defense as roadie continues at Lightning
The Edmonton Oilers and Tampa Bay Lightning both hold postseason expectations, but they find themselves heading in opposite directions following the 4 Nations Face-Off break.,In their second matchup this season, the teams will square off Tuesday night in Tampa to conclude their season series.,On Dec...
Jason Robertson, Stars wrap up road trip at pesky Blue Jackets
Jason Robertson and Matt Duchene will look to continue their respective hot streaks on Tuesday as the Dallas Stars conclude their road trip against the Columbus Blue Jackets.,Robertson recorded his third career hat trick with a scoring outburst in the second period on Sunday, lifting the Stars to a ...
Alex Ovechkin guides red-hot Capitals against Flames
Alex Ovechkin and the league-leading Washington Capitals will strive to keep their runaway-train momentum going when they play host to the Calgary Flames on Tuesday.,Capped by a 7-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday, the Capitals scored 15 goals in a pair of outings over the weekend and have ra...
Losers of a combined 13 in a row, 76ers and Bulls clash in Philly
Two teams desperate to end long losing streaks collide Monday when the Philadelphia 76ers host the Chicago Bulls.,Philadelphia enters the week having lost seven games in a row, while Chicago is aiming to snap a six-game slide. Despite the teams' rough play of late, they are both on the fringe of pos...
Hurricanes try to brush off big loss, visit Canadiens
The Carolina Hurricanes and the host Montreal Canadiens are dealing with different personnel issues coming into their game on Tuesday night.,The Hurricanes -- who lost their first game after the 4 Nations Face-Off break 6-3 on the road to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday -- reportedly offered sta...
Report: 76ers star Joel Embiid has further knee tests, out vs. Bulls
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has been ruled out of Monday night's home game against the Chicago Bulls after undergoing new imaging on his injured left knee, ESPN reported.,The continuing difficulties with Embiid's knee have him and the 76ers seeking further medical opinions about possible opt...
Browns release longtime LS Charley Hughlett
The Cleveland Browns terminated the contract of long-snapper Charley Hughlett, the team's second-longest tenured player, on Monday.,Hughlett, 34, had two years left on the four-year, $5.7 million contract extension he signed in October 2022. He was limited to five games last season due to a rib inju...
Wild F Ryan Hartman’s suspension reduced from 10 to 8 games
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman upheld Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman's suspension upon appeal but reduced the length from 10 games to eight on Monday.,After Hartman drove Ottawa Senators forward Tim Stutzle face-first into the ice during a game Feb. 1, he was called for roughing and assessed a m...
Flyers, Penguins open home-and-home stuck in Metro basement
The Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins have returned from the midseason break to the tune of very different results.,The Flyers will try to build off a strong performance when they host the scuffling Penguins on Tuesday in the first game of a home-and-home series.,Philadelphia looked strong...
Guardians owner Larry Dolan dies at 94
Cleveland Guardians owner Lawrence J. "Larry" Dolan died at age 94, the club said Monday.,Guardians senior vice president for public affairs Bob DiBiasio said in a statement that Dolan passed on Sunday night. A cause of death was not given.,"We are saddened by the loss of our dad, but lucky to have ...
Raptors have Celtics' attention as Atlantic rivals meet
The Toronto Raptors will be out to upset the visiting Boston Celtics for the second time in less than six weeks on Tuesday night and square their season series.,For their part, the Celtics will aim to avenge their 110-97 loss to the Raptors when the teams last met at Toronto on Jan. 15. It snapped B...
Giants C Tom Murphy to miss time with back injury
San Francisco Giants backup catcher Tom Murphy is in danger of missing Opening Day with a herniated disc in his back that required an epidural injection.,Murphy, 33, is expected to miss multiple weeks, with the Giants' season opener set for March 27 at Cincinnati.,Murphy played in just 13 games last...
Utah fires basketball coach Craig Smith
Utah fired basketball coach Craig Smith on Monday, effective immediately.,Assistant coach Josh Eilert will serve as interim head coach for the rest of the 2024-25 season.,Smith had a 65-62 record with the Utes, with the team at 15-12 (7-9 Big 12) following a 76-72 loss at UCF on Sunday. That defeat ...