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Knights, unbeaten under John Tortorella, carry momentum to Edmonton
The third-place Golden Knights will try to cut into their Pacific Division deficit when Vegas visits the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday.,The Oilers (39-28-9, 87 points) are tied with the Anaheim Ducks (41-30-5, 87 points) atop the division, with the Golden Knights (34-26-16, 84 points) three points bac...
Out-of-contention Blackhawks aim to send Kraken in that direction
The Chicago Blackhawks were eliminated from playoff contention with a 3-1 road loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday.,The Seattle Kraken, who will play host to the Blackhawks on Saturday, might not be far behind.,The Kraken (32-31-11, 75 points) barely are hanging on in the Western Conference's po...
LAFC bring shutout streak into match vs. goal-hungry Orlando
Los Angeles FC will look to extend their shutout streak deeper into record territory when they host Orlando City on Saturday.,LAFC (4-0-1, 13 points) have yet to lose or allow a goal over five regular-season matches, outscoring opponents by an 8-0 margin. The 450 scoreless minutes to open a season i...
Dynamo return home to face defense-first Sounders
The Houston Dynamo will turn to their home-pitch advantage as a decisive factor when they host the road-weary Seattle Sounders on Saturday in a Western Conference matchup.,Houston (2-2-0, 6 points) returns from the international break after a 4-3 loss at FC Dallas on March 21 in the Dynamo's only ro...
Unbeaten Nashville SC to be tested by Fire's improved defense
Entering Saturday night's match at the Chicago Fire, Nashville SC are one of two unbeaten teams in MLS with a 4-0-1 mark, good for 13 points and a spot atop the Eastern Conference table.,Yet it feels there's evidence Nashville can get better than it already is, even though it has outscored its oppon...
FC Cincinnati, New York Red Bulls hope international window can recharge efforts
The international window came at an ideal time for both FC Cincinnati and the New York Red Bulls.,Cincinnati was happy to ride a win into the brief break in the MLS schedule, while the Red Bulls realized the need to recharge and reestablish some things in training. The two-win clubs will get togethe...
NYCFC won't overlook slow-starting St. Louis City
For some MLS clubs, the season's first international break was like a basketball team going into the locker room at halftime up by double digits.,Sure, it's nice to get some rest, but how much momentum will be sacrificed as a result?,New York City FC will find out the answer to that question when th...
Lionel Messi, Inter Miami christen Nu Stadium with visit from Austin FC
Inter Miami will open the home Lionel Messi helped build when they host Austin FC on Saturday night.,The match will be the first at the Herons' permanent home, the 26,700-seat Nu Stadium, constructed slightly northwest of downtown Miami.,While approval for construction came before Messi joined Miami...
Mammoth getting hot at right time with visit to Canucks up next
The Utah Mammoth continue their quest for a playoff position looking to cap a perfect, and dominant, road trip on Saturday against the lowly Vancouver Canucks.,Utah (39-30-6, 84 points) has a firm grasp on the Western Conference's first wild-card spot, with a five-point edge on their closest competi...
D.C. United host FC Dallas, hoping offense can match their defense
Rene Weiler's transformation of D.C. United's defense from slipshod to steely has been one of the top storylines in the opening weeks of the MLS season.,D.C. United's suddenly formidable 11 will be tested Saturday in Washington when they take on offensive-minded FC Dallas.,After surrendering more go...
Sabres get 2nd shot to end record postseason drought vs. Capitals
After missing out on their first opportunity to clinch a spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs, the Buffalo Sabres hope to be officially locked in by the end of Saturday night when they visit the Washington Capitals.,The Sabres (46-22-8, 100 points) had a chance to end their NHL-record 14-year postseason...
Red-hot Canadiens pushing for division title entering Devils clash
The time is now for the up-and-coming Montreal Canadiens.,The NHL's hottest team rides into Saturday's clash with the New Jersey Devils in Newark, N.J. holding a league-best seven-game win streak, while sniper Cole Caufield will be looking to etch his name in the history books with his 50th goal of ...
Kings can't afford slow start in playoff chase game vs. Maple Leafs
The Los Angeles Kings are in a desperate tussle for a playoff spot and need to avoid another slow start Saturday night against the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs.,The Kings (30-26-19, 79 points) fell behind the visiting Nashville Predators 3-0 Thursday before tying the game at 4 in the third period.,T...
Bruins will attempt to regroup for playoff push vs. Lightning
After finishing Thursday night with another defeat at the hands of the two-time Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, the Boston Bruins have some regrouping to do as they travel to face the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday.,On a recent good run of 7-2-2 play, the Bruins (43-25-8, 94 points) find the...
Charlotte FC vow 'no complacency' vs. 0-5-0 Union
Charlotte FC coach Dean Smith has a theme for his team going into Saturday night's match against the visiting Philadelphia Union.,"No complacency," he said.,It's easy to see why that might be an issue. While Charlotte (2-1-2, 8 points) enters fourth in the East table after setting a franchise record...
Crew 'focus on the process' in search of first win at Atlanta
The struggling Columbus Crew will try to pick up their first win of the season when they visit Atlanta United on Saturday evening.,After opening their season with a 3-2 loss to the Portland Timbers and drawing their next two, the Crew (0-3-2, 2 points) enter play on a two-match losing streak. Only f...
Panthers could be spoilers as they open back-to-back set at Penguins
The Florida Panthers start a five-game road trip Saturday in Pittsburgh on the verge of making history. Only this time, it's for a dubious distinction.,The Panthers (37-35-3, 77 points) are on the cusp of playoff elimination. Should that happen, they would become the sixth Stanley Cup champion to mi...
CF Montreal to offer 'unique' challenge for Revolution
CF Montreal will be in search of good fortune as they travel to New England to face the Revolution at Foxborough, Mass., while in search of their second victory of the season.,Montreal (1-4-0, 3 points) has dropped back-to-back matches following its first victory of the season -- a 3-0 decision over...
Real Salt Lake aim to continue hot streak vs. lowly Sporting KC
Looking to extend their unbeaten streak to five, Real Salt Lake face a struggling Sporting Kansas City club in a Western Conference tilt on Saturday in Sandy, Utah.,Salt Lake (3-1-1, 10 points) hasn't dropped a match since its 1-0 season-opening loss to the Vancouver Whitecaps on Feb. 21. For head c...
Emotional Creighton set to face resilient West Virginia
West Virginia and Creighton elected to extend their seasons in March and to compete in the second edition of the College Basketball Crown in Las Vegas.,Now, each team is a win away from advancing to the championship ahead of their semifinal tilt on Saturday.,West Virginia (19-14) rallied from eight ...