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Penguins aim to halt slide in encounter vs. Canucks
The Pittsburgh Penguins will square off with the host Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night in a clash between two teams that are missing their starting goaltenders from last season. ,The skidding Penguins will wrap up a four-game trip through Western Canada against Vancouver, which will bid for its f...

Lakers look to continue best start in 14 years vs. Kings
Off to the franchise's first 2-0 start since the 2010-11 season, the Los Angeles Lakers host the Sacramento Kings on Saturday for the second leg of a weekend back-to-back. ,The Lakers rallied from a 22-point first-half deficit on Friday behind 35 points from Anthony Davis, 26 points and eight assist...

Rockets, Spurs open 2-game set in San Antonio
The Houston Rockets will look to carry the momentum from their initial win of the season when they clash with the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday in the first of two games in three nights in the Alamo City between the teams. ,The Rockets travel to San Antonio after a 128-108 win at home over Memphis o...

Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson Jr. in line to make debut vs. Magic
The Memphis Grizzlies will play their third game during a four-day stretch to start the season when they play their home opener Saturday night against the Orlando Magic. ,The Magic also will play for the third time in four days.,Memphis started the season at Salt Lake City on Wednesday and posted a ...

Wolves' Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo set for home debut vs. Raptors
Julius Randle needed all of two games to find his footing with his new teammates on the Minnesota Timberwolves. ,Randle will try to keep his momentum going as he makes his home debut in front of an expected sellout crowd at Target Center against the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night in Minneapolis. ...

Against Thunder, Lonzo Ball to make long-awaited home return for Bulls
Lonzo Ball should be well rested when he plays in front of home fans for the first time since January 2022 in the Chicago Bulls' home opener Saturday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder.,As part of a pre-scripted plan to ease him back onto the court after he underwent three surgeries on his left...

Blue Jackets bid to build momentum in meeting vs. Predators
The Columbus Blue Jackets will look to post back-to-back victories for the first time this season when they travel to Nashville to face the Predators on Saturday night. ,Columbus enters the game following a 6-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night. ,Mathieu Olivier recorded his firs...

Comfortable at home, Stars welcome Blackhawks
The Dallas Stars will look to remain unbeaten at home on Saturday night when they face the Chicago Blackhawks.,The Blackhawks have only one win on the road this season. Chicago will aim to change that narrative on Saturday when it opens a five-game trek in Dallas., ,For the second time in three seas...

Islanders ride momentum of OT win into clash vs. Panthers
The seventh game of an NHL season is far too early for a team to be approaching must-win territory.,But considering what awaits the New York Islanders in their eighth game, it's a good thing they won Friday night.,The Islanders will look to complete a back-to-back sweep of Eastern Conference contend...

Undefeated Cavaliers, preaching selflessness, face Wizards
If the Cleveland Cavaliers hope to keep their perfect start intact, they will have to do it while playing the second night of a back-to-back, hitting the road to face the Washington Wizards on Saturday.,Dean Wade and Donovan Mitchell put up 19 points apiece to lead six Cleveland scorers in double fi...

After two lopsided wins, Celtics face struggling Pistons
The defending NBA champions have cruised to two victories in the first week of the season. On paper, the Boston Celtics appear primed to collect another double-digit win on Saturday when they visit Detroit.,The Celtics have won their past nine meetings with the Pistons, who are 0-2 this season and a...

Hoping season-opening issues are fixed, Heat take on Hornets
The Miami Heat had a lot to fix between their first and second games of the season.,They will see how the attempted upgrades turn out when they oppose the host Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night.,"You don't need stats to see it," Miami coach Erik Spoelstra said of shortcomings in the team's season-...

After Game 1 classic, Dodgers aim for 2-0 Series edge on Yanks
LOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles Dodgers' latest brush with the unthinkable was grand enough to give them the early advantage in the World Series.,The Dodgers won Game 1 over the New York Yankees 6-3 on Friday when Freddie Freeman hit the first game-ending grand slam in World Series history. The titan...

Kraken hope line changes bring continued success vs. Hurricanes
Seattle Kraken center Matty Beniers may or may not be familiar with the Peaches & Herb hit "Reunited." However, the 21-year-old might want to learn the chorus -- "Reunited and it feels so good" -- after his performance Thursday night.,After returning to Seattle's top line with Jordan Eberle and Jare...

Roughriders jockey for playoff position vs. Stampeders
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will know what is at stake by the time they take the field against the Calgary Stampeders at Regina on Saturday in the regular-season finale for both teams.,If the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (10-7-0) lose earlier Saturday to the Montreal Alouettes (12-4-1), the Roughriders (9...

After close call, Jets bid to remain unbeaten vs. Flames
The Winnipeg Jets put their perfect record on the line when they visit the Calgary Flames on Saturday.,Winnipeg, the NHL's last unbeaten squad, has won all seven games this season. The Jets' current win streak is one shy of matching a franchise record, set twice last season.,But as Winnipeg prepares...

Rangers aim to reignite offense vs. low-scoring Ducks
The New York Rangers blazed through their first six games by scoring 31 goals before fizzling out for the first time this season.,Coming off their lowest goal output of the new campaign, the Rangers attempt to avoid consecutive losses for the first time when they host the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday n...

Kings hope to keep out of penalty box vs. Utah HC
The Los Angeles Kings will seek their second win in as many games on Saturday afternoon when they host the Utah Hockey Club at their newly renovated home rink.,After playing their first seven games on the road, the Kings finally made their home debut Thursday and posted a 3-2 victory over the San Jo...

Capitals hot on offense entering tussle with Lightning
Through their first six games, the Washington Capitals have been offensive when it comes to opposing defenses. ,The Metropolitan Division club matched its season high with six goals in the last outing and will look to continue the puck-shooting prowess when it travels to face the Tampa Bay Lightning...

Blues having to step up play without star, face Canadiens next
The absence of No. 1 center Robert Thomas will challenge the St. Louis Blues during the next several weeks.,The Blues passed their first test Thursday while defeating the Maple Leafs 5-1 in Toronto. Their next challenge comes against the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night as they continue their fo...