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Bruins' fourth line flourishing ahead of first matchup vs. Utah
Even the Boston Bruins -- who will celebrate their Centennial Game in less than two months -- still experience a first time for everything.,The Bruins' first Western Conference road trip of the young season continues with another first on Saturday night, playing their first-ever game against the Uta...
LAFC tune up for playoffs vs. last-place Earthquakes
With a playoff spot long secured and home-field advantage locked up in Round 1, Los Angeles FC still have a chance to make it personal on Decision Day.,LAFC are set to host the last-place San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday with an outside chance at overtaking the rival Los Angeles Galaxy for the top s...
Galaxy, on verge of clinching top playoff seed, face Dynamo
The Los Angeles Galaxy will try to lock up the top seed in the Western Conference Saturday when they travel to Houston to face the Dynamo on Decision Day.,Los Angeles (19-7-7, 64 points) has won three in a row and four of five as it prepares for the MLS Cup playoffs. ,The Galaxy secured home-field a...
Sabres trying for a complete game vs. Blackhawks
The Buffalo Sabres have found their offensive game after a slow start, but now, their defensive play has taken a hit. They'll try to get their full game back on track when they close out a three-game road trip with a visit to the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday.,After scoring just three goals in thei...
Blue Jackets battling injury bug ahead of rematch with Wild
The season is not yet two weeks old and the Columbus Blue Jackets are already mired in injury woes.,As the Blue Jackets prepare to host the Minnesota Wild on Saturday, they received more bad news with young forward Kent Johnson suffering an injury in Thursday's win over the Buffalo Sabres.,Johnson t...
Islanders aim to ignite offense vs. Canadiens
While Patrick Roy was left in disbelief about some of the scoring chances that failed to go in the net, he was generally satisfied with the how the New York Islanders performed during a three-game road trip in which they were blanked on two occasions.,Coming off their second shutout loss, the Island...
Struggling Flyers hope to replicate first win against Canucks
The Philadelphia Flyers and visiting Vancouver Canucks will meet for the second time in the season's early stages Saturday for the Flyers' home opener.,Philadelphia began its season in Vancouver on Oct. 11, notching a 3-2 shootout victory. However, that was the Flyers' only win on their season-openi...
Caps visit Devils seeking revenge for season-opening loss
The Washington Capitals will look to avenge their opening-night loss when they visit the New Jersey Devils Saturday night in Newark, N.J.,New Jersey beat the host Capitals 5-3 in their Oct. 12 season opener. Since then, the Capitals have bounced back, posting back-to-back home wins against the Vegas...
Red-hot Artemi Panarin leads Rangers against Maple Leafs
New York Rangers left winger Artemi Panarin will be out to extend his four-game multi-point scoring streak Saturday night against the host Toronto Maple Leafs.,Panarin had three goals and an assist Thursday night when the Rangers opened a three-game road trip with a 5-2 win over the Detroit Red Wing...
Rapids set for final playoff tune-up against Austin FC
The Colorado Rapids will look to improve their status for the upcoming MLS playoffs when they travel to face Austin FC on Saturday in the regular-season finale for both teams.,The Rapids (15-13-5, 50 points) head to Decision Day in sixth place in the Western Conference and can improve one position w...
Fire, Nashville SC wrap 2024 season, hope for better days ahead
Major League Soccer's Decision Day won't mean much to Nashville SC and the Chicago Fire, other than perhaps who can avoid finishing in the Eastern Conference cellar.,Nashville (8-16-9, 33 points) and Chicago (7-17-9, 30 points) have long been eliminated from the playoff race. Nashville sits in 13th ...
Knights look for elusive road victory vs. Panthers
In real estate, it's all about location, location, location.,In hockey, the Vegas Golden Knights can relate so far this season, winning all three of their home games and dropping both of their road tests.,On Saturday night, Vegas will visit the reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers at Sunri...
Union's long shot playoff hopes require win over FC Cincinnati
The Philadelphia Union's playoff fate will be determined on Decision Day when they play host to FC Cincinnati on Saturday in Chester, Pa.,A win for the Union (9-14-10, 37 points) is only part of the club's long shot scenarios. They would also need losses from CF Montreal against New York City FC and...
Playoff-bound Orlando City ready for attacking Atlanta United
There is plenty at stake for Atlanta United and Orlando City when they meet in Saturday night's regular-season finale at Orlando, Fla., ,Orlando City has clinched a playoff spot, but their seed in the Eastern Conference remains undetermined. Atlanta United must win and get other results to fall thei...
D.C. United face Charlotte FC with playoff spot in reach
The math for D.C. United is simple in their regular-season finale at home against Charlotte FC: Win or draw for their first MLS Cup playoff berth since 2019.,A victory also is likely to give eighth-place D.C. United (10-13-10, 40 points) home field in an Eastern Conference wild-card match, unless CF...
CF Montreal face NYCFC one point from securing playoff spot
CF Montreal will play host to New York City FC on Decision Day, looking to secure one of two wild-card spots still up for grabs in the Eastern Conference.,Montreal (10-13-10, 40 points) has earned points in five of its last six matches (4-1-1) entering Saturday's contest. ,CF Montreal will need a wi...
Crew look to continue strong play in encounter vs. Red Bulls
Saturday's regular-season finale between the Columbus Crew and New York Red Bulls in Harrison, N.J., also could serve as a playoff preview. ,The Crew (18-6-9, 63 points) are locked into the second seed in the Eastern Conference and will face the seventh seed in the first round. That's the Red Bulls ...
Stakes are high as Round of 8 rolls into Vegas
With four races left, the NASCAR Cup Series continues its nationwide trek back and forth across four time zones, anxious to award a championship a month from now.,The miles are adding up and time is quickly running out.,This Sunday the series makes its second stop at Las Vegas Motor Speedway with th...
Stars host Oilers in rematch of Western Conference finals
The Stars look to exact a small measure of revenge against the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday afternoon when the clubs meet in Dallas.,The Stars fell in six games to Connor McDavid and the high-octane Oilers in the Western Conference finals last spring.,Jake Oettinger fared well in that series and by a...
Red Wings, Predators feeling urgency after slow starts
Expect a sense of urgency in the building when the Detroit Red Wings visit the Nashville Predators on Saturday afternoon.,While it's just the fifth game of the season for both teams, they don't want to risk falling too far in the standings at such an early stage.,Detroit's lone victory came at the P...