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Wary Bruins keep one eye on Hurricanes, other on trade deadline
Building the right way is what the Carolina Hurricanes are counting on in an effort to generate sustained momentum. The Boston Bruins are trying to minimize distractions in time to get their season back on track.,The teams meet Thursday night in Raleigh, N.C., with Friday's trade deadline looming.,"...
Jets set to face Flyers with revenge on their minds
The Winnipeg Jets did not have to wait long for a chance to exact some revenge on the Philadelphia Flyers.,Five days after losing at home against Philadelphia, the suddenly skidding Jets visit the Flyers on Thursday.,In the Saturday matchup at Winnipeg, the Jets received a first-period goal from Mar...
Seth Jones' arrival makes Panthers deeper for Blue Jackets' challenge
Five-time All-Star defenseman Seth Jones seems thrilled to have joined the Florida Panthers, who are set to host the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night in Sunrise.,Jones made his Panthers debut on Monday when Florida defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1.,"When you look at the standard in the NH...
Jimmy Butler, Warriors take on slumping Nets
Jimmy Butler was hoping for a trade the last time he was on a team scheduled to visit the Brooklyn Nets.,Now, Butler is on a new team and fitting in well, as the Golden State Warriors make their annual visit to the Nets on Thursday night on the one-month anniversary of his acquisition from the Miami...
Red Wings look to break skid, battle Utah Hockey Club
The Detroit Red Wings had an opportunity to distance themselves from the pack chasing the two wild-card berths in the Eastern Conference. Following three straight losses, the Red Wings need to turn things around quickly to fulfill their goal of ending their eight-year playoff drought.,Detroit, which...
Pacers look to continue winning ways vs. Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks will look to end their futility against the visiting Indiana Pacers on Thursday, as the two teams meet for the first of a two-game set in Atlanta.,Atlanta has dropped five in a row against Indiana, including a five-point loss in Indianapolis on Feb. 1, and all four meetings last se...
Magic seeking confidence boost against Bulls
Orlando star Paolo Banchero says the Magic need to do some soul searching in order to regain their "swag" against the visiting Chicago Bulls on Thursday night.,That fixture will be the last of a seven-game homestand that Orlando began with the hope of rising above .500 again. Instead, it ends with t...
Kings hope home cooking solves woes as Blues visit
The Los Angeles Kings will be looking to snap a four-game skid when they play host to the momentum-gaining St. Louis Blues on Wednesday.,Heading into the first of two meetings in a four-day span -- both at home, where Los Angeles is 19-3-3 this season -- the Kings are in a 0-3-1 stretch, with the la...
Frequent-flying Leafs hit Vegas to face Golden Knights
After making a one-day pit stop at home for a shootout loss to San Jose, the Toronto Maple Leafs head west for another three-game road trip that starts Wednesday night against the Pacific Division-leading Vegas Golden Knights in Las Vegas.,It'll be the third game in a four-day stretch for Toronto th...
Red-hot Thunder face Grizzlies without Jaren Jackson Jr.
For the slumping Memphis Grizzlies, this isn't the best time to play the best team in the NBA's Western Conference.,The Grizzlies, who have suffered three straight last-second losses, host the Oklahoma City Thunder Wednesday night. That means dealing with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, a strong candidate ...
ACC's leading scorers to shoot it out as Stanford meets Notre Dame
Riding a three-game winning streak, all coming at home, Stanford hopes to change its fortunes on the road to conclude the regular season.,Meanwhile, winning anywhere remains a struggle for Notre Dame.,The Cardinal look to avoid a fourth straight road loss when they meet the Fighting Irish for Wednes...
Zach LaVine, Kings aim to gain ground in West vs. Nuggets
The Sacramento Kings lost All-NBA center Domantas Sabonis to a hamstring injury, but that hasn't slowed them down the past two games.,Sacramento overcame the absence of Sabonis to beat Houston and Dallas on the road, and it can sweep its four-game road trip when it visits the Denver Nuggets on Wedne...
No. 12 Wisconsin aims to max NCAA, Big Ten seeds at Minnesota
No. 12 Wisconsin knows it is in for an important game against border rival Minnesota in a Big Ten matchup Wednesday night in Minneapolis.,The Badgers (22-7, 12-6 Big Ten) have no shortage of reasons to strive for the road win.,"I think it's (about the) big picture," Wisconsin coach Greg Gard said. "...
No. 20 Marquette shoots for revenge against UConn
With plenty at stake in terms of the Big East standings, two teams will aim to continue their momentum into March when UConn hosts No. 20 Marquette on Wednesday in Storrs, Conn.,Marquette (22-7, 13-5 Big East) has taken care of business in two straight games, dominating Providence at home and winnin...
No. 4 Tennessee rides momentum of buzzer-beater into Ole Miss
In a Southeastern Conference that seemingly holds marquee matchups every three days, No. 4 Tennessee is coming off its most dramatic win in the conference portion of the season.,Eyeing a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, the Volunteers will hope to avoid a letdown when they play Ole Miss on Wednesd...
Oklahoma needs a turnaround as it battles No. 15 Missouri
No. 15 Missouri travels to Oklahoma for its final Southeastern Conference road game of the season on Wednesday in Norman, Okla.,The Tigers (21-8, 10-6 SEC) are one of the great redemption stories in college basketball. One year after Missouri posted an 0-18 SEC regular-season record, its first winle...
No. 9 Texas Tech closes out home slate against Colorado
For the first time since reaching the 2019 NCAA championship game, Texas Tech owns a spot in the top 10 of the Associated Press poll for the third consecutive week.,That ought to inspire a resounding reception from the fans Wednesday night in Lubbock, Texas, when the No. 9 Red Raiders host Colorado ...
Struggling Senators visit Blackhawks squad riding recent high
The Ottawa Senators are seeking a faster start out of the blocks in their bid to halt a four-game road losing skid Wednesday against the host Chicago Blackhawks.,After overcoming a 2-1 third-period deficit to beat the lowly San Jose Sharks 5-3 on Saturday at home, the struggling Senators surrendered...
Cincinnati out to even season series vs. Kansas State
Two teams desperate to build momentum leading into next week's Big 12 tournament square off Wednesday when Kansas State visits Cincinnati.,The Bearcats (17-12, 7-11 Big 12) are coming off a 73-64 loss at then-No. 4 Houston on Saturday, a game they led 10-2 in the early going. Houston erupted on a 14...
Alex Ovechkin 10 goals from Great One as Caps visit Rangers
The Washington Capitals are comfortably ahead in the Metropolitan Division, so they can enjoy Alex Ovechkin inching closer to matching Wayne Gretzky for the most goals in NHL history without stressing out about the standings.,The New York Rangers, the Capitals' opponent on Wednesday night, are in a ...