This article is part of our NHL Picks series. The Pittsburgh Penguins (35-26-10) continue its quick two-game Western Conference road swing against the Dallas Stars (38-19-14) at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Thursday, with the puck drop scheduled for 9 p.m. ET on ESPN. Sidney Crosby lit the lamp to open the scoring…… read more »
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Stanley Cup Playoffs Buzz: Bruins can win Atlantic, Hurricanes eye berth
Here are the Stanley Cup Playoffs clinching scenarios for March 23: EASTERN CONFERENCE The Boston Bruins will clinch the Atlantic Division: — If they defeat the Montreal Canadiens in any fashion (7 p.m. ET; NESN, TSN2, RDS, ESPN+, SN NOW) AND the Toronto Maple Leafs lose to the Florida Panthers in regulation (7 p.m. ET;…… read more »
Lineup picks, matchups, start or sit advice for Thursday
A 12-game Thursday has all but eight NHL teams in action, so you should have mostly full lineups. Despite the busy slate, only the Pittsburgh Penguins are playing in a back-to-back after defeating the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday. There are two rematches of a home-and-home series from Tuesday though, as the New York Rangers visit…… read more »
Darren Helm’s addition to Avalanche lineup won’t be gradual after second injury. In fact, it included a controversial penalty involving Sidney Crosby right away.
Darren Helm’s reintegration to the Avalanche lineup will be handled with caution, but his increase in minutes and intensity won’t be gradual. In fact, it only took two periods to end up embroiled in a controversial penalty involving Sidney Crosby that left Helm and the Avs fuming. Colorado’s 5-2 loss to the Penguins on Wednesday…… read more »
Game Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Dallas Stars 3/23/2023
Opponent Track: The Stars forced OT against Seattle in their last game on Tuesday with a buzzer-beating third period game-tying goal by Jamie Benn, but Dallas would fall in overtime. Pens Path Ahead: This grind where Pittsburgh plays 11 games in 19 days from March 7-25 is mercifully almost over.… read more »
Penguins Hit With Spell of Bad Luck, but Hope for a Turnaround
Prior to Wednesday’s game in Denver, things had not been going as planned for the Pittsburgh Penguins. On March 12, they looked poised and confident, winning on a blast by Kris Letang from Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby in overtime against the New York Rangers. What followed were back-to-back losses to the Rangers, one of…… read more »
Dallas Stars welcome tired Pittsburgh Penguins tonight at the AAC
The Dallas Stars really have no excuses to not come away with a win tonight. The Stars need to get two points here tonight, there is no excuse. If they can’t take care of a tired playoff team, they might as well get the golf clubs out since they won’t last long in the playoffs.… read more »
The Shotgun/Throwdown: #24 West Virginia baseball team splits series with Hofstra
Photo by Ben Ludeman/Texas Rangers/Getty Images Good morning! This is the Shotgun Throwdown, your daily West Virginia sports roundup. Welcome, By-Godders, to The Shotgun/Throwdown, WVU’s best place for sports links, information, sophomoric humor, and daily distractions. The #24 West Virginia baseball team hosted Hofstra in a pair of midweek games. The Pride won the first…… read more »
#24 West Virginia baseball team splits series with Hofstra
Photo by Ben Ludeman/Texas Rangers/Getty Images Good morning! This is the Shotgun Throwdown, your daily West Virginia sports roundup. Welcome, By-Godders, to The Shotgun/Throwdown, WVU’s best place for sports links, information, sophomoric humor, and daily distractions. The #24 West Virginia baseball team hosted Hofstra in a pair of midweek games. The Pride won the first…… read more »
Pens’ postseason chase continues at 1st-place Stars
Not even their current rough stretch has knocked the Dallas Stars out of their share of first place in the Central Division. The Pittsburgh Penguins, meanwhile, are in a scramble to keep their lengthy playoff streak alive. The Stars, who have lost three of their last four games, look to get back on track Thursday…… read more »