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Playoffs Buzz: Avalanche, Oilers meet with West top seeds up for grabs

The Florida Panthers (idle) will clinch a playoff berth if the Buffalo Sabres lose to the New Jersey Devils in any fashion (7 p.m. ET; MSGSN, MSG-B, ESPN+, SN NOW) AND the Pittsburgh Penguins lose to the Chicago Blackhawks in regulation (7 p.m. ET; ATTSN-PT, NBCSCH, ESPN+, SN NOW). The Carolina Hurricanes will clinch the Metropolitan…read more »

The Pittsburgh Penguins’ Playoff Hopes Aren’t Dead Yet

This was supposed to be a requiem for the Pittsburgh Penguins. The April 4, 5-1 loss against the New Jersey Devils, in particular, demonstrated how old and lethargic the Penguins had become as teams around them became younger, faster, and brimming with talent. Sure, the Panthers kept winning, even pushing the Toronto Maple Leafs to…read more »

FanDuel NHL: Tuesday Targets

This article is part of our FanDuel NHL series. There will be 10 games for Tuesday’s slate, with the Penguins facing a must-win situation hosting the Blackhawks to keep their playoff hopes alive. The Jets can clinch a playoff spot with a point against the Wild. The Leafs and Lightning will meet for the third…read more »

Pittsburgh Penguins: Kris Letang named Masterton Trophy nominee

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang has been nominated for the Masterton Trophy. The award, named after former NHL forward Bill Masterton, is given annually to the player who best exemplifies qualities such as perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey. Letang’s 2022-23 season has included both personal and professional struggles. “I was public with the stroke…read more »

Chicago Blackhawks at Pittsburgh Penguins odds, picks and predictions

SPORTS BETTING Chicago Blackhawks at Pittsburgh Penguins odds, picks and predictions Kevin Erickson Sportsbook Wire The Chicago Blackhawks (25-49-6) travel to meet the Pittsburgh Penguins (40-30-10) Tuesday. Puck drop from PPG Paints Arena is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Blackhawks vs. Penguins odds , and make…read more »

Islanders News: Destiny’s redheaded stepchild

Well THAT sure sucked. And it sucked from the opening minute. The Islanders fell flat and couldn’t come back in an all-but-must win in D.C., awakening all kinds of bad memories. Instead of controlling their destiny, they’re now destiny’s unloved child. The only mild solace for the night was the Panthers didn’t collect two points…read more »

West Virginia’s Robby Porco named Big 12 Pitcher of the Week

West Virginia’s Robby Porco named Big 12 Pitcher of the Week

Geoff Coyle/WV Illustrated 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. West Virginia freshman Robby Porco was named the Big 12 Conference Co-Pitcher of the Week after an excellent performance in the first…read more »