NHL roundup: Blues, Wild clinch playoff berths

Apr 15, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues right wing Jimmy Snuggerud (21) and goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) celebrate a win against the Utah Hockey Club at Enterprise Center to clinch a spot in the playoffs. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images Pavel Buchnevich celebrated his 30th birthday two days early as his three-point…

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Canadiens face Leafs, try again to clinch playoff berth

Apr 8, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield (13) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Detroit Red Wings during the second period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images The Montreal Canadiens will try again to clinch a playoff spot when they visit the Toronto Maple Leafs…

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Luka Doncic scores 39, Lakers clinch 3 seed

Apr 11, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) celebrates with center Jaxson Hayes (11), and guard Austin Reaves (15) after scoring against the Houston Rockets during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images Luka Doncic recorded 39 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, and the…

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NHL roundup: Senators thwart Habs’ bid to clinch

Apr 11, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators right wing Drake Batherson (19) celebrates with team his goal scored in the second period against the Montreal Canadiens at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images Shane Pinto scored twice for the Ottawa Senators, who kept the Montreal Canadiens from clinching a playoff spot…

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Pistons top Raptors to clinch playoff berth

Apr 4, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Detroit Pistons guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (8) shoots the ball against Toronto Raptors forward Jonathan Mogbo (2) in the first half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images Jalen Duren had 21 points, 18 rebounds and four blocks and the visiting Detroit Pistons clinched a playoff berth with…

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NHL roundup: Jets defeat Caps to clinch playoff spot

Mar 25, 2025; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Winnipeg Jets left wing Nikolaj Ehlers (27) celebrates his overtime goal against the Washington Capitals at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images Nikolaj Ehlers scored in overtime as the Winnipeg Jets defeated the visiting Capitals 3-2 on Tuesday night in a battle in which Washington’s Alex…

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