Apr 9, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) rebounds the ball against Sacramento Kings forward Trey Lyles (41) during the third quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images After recording a much-needed win on the road, the Denver Nuggets hope to secure a playoff position in their final…
Apr 8, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Nick Suzuki (14) plays the puck against the Detroit Red Wings during the second period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images The Ottawa Senators have already clinched their spot in this year’s Stanley Cup playoffs. However, big games still remain on the regular-season…
Mar 3, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (93) skates with the puck against New York Islanders right wing Simon Holmstrom (10) and defenseman Ryan Pulock (6) and center Bo Horvat (14) during the third period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images Fifty years ago this…
Apr 8, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard John Konchar (46) passes during the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images If the Memphis Grizzlies want to avoid falling into the NBA’s postseason play-in tournament — for those teams finishing seventh through 10th in the…
Apr 5, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) controls the puck against the St. Louis Blues during the third period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images The Colorado Avalanche have a slim chance to overtake the Dallas Stars for second place in the Central Division, and they have…
Mar 13, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr confers with guard Stephen Curry (30) during the second quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images The Golden State Warriors finally will catch a break in the schedule, and at an opportune time, when…
Apr 4, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) plays for the rebound against Dallas Mavericks guard Jaden Hardy (1) and center Daniel Gafford (21) during the first half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images With hopes of finishing as high as fourth place in the Western Conference…
A recent team social media post touting the Houston Rockets’ return to the NBA playoffs for the first time in five seasons proclaims, “WE ARE SO BACK.” Don’t look now, Western Conference, but a jelling core on a late-season surge could give this Rockets run some staying power. Houston entered Tuesday with 15 wins in…
Apr 6, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators goalie Linus Ullmarlk (35) makes a save on a shot from Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner (38) in the third period at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images The Ottawa Senators have a simple assignment Tuesday night. If they beat the Columbus Blue…
Mar 30, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; New York Islanders left wing Anders Lee (27) watches the play against the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images After allowing Alexander Ovechkin’s record 895th goal, the New York Islanders will continue their playoff chase when they visit the Nashville…
