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Wednesday Morning Bag Skate 12-31-25

This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS RECAPS: Islanders 3, Blackhawks 2 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) Blackhawks want more physicality, nastiness from their friendly group of defensemen ( Sun-Times ) Are the young Blackhawks hitting the wall? Another step toward NHL experience ( The Athletic ) Bedard resumes skating as Jeff Blashill defends Blackhawks’ desire to improve ( Sun-Times ) Foligno’s return adds a little depth to decimated fo...

From Second City Hockey | 2 months ago | 2 reads

Panthers can’t close in 3-2 overtime loss to Canadiens

The Florida Panthers ended a mostly glorious calendar year with a maddening 3-2 overtime loss to the Montreal Canadiens at Amerant Bank Arena. A duel between goaltenders Daniil Tarasov and former Panther Samuel Montembeault kept the game scoreless until pregame honoree Brad Marchand broke the seal midway through the third period. After Mackie Samoskevich forced a tripping call on Juraj Slafkovský, Florida’s power play clicked at the 10:18 mark to finally open the scoring when Marchan...

From Litter Box Cats | 2 months ago | 0 reads

Could Marcus Johansson Make Sweden's Olympic Roster?

That's Wild Marcus Johansson is suddenly exploding offensively and is not looking out of place on the Minnesota Wild's second line right now. So, is he suddenly in the running for a potential wing spot on Team Sweden? His position on the team wasn't guaranteed but with the Olympic announceme...

From Hockey Wilderness | 2 months ago | 6 reads

New York Jets Flight Connections 12/31/25

2025 comes to a close tonight at midnight. A few days later the Jets’ season will come to a close. Good riddance to bad rubbish. On to the offseason and 2026. It can’t be worse than this season, right? Right? Here are your links to your New York Jets this glorious Wednesday in December: Susanna […]

From Gang Green Nation | 2 months ago | 5 reads

2026 WJC Day 5 RECAP: Baltic Jubilation, Teutonic Humiliation

The middle-powers played today! Game 1: Switzerland blanks Germany 4-0 I think the Germans are in trouble. Game Notes Game 2: Latvia and Denmark have a boat race of a game, Latvia wins 6-3 Game Notes Games Today Game 1: Stoic Switzerland vs. See-Saw Slovakia Switzerland has played some low event, crushing games that has […]

From Stanley Cup of Chowder | 2 months ago | 2 reads

Player Grades: Lakers vs. Pistons

Well, if we’ve learned anything over the last two weeks, it’s that the Lakers absolutely do not have it. They have had different lineups, different rotations, different teams and different settings. In all but one — which barely counts since it is against the Kings — they not only lost, but did so in blowout […]

From Silver Screen and Roll | 2 months ago | 3 reads

Exhale (Shoop Shoop): Islanders 3, Blackhawks 2 (SO)

The Chicago Blackhawks erased a two-goal deficit after the first to earn a point, but ultimately fell 3-2 in a shootout to the New York Islanders on Tuesday night. The Islanders opened the scoring less than three minutes into the game. After forcing a turnover, Simon Holmstrom dropped a centering pass to Calum Ritchie, who snapped a wrister past Spencer Knight to give New York an early 1-0 lead. Holmstrom sets up Ritchie to open the scoring pic.twitter.com/Gq0FwgFA3d — BHF (@Bl...

From Second City Hockey | 2 months ago | 4 reads

Game Review: Banged-up Maple Leafs earn character win over Devils to close out 2025

coauthored by Alec Brownscombe & Anthony Petrielli The Maple Leafs saved our favourite win of the season so far for the last game of 2025. The relationship between fans and players has been a topic of debate lately in Leafland, partly sparked by Auston Matthews’ goal celebration against Chicago, in which he gestured to his […] The post Game Review: Banged-up Maple Leafs earn character win over Devils to close out 2025 appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 2 months ago | 4 reads

Penguins 5, Hurricanes 1

It was one of those games for the Carolina Hurricanes as they fell behind early and ended up with a lackluster, 5-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night in Pittsburgh. Three minutes and change into the game, Sidney Crosby scored his 21st of the season. Before the end of the first period, it […]

From Canes Country | 2 months ago | 5 reads

Craig Berube on a character win over New Jersey: “The one thing I take away from it — everyone was bought in”

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 4-0 win over the New Jersey Devils, which improved the Maple Leafs’ record to 18-15-6. On what he liked most about the win: Everybody contributing. Everybody did their job. The goaltender was really good. All around, it was pretty solid hockey by everybody. That is the one […] The post Craig Berube on a character win over New Jersey: “The one thing I take away from it — everyone was bought in” appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 2 months ago | 2 reads

Sheldon Keefe on the Knies vs. Hischier fight: “Do I want our captain fighting when we are down in the third? Absolutely not, but do we need some guys to step up and show some balls? Yeah, we need more of that”

New Jersey head coach Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team’s 4-0 loss to the Maple Leafs, the Devils’ fourth loss in a row. On the message to his players after a fourth straight loss:  I didn’t talk to the team after the game. I’ll talk to them in the morning. But it is […] The post Sheldon Keefe on the Knies vs. Hischier fight: “Do I want our captain fighting when we are down in the third? Absolutely not, but do we need some guys to step up and show some balls? Yeah, we need mor...

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 2 months ago | 2 reads

Canadiens @ Panthers Top Six Minutes: The captain comes up clutch

First period There’s a loud “Go Habs Go!” chant to begin the game, so apparently a few more Canadians travelled to Florida than have to Minnesota for the World Juniors. Samuel Montembeault makes a couple of saves early. It looks like he’s following the puck so far and making a point to watch it right into his body to control the rebound. Back to basics it seems, which is a good way to start. Zachary Bolduc goes in hard on the forecheck and draws a high-sticking call. He’s had ...

From Eyes On The Prize | 2 months ago | 0 reads

Kings vs Clippers Odds, James Harden First Basket Odds, and More for Tonight

The Clippers and Kings battle at 11 pm ET tonight out west. Let’s look at the odds, first basket props, and more for tonight. $250 deposit bonus for NBA pick’em contests! Kings at Clippers Odds (11 pm ET) The Clippers are a double-digit favorite with a spread of -10.5 according to DraftKings Sportsbook . Check out the odds for the game. Zach LaVine, the Kings’ leading scorer at 20.2 points per game, is expected to be out with an ankle injury. Domantas Sabonis (knee) is expected ...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 3 reads

Golden Knights vs. Predators NHL Best Bets, Odds, Prediction and Pick – Dec. 31

On Wednesday at 3 p.m. ET, the Vegas Golden Knights will face the Nashville Predators at T-Mobile Arena, and we have best bets suggestions below if you fancy a wager. Best Golden Knights vs. Predators Prop Bets Player & Team Odds to Score a Goal Goals & Games Played Jack Eichel, Golden Knights +155 12 G in 31 GP Filip Forsberg, Predators +190 16 G in 38 GP Pavel Dorofeyev, Golden Knights +195 15 G in 37 GP Mark Stone, Golden Knights +22...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 5 reads

Penn State vs. UCLA Women’s Basketball: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch

The UCLA Bruins (12-1) will attempt to continue a six-game winning streak when they visit the Penn State Lady Lions (7-6) on December 31, 2025 at Rec Hall. In its previous game, Penn State fell to Iowa on Sunday, 99-76. Tea Cleante scored a team-high 21 points (and contributed three assists and two boards). In its most recent game, UCLA defeated Ohio State on Sunday, 82-75. Its top scorer was Lauren Betts with 18 points. Watch women’s college basketball , other live sports and more on Fubo...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 0 reads

Miami needs Carson Beck at his best in the Cotton Bowl

For the first time in the Playoff Era, the Miami Hurricanes are in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinals. The Canes will face the defending National Champion Ohio State Buckeyes in the Cotton Bowl on New Year’s Eve night. With a talented team on the opposite side of the field, there are plenty of things Miami […]

From State of The U | 2 months ago | 1 read

Minnesota Vikings Reacts Survey Week 18: Win or Lose?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Vikings fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. It’s time for our last SB Nation Reacts survey about our Minnesota Vikings for this regular […]

From Daily Norseman | 2 months ago | 2 reads

Patriots position grades from win over Jets in NFL Week 17

The New England Patriots. took care of business against the New York Jets on Sunday, living up to their status as a 13.5-point favorites by completely dismantling their opponent. The Patriots jumped to a 42-3 lead midway through the third quarter and ended up winning 42-10 after taking their foot off the gas down the […]

From Pats Pulpit | 2 months ago | 5 reads

World Juniors daily recap: The relegation match is set

Throughout the World Juniors tournament, we’ll be keeping track of all the action and bringing you all of the results in one place. Switzerland vs. Germany After two close losses against top teams in Sweden and team USA, Switzerland found themselves in a much more favorable match against Germany, who was playing their fourth game in five days. Taking full advantage of the opportunity, the Swiss dominated the opening frame, scoring twice and out-shooting the Germans 19-7. Kimi Ko...

From Broad Street Hockey | 2 months ago | 1 read