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Bottom Six Minutes: Jacob Fowler’s shutout, and the crease conundrum

For their final home game of the 2025 calendar year, the Montreal Canadiens hosted Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Looking to build on a strong performance in their last outing against the Pens, the Habs turned to rookie Jacob Fowler to backstop them again. He responded with the best performance of his young career, stopping all 31 saves he faced for his first career shutout in a 4-0 win. Fowler’s brilliant performance drew a standing ovation from the fans after the game, but l...

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

Game Preview #36: New Jersey Devils vs. Buffalo Sabres

The Matchup: New Jersey Devils (20-14-1) vs. Buffalo Sabres (16-14-4) The Time: 7:00pm ET The Broadcast: MSGSN, Devils Radio Network Last Devils Game On Friday night, New Jersey wrapped up their quick two-game road trip with a 2-1 win in Utah over the Mammoth. The embattled Jacob Markstrom authored perhaps his best performance of the season, stopping 32 of […]

From All About The Jersey | 2 months ago | 1 read

Preview: A Quinn-tessential Matchup in Minnesota

Road trips are commonplace during the holiday season. Today, the Colorado Avalanche make their final road trip before the holiday break in a rematch against the Minnesota Wild at Grand Casino Arena in St Paul. While the Avalanche have had several noteworthy matchups against Minnesota in the past, this one will be the first meeting […]

From Mile High Hockey | 2 months ago | 3 reads

New York Jets Flight Connections 12/21/25

Happy Sunday, Gang Green Nation. Here are your pregame links before the Jets take on the New Orleans Saints this afternoon. Antwan Staley – The Truth About Aaron Glenn’s Status With the New York Jets Michael Nania – NY Jets’ final stretch is last chance for 3 players to make a stand Michael Nania – […]

From Gang Green Nation | 2 months ago | 7 reads

Unfriendly Neighbours leads Blues to 6-2 win over tired Panthers

The Florida Panthers fought back in the second period before giving up the last four goals of the game in a 6-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues that brought its season-high four-game winning streak to an end. St. Louis opened the scoring midway through the opening frame when rookie Otto Stenberg sent the puck back to Cam Fowler following an offensive zone faceoff. The veteran defenseman moved to the middle and let a shot go that Jake Neighbours tipped by a helpless Daniil Tarasov. It was Sten...

From Litter Box Cats | 2 months ago | 6 reads

Will John-Jason Peterka Score a Goal vs. the Winnipeg Jets on December 21?

Will John-Jason Peterka score for the Utah Mammoth versus the Winnipeg Jets, on Sunday at 7:00 PM ET? Stats and trends to help you make the right call are provided here. John-Jason Peterka Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Jets Anytime Goal Odds: +220 (Bet $10 to win $22.00 if he scores a goal) Peterka Goals Betting Stats In each contest Peterka has played with a set points prop (out of one opportunity), he’s fallen short of the prop total. Peterka has recorded a point in 19 games this s...

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

Will Dylan Guenther Score a Goal vs. the Winnipeg Jets on December 21?

When the Utah Mammoth play the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday, is Dylan Guenther likely to light the lamp? Stats and trends to help you make the right call are available below, so take a look before the game starts at 7:00 PM ET. Dylan Guenther Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Jets Anytime Goal Odds: +190 (Bet $10 to win $19.00 if he scores a goal) Guenther Goals Betting Stats Guenther has eclipsed his points prop bet in every game he’s played with a set points prop (one total opportunity). Gu...

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

Will Logan Stanley Score a Goal vs. the Utah Mammoth on December 21?

Will Logan Stanley score for the Winnipeg Jets versus the Utah Mammoth on Sunday? Stats and info are available in this article, to help you make the right call before the puck drops at 7:00 PM ET. Logan Stanley Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Mammoth Anytime Goal Odds: +1700 (Bet $10 to win $170.00 if he scores a goal) Stanley Goals Betting Stats Through 34 games played this season, Stanley has put up 12 points (with a pair of multi-point games). Stanley has scored in six of 34 games t...

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

Will Mikko Rantanen Score a Goal vs. the Toronto Maple Leafs on December 21?

Is Mikko Rantanen likely to score a goal on Sunday, when his Dallas Stars face the Toronto Maple Leafs at 7:00 PM ET? Stats and info are provided below, to help you make the right wager. Mikko Rantanen Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Maple Leafs Anytime Goal Odds: +155 (Bet $10 to win $15.50 if he scores a goal) Rantanen Goals Betting Stats In every game Rantanen has played with a set points prop — one opportunity — he’s gone over the prop total. Through 35 games, Rantanen has 48 point...

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

Game Preview: Montreal Canadiens @ Pittsburgh Penguins 12/21/25

Who: Montreal Canadiens (19-12-4, 42 points, 2nd place Atlantic Division) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (14-11-9, 37 points, 5th place Metropolitan Division) When: 7:00 p.m. eastern How to Watch: Broadcast locally Sportsnet Pittsburgh, streaming on ESPN+ Pens’ Path Ahead: The Pens go right back to Canada for a game on Tuesday night against the Maple Leafs before making it to […]

From PensBurgh | 2 months ago | 2 reads

Victoire @ Goldeneyes recap & highlights: Montreal wins fourth straight game

After a road trip that saw them go from Halifax to Vancouver, the Montreal Victoire won their fourth straight game in a 4-2 win against the Vancouver Goldeneyes on Saturday afternoon. Sandra Abstreiter made 27 saves in her first start with the Victoire for her first PWHL win. Her last PWHL game was in March 2024, and she played three games for Ottawa in the league’s first season. Last year, she was Montreal’s third goaltender and did not see any PWHL action. She has represented Germany in...

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

Oilers vs. Golden Knights NHL Best Bets, Odds, Prediction and Pick – Dec. 21

Are you looking for the inside scoop on the upcoming Edmonton Oilers-Vegas Golden Knights game on Sunday, Dec. 21? Best bets suggestions are provided in this article, so take advantage before the 8 p.m. ET opening faceoff. Best Oilers vs. Golden Knights Prop Bets Player & Team Odds to Score a Goal Goals & Games Played Leon Draisaitl, Oilers +130 17 G in 36 GP Connor McDavid, Oilers +155 22 G in 36 GP Tomas Hertl, Golden Knights +190 13 G in 33 ...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 4 reads

Today’s Best NBA Player Prop Bets – Sunday, December 21, 2025

Today’s NBA schedule has six quality competitions on the docket. Among those contests is the Miami Heat taking on the New York Knicks. There are usually lots of NBA player prop bets available for each and every matchup. Keep reading to see what options you have in terms of NBA prop bets for today’s slate. Chicago Bulls vs. Atlanta Hawks Player Props The Bulls take on the Hawks on Sunday, with the contest tipping off at 3:30 PM ET from State Farm Arena. Bulls Josh Giddey Odds Poin...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 1 read

Ohio State vs. Miami (FL) Cotton Bowl Best Bets & Computer Predictions – Dec. 31

In the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff, the No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes (12-1) will face the Miami Hurricanes (11-2) in the Cotton Bowl, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET in Arlington, Texas. Ohio State is favored by 9.5 points. Pick Miami (FL) (+9.5) to Cover The Buckeyes have covered the spread 10 times over 13 games with a set spread. The Hurricanes have covered the spread in a matchup eight times this year (8-5-0). In games they have played as 9.5-point favorites or more, the ...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 4 reads

Sunday Habs Headlines: Reactions to Phillip Danault’s acquisition

Montreal Canadiens news and notes “I’ve waited my whole life for this moment,” Jacob Fowler said after getting a shutout on his first Saturday night at the Bell Centre. [ TVA Sports ] Martin St-Louis offered his praise to Fowler. “The way he’s carrying himself, it’s like he’s been ready for this for a long time.” [ Radio-Canada ] Kent Hughes knows there are reasons why the Los Angeles Kings were comfortable trading away Danault, but is putting his faith in Danault’s career per...

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

Watch Shaedon Sharpe Drop INSANE Dunk on Russell Westbrook

The Portland Trail Blazers beat the Sacramento Kings 98-93 on Saturday evening, but that relatively-pedestrian score in a relatively-pedestrian game is not what people will remember from this outing ten months, or ten years, from now. Instead they’ll be talking about a dunk that had NOTHING to do with pedestrian. It was air-flighted in over […]

From Blazer's Edge | 2 months ago | 5 reads

Trail Blazers Do Heavy Lifting in Victory over Sacramento

Lightning may never strike in the same place twice, but the 98-93 victory by the Portland Trail Blazers versus the Kings in Sacramento tonight suggests that it can definitely hit the same NBA team twice if that team changes locations. After a controversial triumph over the Kings two nights ago in Portland, the Blazers thundered […]

From Blazer's Edge | 2 months ago | 3 reads

Kings Win Deni Avdija Battle, Lose Blazers War and Game

For the second game in a row, the Portland Trail Blazers and Sacramento Kings played a close contest into the closing minutes of the fourth period. Thursday night’s affair went into overtime before Portland emerged with a single-point victory. Today the Blazers did slightly better. They scored far fewer points but the margin of victory […]

From Blazer's Edge | 2 months ago | 3 reads

Game Review: Lineup shuffle doesn’t do the trick, bigger changes needed after Maple Leafs’ latest loss in Nashville

Coming off what can be gently described as one of the Maple Leafs’ more lifeless outings over the past decade in Washington, notable changes were made across the lineup ahead of this game in Nashville. The Leafs continued to play terrible hockey.  All of Steven Lorentz, Max Domi, and Henry Thrun were healthy scratched, while […] The post Game Review: Lineup shuffle doesn’t do the trick, bigger changes needed after Maple Leafs’ latest loss in Nashville appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 2 months ago | 1 read

Auston Matthews after the Leafs’ loss in Nashville: “As sh*tty as it is losing, I thought the process was a lot better”

With the Maple Leafs falling to 15th in the Eastern Conference in points percentage, captain Auston Matthews discussed a 5-3 loss to the Predators, the current mental state of the team, and whether his belief in the group has been challenged. On the team’s performance in Nashville: I thought we had a better process tonight, […] The post Auston Matthews after the Leafs’ loss in Nashville: “As sh*tty as it is losing, I thought the process was a lot better” appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstov...

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 2 months ago | 0 reads

Craig Berube on another loss for the Leafs in Nashville: “Our team was a lot better with the puck, but there were self-inflicted mistakes”

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 5-3 loss to the Nashville Predators, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 15-14-5. On where the game got away from the team: I think that the late goal we gave up in the second period was avoidable. The third goal was avoidable. Our team did a […] The post Craig Berube on another loss for the Leafs in Nashville: “Our team was a lot better with the puck, but there were self-inflicted mistakes” appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 2 months ago | 6 reads