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Texas Rangers lineup for April 8, 2026 against the Seattle Mariners: starting pitchers are MacKenzie Gore for the Rangers and Bryan Woo for the M’s. Texas is going for a sweep today. Let’s sweep!!! The lineup: Nimmo — RF Langford — LF Seager — SS Burger — 1B Pederson — DH Carter — CF Jansen […]
Before departing randomly snowy Winnipeg for St. Louis the Jets hit the ice for a skate.
Connor Ingram has been named as the Edmonton Oilers’ nominee for the 2026 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. The 29-year-old goaltender was voted as the team’s nominee by the Professional Hockey Writers Association chapter in Edmonton. Per the NHL, the award is presented each year “to the NHL player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance,…
Nigeria, Jamaica, India and Zimbabwe headline the 2026 Unity Cup in London, blending elite football with culture, music and global diaspora celebration.
Anthony Mantha got recognized for his monster season by earning the Penguins’ nomination for the NHL’s Masterton Trophy. The award goes to the NHL player “who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to ice hockey”. After signing an incentive-laden contract after suffering a major knee injury in 2024-25, Mantha has set career-highs in […]
It's been hanging out there all season long—Will he or won't he? The thought of the legendary Alex Ovechkin hanging up the skates has been plaguing the Washington Capitals and hockey fans everywhere. He was asked about it again, point-blank, in an interview that airs today on the Capitals pre-game show. Alex Ovechkin sat down with John Walton to discuss his plans to take time after the season to reflect and consult with his family before determining his future this summer. Catch their fu...
After losing each of their last five games and nine out of their last 10 contests, the Seattle Kraken's playoff hopes are essentially crushed. With how poorly they are finishing off the season, it would not be surprising if they make multiple changes to their roster this offseason. One player on the Kraken who should be watched as a trade candidate is forward Jared McCann. The 29-year-old forward has been in the rumor mill before and will be entering the final year of his deal in 2026-26...
We've got a few guys feeling the heat.
The Philadelphia Flyers have found a goalie and he is quietly having a historically good season.
The New Jersey Devils are currently engaged in a search for a new head of hockey operations and general manager after letting Tom Fitzgerald go earlier this week. Whoever they bring in will have a whole lot of work ahead of them in getting this team back on track. The Devils have now missed the playoffs in 11 of the last 14 years, since their last Stanley Cup Finals appearance in 2012. Mike G. Morreale of NHL.com has suggested a list of top priority items that the...
The Iowa Wild’s season has been defined by frustration, inconsistency, and an ever-changing roster that never seems to settle into a rhythm. While there’s always movement in the AHL, this year has felt especially difficult in Des Moines, and a big reason is the steady drain of talent from the lineup...
The Toronto Maple Leafs added to their 2026 college free agent crop last week by signing defenseman Hayes Hundley (University of St. Thomas), who is set to make his AHL debut for the Toronto Marlies against Utica this morning. Hundley is the second defenseman that the Leafs have signed this cycle, following the acquisition of […] The post The 411 on new Leafs prospect Hayes Hundley ahead of his Toronto Marlies debut appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
On the one hand, the Edmonton Oilers got a point, showing some resilience despite being outshot and outchanced by the Utah Mammoth. On the other hand, the Oilers squandered three leads, struggled to break out of their zone, and seemed far too loose for a team readying itself for the playoffs. The game was a…
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Rangers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. In the early part of the 2026 season, the Texas Rangers don’t have a pitcher that has […]
Tuesday night’s Eastern Conference results were not great for the Islanders as the Ottawa Senators beat the Atlantic-leading Tampa Bay Lightning (with a five-goal third period!) in regulation and the Red Wings and Blue Jackets had a three-point game, with Detroit falling via shootout. But at least we know where everyone stands with four games […]
The Minnesotan looks more comfortable as the season has progressed showing off his speed and physicality.
Of the few prospects still remaining in the Colorado Avalanche system, a handful are still playing for a championship in their respective leagues. Here’s where each of them stand heading into a crucial portion of their schedules. NCAA In the friendly confines of Blue Arena in Loveland, DU won their regional bracket to send the […]
The Philadelphia Flyers should be looking to add another backup or 1B goalie this offseason. Samuel Ersson has struggled as the team's backup this season, as evidenced by his .867 save percentage and his 3.15 goals-against average in 31 games this season. Due to this, let's look at three goalies who the Flyers should consider targeting this summer to form a strong tandem with Dan Vladar. Stuart Skinner, Pittsburgh Penguins If the Penguins do not re-sign Skinner, he is a...
With the Vancouver Canucks rebuilding, it is unlikely that forward Evander Kane will be back with them next season. The 34-year-old winger is a pending unrestricted free agent (UFA) and should generate interest if he hits the market. Because of this, let's take a look at three teams that could look to sign Kane this summer. Tampa Bay Lightning The Lightning should be looking to add to their forward depth this offseason. Their bottom six could use a boost, and Kane would provide the...
Morning, all! Josh Jung has continued to make sad choices at the plate, opening the door for Ezequiel Duran. Jacob deGrom had an MRI on his knee but there’s no structural damage. Have the Rangers found a new bullpen duo? Kyle Higashioka helped the Rangers finally overcome George Kirby, who had been undefeated in his […]
Only two weeks left in the BSens' season.
After putting together a season-high five-game winning streak, the Oilers have now dropped back-to-back games, surrendering 11 goals in the process. Edmonton fell 5-1 at home to Vegas on Saturday, then blew multiple leads in a 6-5 overtime loss in Utah on Tuesday. The Oilers led 3-1 after the first period, 4-3 late in the…
The 2026 NFL Draft is just two weeks away. The Carolina Panthers are in the unfamiliar position of holding the 19th overall pick and thus will have to wait late into the night on the first round to make their selection. General Manager Dan Morgan did a surprisingly good job through free agency to ensure […]
With their massive 5-1 win over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night, the Philadelphia Flyers raised their playoff odds to over 50% from just about anyone who does those sorts of calculations. They are more likely than not going to be clinching their spot before season’s end and hosting their first playoff games in Philadelphia since 2018. And with just exactly how they won on Tuesday night in Newark, there is some more confidence in this team being able to make some more noise in the p...
Thought about holding it off for the official clinching of a playoff ticket by the Penguins, but it’s an off day and close enough. Here’s a doozy to revisit from only seven months ago in mid-September, though it seems so much longer ago now. The Pensburgh article is entitled: “Bigger surprise for Penguins: playoffs or […]