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Takeaways: Flyers a cut above Anaheim in 3-2 overtime victory on West Coast opener

The Flyers blew a regulation win late in the third, but they battled back in an old-fashioned ramshackle overtime to defeat Anaheim 3-2. It marked the return of Trevor Zegras to Anaheim, and opened up the important West Coast trip with an almost must win. The Basics First period: 2:51- Luke Glendening (Cam York, Garnet Hathaway) Second period: 7:53- Owen Tippett (Travis Sanheim), 19:22- William Gauthier (Pavel Mintyukov) (PPG) Third period: 18:06- Leo Carlsson (Troy Terry, William Ga...

Better Lait Than Never: Oilers start life without Leon Draisaitl

It’s been another wild week around here with the Oilers rollercoaster making another loop, and I’ve got a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never ready to recap it all. On today’s podcast, I talked about the Oilers‘ trades at the deadline, the first few games for our new friends, a tough luck run of…

Royals vs Rangers spring training thread

This evening in Surprise, the Royals will face the Texas Rangers. Michael Wacha takes the mound in front of a lineup that still looks a bit bareboned as Royals trickle back to the team after participating in the World Baseball Classic. None of those involved in that tournament’s semi-finals are in the lineup. Instead, Isaac […]

Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche at Dallas Stars (7:30 p.m.)

One month from playoff hockey, Ball Arena in downtown Denver hosts a heavyweight matchup tonight that could preview a second-round playoff series. The NHL’s two winningest teams — the Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche — add another entry into one of the league’s most intense rivalries. Can Dallas keep rolling after winning 14 of their […]

Quick Bites: Sharks Drop Winnable Game to Oilers

Every NHL game is important at this time of year, whether your team is in the playoff push or not so subtly tanking for the draft lottery, there is always something to cheer for. Some noteworthy lineup changes for this game injected some extra intrigue on top of the obvious Pacific Division playoff race. Edmonton Oilers’ superstar Leon Draisaitl will be out for the rest of the regular season with a lower body injury, and this was the Oilers first game without him. The San Jose Sharks scratched...

If and when do the Oilers re-sign Connor Ingram?

Connor Ingram is 4-0-1 in his last six starts, with a .898 save percentage and a 2.50 goals-against average for the Edmonton Oilers. In the last five games, his five-on-five save percentage is 15th best in the NHL.  Those are average numbers, you might say. Said with different intonation: Hey, those are average numbers!  I’m…

How are the players the Oilers traded away this season doing on their new teams?

The 2026 trade deadline has come and gone. In total, the Edmonton Oilers traded three roster players in two separate trades. They acquired Colton Dach and Jason Dickinson from the Chicago Blackhawks, sending a 2027 top-12-protected first and Andrew Mangiapane in return. In December, the Oilers also thought they solved their goaltending situation, acquiring Tristan…

Flyers @ Ducks: How to watch, lineups, and gamethread

It’s here. The Philadelphia Flyers are in Anaheim facing the Ducks and it’s yet another reunion of sorts. The headline will of course be Cutter Gauthier as we wonder just how fans will react to him facing the team he rejected, but Trevor Zegras is back in Southern California for the first time since his trade to the Flyers. Puck drop:  10:00 p.m. How to watch/listen: 📺: NBCSP 📻: 97.5 The Fanatic Pregame reading The Flyers are going to be making some changes this summer and the...

Wednesday First Four: Open Thread

Game 1: No. 16 Prairie View A&M Panthers vs No. 16 Lehigh Mountain Hawks Prairie View A&M: 18-17 (8th in SWAC) Lehigh: 18-16 (2nd in Patriot League) Channel: truTV Start time: 6:40 PM EST FanFuel Betting Line: Lehigh -2.5 (subject to change) Winner faces No. 1 Florida Game 2: No. 11 Miami (OH) Redhawks vs No. 11 […]

Maple Leafs Sign 2nd NCAA Free Agent in 2 Days

The Toronto Maple Leafs have dipped into the NCAA free agent pool once again, to sign their second top college prospect in two days.  🖊️ We’ve signed forward Brandon Buhr to a one-year contract beginning in the 2026-27 season. He will join the @TorontoMarlies for the remainder of the 2025-26 season on an amateur tryout Details » https://t.co/fRi0nwieUD pic.twitter.com/THuCUQiBuY — Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) March 18, 2026 This time it’s Brandon Buhr, a 6-foot-2, 208-pound forward w...