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Panthers, Stars Take Game One Of Their Respective Series
The Conference Finals are underway in the Stanley Cup Playoffs! A rematch of last year's Western Conference Finals between the Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers highlights the West, and a rematch of the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals between the Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers highlights the East.
Trevor Poetzinger
1 day ago3 min read
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Motor City Magic: Skubal Steering Tigers to the Top
For the first time since May 2014, the Detroit Tigers hold the best record in Major League Baseball. Riding the dominance of ace Tarik Skubal, this 2025 squad is proving last year’s playoff run was no fluke.
Trevor Poetzinger
2 days ago2 min read
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Jets Stun Blues in Double Overtime Thriller, Advance to Round Two
In one of the most dramatic finishes in NHL history, the Winnipeg Jets tied Game 7 with just 1.6 seconds remaining before defeating the St. Louis Blues 4–3 in double overtime. They’ll now face the Dallas Stars in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Trevor Poetzinger
May 63 min read
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Capitals, Hurricanes, Panthers Advance To Second Round
Three Eastern Conference teams punched their tickets to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Carolina Hurricanes, Florida Panthers, and Washington Capitals each won their respective series 4–1, and only Florida awaits its next opponent.
Trevor Poetzinger
May 13 min read
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NHL Playoffs: First Round Predictions
The best time of year is finally here. The Stanley Cup Playoffs kicked off last night with the Winnipeg Jets taking game one 4-3 over the St. Louis Blues, followed by the Colorado Avalanche taking game one 4-1 over the Dallas Stars.
Trevor Poetzinger
Apr 205 min read
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MLB Game Recaps: 4/12/25
It was an action-packed Saturday for Major League Baseball, as 14 games were showcased on April 12th. The Chicago Cubs' bats exploded against the Dodgers, and the Los Angeles Angels continued their hot start of 2025.
Trevor Poetzinger
Apr 1310 min read
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Beyond the Ice: The True Feel of the Stanley Cup Playoffs
With the regular season dying down, let's amp up the anticipation for the Stanley Cup Playoffs!
Trevor Poetzinger
Apr 22 min read
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Chicago Baseball On Top! Cubs, White Sox Win Opening Day Match-ups
It’s a wonderful time to be a Chicago baseball fan. The Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs each won their Opening Day games on March 27th, g
Trevor Poetzinger
Mar 293 min read
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Way-Too-Early MLB Awards Picks: AL & NL Edition
I’m locking in my early predictions for baseball’s biggest honors. From MVP to Cy Young to Rookie of the Year, here’s who I think could rise
Trevor Poetzinger
Mar 233 min read
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NHL Game Recaps: 3/15/25
It was a busy Saturday night in the NHL as 11 games were played across the US and Canada. A couple of blowouts and some tight matches define
Trevor Poetzinger
Mar 165 min read
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Spring Training Update: Who's Hot And Who's Not?
With Opening Day only 16 days away, now is a good time to dive into spring training and see who's been performing well and who's been...
Trevor Poetzinger
Mar 112 min read
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The Red Wings Are Collapsing: Five-Game Skid Caps Off Nightmare Week
Anger and frustration are boiling over in Hockeytown. The Detroit Red Wings have dropped five straight games and have tumbled out of a playo
Trevor Poetzinger
Mar 92 min read
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Spencer Knight Shines in Blackhawks Debut, Stops 41 in 5-1 Win
Goaltender Spencer Knight put on a show in his first game since being traded to the Chicago Blackhawks. Knight capped off his...
Trevor Poetzinger
Mar 52 min read
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Canada Tops USA 3-2 To Win Four Nations Tournament
For the second time since 2010, Team Canada has defeated the United States in overtime to win a championship.
Trevor Poetzinger
Feb 213 min read
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Blue Jays, Guerrero Jr., Unable To Agree On Contract Extension
The Toronto Blue Jays and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. failed to reach a contract extension before Monday’s deadline, leaving both sides to wait un
Trevor Poetzinger
Feb 193 min read
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Are The Boston Red Sox Front Runners For the AL East?
On Feb. 12, 2025, the Boston Red Sox signed free agent Alex Bregman to a three-year, $120 million contract with an opt-out after his...
Trevor Poetzinger
Feb 172 min read
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Canada Defeats Finland 5-3. Will Play USA In Championship Game
Team Canada defeated Team Finland 5-3 in Monday’s afternoon matchup, punching their ticket to the championship game against their historic r
Trevor Poetzinger
Feb 172 min read
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Cubs, Red Sox, Tigers Finalists For Alex Bregman
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Trevor Poetzinger
Feb 123 min read
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Jordan Binnington Announced As Starting Goalie For Team Canada
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Trevor Poetzinger
Feb 112 min read
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