Stanley Cup Final: Panthers better prepared for second chance at closing out Oilers

The Washington Capitals secured the final wild card spot in the Eastern Conference by defeating the Philadelphia Flyers, thanks to a crucial empty-net goal by T.J. Oshie. This victory not only propelled the Capitals into the playoffs but also eliminated the Flyers, Detroit Red Wings, and Pittsburgh Penguins from contention. Despite a late push by Philadelphia, a last-second goal by Detroit sealed their fate, setting up a first-round matchup between the Capitals and the New...

The year 2024 in sports was filled with memorable moments, including viral sensations from the Paris Olympics like breakdancer Rachael "Raygun" Gunn and "pommel horse guy." Other notable events included Josh Allen's touchdown catch, Jon Jones knocking out Stipe Miocic, and the return of EA Sports' "College Football" video game. Noteworthy moments also included Vanderbilt upsetting Alabama and Ilona Maher dominating in women's rugby at the Olympics. Full Article

The NHL Board of Governors is set to approve the sale of the Arizona Coyotes to Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith, with the team expected to relocate to Salt Lake City. Fans bid farewell to the franchise after their final game in Arizona, marking the end of a long journey filled with ownership changes and arena disputes. While the Coyotes will play in Utah next season, there is a possibility of the team returning to...

This week in fantasy hockey, solid goalie options are available for streaming or ownership. Mackenzie Blackwood, now with the Colorado Avalanche, has put up impressive numbers and should be added to your team. Karel Vejmelka of the Utah HC has been underrated and has been performing well, with three upcoming games against varying opponents. Tristan Jarry of the Pittsburgh Penguins has been solid in net and is a good streaming option, especially with winnable matchups...

Philipp Grubauer has had a mixed bag of performances in recent seasons, struggling with the Kraken but excelling with the Avalanche. After a strong 2020-21 campaign, he is now set to be the starting goalie for Seattle in the upcoming season, though his fantasy value remains uncertain. Grubauer has shown promise as a starter and could be a top-10 option among goalies if he can stay healthy and perform consistently. Full Article