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Powerball's jackpot has swelled to an estimated $748 million (cash value $325.1 million) for the next drawing after no ticket matched all six numbers since May. Monday's drawing produced 8, 30, 41, 48, 54 and Powerball 4, with a 2x Power Play. Tickets cost $2. The next drawing is Wednesday, Aug. 5 around 10:59 p.m. ET. Players can choose Quick Pick or manually select numbers.
Powerball’s Wednesday drawing has climbed to an estimated $567 million (cash value about $251.8 million) after no ticket matched all six numbers in Monday’s draw. The July 22 winning numbers are 4, 5, 22, 50, 58 with Powerball 1, and a 3x Power Play multiplier. Tickets cost $2 and are sold in 45 states plus DC and U.S. territories; last drawing produced two $1 million prizes in Colorado and Michigan, continuing a long run of big jackpots since 1992.
Powerball’s jackpot rose to $396 million (cash value $180.2 million) for the Saturday, July 4 drawing; no jackpot winner on Wednesday, but a California player won $1 million, and the last jackpot was on May 2. The winning numbers drawn were 17-38-46-50-69 with Powerball 20, and the Power Play is 2x. Tickets cost $2; drawings are held Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. To win the jackpot you must match all five white balls plus the red Powerball; Power Play multiplies other prizes.
Seth Jarvis scored a power-play goal at 3:56 of overtime to lift the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 2, tying the Stanley Cup Final at 1-1 as Carolina aimed to spark its offense through line changes and a revived power play.
Montreal bounced back from Game 1 with a 5-1 road win in Buffalo to even the series at 1-1. Alex Newhook scored twice early, with Mike Matheson adding a third and Jakub Dobeš turning in 29 saves. Zach Benson briefly sparked Buffalo with a late-second-period goal, but Alexandre Carrier and Nick Suzuki capped the win in the third. Montreal dominated five-on-five play and won the faceoff battle 57-43, while Buffalo’s power play again stalled. Ruff indicated the top Buffalo unit’s struggles and hinted at potential goalie shuffling after Lyon’s off night, as well as the possible return of Sam Carrick to boost the draw.
Montreal heads to Buffalo for Game 1 of Round 2, aiming to translate their surprising first-round success into a series-opening edge. They’ll rely on road-tested form and a rekindled power play, facing a Sabres side anchored by veteran goalie Alex Lyon who has posted stellar playoff numbers, while Canadiens rookie Jakub Dobes carries the crease for his team. The teams split a 2-2 regular-season series, and Montreal won’t be skating in the morning as they prepare for puck drop.
Colorado Avalanche beat the Minnesota Wild 5-2 to take a 2-0 series edge, riding a sharper defense and two timely power-play goals. Minnesota, hampered by injuries including Brodin and the absence of Eriksson Ek, got a shaky playoff return from Gustavsson but couldn’t slow the Avs’ top line or their improving power play, with MacKinnon finishing with multi-point night and Landeskog extending his point streak as Nichushkin added an empty-netter. Wild’s penalty kill remains a major issue, Boldy was held off the scoresheet, and the series shifts to Minnesota for Games 3 and 4 after three days off for adjustments.
Powerball's April 25, 2026 drawing produced an estimated $119.9 million jackpot ($53.7 million cash) with numbers 4, 30, 36, 52, 57 and Powerball 2; Power Play was 3x. No jackpot winner announced yet; next drawing is Monday, April 27 at 10:59 p.m. ET. Michigan ticket sales close at 9:45 p.m. on draw night; Powerball costs $2 per play (Power Play adds $1). Prizes range from $4 to $2 million with Power Play; odds of the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million. Draws are broadcast live and on Powerball.com and Michigan Lottery; Double Play offers a second drawing for up to $10 million, not multiplied by Power Play.
After finishing first last season, the Winnipeg Jets missed the playoffs due to an aging, slower roster, failed attempts to add a second-line center, costly veteran signings that hindered breakout passes and transition, a power play plummeting from No. 1 to the 20s, and goaltending struggles tied to Connor Hellebuyck’s knee surgery, with limited secondary scoring and coaching decisions that didn’t adequately fix top-line overreliance.
The New York Islanders fell 3-0 at UBS Arena to the Ottawa Senators, dropping their playoff odds to life support and leaving elimination possible as soon as Sunday. The loss underscored the Isles' ongoing power-play struggles (0-for-5) and lack of offense, with Ridly Greig scoring on a short-handed rush and Jake Sanderson finishing on a five-on-three, capping Ottawa’s victory with an empty-netter as Michael Amadio sealed it.
Powerball’s Saturday drawing on March 14, 2026 produced numbers 9-30-42-50-52 with Powerball 21 and a 3x Power Play, with the jackpot estimated at $75 million (cash option $34.1 million). The last Powerball jackpot win was March 2 in Arkansas for $250.8 million. Mega Millions is at $60 million. The article also covers ticket deadlines by state, cash vs. annuity payout options, odds, and how to watch the drawing.
LA Kings host the Montreal Canadiens to cap a six-game homestand with notable lineup questions: Scott Laughton and Mathieu Joseph could be in the mix, and Quinton Byfield may return from an upper-body injury. Alex Laferriere is expected to slot onto the top power-play unit, while Artemi Panarin, Anze Kopitar and Adrian Kempe anchor the top line. Coach D.J. Smith emphasizes winning today as rosters settle after yesterday’s trades, aiming to finish the stretch with a .500 record.
Washington Capitals edged the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 to extend their win streak and stay in the Eastern playoff hunt, highlighted by Pierre-Luc Dubois' two goals and an assist after his return from injury. The Caps’ power play continued to struggle (0-for-5, near the bottom of the league) and their Ovechkin-Strome line posted poor five-on-five metrics, prompting calls for a winger upgrade, while Rasmus Sandin had two assists as Washington improved to 7-2-1 in their last 10 games since Jan. 23.
The Los Angeles Kings host the Edmonton Oilers in a playoff-rematch-style regular-season game after a season-worst loss, with Darcy Kuemper likely getting the start in goal and a strong emphasis on fixing late-game breakdowns, improving special-teams execution, and leveraging the remaining 25 games to mount a push.
The Jan 31 Powerball drawing carries a $57 million jackpot ($25.8 million cash) with white-ball numbers 2, 40, 14, 63, 8 and Powerball 23; Power Play is 3x. The story notes a North Carolina ticket won the Jan 22 jackpot ($209 million) and claimed $68.6 million after taxes in lump sum, with anonymity available for up to 90 days. Drawings occur Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.