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Final-day drama in the Pacific: Oilers chase second, with a possible Avalanche first-round
sports1 month ago

Final-day drama in the Pacific: Oilers chase second, with a possible Avalanche first-round

On the final day of the NHL regular season, Vegas has clinched the Pacific Division, while Edmonton, Anaheim and Los Angeles contend for the remaining elevated seeds and home-ice. The Oilers just need at least one point against Vancouver to lock second in the division; Anaheim must beat Nashville and hope Edmonton loses in regulation, and Los Angeles needs a Calgary win with Edmonton’s loss to Vancouver and Anaheim losing to Nashville to climb into second. A regulation loss by Edmonton could drop them to the wild-card, potentially setting up a first-round matchup with the Colorado Avalanche, with several simultaneous outcomes keeping the West unsettled as the East brackets are already set.

via The New York Times|
#edmonton-oilers#nhl#playoffs
Final Spots Narrow as NHL Playoff Picture 2026 Takes Shape
sports1 month ago

Final Spots Narrow as NHL Playoff Picture 2026 Takes Shape

Three playoff spots remain as the Avalanche clinch the Presidents’ Trophy and lead the West, while the Hurricanes top the East but the bracket is unsettled; Buffalo and Montreal lead the Atlantic with 106 points, the Penguins sit at 98 in the Metro with wild cards including the Bruins (98), Senators (97) and Capitals (93); in the West Colorado 115, Dallas 108 and Minnesota 102 pace the standings with Vegas 91, Edmonton 90, Anaheim 90 and Utah 90 for the two wild cards, and Anaheim remains in danger of missing the postseason as they chase a late-season clinch.

via Bleacher Report|
#2026#bracket#nhl
Final Day Drama Sets NBA Playoff Seeds and Lottery Fate
sports1 month ago

Final Day Drama Sets NBA Playoff Seeds and Lottery Fate

On the final day of the 2025-26 regular season, 10 playoff seeds are still up for grabs as East teams chase guaranteed spots and West positions can shift with several outcomes. A key Brooklyn–Toronto matchup could lock Toronto into no worse than sixth in the East, while the Hawks, Magic and 76ers also have routes to higher seeds depending on Sunday results. In the West, a Nuggets win keeps them at No. 3, with a possible swap if they falter and the Lakers win; Portland holds the head-to-head tiebreaker for No. 8 and could climb with the right results. The Wizards own the league’s worst record with the best odds for the top lottery pick, and Pacers and Nets sit in the bottom three, with coin flips and protected-pick rules shaping the final lottery order among several tied teams.

via Hoops Rumors|
#basketball#lottery#nba
Final Week Set to Decide NHL Playoff Scene Across East and West
sports1 month ago

Final Week Set to Decide NHL Playoff Scene Across East and West

With less than seven days left in the 2025-26 regular season, seven playoff spots remain and two division titles are still up for grabs as East and West races tighten. Buffalo leads the Atlantic with Montreal and Tampa Bay close behind, while Carolina has clinched the Metropolitan Division; in the West, Colorado tops the Central and Edmonton and Vegas pace a razor-tight Pacific, with several teams still vying for wild-card spots.

via NHL.com|
#nhl#playoffs#sports
Kings Seek Third Straight Win as Forsberg Backstops Clash with Canucks
sports1 month ago

Kings Seek Third Straight Win as Forsberg Backstops Clash with Canucks

The Los Angeles Kings host the Vancouver Canucks in a pivotal late-season matchup at Crypto.com Arena, aiming for a third straight win to bolster their playoff hopes. Anton Forsberg starts in goal, with the lineup largely set and Quinton Byfield expected to play despite maintenance concerns. With five games remaining, L.A. sits just behind Nashville for the final wild-card spot, while Vancouver begins a California road trip looking to gain momentum. The result could influence the tight Western Conference standings as the Kings push to control their destiny at WC2.

via LA Kings Insider|
#hockey#los-angeles-kings#nhl
Thunder Clinches West No. 1 Seed as Playoff Picture Tightens
sports1 month ago

Thunder Clinches West No. 1 Seed as Playoff Picture Tightens

The Oklahoma City Thunder secured the Western Conference’s No. 1 seed and home-court advantage after defeating the Los Angeles Clippers 128-110, finishing 64-16 with Chet Holmgren posting 30 points and 14 rebounds and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander adding 20 points and 11 assists. On a busy night, the Spurs continued their late-season surge with a 112-101 win over the Trail Blazers (18-2 in their last 20), the Nuggets extended a 10-game win streak to stay third, and other results included the Pistons routing the Bucks, the Magic beating the Timberwolves, and Devin Booker dropping 37 in the Suns’ win over the Mavericks.

via BBC|
#nba#oklahoma-city-thunder#playoffs
Swiss, Canadian men lock in Olympic curling semis as round-robin wraps
sports3 months ago

Swiss, Canadian men lock in Olympic curling semis as round-robin wraps

With one round-robin session remaining for both men's and women's curling at Milan Cortina 2026, Switzerland and Canada have secured the men's semifinals, while the final two spots depend on outcomes among Italy, Norway, and the United States (4-5). The U.S. would need several favorable results and possible tiebreak scenarios to sneak into No. 4. In the women's tournament, Sweden and Switzerland clinched the top two seeds; the U.S., Canada, and South Korea are vying for the remaining two berths, with Canada vs. South Korea set to determine one spot and the U.S. needing a Switzerland win or a Great Britain loss to edge in. Thursday features final round-robin games followed by the semifinals.

via NBC Olympics|
#curling#milan-cortina-2026#olympics
Capitals skid worsens as Canucks snap 11-game drought with 4-3 win
sports4 months ago

Capitals skid worsens as Canucks snap 11-game drought with 4-3 win

The Washington Capitals fell 4-3 to the Vancouver Canucks in Vancouver, their fourth straight loss as they fight to stay in the 2026 playoff race. Washington led 2-0 on two power-play goals but the Canucks, who had been on an 11-game losing streak, dominated five-on-five play and earned the win. Vancouver’s victory comes as the Capitals remain 12th in the Eastern Conference with 54 points and a .529 points percentage, just six points ahead of the Rangers, underscoring the urgent need for a quick turnaround.

via RMNB|
#losing-streak#nhl#sports
NFL Playoff Race Heats Up as Standings Shift in Week 15
sports5 months ago

NFL Playoff Race Heats Up as Standings Shift in Week 15

The 2025 NFL season is experiencing unprecedented upheaval with multiple divisions led by teams other than last year's winners, including the Chiefs potentially missing the playoffs for the first time in a decade, and a highly competitive playoff race with nine teams already eliminated and several still vying for postseason spots, making this season one of the most unpredictable in recent history.

via NBC News|
#divisional-race#nfl#playoffs
Royals extend winning streak with victory over Rangers
sports9 months ago

Royals extend winning streak with victory over Rangers

The Kansas City Royals secured a 4-3 victory over the Texas Rangers, climbing in the Wild Card standings and making a late-season push with key performances from players like Bobby Witt Jr. and Vinnie Pasquantino, while Carlos Estevez earned his 32nd save. The win marks the Royals' first time above .500 since June 5 and signals a potential playoff race in September.

via Royals Review|
#mlb#rangers#royals