Daniel Gafford Effective At Both Ends Tuesday

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford scored 12 points with perfect 6-for-6 shooting and swatted away three shots in a 105-100 loss to the Timberwolves on Tuesday. Playing a playoff-high 31 minutes, Gafford contributed in multiple areas, grabbing eight rebounds and tallying one assist with one steal. The 25-year-old big man saw extra action due to […]

Kyrie Irving Suffers First Closeout Game Loss

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving saw his incredible run of wins in closeout games come to an end on Tuesday, as the team went down 105-100 to Minnesota on home court. Irving had previously won on all 14 occasions when his team was in a spot to finish off a playoff series. However, the Mavericks […]

Luka Doncic Posts Ninth Postseason Triple-Double

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic came up with his ninth postseason triple-double on Tuesday, but his efforts weren't enough in a 105-100 loss to Minnesota. The Mavericks leader finished with 28 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists, leading his team in all categories. His line included one steal, although Doncic's triple-double came with poor […]

Mike Conley Impactful At Both Ends In Game 4 Win

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Mike Conley produced a good two-way performance in Tuesday's Game 4 win over the Mavericks, scoring 14 points on 5-for-9 shooting and snagging four steals. He also recorded three rebounds in 34 minutes on the floor as Minnesota fought off elimination. Conley struggled in the first game of the series, but […]

Rudy Gobert Posts Double-Double In Vital Win

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert registered a 13-point, 10-rebound double-double as the team managed to avoid a sweep against Dallas in the Western Conference Finals on Tuesday with a 105-100 win. Gobert made four of his five attempts from the field and finished 5-for-9 at the line. He had one assist and one block, logging […]

Anthony Edwards Flirts With Triple-Double Once Again

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards posted a game-high 29 points and had 10 rebounds with nine assists as the team won Tuesday's elimination game against Dallas 105-100. He finished with 11-for-25 shooting, going 2-for-5 from downtown. Edwards has struggled to remain efficient from the field in the series, but he's been close to a triple-double […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Ends Slump With 25-Point Effort

Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns managed to end his shooting slump in Tuesday's Game 4 against Dallas, hitting 9-for-13 from the field en route to 25 points in a 105-100 win. After nailing only three shots with 22 attempts from deep across the first three games of the series, Towns was 4-for-5 with the three-ball. […]

Kraken Appoint Dan Bylsma As Head Coach

The Seattle Kraken have announced Dan Bylsma as the second head coach in franchise history. He takes the reins from Dave Hakstol after spending the past two seasons working for the Kraken's AHL affiliate, the Coachella Valley Firebirds. Bylsma, who was last behind a bench as a head coach in the NHL in 2016-17, has […]

Sharks Sign Will Smith To Entry-Level Deal

The San Jose Sharks have signed Will Smith, the No. 4 pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, to an entry-level contract. He's set to begin his professional career next season, following a dominant campaign with Boston College. Smith, who turned 19 in March, had 71 points (25 goals, 46 assists) in 41 games with the […]

Igor Shesterkin Looks To Keep Momentum Going In Game 4

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin will head out for a third consecutive win in Tuesday's matchup against Florida. The 2022 Vezina Trophy winner has helped the team to a pair of overtime wins, producing 59 saves across the two games. Going 10-3 in the playoffs, Shesterkin has joined Henrik Lundqvist as only the second […]

Sergei Bobrovsky Hopes To Avoid Third Consecutive Defeat Tuesday

Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky will make his 15th postseason start of the year in Tuesday's Game 4 against the Rangers, entering the matchup with a 9-5 record. With Florida suffering heartbreak in back-to-back overtime games, Bobrovsky is in danger of losing three straight outings for the first time in the 2024 playoffs. He allowed […]

Kyle Okposo Set To Re-Enter Panthers Lineup For Game 4

Florida Panthers right wing Kyle Okposo is expected to rejoin the lineup in Game 4 against the Rangers on Tuesday. He skated on the fourth line Tuesday morning. Steven Lorentz appears to be set for a new look as well in the lineup. Ryan Lomberg and Nick Cousins will be making way for the two. […]

Vladimir Tarasenko Drops Down To Third Line Tuesday

Florida Panthers winger Vladimir Tarasenko will start Tuesday's Game 4 against the Rangers on the third line. Panthers head coach Paul Maurice shuffled his lines in Game 3, which helped the team produce a third-period comeback, and the new-look attack will remain in place on Tuesday. Tarasenko will skate with Anton Lundell and Eetu Luostarinen […]

Evan Bouchard Continues Prolific Playoff Run With 17th Assist

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard finished Monday's Game 3 loss to the Stars with one assist, two shots, two blocks, and two hits. He posted his 17th assist of the 2024 postseason when Zach Hyman opened the scoring with only 2:02 played. Paul Coffey is the only defenseman in Oilers history with more helpers in […]

Zach Hyman Notches 13th Postseason Goal

Edmonton Oilers winger Zach Hyman scored his 13th postseason goal of the year on Monday, opening the scoring in a 5-3 defeat to Dallas. He became the fourth active player with at least 13 goals through 15 games in a postseason, joining Mark Scheifele (14 in 2018), Evander Kane (13 in 2022), and Sidney Crosby […]

Connor McDavid Reaches 100 Playoff Points In Monday's Loss

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid hit the 100-point plateau for his postseason career on Monday, logging a goal and an assist in a 5-3 defeat to Dallas. Playing in his 67th playoff game, McDavid became the fourth-fastest player in history to reach 100 points. He's had 33 goals and 67 assists across his postseason career, […]

Tyler Seguin Delivers Two Assists In Game 3 Victory

Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin produced his second multi-point outing in three games on Monday, finishing a 5-3 victory over Edmonton with two assists. Seguin had a great time playing next to Jason Robertson, who scored a hat trick in the contest. it's been a good postseason campaign for the 32-year-old veteran. With 16 games […]

Roope Hintz Returns To Stars Lineup With Two Assists

Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz returned from an upper-body injury in Monday's Game 3 against Edmonton and made an instant impact in a 5-3 win. He logged two assists to help spark a comeback from a two-goal deficit in the second period. Hintz logged 17:48 of ice time in his comeback game, skating on the […]

Jason Robertson Ends 10-Game Goal Drought WIth First Playoff Hat Trick

Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson had a memorable outing in Game 3 against Edmonton on Monday, scoring his first playoff hat trick to lead the team to a 5-3 win. With Dallas 2-0 down after the first period, Robertson notched his first couple of goals in the second frame, and he completed his hat […]

T.J. McConnell Solid Off The Bench In Game 4 Loss

Indiana Pacers point guard T.J. McConnell enjoyed another productive bench outing on Monday against the Celtics, scoring 15 points and tallying five rebounds, four assists, and one steal as Indiana's season ended with a 105-102 loss. He finished with 7-for-16 shooting, missing his lone attempt from three-point range. McConnell impressed throughout the playoffs with his […]

Pascal Siakam Logs A Double-Double In Final Game Of The Season

Indiana Pacers forward/center Pascal Siakam finished the 2023-24 campaign with a double-double, notching 19 points and 10 rebounds in Monday's 105-102 loss to the Celtics. His line included three assists as Siakam shot 8-for-18 from the field with a 0-for-3 effort from downtown. It was a bad ending to an otherwise productive series, which saw […]

Andrew Nembhard Scores Team-High 24 Points In Game 4 Loss

Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard was the squad's leading scorer with 24 points on 10-for-18 shooting as the team's season ended with a Game 4 defeat against Boston on Monday. The 24-year-old added 10 assists for a nice double-double and recorded six rebounds with one steal and one block. Indiana will be very disappointed by […]

Jrue Holiday Caps Off Efficient Series With 17-Point Effort

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday finished Monday's Game 4 victory against Indiana with 17 points, nine rebounds, and two assists, shooting 7-for-13 from the floor and hitting twice from downtown with six attempts. Despite picking up an illness bug in the middle of the series, Holiday was highly efficient throughout the matchup. He hit nearly […]

Derrick White Extraordinary On The Defensive End In Game 4

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White had an incredible defensive performance against the Pacers in Monday's closeout game, recording five steals and three blocks. He also picked up four rebounds and four assists in the contest, capping off the big performance with a game-winning three-pointer to push Boston into the 2024 NBA Finals. He was a […]

Jayson Tatum Bags Another Double-Double In Game 4 Versus Indiana

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum collected his 11th double-double of the 2024 postseason on Monday with 26 points and 13 rebounds in a 105-102 win over the Pacers. He was two assists short of a triple-double and added one steal to his tally. It was a productive effort from Tatum, although the Celtics star had […]

Jaylen Brown Named Eastern Conference Finals MVP

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown was named the Eastern Conference Finals MVP on Monday after his squad completed a sweep against Indiana. Brown ended the series with a 29-point effort on 11-for-22 shooting while filling up the stat sheet in a 105-102 win with six rebounds, two assists, three steals, and one block. He averaged […]

Senators General Manager Denies Brady Tkachuk Is On The Trade Block

Ottawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk has found his name circling in trade rumors, but according to general manager Steve Staios, the team has no plans to cut ties with its captain. Speaking to TSN's Pierre LeBrun, Staios called the rumors "complete B.S." while adding that the Senators are building a team around Tkachuk. The Senators […]

Jacob Trouba Escapes Suspension For Elbowing

New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba has avoided suspension for elbowing Florida forward Evan Rodrigues during Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final on Sunday. He received a $5,000 fine for the incident, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Game 3 was a very busy day at the office for Trouba in general. […]

Jake Oettinger Aims To Continue Road Success On Monday

Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger has a chance to register a fourth consecutive road win this postseason in Monday's Game 3 against the Oilers. Dallas' No. 1 was spectacular in the previous round against the Avalanche, allowing just one goal in all three away outings. After opening the playoffs with back-to-back defeats against Vegas, Oettinger […]

Stuart Skinner Looks To Return To Winning Ways Monday

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner is set to make his 13th start of the postseason in Monday's Game 3 against Dallas. He's started the series well, allowing four goals in two games, but Skinner will be aiming to get back to winning ways on Monday after the Stars tied the series at one with a […]