Mar 28, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; UFC and MMA referee Mike Beltran watches in the second period of the NHL game between the LA Kings and the Seattle Kraken at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Mar 12, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Montreal Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovský (20) and forward Nick Suzuki (14), left, celebrate a goal against the Seattle Kraken with teammates on the bench during the third period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images
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Feb 5, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (left) and brother Seth Curry react against the Phoenix Suns in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Feb 26, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga (0) dunks against the Washington Wizards during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Mar 3, 2026; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov (97) is congratulated by teammates after taking sole possession as the franchise leader in goals on an empty netter against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period at Grand Casino Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn Images
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Jan 17, 2026; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) hands off to running back RJ Harvey (12) during the first quarter of an AFC Divisional Round playoff game against the Buffalo Bills at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
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Feb 22, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Sharife Cooper (13) looks on during the first half against the Charlotte Hornets at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images
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