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Mar 19, 2026; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini (71) awaits the resumption of play against the Buffalo Sabres during the second period at SAP Center at San Jose.
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Should Macklin Celebrini Win MVP if the Sharks Make the Playoffs?

Macklin Celebrini is having an outstanding season in only his second NHL year.  The 19-year-old center is performing at a level that only...

April 3, 2026
Apr 12, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, UNITED STATES; Boston University Terriers forward Matt Copponi (15) reacts after Boston University lost to Western Michigan Broncos in the Frozen Four college ice hockey national championship at Enterprise Center.
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The NCAA’s Regional Playoff Format Is Failing College Hockey

The NCAA is limiting college hockey. The reality is that the sport is growing more now than ever due to the talent and...

April 3, 2026
Mar 30, 2026; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders center Brayden Schenn (10) celebrates his goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins with center Mathew Barzal (13) and center Calum Ritchie (64) and defenseman Carson Soucy (4) during the second period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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Calum Ritchie Has Benefited Most From Islanders’ Brayden Schenn Trade

The 2025-26 season for the New York Islanders has gone better than many expected. While sitting in a playoff spot around the trade...

April 2, 2026
Mar 26, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) celebrates his goal with center Ryan Greene (20) against the Philadelphia Flyers during the second period at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
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The Chicago Blackhawks Are Closer to Contention Than They Seem

It has been another long year for the Chicago Blackhawks, but the new-look squad is closer to contention than ever. The Blackhawks are...

April 1, 2026
Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) shakes hands with New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) after Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium.
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What Are the Top 10 Championship Games Since 2010? Part 2

In part one, I began counting down the best sports championship games since 2010. The 2026 Olympic men’s hockey gold medal game and...

March 30, 2026
Dec 5, 2024; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Colorado Avalanche right wing Nikolai Kovalenko (51) checks Carolina Hurricanes right wing Jackson Blake (53) during the third period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images
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What Are Some of the Most Likely Stanley Cup Finals Matchups?

The 2025-26 NHL season has reached the point where narratives give way to numbers— and the numbers tell a story of parity. With...

March 30, 2026
Mar 21, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson (65) reacts after being named first star of the game against the Winnipeg Jets at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
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Erik Karlsson Is the Penguins’ Constant Amidst Injury Turmoil

The Pittsburgh Penguins have scratched and clawed their way through a grueling month of March, a good portion of which without Sidney Crosby...

March 30, 2026
Mar 21, 2026; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Dallas Stars forward Justin Hryckowian (49) and Minnesota Wild forward Mats Zuccarello (36) face off during the third period at Grand Casino Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn Images
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How Do Wild Stack Up Against Their Most Likely Playoff Opponents?

With the 2025–2026 NHL regular season winding down, the Central Division is shaping up to deliver one of the most competitive playoff races...

March 27, 2026
Mar 24, 2026; Elmont, New York, USA; Chicago Blackhawks centers Connor Bedard (98) and Anton Frondell (15) stand for the US national anthem before a game against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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What Does Anton Frondell Bring to the Blackhawks?

Anton Frondell‘s NHL career is underway. The third overall pick in the 2025 entry draft made history and turned plenty of heads in...

March 26, 2026
Mar 24, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center Dakota Joshua (81) fights with Boston Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov (91) during the third period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images
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Maple Leafs Must Decide Whether to Retool or Rebuild This Offseason

For the first time since the 2015-16 season, the Toronto Maple Leafs will be missing the playoffs. With the team struggling on the...

March 25, 2026
Mar 24, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; The Utah Mammoth celebrate a goal by Utah Mammoth left wing Lawson Crouse (67) against the Edmonton Oilers during the second period at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
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Utah Grizzlies Helped Pass the Hockey Torch to The Utah Mammoth

The story of the Utah Mammoth moving to Utah belongs in the history books. After the end of their season, on April 18,...

March 25, 2026
June 19, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) moves the ball against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) in the second half in game seven of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena.
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What Are the Top 10 Championship Games Since 2010? Part 1

The past year alone has had some stellar championship sports games. The Olympics featured some amazing gold-medal hockey games; both college football and...

March 23, 2026
Mar 10, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Logan Stanley (64) before the start of the third period against the San Jose Sharks at KeyBank Center.
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The Buffalo Sabres Made the Right Moves at the Deadline

The NHL Playoffs are less than a month away, and the Buffalo Sabres lead their division for the first time this late into...

March 23, 2026
Oct 14, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; A view of the Minnesota Wild logo during the game between the Dallas Stars and the Minnesota Wild at American Airlines Center.
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How Did “Wild” Become the Face of Minnesota Hockey?

Known as the State of Hockey, Minnesota lives and breathes the sport at every level. From frozen backyard rinks to the bright lights...

March 20, 2026