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Max Domi Picks Up Three Points In Game 4 Victory
Dallas Stars forward Max Domi notched a game-high three points in Tuesday's 6-3 victory over Seattle. He scored two goals and had an assist, reaching 10 points for the postseason. Only two players have had more points through their first 10 playoff games with the team since the franchise moved to Dallas in 1993-94. All […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoTimo Meier Grabs An Assist In Game 4
New Jersey Devils winger Timo Meier had an assist on the team's lone goal in Tuesday's 6-1 hammering by the Hurricanes. Meier set up Jack Hughes for the opening goal with just 1:55 played in the game, but the quick start didn't translate into a good performance by the team. In 17:43 of ice time, […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoBrent Burns Enjoys A Multi-Point Night Tuesday
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brent Burns completed Tuesday's big 6-1 win over New Jersey with two points. The 38-year-old became the oldest blue-liner in franchise history to score a playoff goal and Burns added an assist. The productive night ended a five-game scoreless spell for Burns. The veteran now boasts seven points, 35 shots, 14 hits […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoMason Marchment Hurt In Game 4
Dallas Stars winger Mason Marchment suffered an upper-body injury in Tuesday's Game 4 against Seattle. He took only three shifts and exited after taking an inadvertent elbow to his head. There was no update on Marchment after the game. The Stars lost an in-form player, as Marchment entered Tuesday's action having averaged a point per […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoIlya Samsonov Ruled Out For Game 4
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov (upper body) won't be available Wednesday for Game 4 against Florida. He was injured Sunday against the Panthers, and whilst Samsonov is reportedly feeling better, he hasn't been able to practice. Toronto's playoff survival will hinge on Joseph Woll Wednesday. The 24-year-old will make his first career playoff start, […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoFrederik Andersen Starts Game 4 For Carolina
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen will start Tuesday's Game 4 against the Devils. The team is keeping faith in Andersen despite his horrible performance in Game 3, where Andersen lasted less than 21 minutes and coughed up four goals on 12 shots. Carolina will be hoping that it was only a blip. Andersen enjoyed a […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoRyan Graves May Be An Option Tuesday
New Jersey Devils defenseman Ryan Graves (upper body) skated Tuesday morning and could be back in the lineup for Game 4 against Carolina. He missed the previous game with an upper-body injury, with Luke Hughes coming in to replace him. Hughes had an impressive playoff debut with two assists and is set to remain in […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoDaniel Sprong Out On Tuesday
Seattle Kraken winger Daniel Sprong (undisclosed) won't feature in Tuesday's Game 4 against the Stars. He was forced to leave Sunday's Game 3 early with an undisclosed injury and hasn't been able to recover in time for Tuesday's game. Sprong had a superb 46-point campaign during the regular season in a very limited role, but […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoJared McCann Could Return For Seattle Tuesday
Seattle Kraken forward Jared McCann could be back in the lineup Tuesday for Game 4 against Dallas, with head coach Dave Hakstol announcing that McCann will take part in the warmups to determine if he feels well enough to play. Incredibly, the Kraken find themselves just two wins away from a Western Conference Finals spot […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoJoe Pavelski Moving Back To Top Line
Dallas Stars forward Joe Pavelski will be reunited with Jason Robertson and Roope Hintz on the top line in Game 4 against Seattle on Tuesday. Tyler Seguin joined the line after Pavelski got injured at the start of the first-round series against Minnesota and played well, but the trio was among one of the best […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoMiro Heiskanen A Game-Time Decision Tuesday
Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (upper body) is regarded as a game-time decision for Tuesday's meeting with Seattle. He was forced to leave the previous game in the series after taking a puck to the face, but Heiskanen skated Tuesday morning and looks ready to play. His presence would be a big boost for the […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoStephen Curry Posts A 30-Point Triple-Double
Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry put together a 30-point triple-double in Monday's Game 4 loss to the Lakers, finishing with a game-high 31 points, 10 rebounds and 14 assists. Curry already had a 17-7-7 line cooked up by halftime, and he added three steals to his tally in 42 minutes. However, Curry's third […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoLonnie Walker IV Becomes Unexpected Hero Monday Night
Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Lonnie Walker IV emerged as a key player in Monday's Game 4 against the Warriors, pushing the team to a 104-101 victory with 15 fourth-quarter points. He went scoreless for the first three quarters before suddenly exploding and almost matching the entire Warriors team in scoring in the final frame, as […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoAnthony Davis On Fire In First Half Of Game 4
Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis exploded for 19 first-half points in Monday's Game 4 win against the Warriors. He looked unstoppable at the start of the game, although Davis completely disappeared after the break, adding just four more points to his tally. The 23-point effort came with 10-for-16 shooting from the field. Davis had […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoLeBron James Leads Lakers With 27 Points Monday
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James had one of his best offensive performances of the 2023 playoffs Monday night, scoring a team-high 27 points to help the team grab a 3-1 series lead against Golden State. It's his second-highest scoring output in the postseason, and LeBron got there with 10-for-25 shooting. After hitting half of […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoJulius Randle Gets Going In Game 4 Loss
New York Knicks power forward Julius Randle finally had an efficient scoring performance in the 2023 playoffs Monday, hitting 8-for-13 from the field en route to 20 points in a 109-101 loss to Miami. He finished 1-for-4 from downtown and 3-for-5 at the charity stripe, so there was still room for improvement, but Randle had […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoJalen Brunson Records A 30-Point Double-Double Monday
New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson was fantastic against the Heat on Monday, but his 32-point, 11-assist effort wasn't enough in a 109-101 loss. Brunson joined elite Knicks company, becoming only the third player in franchise history with 30-plus points and 10-plus assists in a playoff game. He had a tough time from downtown […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoBam Adebayo Picks Up His Second Consecutive Double-Double
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo made it two double-doubles in two games for himself Monday against the Knicks, amassing 23 points and 13 rebounds in a 109-101 win. The Heat offense relied heavily on Adebayo in the first half when he had 16 points. Miami's star center got a lot of easy dunks at the […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoJimmy Butler Does Everything For Heat In Game 4
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler produced a spectacular all-around performance in Monday's Game 4 victory against the Knicks, leading the team in scoring with 27 points and picking up six rebounds with 10 assists, two steals and two blocks. Butler got everybody involved in the offense early on and then went to work himself, shooting […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoAaron Ekblad Notches Two Assists In Game 3 Victory
Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad played his part with two assists as the team grabbed a 3-0 series lead against Toronto on Sunday with a 3-2 overtime victory. Having previously managed just one point for the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Ekblad set up Anthony Duclair for a power-play goal and also logged an assist when […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoDawson Mercer Hands Out Three Assists Sunday
New Jersey Devils forward Dawson Mercer registered three assists in Sunday's 8-4 Game 3 victory over the Hurricanes. He had a hand on both of the team's first two goals and completed the hat trick of helpers in the third period. Mercer ended a three-game scoreless spell and doubled his postseason points tally with the […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoJack Hughes Totals Four Points In Game 3 Win
New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes led the charge with two goals and two assists as the team finally got a win on board in the second-round series against Carolina on Sunday. Hughes made a great start to the game with two first-period points and ended up having more points in one game than he […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoMatthew Beniers Collects Two Points In Sunday's Win
Seattle Kraken center Matthew Beniers factored on two goals in Sunday's impressive 7-2 victory over Dallas. The rookie centerman posted one goal and one assist as the Kraken grabbed a 2-1 lead in the series. The playoffs haven't gone too well for Beniers, who sits on only two goals and two assists through 10 games, […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoIlya Samsonov Forced Off With Injury
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov suffered an undisclosed injury in Sunday's Game 3 against Florida. He was involved in a collision in the opening minute of the second period and couldn't continue the game, giving up the net to Joseph Woll. The Maple Leafs were 1-0 up prior to the incident and ended up […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoMiro Heiskanen Exits With Injury Sunday
Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen left Sunday's Game 3 against Seattle with an undisclosed injury, logging only 11:12 of ice time. He was unable to continue after taking a puck off the face on a play that saw the Kraken open the scoring early in the second period. With their No. 1 defenseman unavailable, the […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoMichael Porter Jr. Records A Second Straight Double-Double
Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. maintained his double-double form in Sunday's Game 4 against the Suns, notching 11 points and 10 rebounds in a 129-124 loss. He now has double-doubles from back-to-back games and from three of his last five outings. Porter Jr. added four assists, one steal and one block on Sunday, but […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoJamal Murray Delivers 28 Points In Game 4
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray scored 28 points and had five rebounds with seven assists and one steal in Sunday's 129-124 Game 4 loss to Phoenix. The 26-year-old once again formed a great one-two punch with Nikola Jokic, shooting 13-for-25 from the field and 1-for-3 from deep. Murray logged 42 minutes and didn't commit a […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoNikola Jokic Sets New Denver Record With 53-Point Effort
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic racked up 53 points on 20-for-30 shooting in Sunday's loss to Phoenix, setting a new franchise playoff scoring record. It's also tied for the second-most points in a playoff game by a center in NBA history and only three players have scored more in a playoff loss. The Joker wrapped […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoDeandre Ayton Remains Quiet In Game 4
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton had another quiet outing in Sunday's Game 4 against Denver, amassing eight points and eight rebounds in a 129-124 win. Ayton impressed early on when he collected three offensive rebounds on the same possession in the opening minute, but he ended up simply cruising through the rest of the game […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoLandry Shamet Plays Key Role In Game 4 Win
Phoenix Suns shooting guard Landry Shamet became an unexpected fourth-quarter hero in Sunday's Game 4 victory over the Nuggets, popping up from nowhere with four triples. He shot 5-for-8 in total from deep and 6-for-9 overall during a 19-point performance. The 26-year-old didn't register anything else to his stat line, but the triples were more […]
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