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Kevin Durant Fills The Box Score In Game 4
Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant was back to his efficient self and made an impact all over the court in Sunday's Game 4 against the Nuggets. He had 36 points on 11-for-19 shooting with a game-high 11 rebounds, six assists, two steals and one block. Durant sat for only four minutes and finished with 2-for-4 […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoDevin Booker Outstanding Again Versus Denver
Phoenix Suns guard/forward Devin Booker continued to shine in the second-round series against Denver on Sunday, scoring 36 points on 14-for-18 shooting and adding 12 assists in a 129-124 win. He missed only one of his four three-point attempts and also notched six rebounds with one steal in 40 minutes. Booker has become the highest […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoJared McCann Set To Remain Out For Game 3
Seattle Kraken forward Jared McCann (undisclosed) won't be available for Sunday's Game 3 against Dallas. He skated in Saturday's practice, but Seattle's top goal-scorer is still recovering from an undisclosed injury that he suffered in Game 4 of the first-round series against Colorado. McCann, who posted 40 goals and 30 assists during the regular season, […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoRyan Graves Won't Play On Sunday
New Jersey Devils defenseman Ryan Graves (lower body) was been ruled out for Sunday's Game 4 against Carolina. The 27-year-old was injured in Friday's Game 2 of the second-round series and will give up his spot to Luke Hughes. Greaves is a big physical presence for the Devils who has recorded 27 hits in nine […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoIvan Barbashev Scores Another Goal Saturday Night
Vegas Golden Knights forward Ivan Barbashev kept up his good goal-scoring form in Saturday's Game 2 against Edmonton, notching the team's only tally in a heavy 5-1 defeat. The Oilers jumped to a five-goal lead before Barbashev scored a consolation goal for the Golden Knights early in the third period. He opened the series with […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoZach Hyman Hands Out Three Assists In Game 2
Edmonton Oilers winger Zach Hyman failed to score with five shots on goal Saturday against the Golden Knights but did make a difference in a 5-1 win with three assists. He collected a power-play helper just minutes into the game and already boasted a hat trick of assists by the time the first intermission came […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoConnor McDavid Posts Three Points In Game 2 Win
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid routinely collected three points in Saturday's 5-1 victory over Vegas, scoring twice and sending out one assist. All of his points came on special teams, with his first goal being a short-handed tally. McDavid was limited to just one point in his first two outings in these playoffs, but he's […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoLeon Draisaitl Scores Two Goals As Edmonton Ties Series
Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl came up with two big goals as the team beat Vegas 5-1 on Saturday to tie the second-round series. He opened the scoring on the power play and added an even-strength goal, with both of Draisaitl's strikes occurring during the team's four-goal first period. The German superstar became the first […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoAndrew Wiggins Performs Well Saturday Night
Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins was the lone bright spot in Saturday's blowout loss to the Lakers, scoring 16 points on 6-for-11 shooting and registering a team-high nine rebounds with four assists and one block. The team struggled to produce offense, but it was not the case with Wiggins, who even shot a very […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoKlay Thompson Cools Off In Game 3 Against Lakers
Golden State Warriors guard/forward Klay Thompson had a poor shooting night and committed six turnovers in Saturday's Game 3 loss to the Lakers. After hitting 8-for-11 in the previous game, Thompson was only 3-for-9 with the three-ball and finished 5-for-14 overall from the field during a 15-point performance. It's only the second time in these […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoStephen Curry Limited To 23 Points, Three Assists Saturday
Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry had a quiet outing in Saturday's Game 3 against the Lakers, finishing a blowout loss with 23 points and three assists. He completely ran the show in Game 2 with 12 assists, but the Lakers managed to limit his impact Saturday night and it resulted in a big […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoLeBron James Nearly Has A Triple-Double In Saturday's Win
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James came close to his 29th career playoff triple-double when he had 21 points, eight rebounds and eight assists in Saturday's Game 3 win over the Warriors. Incredibly, LeBron didn't attempt a single shot until the 8:02 mark in the second quarter, but he then got going and cooked up […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoD'Angelo Russell Makes Lakers History With Three-Point Barrage
Los Angeles Lakers point guard D'Angelo Russell had a sublime first half against Golden State on Saturday, becoming the first player in franchise history with 20 points and five made three-pointers before halftime of a playoff game. However, Russell ended up going scoreless after the break. Luckily for the Lakers, the team didn't really need […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoAnthony Davis Has A Great Bounce-Back Performance
Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis was in dominating form again in Saturday's Game 3 against Golden State, leading the way in a blowout win with 25 points, 13 rebounds, three assists, three steals and four blocks. He had a great 7-for-10 night from the field and went 11-for-12 at the foul line. Davis has […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoChris Paul Remains Out For Game 4
Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul (groin) won't play in Sunday's Game 4 against Denver. According to Suns head coach Monty Williams, Paul did "a little bit on the floor" in Saturday's practice, but he clearly isn't ready to play just yet. Williams added that nothing has changed from the initial report. Paul was ruled […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoAkira Schmid Pulled Again Friday
New Jersey Devils goaltender Akira Schmid had another rough night at the office Friday against Carolina, getting pulled from Game 2 of the second-round series after two periods. Schmid didn't allow a single goal and made nine saves in the first period, but the Hurricanes opened the second frame with a quick power-play goal and […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoTimo Meier Fires Off Team-High Five Shots On Goal Friday
New Jersey Devils winger Timo Meier (upper body) returned to the lineup and had a team-high five shots on goal in Friday's Game 2 loss to Carolina. Meier was kept out of Game 1 after he took a devastating hit from Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba in the final game of the previous round. The Swiss […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoJordan Martinook Has Another Multi-Point Outing Versus Devils
Carolina Hurricanes winger Jordan Martinook scored the team's fifth goal and had an assist in Friday's 6-1 win against the Devils. The 30-year-old made his presence felt all over the ice, producing four shots on goal, one block and two hits while picking up two penalty minutes. Martinook brings the muscle to this Hurricanes team, […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoShayne Gostisbehere Delivers Two Assists In Friday's Win
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere opened his scoring account for the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs with two assists in Friday's Game 2 win over New Jersey. The 30-year-old is an offensive-minded blue-liner, but he had nothing to show for his efforts on the attacking front this postseason before helping Jesperi Kotkaniemi get a power-play goal. […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoJesperi Kotkaniemi Scores Twice In Friday's Win
Carolina Hurricanes forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi provided two goals as the team took full control of the second-round series against New Jersey with a 6-1 victory Friday. Following a goalless opening period, Kotkaniemi struck a power-play goal early in the second frame and added an even-strength tally just 2:23 later. Kotkaniemi led all skaters with six […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoMatthew Knies Out For At Least Two Games
Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies (concussion) will be out of action for at least two games. He was injured in a battle with Florida's forward Sam Bennett in Thursday's Game 2 of the second-round series, and Toronto head coach Sheldon Keefe has even said that it's unlikely Knies returns in the series. However, […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoTye Kartye Scores His Second Postseason Goal
Seattle Kraken forward Tye Kartye scored the team's first goal and had five hits in Thursday's 4-2 loss to Dallas. He was set up by Vince Dunn in the middle of the second frame, but the Kraken were already two goals down by then and couldn't save the game. Kartye scored with his lone shot […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoVince Dunn Bags An Assist In Thursday's Loss
Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn finished Thursday's 4-2 loss to Dallas with one assist, picking it up on Tye Kartye's second goal of the playoffs. Dunn had two shots on goal himself and registered one hit in 21:53 of ice time. The 26-year-old has struggled to replicate his superb regular-season form in the playoffs, but […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoJoe Pavelski Hits Game-Winner On Power Play
Dallas Stars forward Joe Pavelski scored the game-winning goal in Thursday's 4-2 victory over the Kraken, helping the team tie the second-round series. The veteran netted on the power play with 3:03 remaining in the second period. Pavelski had an amazing opening to the series, and he's now the eighth active player to score at […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoTyler Seguin Picks Up Two Points In Thursday's Win
Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin totaled two points as the team tied the series against Seattle with a 4-2 victory Thursday night. Seguin had Dallas' final goal in the contest and also collected a power-play assist. He was plus-two for the game and had three shots on goal in total with four hits and a […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoMorgan Rielly Extends Point Streak With An Assist
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly had a historic outing Thursday against Florida, setting a new franchise record with an eight-game postseason point streak. He got there with an assist on an early Alexander Kerfoot goal. Rielly led all skaters in ice time with 26:30 in the 3-2 loss, and he added one shot on […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoMatthew Knies Injured In Game 2 Against Florida
Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies saw Thursday's Game 2 against Florida end early for him after he suffered an undisclosed injury on a hit by Panthers forward Sam Bennett. The incident occurred in the middle of the first frame and Knies initially stayed in the game, but the team ruled him out early […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoMark Stone Grabs Two Points In Game 1 Against Edmonton
Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone had a power-play goal and an even-strength assist as the team made a winning start to the second-round series against Edmonton Wednesday with a 6-4 victory. Stone scored his fourth postseason goal in the first period and delivered his sixth assist when Chandler Stephenson scored the game-winning goal […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoIvan Barbashev Scores Twice In Game 1 Victory
Vegas Golden Knights forward Ivan Barbashev was responsible for two goals in Wednesday's 6-4 victory over Edmonton in Game 1 of the second-round series. Barbashev needed just three shots on goal to light the lamp twice, tying things up at one early in the game and giving Vegas a 4-3 lead at the start of […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoConnor McDavid Opens Second-Round Series With Two Assists
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid posted two assists in Wednesday's 6-4 Game 1 loss against the Golden Knights. The Oilers captain started his night at the office with a power-play helper and also had an even-strength assist as Leon Draisaitl exploded for four goals. It was a losing start to the second-round series for Edmonton, […]
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