Two games were contested as the Stanley Cup Playoffs continued.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Toronto:
Victor Hedman scored the game and series-winning goal at 14:10 of the second overtime period while Andrei Vasilevskiy saved 45 of 47 shots as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Boston Bruins 3-2 in game five of their conference quarterfinal series and ousted the B's four games to one.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Edmonton, Alberta:
Andre Burakovsky scored twice as the Colorado Avalanche staved off elimination by doubling up the Dallas Stars 6-3 in game five of their conference quarterfinal series.
The Stars, who still lead three games to two, can close out the Avalanche with a game-six victory on Wednesday (5:00 PM Pacific Time, NBCSN).
Monday, August 31, 2020
NBA Playoffs: Heat Knock Off Bucks In East Semifinal Series Opener; Thunder Top Rockets To Force Game Seven Of West Quarterfinal Series
The NBA Playoffs continued on Monday with two games at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Bay Lake, Florida.
EASTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS:
In the opening game of their conference semifinal series, Jimmy Butler scored 40 points while Goran Dragic added 27 as the Miami Heat upended the Milwaukee Bucks 115-104.
Khris Middleton led the Bucks with 28 points while Brook Lopez added 24.
WESTERN CONFERENCE QUARTERFINALS:
Chris Paul scored 28 points while Danilo Gallani added 25 as the Oklahoma City Thunder leveled their conference quarterfinal series at three games apiece following their 104-100 game-six victory over the Houston Rockets.
James Harden topped the Rockets with 32 points while grabbing eight rebounds and dishing out seven assists.
The series (as well as the Playoffs' Round of 16) will close out on Wednesday (6:00 PM Pacific Time, ESPN).
EASTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS:
In the opening game of their conference semifinal series, Jimmy Butler scored 40 points while Goran Dragic added 27 as the Miami Heat upended the Milwaukee Bucks 115-104.
Khris Middleton led the Bucks with 28 points while Brook Lopez added 24.
WESTERN CONFERENCE QUARTERFINALS:
Chris Paul scored 28 points while Danilo Gallani added 25 as the Oklahoma City Thunder leveled their conference quarterfinal series at three games apiece following their 104-100 game-six victory over the Houston Rockets.
James Harden topped the Rockets with 32 points while grabbing eight rebounds and dishing out seven assists.
The series (as well as the Playoffs' Round of 16) will close out on Wednesday (6:00 PM Pacific Time, ESPN).
Sunday, August 30, 2020
Ann!
Here's a 1950 promotional photo of screen actress Ann Dvorak for a film she was starring in "Our Very Own."
Stanley Cup Playoffs
The Stanley Cup Playoffs continued on Sunday with three games.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Toronto:
Brock Nelson scored twice as the New York Islanders held off the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 in game four of their conference quarterfinal series.
The Islanders, now up three games to one, can close out the series with a game-five victory on Tuesday (4:00 PM Pacific Time, NBCSN).
WESTERN CONFERENCE (Both games played at Edmonton):
Game #1:
Radek Fakasa, Jamie Benn, and Roope Hintz each scored a power-play goal as the Dallas Stars held off the Colorado Avalanche 5-4 in game four of their conference quarterfinal series, which Dallas now leads three games to one.
The Stars can lock up the series with a game-five victory on Monday (6:45 PM Pacific Time, NBCSN).
Game #2:
Max Pacioretty scored twice (once on the power play) as the Vegas Golden Knights held off the Vancouver Canucks 5-3 in game four of their series.
The Knights can finish off the Canucks (the last remaining Canadian club left in the playoffs) with a game-five triumph on Tuesday (6:45 PM Pacific Time, NBCSN).
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Toronto:
Brock Nelson scored twice as the New York Islanders held off the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 in game four of their conference quarterfinal series.
The Islanders, now up three games to one, can close out the series with a game-five victory on Tuesday (4:00 PM Pacific Time, NBCSN).
WESTERN CONFERENCE (Both games played at Edmonton):
Game #1:
Radek Fakasa, Jamie Benn, and Roope Hintz each scored a power-play goal as the Dallas Stars held off the Colorado Avalanche 5-4 in game four of their conference quarterfinal series, which Dallas now leads three games to one.
The Stars can lock up the series with a game-five victory on Monday (6:45 PM Pacific Time, NBCSN).
Game #2:
Max Pacioretty scored twice (once on the power play) as the Vegas Golden Knights held off the Vancouver Canucks 5-3 in game four of their series.
The Knights can finish off the Canucks (the last remaining Canadian club left in the playoffs) with a game-five triumph on Tuesday (6:45 PM Pacific Time, NBCSN).
NBA Playoffs: Clippers Finish Off Mavs; Nuggets Force Game Seven With Jazz; Celtics Knock Off Raptors In East Semifinal Opener
At Bay Lake, Florida:
The NBA Playoffs continued on Sunday with three games at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
EASTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS:
In the opening game of their conference semifinal series, Marcus Smart and Jayson Taylor (who pulled in nine rebounds) each scored 21 points as the Boston Celtics, with six players scoring in double figures, upended the Toronto Raptors (who also had six players scoring in double figures) 112-94.
WESTERN CONFERENCE QUARTERFINALS:
Game #1:
Kawhi Leonard scored 33 points and grabbed 14 rebounds (while dishing out seven assists) as the Los Angeles Clippers finished off the Dallas Mavericks 111-97 in game six and won their conference quarterfinal series four games to two.
Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 38 points while pulling in nine boards and dishing out nine assists.
Game #2:
Jamal Murray scored 50 points while Nikola Jokic added 22 as the Denver Nuggets squared their series with the Utah Jazz at three games apiece following their 119-107 game-six victory.
Donovan Mitchell led the Jazz with 44 points while Mike Conley added 21.
The series will be decided on Tuesday at 5:30 PM Pacific Time (ABC).
The NBA Playoffs continued on Sunday with three games at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
EASTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS:
In the opening game of their conference semifinal series, Marcus Smart and Jayson Taylor (who pulled in nine rebounds) each scored 21 points as the Boston Celtics, with six players scoring in double figures, upended the Toronto Raptors (who also had six players scoring in double figures) 112-94.
WESTERN CONFERENCE QUARTERFINALS:
Game #1:
Kawhi Leonard scored 33 points and grabbed 14 rebounds (while dishing out seven assists) as the Los Angeles Clippers finished off the Dallas Mavericks 111-97 in game six and won their conference quarterfinal series four games to two.
Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 38 points while pulling in nine boards and dishing out nine assists.
Game #2:
Jamal Murray scored 50 points while Nikola Jokic added 22 as the Denver Nuggets squared their series with the Utah Jazz at three games apiece following their 119-107 game-six victory.
Donovan Mitchell led the Jazz with 44 points while Mike Conley added 21.
The series will be decided on Tuesday at 5:30 PM Pacific Time (ABC).
Saturday, August 29, 2020
Ducks Rank #9 In AP Gridiron Preseason Poll
The Oregon Ducks ranked #9 in the Associated Press preseason college football poll that was released this past Monday.
As was with the USA Today/Amway Coaches poll, there was no support for the Oregon State.
As was with the USA Today/Amway Coaches poll, there was no support for the Oregon State.
NBA Playoffs: Magic, Lakers Advance To Conference Semis; Rockets Stop Thunder For 3-2 Series Lead
At Bay Lake, Florida:
The NBA Playoffs resumed on Saturday with three games at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 28 points and grabbed 17 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks held off the Orlando Magic 118-104 in game five of their conference quarterfinal series, which the Bucks wrapped up in five games.
Khris Middleton added 21 points and ten rebounds (as well as seven assists) to the Bucks' coffers.
Nikola Vucevic paced the Magic with 22 points.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
Game #1:
James Harden scored 31 points while Robert Covington added 22 and Eric Gordon 20 as the Houston Rockets smothered the Oklahoma City Thunder 114-80 in game five of their conference quarterfinal series, which they can wrap up with a game-six victory on Monday (6:00 PM Pacific Time, TNT).
Game #2:
Anthony Davis scored 43 points and grabbed nine rebounds while LeBron James delivered a triple-double (36 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists) as the Los Angeles Lakers finished off the Portland Trail Blazers 131-122 in game five of their series which they won four games to one.
C.J. McCollum paced the Blazers with 36 points while Carmelo Anthony added 27 as Portland wrapped up their season playing their final game minus the injured Damian Lillard.
The NBA Playoffs resumed on Saturday with three games at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 28 points and grabbed 17 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks held off the Orlando Magic 118-104 in game five of their conference quarterfinal series, which the Bucks wrapped up in five games.
Khris Middleton added 21 points and ten rebounds (as well as seven assists) to the Bucks' coffers.
Nikola Vucevic paced the Magic with 22 points.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
Game #1:
James Harden scored 31 points while Robert Covington added 22 and Eric Gordon 20 as the Houston Rockets smothered the Oklahoma City Thunder 114-80 in game five of their conference quarterfinal series, which they can wrap up with a game-six victory on Monday (6:00 PM Pacific Time, TNT).
Game #2:
Anthony Davis scored 43 points and grabbed nine rebounds while LeBron James delivered a triple-double (36 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists) as the Los Angeles Lakers finished off the Portland Trail Blazers 131-122 in game five of their series which they won four games to one.
C.J. McCollum paced the Blazers with 36 points while Carmelo Anthony added 27 as Portland wrapped up their season playing their final game minus the injured Damian Lillard.
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Lightning Have Bruins Backs To Wall; Islanders, Knights Take 2-1 Series Leads
The Stanley Cup Playoffs resumed on Saturday in Canada with three games.
EASTERN CONFERENCE (Both games played at Toronto):
Game #1:
Ondreij Palat scored twice while Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 29 of 30 shots as the Tampa Bay Lightning stopped the Boston Bruins 3-1 in game four of their conference semifinal series, which they now lead three games to one.
The Lightning can advance to the Eastern Conference Final with a game-five victory on Monday (4:00 PM Pacific Time, NBCSN)
Game #2:
Matt Martin, Leo Komarov, and Anders Lee (power play) each scored once while Semyon Varlamov saved 26 of 27 shots as the New York Islanders held off the Philadelphia Flyers 3-1 in game three of their series, which the Islanders now lead two games to one.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Edmonton, Alberta:
Alex Tuch, Zach Whitecloud, and Mark Stone (power play) each scored once while Robin Lehner saved all 31 shots as the Vegas Golden Knights blanked the Vancouver Canucks 3-0 in game three of their conference semifinal series.
The Knights lead the series two games to one.
EASTERN CONFERENCE (Both games played at Toronto):
Game #1:
Ondreij Palat scored twice while Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 29 of 30 shots as the Tampa Bay Lightning stopped the Boston Bruins 3-1 in game four of their conference semifinal series, which they now lead three games to one.
The Lightning can advance to the Eastern Conference Final with a game-five victory on Monday (4:00 PM Pacific Time, NBCSN)
Game #2:
Matt Martin, Leo Komarov, and Anders Lee (power play) each scored once while Semyon Varlamov saved 26 of 27 shots as the New York Islanders held off the Philadelphia Flyers 3-1 in game three of their series, which the Islanders now lead two games to one.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Edmonton, Alberta:
Alex Tuch, Zach Whitecloud, and Mark Stone (power play) each scored once while Robin Lehner saved all 31 shots as the Vegas Golden Knights blanked the Vancouver Canucks 3-0 in game three of their conference semifinal series.
The Knights lead the series two games to one.
Timbers Blow Two-Goal Lead At Home, Settle For Draw With RSL
At Portland, Oregon:
In Saturday Major League Soccer, Corey Baird (19'), Damir Kreilach (48'), Giuseppe Rossi (90'), and Sam Johnson (90'+4) each scored once as Real Salt Lake, who trailed 4-2 after 89 minutes, came from behind to gain a 4-4 road draw with the Portland Timbers.
Diego Chara (6'), Jaroslaw Niezgoda (21'), Sebastian Blanco (70'), and Felipe Mora (85') each scored once for the Timbers.
The Timbers, still in search of their first post MLS Is Back
Tournament victory, will host the Los Angeles Galaxy this coming Wednesday at 7:30 PM Pacific Time (Timbers TV Network via KPDX, Portland/ESPN+).
In Saturday Major League Soccer, Corey Baird (19'), Damir Kreilach (48'), Giuseppe Rossi (90'), and Sam Johnson (90'+4) each scored once as Real Salt Lake, who trailed 4-2 after 89 minutes, came from behind to gain a 4-4 road draw with the Portland Timbers.
Diego Chara (6'), Jaroslaw Niezgoda (21'), Sebastian Blanco (70'), and Felipe Mora (85') each scored once for the Timbers.
The Timbers, still in search of their first post MLS Is Back
Tournament victory, will host the Los Angeles Galaxy this coming Wednesday at 7:30 PM Pacific Time (Timbers TV Network via KPDX, Portland/ESPN+).
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Flyers Square Series With Islanders; Lightning Take 2-1 Series Lead Over Bruins; Avalanche Cut Stars Lead To 2-1
The Stanley Cup Playoffs continued on Wednesday with three games.
EASTERN CONFERENCE (Both games at Toronto)
Game #1:
Philippe Myers scored the game winner at 2:41 of overtime as the Philadelphia Flyers leveled their conference semifinal series with the New York Islanders at one game apiece after their 4-3 game-two victory.
Game #2:
Alex Killorn scored twice (once on the power play) as the Tampa Bay Lightning, with three power-play goals, destroyed the Boston Bruins 7-1 in game three as they took a two-games-to-one series lead.
Andrei Vasilevskiy saved 23 of 24 Boston shots.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Edmonton, Alberta:
Six players each scored once as the Colorado Avalanche cut into the Dallas Stars' conference-semifinal series advantage to two games to one after their 6-4 victory in game three.
EASTERN CONFERENCE (Both games at Toronto)
Game #1:
Philippe Myers scored the game winner at 2:41 of overtime as the Philadelphia Flyers leveled their conference semifinal series with the New York Islanders at one game apiece after their 4-3 game-two victory.
Game #2:
Alex Killorn scored twice (once on the power play) as the Tampa Bay Lightning, with three power-play goals, destroyed the Boston Bruins 7-1 in game three as they took a two-games-to-one series lead.
Andrei Vasilevskiy saved 23 of 24 Boston shots.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Edmonton, Alberta:
Six players each scored once as the Colorado Avalanche cut into the Dallas Stars' conference-semifinal series advantage to two games to one after their 6-4 victory in game three.
T2 Fall Again
At Portland, Oregon:
In Wednesday USL Championship action, Augustine Williams scored the game winner in the fifth minute of second-half stoppage time as Los Angeles Galaxy II held off Portland Timbers 2 on the road by a 3-2 score.
T2 will again look for their first win of the season when they host the Tacoma Defiance on Sunday at 6:00 PM Pacific Time (ESPN+).
In Wednesday USL Championship action, Augustine Williams scored the game winner in the fifth minute of second-half stoppage time as Los Angeles Galaxy II held off Portland Timbers 2 on the road by a 3-2 score.
T2 will again look for their first win of the season when they host the Tacoma Defiance on Sunday at 6:00 PM Pacific Time (ESPN+).
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Lightning, Canucks Square Respective Series At 1-1
The Stanley Cup Playoffs continued on Tuesday with two conference-semifinal series games.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Toronto:
Ondrej Palat scored the game winner at 4:40 of overtime as the Tampa Bay Lightning leveled their conference semifinal series with the Boston Bruins at one game apiece after their 4-3 game-two victory.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Edmonton:
Bo Horvath scored twice (once on the power play) as the Vancouver Canucks squared their series with the Vegas Golden Knights at a game apiece following their 5-2 game-two triumph.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Toronto:
Ondrej Palat scored the game winner at 4:40 of overtime as the Tampa Bay Lightning leveled their conference semifinal series with the Boston Bruins at one game apiece after their 4-3 game-two victory.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Edmonton:
Bo Horvath scored twice (once on the power play) as the Vancouver Canucks squared their series with the Vegas Golden Knights at a game apiece following their 5-2 game-two triumph.
NBA Playoffs: Clippers Take 3-2 Series Lead; Nuggets Stay Alive Against Jazz
At the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Bay Lake, Florida:
The NBA Playoffs continued on Tuesday with two games, both in the Eastern Conference quarterfinals.
Game #1:
Jamal Murray scored 42 points, grabbed eight rebounds, and dished out eight assists as the Denver Nuggets kept their season alive with their 117-107 game-five victory over the Utah Jazz.
Nikola Jokic contributed 31 points to the Nuggets' coffers.
The Jazz, who still lead the series three games to two, and who can end it with a game six victory on Thursday (1:00 PM Pacific Time, ESPN), were led by Donovan Mitchell's 30 points.
Game #2:
Paul George scored 35 points while Kawhi Leonard added 32 as the Los Angeles Clippers demolished the Dallas Mavericks 154-111 in game five of their conference quarterfinal series, taking a three-games-to-two series lead in the proccess.
The Clips can close out the series with a game-six victory on Thursday (6:00 PM Pacific Time, ESPN).
Luka Doncic paced the Mavericks with 22 points while grabbing eight rebounds.
The NBA Playoffs continued on Tuesday with two games, both in the Eastern Conference quarterfinals.
Game #1:
Jamal Murray scored 42 points, grabbed eight rebounds, and dished out eight assists as the Denver Nuggets kept their season alive with their 117-107 game-five victory over the Utah Jazz.
Nikola Jokic contributed 31 points to the Nuggets' coffers.
The Jazz, who still lead the series three games to two, and who can end it with a game six victory on Thursday (1:00 PM Pacific Time, ESPN), were led by Donovan Mitchell's 30 points.
Game #2:
Paul George scored 35 points while Kawhi Leonard added 32 as the Los Angeles Clippers demolished the Dallas Mavericks 154-111 in game five of their conference quarterfinal series, taking a three-games-to-two series lead in the proccess.
The Clips can close out the series with a game-six victory on Thursday (6:00 PM Pacific Time, ESPN).
Luka Doncic paced the Mavericks with 22 points while grabbing eight rebounds.
Monday, August 24, 2020
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Islanders Open Series With Victory Over Flyers; Stars To Avalanche Again For 2-0 Series Advantage
The Stanley Cup Playoffs continued with two Monday games'
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Toronto:
Andy Greene, Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Anders Lee, and Devon Toews (empty net) each scored once while Semyon Varlamov saved all 29 shots for the shutout as the New York Islanders manhandled the Philadelphia Flyers 4-0 in the opening game of their conference semifinal series.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Edmonton:
Joe Pavelski and Radek Faksa each scored a second-period power-play goal as the Dallas Stars stretched their conference semifinal series advantage over the Colorado Avalanche to two games to none after their 5-2 game-two triumph.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Toronto:
Andy Greene, Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Anders Lee, and Devon Toews (empty net) each scored once while Semyon Varlamov saved all 29 shots for the shutout as the New York Islanders manhandled the Philadelphia Flyers 4-0 in the opening game of their conference semifinal series.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Edmonton:
Joe Pavelski and Radek Faksa each scored a second-period power-play goal as the Dallas Stars stretched their conference semifinal series advantage over the Colorado Avalanche to two games to none after their 5-2 game-two triumph.
NBA Playoffs: Heat Complete Sweep Of Pacers; Bucks, Lakers One Victory Away From Advancing; Thunder Deadlock Series With Rockets At 2-2
At Bay Lake, Florida:
The NBA Playoffs continued on Monday with four games at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
Game #1:
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 31 points and grabbed 15 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks downed the Orlando Magic 121-106 in game four of their conference quarterfinal series, which the Bucks lead three games to one.
Khris Middleton added 21 points and ten rebounds to the Bucks' coffers.
Nikola Vucevic top the Magic with 31 points while pulling down eleven boards.
Milwaukee can close out the series with a game-five victory on Wednesday (1:00 PM Pacific Time, NBA TV)
Game #2:
Goran Dragic scored 23 points as the Miami Heat completed a four-game series sweep of the Indiana Pacers with their 99-87 game-four triumph.
Victor Oladipo scored 25 points to pace the Pacers while Myles Turner added 22 (to go with his 14 rebounds) and T.J. Warren 21)
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
Game #1:
Dennis Schroder came off the bench to score 30 points while Chris Paul added 26 as the Oklahoma City Thunder squared their conference quarterfinal series with the Houston Rockets at two games apiece following their 117-114 victory in game four.
James Harden scored 32 points (to go with 15 assists and eight rebounds) while Eric Gordon added 23 and Danuel House, Jr. added 21 to lead the Rockets.
Game #2:
LeBron James scored 30 points (while dishing out ten assists and pulling in six rebounds) as the Los Angeles Lakers put the Portland Trail Blazers' backs to the wall after their 135-115 game-four domination.
Jusuf Nurkic topped the Blazers with 20 points while grabbing 13 rebounds.
The Lakers can close out the series, which they now lead three games to one, with a game-five victory on Wednesday (6:00 PM Pacific Time, TNT)
The NBA Playoffs continued on Monday with four games at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
Game #1:
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 31 points and grabbed 15 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks downed the Orlando Magic 121-106 in game four of their conference quarterfinal series, which the Bucks lead three games to one.
Khris Middleton added 21 points and ten rebounds to the Bucks' coffers.
Nikola Vucevic top the Magic with 31 points while pulling down eleven boards.
Milwaukee can close out the series with a game-five victory on Wednesday (1:00 PM Pacific Time, NBA TV)
Game #2:
Goran Dragic scored 23 points as the Miami Heat completed a four-game series sweep of the Indiana Pacers with their 99-87 game-four triumph.
Victor Oladipo scored 25 points to pace the Pacers while Myles Turner added 22 (to go with his 14 rebounds) and T.J. Warren 21)
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
Game #1:
Dennis Schroder came off the bench to score 30 points while Chris Paul added 26 as the Oklahoma City Thunder squared their conference quarterfinal series with the Houston Rockets at two games apiece following their 117-114 victory in game four.
James Harden scored 32 points (to go with 15 assists and eight rebounds) while Eric Gordon added 23 and Danuel House, Jr. added 21 to lead the Rockets.
Game #2:
LeBron James scored 30 points (while dishing out ten assists and pulling in six rebounds) as the Los Angeles Lakers put the Portland Trail Blazers' backs to the wall after their 135-115 game-four domination.
Jusuf Nurkic topped the Blazers with 20 points while grabbing 13 rebounds.
The Lakers can close out the series, which they now lead three games to one, with a game-five victory on Wednesday (6:00 PM Pacific Time, TNT)
Sunday, August 23, 2020
Sounders Blank Timbers In Portland
At Portland, Oregon:
In Sunday's lone Major League Soccer match, Raul Ruidiaz scored twice (72', 83') and assisted once (on Kelvin Leerdam's goal in the 85th minute) as the Seattle Sounders punched out the Portland Timbers 3-0 on the road.
Chris Duval's goal for the Timbers in the fifth minute was negated after video review showed teammate Eryk Williamson offside.
The defeat ended Portland's eight-game unbeaten streak in all competitions.
The Timbers will try to turn things around on Wednesday as they visit the San Jose Earthquakes at 7:30 PM Pacific Time (Timbers TV Network via KPDX, Portland/ESPN+)
In Sunday's lone Major League Soccer match, Raul Ruidiaz scored twice (72', 83') and assisted once (on Kelvin Leerdam's goal in the 85th minute) as the Seattle Sounders punched out the Portland Timbers 3-0 on the road.
Chris Duval's goal for the Timbers in the fifth minute was negated after video review showed teammate Eryk Williamson offside.
The defeat ended Portland's eight-game unbeaten streak in all competitions.
The Timbers will try to turn things around on Wednesday as they visit the San Jose Earthquakes at 7:30 PM Pacific Time (Timbers TV Network via KPDX, Portland/ESPN+)
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Bruins, Knights Take Series Openers
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are set to continue on Sunday with two games.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Toronto:
In the opening game of their conference semifinal series, Brad Marchand scored the winning goal 77 seconds into the third period as the Boston Bruins held off the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Edmonton:
Jonathan Marchessaut, Reilly Smith (power play), Mark Stone, Alex Tuch, and Max Pacioretty each scored once while Robin Lehner saved all 26 shots for his first career playoff shutout as the Vegas Golden Knights smothered the Vancouver Canucks 5-0 in their conference semifinal series opener.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Toronto:
In the opening game of their conference semifinal series, Brad Marchand scored the winning goal 77 seconds into the third period as the Boston Bruins held off the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Edmonton:
Jonathan Marchessaut, Reilly Smith (power play), Mark Stone, Alex Tuch, and Max Pacioretty each scored once while Robin Lehner saved all 26 shots for his first career playoff shutout as the Vegas Golden Knights smothered the Vancouver Canucks 5-0 in their conference semifinal series opener.
NBA Playoffs: Celtics, Raptors Complete Series Sweeps; Luca's Heroics Enable Mavericks To Square Series With Clippers At 2-2; Jazz On Verge Of Knocking Out Nuggets
At Bay Lake, Florida:
The NBA Playoffs continued on Sunday with four games at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
Game #1:
Kemba Walker scored 34 points while Jayson Tatum added 28 (to go with his 15 boards) as the Boston Celtics completed a four-game conference-quarterfinal series sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers with their 110-106 game-four victory.
Joel Embiid topped the 76ers with 30 points (while pulling down ten rebounds) while Tobias Harris added 20.
Game #2:
Norman Powell and Serge Ibaka both came off the bench to score 29 and 24 points respectively, with the latter pulling in 15 rebounds, as the Toronto Raptors finished off the Brooklyn Nets in four straight games following their 150-122 game-four victory.
Pascal Siakam scored 20 points and dished out ten rebounds to help the defending champions advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Caris LeVert topped the Nets with 35 points.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
Game #1:
Luka Doncic completed a magical performance (43 points, 17 rebounds, 13 assists) by canning a three-point basket at the buzzer as the Dallas Mavericks squared their conference quarterfinal series with the Los Angeles Clippers at two games apiece following their 135-133 overtime triumph.
Trey Burke and Tim Hardaway, Jr. added to the Mavericks' coffers with 25 and 21 points respectively.
Lou Williams top the Clippers with 36 points off the bench while Kawhi Leonard added 35 (to go with his nine rebounds).
Game #2:
Donovan Mitchell scored 51 points while Mike Conley added 26 and Jordan Clarkson 24 as the Utah Jazz defeated the Denver Nuggets 129-127 in game four of their series for a three-games-to-one lead.
Jamal Murray scored 50 points to top the Nuggets (while pulling in 11 boards) while Nikola Jokic added 29.
The Jazz can close out their Rocky Mountain rivals with a game-five victory on Tuesday (3:30 PM Pacific Time, TNT)
The NBA Playoffs continued on Sunday with four games at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
Game #1:
Kemba Walker scored 34 points while Jayson Tatum added 28 (to go with his 15 boards) as the Boston Celtics completed a four-game conference-quarterfinal series sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers with their 110-106 game-four victory.
Joel Embiid topped the 76ers with 30 points (while pulling down ten rebounds) while Tobias Harris added 20.
Game #2:
Norman Powell and Serge Ibaka both came off the bench to score 29 and 24 points respectively, with the latter pulling in 15 rebounds, as the Toronto Raptors finished off the Brooklyn Nets in four straight games following their 150-122 game-four victory.
Pascal Siakam scored 20 points and dished out ten rebounds to help the defending champions advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Caris LeVert topped the Nets with 35 points.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
Game #1:
Luka Doncic completed a magical performance (43 points, 17 rebounds, 13 assists) by canning a three-point basket at the buzzer as the Dallas Mavericks squared their conference quarterfinal series with the Los Angeles Clippers at two games apiece following their 135-133 overtime triumph.
Trey Burke and Tim Hardaway, Jr. added to the Mavericks' coffers with 25 and 21 points respectively.
Lou Williams top the Clippers with 36 points off the bench while Kawhi Leonard added 35 (to go with his nine rebounds).
Game #2:
Donovan Mitchell scored 51 points while Mike Conley added 26 and Jordan Clarkson 24 as the Utah Jazz defeated the Denver Nuggets 129-127 in game four of their series for a three-games-to-one lead.
Jamal Murray scored 50 points to top the Nuggets (while pulling in 11 boards) while Nikola Jokic added 29.
The Jazz can close out their Rocky Mountain rivals with a game-five victory on Tuesday (3:30 PM Pacific Time, TNT)
Saturday, August 22, 2020
T2 Fall To Republic In SacTown
At Sacramento, California:
Drew Skumdrich (60') and Cameron Iwasa (69') each scored once as the Sacramento Republic overcame visiting Portland Timbers 2 by a 2-1 score in Saturday USL Championship action.
T2, still in search of their first victory of the season, will host Los Angeles Galaxy II this coming Wednesday at 5:00 PM Pacific Time (ESPN+)
Drew Skumdrich (60') and Cameron Iwasa (69') each scored once as the Sacramento Republic overcame visiting Portland Timbers 2 by a 2-1 score in Saturday USL Championship action.
T2, still in search of their first victory of the season, will host Los Angeles Galaxy II this coming Wednesday at 5:00 PM Pacific Time (ESPN+)
NBA Playoffs: Heat One Victory Away From Finishing Off Pacers; Bucks, Lakers Take 2-1 Series Leads; Thunder Top Rockets To Cut Into Houston's Series Advantage
At Bay Lake, Florida:
The NBA Playoffs continued with four more games on Saturday at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
Game #1:
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 35 points, grabbed eleven rebounds, and dished out seven assists as the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Orlando Magic 121-107 in game three of their conference quarterfinal series.
The Bucks now lead two games to one.
D.J. Augustin came off the bench to lead the Magic with 24 points while Nikola Vucevic and Terrence Ross (also off the bench) each added 20.
Game #2:
Jimmy Butler scored 27 points and grabbed eight rebounds as the Miami Heat downed the Indiana Pacers 124 to 115 in game three game of their series.
Goran Dragic added 24 points, Bam Adebayo 22 (to go with his eleven boards) and Tyler Herro 20 to the Heat's coffers as Miami, now leading the series three games to none, will go for the sweep on Monday.
Malcolm Brogdan topped the Pacers with 34 points (while dishing out 14 assists) while T.J. Warren added 23 and Victor Oladipo 20.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
Game #1:
Dennis Schroder came off the bench to score 29 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder upended the Houston Rockets 119-107 in game three of their conference quarterfinal series.
Chris Paul added 26 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 23, and Danilo Galliani 20 to the Thunder's coffers.
James Harden scored 38 points (before fouling out) while Jeff Green added 22 to lead the Rockets, who still lead the series two games to one.
Game #2:
LeBron James scored 38 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, and dished out eight assists as the Los Angeles Lakers took a two-games-to-one series lead over the Portland Trail Blazers following their 116-108 game-three victory.
Anthony Davis helped the Lakers' cause with 29 points, 11 rebounds, and eight assists.
Damian Lillard topped the Blazers with 34 points while C.J. McCallum added 28 (to go with eight rebounds) and Carmelo Anthony 20.
The NBA Playoffs continued with four more games on Saturday at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
Game #1:
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 35 points, grabbed eleven rebounds, and dished out seven assists as the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Orlando Magic 121-107 in game three of their conference quarterfinal series.
The Bucks now lead two games to one.
D.J. Augustin came off the bench to lead the Magic with 24 points while Nikola Vucevic and Terrence Ross (also off the bench) each added 20.
Game #2:
Jimmy Butler scored 27 points and grabbed eight rebounds as the Miami Heat downed the Indiana Pacers 124 to 115 in game three game of their series.
Goran Dragic added 24 points, Bam Adebayo 22 (to go with his eleven boards) and Tyler Herro 20 to the Heat's coffers as Miami, now leading the series three games to none, will go for the sweep on Monday.
Malcolm Brogdan topped the Pacers with 34 points (while dishing out 14 assists) while T.J. Warren added 23 and Victor Oladipo 20.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
Game #1:
Dennis Schroder came off the bench to score 29 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder upended the Houston Rockets 119-107 in game three of their conference quarterfinal series.
Chris Paul added 26 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 23, and Danilo Galliani 20 to the Thunder's coffers.
James Harden scored 38 points (before fouling out) while Jeff Green added 22 to lead the Rockets, who still lead the series two games to one.
Game #2:
LeBron James scored 38 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, and dished out eight assists as the Los Angeles Lakers took a two-games-to-one series lead over the Portland Trail Blazers following their 116-108 game-three victory.
Anthony Davis helped the Lakers' cause with 29 points, 11 rebounds, and eight assists.
Damian Lillard topped the Blazers with 34 points while C.J. McCallum added 28 (to go with eight rebounds) and Carmelo Anthony 20.
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Stars Top Avalanche In West Semifinal Series Opener
At Edmonton, Alberta:
In Saturday's opening contest of the Stanley Cup Playoffs' quarterfinal round, Alexander Radulov scored twice as the Dallas Stars opened their Western Conference semifinal series with the Colorado Avalanche by besting them 5-3.
In Saturday's opening contest of the Stanley Cup Playoffs' quarterfinal round, Alexander Radulov scored twice as the Dallas Stars opened their Western Conference semifinal series with the Colorado Avalanche by besting them 5-3.
Friday, August 21, 2020
NBA Playoffs: Raptors, Celts One Victory Away From East Semis; Jazz, Clippers Take 2-1 Series Leads
At Bay Lake, Florida:
The NBA Playoffs continued with four games on Friday at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
Game #1:
Pascal Siakam scored 26 points (while grabbing eight rebounds) while Fred VanVleet added 22 and Serge Ibaka 20 (to go with his 13 rebounds) as the Toronto Raptors throttled the Brooklyn Nets 117-92 to take a three-games-to-one conference quarterfinal series lead.
The Raptors can finish off the Nets with a game-four victory on Sunday.
Tyler Johnson led Brooklyn with 23 points.
Game #2:
Kemba Walker scored 24 points (and pulled in eight rebounds) while Jaylen Brown added 21 as the Boston Celtics downed the Philadelphia 76ers 102-94 in game three of their series, which they now lead three games to none.
Joel Embiid scored 30 points to lead the Sixers while grabbing 13 rebounds in the proccess.
The Celtics can close out the series with a game-four victory on Sunday.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
Game #1:
Mike Conley scored 24 points while Ruby Gobert added 24 (to go with his 14 rebounds) and Donovan Mitchell 20 as the Utah Jazz demolished the Denver Nuggets 124-87 in game three of their series, which they now lead two games to one.
Game #2:
Kawhi Leonard scored 34 points, grabbed nine rebounds, and dished out eight assists as the Los Angeles Clippers (with seven players scoring in double figures) held off the Dallas Mavericks 130-122 in game three of their conference quarterfinal series, which the Clippers now lead two games to one.
Kristaps Porzingis paced the Mavericks with 34 points (while grabbing 13 rebounds) while Tim Hardaway, Jr. and Seth Curry each added 22.
The NBA Playoffs continued with four games on Friday at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
Game #1:
Pascal Siakam scored 26 points (while grabbing eight rebounds) while Fred VanVleet added 22 and Serge Ibaka 20 (to go with his 13 rebounds) as the Toronto Raptors throttled the Brooklyn Nets 117-92 to take a three-games-to-one conference quarterfinal series lead.
The Raptors can finish off the Nets with a game-four victory on Sunday.
Tyler Johnson led Brooklyn with 23 points.
Game #2:
Kemba Walker scored 24 points (and pulled in eight rebounds) while Jaylen Brown added 21 as the Boston Celtics downed the Philadelphia 76ers 102-94 in game three of their series, which they now lead three games to none.
Joel Embiid scored 30 points to lead the Sixers while grabbing 13 rebounds in the proccess.
The Celtics can close out the series with a game-four victory on Sunday.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
Game #1:
Mike Conley scored 24 points while Ruby Gobert added 24 (to go with his 14 rebounds) and Donovan Mitchell 20 as the Utah Jazz demolished the Denver Nuggets 124-87 in game three of their series, which they now lead two games to one.
Game #2:
Kawhi Leonard scored 34 points, grabbed nine rebounds, and dished out eight assists as the Los Angeles Clippers (with seven players scoring in double figures) held off the Dallas Mavericks 130-122 in game three of their conference quarterfinal series, which the Clippers now lead two games to one.
Kristaps Porzingis paced the Mavericks with 34 points (while grabbing 13 rebounds) while Tim Hardaway, Jr. and Seth Curry each added 22.
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Canucks Oust Defending Champs; Flyers Finish Off Habs
The Stanley Cup Playoffs' Round of 16 concluded on Friday with two games.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Toronto:
Michael Raffi scored the game winner in the second period as the Philadelphia Flyers topped the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 in game six and won their conference quarterfinal series four games to two.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Edmonton, Alberta:
Tyler Motte scored twice in the third period (once on an empty netter) as the Vancouver Canucks cruised to a 6-2 game-six victory over the St. Louis Blues and dethroned the defending Stanley Cup champions four games to two.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Toronto:
Michael Raffi scored the game winner in the second period as the Philadelphia Flyers topped the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 in game six and won their conference quarterfinal series four games to two.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Edmonton, Alberta:
Tyler Motte scored twice in the third period (once on an empty netter) as the Vancouver Canucks cruised to a 6-2 game-six victory over the St. Louis Blues and dethroned the defending Stanley Cup champions four games to two.
Thursday, August 20, 2020
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Islanders, Stars Advance To Conference Semis
The Stanley Cup Playoffs continued on Thursday with two games.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Toronto:
Anthony Beauvillier scored twice (once on the power play) while Semyon Varmalov saved all 21 shots as the New York Islanders finished off the Washington Capitals 4-0 in game five and won their series four games to one.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Edmonton:
A four-goal performance from Denis Gurianov helped the Dallas Stars douse the Calgary Flames 7-3 in game six as the Stars won their series four games to two.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Toronto:
Anthony Beauvillier scored twice (once on the power play) while Semyon Varmalov saved all 21 shots as the New York Islanders finished off the Washington Capitals 4-0 in game five and won their series four games to one.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Edmonton:
A four-goal performance from Denis Gurianov helped the Dallas Stars douse the Calgary Flames 7-3 in game six as the Stars won their series four games to two.
NBA Playoffs: Heat, Rockets Extend Series Leads To 2-0; Bucks, Lakers Level Respective Series At 1-1
At Bay Lake, Florida:
The NBA Playoffs continued on Thursday at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex with four games.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
Game #1:
Duncan Robinson scored 24 points while Goran Dragic added 20 as the Miami Heat, with five players scoring in double figures, stretched their conference quarterfinal series lead over the Indiana Pacers to two games to none after their 109-100 game-two victory.
Victor Olapido topped the Pacers (all five of whose starters also scored in double figures) with 22 points.
Game #2:
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 28 points and grabbed 20 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks squared their series with the Orlando Magic at a game apiece following their 111-96 game-two victory.
Brook Lopez added 20 points to the Bucks' coffers.
Nikola Vucevic topped the Magic with 32 points while grabbing 10 rebounds.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
Game #1:
James Harden scored 21 points and dished out nine assists as the Houston Rockets, with six players scoring in double figures, defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-98 in game two to stretch their series advantage to two games to none.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander paced the Thunder with 31 points.
Game #2:
Anthony Davis scored 31 points and grabbed eleven rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers leveled their series with the Portland Trail Blazers at one game apiece following their 111-88 game-two victory.
Damian Lillard topped the Blazers with 18 points before leaving the game with a dislocated finger.
The NBA Playoffs continued on Thursday at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex with four games.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
Game #1:
Duncan Robinson scored 24 points while Goran Dragic added 20 as the Miami Heat, with five players scoring in double figures, stretched their conference quarterfinal series lead over the Indiana Pacers to two games to none after their 109-100 game-two victory.
Victor Olapido topped the Pacers (all five of whose starters also scored in double figures) with 22 points.
Game #2:
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 28 points and grabbed 20 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks squared their series with the Orlando Magic at a game apiece following their 111-96 game-two victory.
Brook Lopez added 20 points to the Bucks' coffers.
Nikola Vucevic topped the Magic with 32 points while grabbing 10 rebounds.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
Game #1:
James Harden scored 21 points and dished out nine assists as the Houston Rockets, with six players scoring in double figures, defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-98 in game two to stretch their series advantage to two games to none.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander paced the Thunder with 31 points.
Game #2:
Anthony Davis scored 31 points and grabbed eleven rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers leveled their series with the Portland Trail Blazers at one game apiece following their 111-88 game-two victory.
Damian Lillard topped the Blazers with 18 points before leaving the game with a dislocated finger.
NBA Playoffs: Raptors, Celtics Extend Respective Series Leads To 2-0; Jazz, Mavericks Square Respective Series At 1-1
At Bay Lake, Florida:
Four games were contested on Tuesday as the NBA Playoffs continued at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
Game #1:
Fred Vanvleet (who dished out ten assists) and Norman Powell (off the bench) each scored 24 points while Kyle Lowry added 21 (to go with his nine rebounds) as the Toronto Raptors extended their conference quarterfinal series with the Brooklyn Nets to two games to none with their 104-99 game-two victory.
Garrett Temple topped the Nets with 21 points.
Game #2:
Jayson Taylor scored 33 points while Kemba Walker added 22 and Jaylen Brown 20 as the Boston Celtics took care of the Philadelphia 76ers 128-101 to extend their series lead to two games to none.
Joel Embiid topped the Sixers with 34 points while grabbing ten rebounds.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
Game #1:
Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points and dished out eight assists as the Utah Jazz squared their series with the Denver Nuggets at one game apiece after their 124-105 game-two victory.
Jordan Clarkson came off the bench to contribute 26 points to the Utah coffers.
Nikola Jokic (who pulled in eleven rebounds) and Michael Porter, Jr. each scored 28 points to top the Nuggets.
Game #2:
Luka Doncic scored 28 points (while grabbing eight rebounds and dishing out seven assists) while Kristaps Porzingis added 23 as the Dallas Mavericks leveled their series with the Los Angeles Clippers at one game apiece following their 127-114 game two triumph.
Kawhi Leonard topped the Clips with 35 points (while grabbing ten boards) while Lou Williams came off the bench to add 23 points to the Los Angeles coffers.
Four games were contested on Tuesday as the NBA Playoffs continued at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
Game #1:
Fred Vanvleet (who dished out ten assists) and Norman Powell (off the bench) each scored 24 points while Kyle Lowry added 21 (to go with his nine rebounds) as the Toronto Raptors extended their conference quarterfinal series with the Brooklyn Nets to two games to none with their 104-99 game-two victory.
Garrett Temple topped the Nets with 21 points.
Game #2:
Jayson Taylor scored 33 points while Kemba Walker added 22 and Jaylen Brown 20 as the Boston Celtics took care of the Philadelphia 76ers 128-101 to extend their series lead to two games to none.
Joel Embiid topped the Sixers with 34 points while grabbing ten rebounds.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
Game #1:
Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points and dished out eight assists as the Utah Jazz squared their series with the Denver Nuggets at one game apiece after their 124-105 game-two victory.
Jordan Clarkson came off the bench to contribute 26 points to the Utah coffers.
Nikola Jokic (who pulled in eleven rebounds) and Michael Porter, Jr. each scored 28 points to top the Nuggets.
Game #2:
Luka Doncic scored 28 points (while grabbing eight rebounds and dishing out seven assists) while Kristaps Porzingis added 23 as the Dallas Mavericks leveled their series with the Los Angeles Clippers at one game apiece following their 127-114 game two triumph.
Kawhi Leonard topped the Clips with 35 points (while grabbing ten boards) while Lou Williams came off the bench to add 23 points to the Los Angeles coffers.
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Lightning, Bruins, Avalanche Advance To Conference Semifinals; Habs Force Game Six Against Flyers; Canucks Take 3-2 Series Lead Over Blues
The Stanley Cup Playoffs continued on Wednesday with five games..
EASTERN CONFERENCE (All games played at Toronto):
Game #1:
Brayden Point scored the game winner at 5:12 of overtime as the Tampa Bay Lightning overcame a two-goal deficit to knock out the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-4 in game five and win their conference quarterfinal series four games to one.
The Blue Jackets remain the only NHL team to never reach a conference final (or semifinal round).
Game #2:
David Krejci and Patrice Bergeron each scored a second-period power-play goal as the Boston Bruins defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 2-1 in game five and won their series four games to one.
Game #3:
Joel Armia scored twice (once shorthanded) as the Montreal Canadiens averted elimination by defeating the Philadelphia Flyers 5-3 in game five.
The Flyers, who still lead three games to two, can finish off the Habs with a game-six victory on Friday (4:00 PM Pacific Time, NBCSN).
WESTERN CONFERENCE (All games played at Edmonton):
Game #1:
Nazem Kadri and Nathan MacKinnon each scored twice (with each scoring once on the power play) while Philipp Grubauer saving 23 of 24 shots as the Colorado Avalanche demolished the Arizona Coyotes 7-1 in game five and won their conference quarterfinal series four games to one.
Game #2:
Tyler Motte scored twice (once shorthanded) as the Vancouver Canucks held off the St. Louis Blues 4-3 in game five for a three-games-to-two series lead.
The Canucks can finish off the defending Stanley Cup champions with a game-six victory on Friday (6:45 PM Pacific Time, NBCSN).
EASTERN CONFERENCE (All games played at Toronto):
Game #1:
Brayden Point scored the game winner at 5:12 of overtime as the Tampa Bay Lightning overcame a two-goal deficit to knock out the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-4 in game five and win their conference quarterfinal series four games to one.
The Blue Jackets remain the only NHL team to never reach a conference final (or semifinal round).
Game #2:
David Krejci and Patrice Bergeron each scored a second-period power-play goal as the Boston Bruins defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 2-1 in game five and won their series four games to one.
Game #3:
Joel Armia scored twice (once shorthanded) as the Montreal Canadiens averted elimination by defeating the Philadelphia Flyers 5-3 in game five.
The Flyers, who still lead three games to two, can finish off the Habs with a game-six victory on Friday (4:00 PM Pacific Time, NBCSN).
WESTERN CONFERENCE (All games played at Edmonton):
Game #1:
Nazem Kadri and Nathan MacKinnon each scored twice (with each scoring once on the power play) while Philipp Grubauer saving 23 of 24 shots as the Colorado Avalanche demolished the Arizona Coyotes 7-1 in game five and won their conference quarterfinal series four games to one.
Game #2:
Tyler Motte scored twice (once shorthanded) as the Vancouver Canucks held off the St. Louis Blues 4-3 in game five for a three-games-to-two series lead.
The Canucks can finish off the defending Stanley Cup champions with a game-six victory on Friday (6:45 PM Pacific Time, NBCSN).
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