The Stanley Cup Playoffs continued on Sunday with five games.
EASTERN CONFERENCE (All games played at Toronto):
Game #1:
Mathew Barzal's game winner at 4:28 of overtime carried the New York Islanders to a 2-1 game-three victory over the Washington Capitals.
The Islanders, who now lead three games to none, can finish off the Caps with a game-four victory on Tuesday (5:00 PM Pacific Time, NBCSN).
Game #2:
Jakub Voracek scored the only goal of the match in the first period while Carter Hart stopped all 23 shots for his first playoff shutout as the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 in game three of their conference quarterfinal series, which the Flyers now lead two games to one.
WESTERN CONFERENCE (All games played at Edmonton):
Game #1:
Alexander Radulov followed Joe Pavelski's first career playoff hat trick with his game winner at 16:05 of overtime as the Dallas Stars leveled their series with the Calgary Flames at two games apiece after their 5-4 game-four victory.
Game #2:
Drake Caggiula, Matthew Highmore, and Alex DeBrincat (empty net) each scored once while Corey Crawford saved 48 of 49 shots as the Chicago Blackhawks staved off elimination by holding off the Vegas Golden Knights 3-1 in game four.
The Knights, who still lead three games to one, can still wrap up the series with a game-five victory on Tuesday (7:30 PM Pacific Time, NBCSN).
Game #3:
Brayden Schenn scored the winning goal at 15:06 of overtime as the St. Louis Blues cut the Vancouver Canucks' series advantage to two games to one after their 3-2 game-three victory.
Monday, August 17, 2020
Saturday, August 15, 2020
T2 Lose Again
At Reno, Nevada:
In Saturday USL Championship action, Portland Timbers' 2, continued futility was evident, as they fell Corey Hertzog scored twice (25', 45'+1) to lift Reno 1868 to a 5-2 home victory.
T2 will once again gun for their first victory of the season as they visit the Sacramento Republic on Saturday, August 22 at 8:00 PM Pacific Time (ESPN+).
In Saturday USL Championship action, Portland Timbers' 2, continued futility was evident, as they fell Corey Hertzog scored twice (25', 45'+1) to lift Reno 1868 to a 5-2 home victory.
T2 will once again gun for their first victory of the season as they visit the Sacramento Republic on Saturday, August 22 at 8:00 PM Pacific Time (ESPN+).
NBA Playoffs: Blazers Outlast Grizzlies; Will Get Shot At LeBron And Lakers
At ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Bay Lake, Florida:
In what was essentially the opening game of the National Basketball Association Playoffs on Saturday, Damian Lillard scored scored 31 points and dished off 10 assists, while C.J. McCallum added 29 points, Jusuf Nurkic (playing with a heavy heart as his grandmother passed away earlier in the day) added 22 (to go with his 21 rebounds), and Carmelo Anthony punched in 21 as the Portland Trail Blazers held off the Memphis Grizzlies 126-122 to advance to the Western Conference quarterfinals.
Ja Morant paced the Grizzlies with 25 points while Jonas Valanciunas added 22 (to go with his 17 rebounds), Dillon Brooks and Brandon Clarke 20 each.
The Blazers will open their conference quarterfinal series with the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday at Bay Lake, Florida.
In what was essentially the opening game of the National Basketball Association Playoffs on Saturday, Damian Lillard scored scored 31 points and dished off 10 assists, while C.J. McCallum added 29 points, Jusuf Nurkic (playing with a heavy heart as his grandmother passed away earlier in the day) added 22 (to go with his 21 rebounds), and Carmelo Anthony punched in 21 as the Portland Trail Blazers held off the Memphis Grizzlies 126-122 to advance to the Western Conference quarterfinals.
Ja Morant paced the Grizzlies with 25 points while Jonas Valanciunas added 22 (to go with his 17 rebounds), Dillon Brooks and Brandon Clarke 20 each.
The Blazers will open their conference quarterfinal series with the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday at Bay Lake, Florida.
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Saturday Wins For Bruins, Lightning, Coyotes, Knights
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are set to continue on Saturday with four games.
EASTERN CONFERENCE (All games played at Toronto):
Game #1:
Charlie Coyle (power play), Sear Kuraly (shorthanded), and Brad Marchand (empty net) each scored once as the Boston Bruins took a two-games-to-one conference quarterfinal series lead over the Carolina Hurricanes after their 3-1 game-three victory.
Jaroslav Halak saved 29 of 30 shots for the victory.
Game #2:
Victor Hedman scored the game winner late in the second period as the Tampa Bay Lightning held off the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 in game three to take a two-games-to-one series lead.
WESTERN CONFERENCE (All games played at Edmonton):
Game #1:
Empty-net goals late in the third period from Taylor Hall and Lawson Crouse carried the Arizona Coyotes to a 4-2 game-two victory over the Colorado Avalanche in game three to cut Colorado's series advantage to two games to one.
Game #2:
Patrick Brown scored the winning goal in the third period while Marc-Andre Fleury saved 26 of 27 shots as the Vegas Golden Knights took a commanding three-games-to-none conference quarterfinal series lead over the Chicago Blackhawks after their 2-1 game-three victory.
EASTERN CONFERENCE (All games played at Toronto):
Game #1:
Charlie Coyle (power play), Sear Kuraly (shorthanded), and Brad Marchand (empty net) each scored once as the Boston Bruins took a two-games-to-one conference quarterfinal series lead over the Carolina Hurricanes after their 3-1 game-three victory.
Jaroslav Halak saved 29 of 30 shots for the victory.
Game #2:
Victor Hedman scored the game winner late in the second period as the Tampa Bay Lightning held off the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 in game three to take a two-games-to-one series lead.
WESTERN CONFERENCE (All games played at Edmonton):
Game #1:
Empty-net goals late in the third period from Taylor Hall and Lawson Crouse carried the Arizona Coyotes to a 4-2 game-two victory over the Colorado Avalanche in game three to cut Colorado's series advantage to two games to one.
Game #2:
Patrick Brown scored the winning goal in the third period while Marc-Andre Fleury saved 26 of 27 shots as the Vegas Golden Knights took a commanding three-games-to-none conference quarterfinal series lead over the Chicago Blackhawks after their 2-1 game-three victory.
Friday, August 14, 2020
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Islanders, Avalanche, Canucks Extend Series Leads To 2-0, Habs Level Series With Flyers; Flames Take 2-1 Lead Over Stars
The Stanley Cup Playoffs continued on Friday with five games.
EASTERN CONFERENCE (All games played at Toronto):
Game #1:
Tomas Tatar and Jesperi Kotkaniemi each scored twice (with each scoring once on the power play) while Carey Price saved all 30 shots as the Montreal Canadiens manhandled the Philadelphia Flyers 5-0 in game two to square their conference quarterfinal series at one game apiece.
Game #2:
Brock Nelson scored what proved to be the winning goal in the second period while Semyon Varlamov saved 23 of 25 shots as the New York Islanders overcame Alexander Ovechkin's two-goal performance and overpowered the Washington Capitals 5-2 in game two and extended their series lead to two games to none.
WESTERN CONFERENCE (All games played at Edmonton):
Game #1:
Andre Burakovsky scored the winning goal with 2:53 remaining in regulation as the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Arizona Coyotes 3-2 in game two of their conference quarterfinal series, which the Avs now lead two games to none.
Game #2:
Bo Horvath's second goal of the game at 5:55 of overtime propelled the Vancouver Canucks to a 4-3 game-two victory over the St. Louis Blues.
The Canucks now lead the defending Stanley Cup champs two games to none.
Game #3:
Mikael Backlund (shorthanded) and T.J. Brodie provided the goals while Cam Talbot stopped all 35 shots for the shutout as the Calgary Flames now lead their series with the Dallas Stars at two games to one after their 2-0 game-three victory.
EASTERN CONFERENCE (All games played at Toronto):
Game #1:
Tomas Tatar and Jesperi Kotkaniemi each scored twice (with each scoring once on the power play) while Carey Price saved all 30 shots as the Montreal Canadiens manhandled the Philadelphia Flyers 5-0 in game two to square their conference quarterfinal series at one game apiece.
Game #2:
Brock Nelson scored what proved to be the winning goal in the second period while Semyon Varlamov saved 23 of 25 shots as the New York Islanders overcame Alexander Ovechkin's two-goal performance and overpowered the Washington Capitals 5-2 in game two and extended their series lead to two games to none.
WESTERN CONFERENCE (All games played at Edmonton):
Game #1:
Andre Burakovsky scored the winning goal with 2:53 remaining in regulation as the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Arizona Coyotes 3-2 in game two of their conference quarterfinal series, which the Avs now lead two games to none.
Game #2:
Bo Horvath's second goal of the game at 5:55 of overtime propelled the Vancouver Canucks to a 4-3 game-two victory over the St. Louis Blues.
The Canucks now lead the defending Stanley Cup champs two games to none.
Game #3:
Mikael Backlund (shorthanded) and T.J. Brodie provided the goals while Cam Talbot stopped all 35 shots for the shutout as the Calgary Flames now lead their series with the Dallas Stars at two games to one after their 2-0 game-three victory.
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Jackets, Canes, Stars Level Respective Series At 1-1; Knights Top Hawks In OT To Take 2-0 Series Lead
The Stanley Cup Playoffs continued on Thursday with four games contested in Canada.
EASTERN CONFERENCE (All games played at Toronto):
Game #1:
Oliver Bjorkstrand's power-play second-period goal proved to be the game winner as the Columbus Blue Jackets leveled their conference quarterfinal series with the Tampa Bay Lightning at one game apiece following their 3-1 game-two victory.
Game #2:
Dougie Hamilton scored the winning goal in the third period as the Carolina Hurricanes squared their series with the Boston Bruins at one game apiece after their 3-2 game-two win.
WESTERN CONFERENCE (All games played at Edmonton):
Game #1:
Reilly Smith scored the game winner at 7:13 of overtime as the Vegas Golden Knights extended their series lead over the Chicago Blackhawks to two games to none after their 4-3 game-two triumph.
Game #2:
Miro Heiskanen scored twice while Jamie Olesiak scored the game winner with 40 seconds remaining in regulation as the Dallas Stars outlasted the Calgary Flames 5-4 in game two to square their conference quarterfinal series at a game apiece.
EASTERN CONFERENCE (All games played at Toronto):
Game #1:
Oliver Bjorkstrand's power-play second-period goal proved to be the game winner as the Columbus Blue Jackets leveled their conference quarterfinal series with the Tampa Bay Lightning at one game apiece following their 3-1 game-two victory.
Game #2:
Dougie Hamilton scored the winning goal in the third period as the Carolina Hurricanes squared their series with the Boston Bruins at one game apiece after their 3-2 game-two win.
WESTERN CONFERENCE (All games played at Edmonton):
Game #1:
Reilly Smith scored the game winner at 7:13 of overtime as the Vegas Golden Knights extended their series lead over the Chicago Blackhawks to two games to none after their 4-3 game-two triumph.
Game #2:
Miro Heiskanen scored twice while Jamie Olesiak scored the game winner with 40 seconds remaining in regulation as the Dallas Stars outlasted the Calgary Flames 5-4 in game two to square their conference quarterfinal series at a game apiece.
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Bruins, Islanders, Flyers, Avalanche, Canucks Take Series Openers
The Stanley Cup Playoffs' Round of 16 is set to continue on Wednesday in Canada with five games.
EASTERN CONFERENCE (All games played at Toronto):
Game #1:
In a contest postponed from Tuesday due to the Tampa Bay-Columbus five-overtime thriller, Patrice Bergeron scored the game winner, 73 seconds into the second overtime period as the Boston Bruins defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 in the opening game of their best-of-seven quarterfinal-round series.
Game #2:
Josh Bailey's third-period shorthanded goal proved to be the game winner as the New York Islanders knocked off the Washington Capitals 4-2 in their series opener.
Game #3:
Jakub Voracek (power play) and Joel Farabee each scored once while Carter Hart saved 27 of 28 shots as the Philadelphia Flyers took game one of their series with the Montreal Canadiens 2-1.
WESTERN CONFERENCE (All games played at Edmonton):
Game #1:
Nazem Kadri (power play), J.T. Compher, and Mikko Rantanen each scored a third-period goal while Philipp Grubauer had an easy night as he saved all 14 shots as the Colorado Avalanche opened their series with the Arizona Coyotes with a 3-0 victory.
The Coyotes, three goals came in an 83-second span.
Game #2:
Bo Horvath scored twice (once on the power play) as the Vancouver Canucks, who scored three power-play goals in all, overpowered the St. Louis Blues 5-2 in the opening contest of their conference quarterfinal series.
EASTERN CONFERENCE (All games played at Toronto):
Game #1:
In a contest postponed from Tuesday due to the Tampa Bay-Columbus five-overtime thriller, Patrice Bergeron scored the game winner, 73 seconds into the second overtime period as the Boston Bruins defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 in the opening game of their best-of-seven quarterfinal-round series.
Game #2:
Josh Bailey's third-period shorthanded goal proved to be the game winner as the New York Islanders knocked off the Washington Capitals 4-2 in their series opener.
Game #3:
Jakub Voracek (power play) and Joel Farabee each scored once while Carter Hart saved 27 of 28 shots as the Philadelphia Flyers took game one of their series with the Montreal Canadiens 2-1.
WESTERN CONFERENCE (All games played at Edmonton):
Game #1:
Nazem Kadri (power play), J.T. Compher, and Mikko Rantanen each scored a third-period goal while Philipp Grubauer had an easy night as he saved all 14 shots as the Colorado Avalanche opened their series with the Arizona Coyotes with a 3-0 victory.
The Coyotes, three goals came in an 83-second span.
Game #2:
Bo Horvath scored twice (once on the power play) as the Vancouver Canucks, who scored three power-play goals in all, overpowered the St. Louis Blues 5-2 in the opening contest of their conference quarterfinal series.
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Lightning Outlast Jackets In 5OT Classic; Flames, Knights Also Claim Series Openers As Round Of 16 Opens
The Stanley Cup Playoffs' Round of 16 opened in Canada on Tuesday with four games.
All series henceforth through the final are best of seven.
EASTERN CONFERENCE (All games played at Toronto):
Brayden Point scored the game winner (his second goal of the game) at 10:27 of the fifth overtime period as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 in the opening game of their conference quarterfinal series.
Andrei Vasilevskiy saved 61 of 63 saves for the victory.
The Jackets' Joonas Korpisalo played gallantly in goal, saving a playoff-record 85 of 88 shots in defeat.
The game was the fourth longest in playoff history.
WESTERN CONFERENCE (All games played at Edmonton):
Game #1:
Dillon Dube scored twice (once on the power play) while Rassmus Andersson scored the game winner in the third period as the Calgary Flames defeated the Dallas Stars 3-2 in their series opener.
Game #2:
Reilly Smith scored twice in the third period as the Vegas Golden Knights overpowered the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 in their series-opening contest.
All series henceforth through the final are best of seven.
EASTERN CONFERENCE (All games played at Toronto):
Brayden Point scored the game winner (his second goal of the game) at 10:27 of the fifth overtime period as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 in the opening game of their conference quarterfinal series.
Andrei Vasilevskiy saved 61 of 63 saves for the victory.
The Jackets' Joonas Korpisalo played gallantly in goal, saving a playoff-record 85 of 88 shots in defeat.
The game was the fourth longest in playoff history.
WESTERN CONFERENCE (All games played at Edmonton):
Game #1:
Dillon Dube scored twice (once on the power play) while Rassmus Andersson scored the game winner in the third period as the Calgary Flames defeated the Dallas Stars 3-2 in their series opener.
Game #2:
Reilly Smith scored twice in the third period as the Vegas Golden Knights overpowered the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 in their series-opening contest.
TIMBERS TOP LIONS FOR MLS IS BACK TOURNEY CROWN AND CONCACAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE BERTH
At the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Bay Lake, Florida:
Larry Mabiala (27') and Dario Zuparic (66') each scored once as the Portland Timbers defeated Orlando City 2-1 in the championship match of the MLS Is Back Tournament.
The victory netted a $300,000 prize as well as a 2021 CONCACAF Champions League berth for the Timbers.
Mauricio Pereyra scored for the Lions in the 39th minute.
The Timbers will resume regular-season play on Sunday, August 23 at home against the Seattle Sounders in Cascadia Cup play (7:00 PM Pacific Time, Fox Sports One)
Larry Mabiala (27') and Dario Zuparic (66') each scored once as the Portland Timbers defeated Orlando City 2-1 in the championship match of the MLS Is Back Tournament.
The victory netted a $300,000 prize as well as a 2021 CONCACAF Champions League berth for the Timbers.
Mauricio Pereyra scored for the Lions in the 39th minute.
The Timbers will resume regular-season play on Sunday, August 23 at home against the Seattle Sounders in Cascadia Cup play (7:00 PM Pacific Time, Fox Sports One)
Sunday, August 09, 2020
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Jackets Extend Leafs Stanley Cup Drought By Another Year; Caps, Stars Win Round Robin Closers
The opening phase of the Stanley Cup Playoffs concluded on Sunday with three games.
EASTERN CONFERENCE (Both games played at Toronto):
SEEDING ROUND ROBIN:
Tom Wilson scored the winning goal early in the third period while Braden Holtby saved 30 of 31 shots as the Washington Capitals held off the Boston Bruins 2-1.
QUALIFYING ROUND (All series best of five):
Zach Werenski, Liam Foudy, and Nick Folingo (empty net) each scored once while Joonas Korpisalo saved all 33 shots as the Columbus Blue Jackets blanked the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-0 to advance to the Eastern Conference quarterfinals.
The Maple Leafs are still in search of their first Stanley Cup championship since 1967.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
SEEDING ROUND ROBIN:
At Edmonton:
After a 1-1 regulation draw, Denis Gurianov scored the only goal in the shootout as the Dallas Stars defeated the St. Louis Blues 2-1.
EASTERN CONFERENCE (Both games played at Toronto):
SEEDING ROUND ROBIN:
Tom Wilson scored the winning goal early in the third period while Braden Holtby saved 30 of 31 shots as the Washington Capitals held off the Boston Bruins 2-1.
QUALIFYING ROUND (All series best of five):
Zach Werenski, Liam Foudy, and Nick Folingo (empty net) each scored once while Joonas Korpisalo saved all 33 shots as the Columbus Blue Jackets blanked the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-0 to advance to the Eastern Conference quarterfinals.
The Maple Leafs are still in search of their first Stanley Cup championship since 1967.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
SEEDING ROUND ROBIN:
At Edmonton:
After a 1-1 regulation draw, Denis Gurianov scored the only goal in the shootout as the Dallas Stars defeated the St. Louis Blues 2-1.
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Flyers, Knights Lock Up Top Seeds In Respective Conferences
Two games, both in the Seeding Round Robin portion, took place in the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Saturday.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Toronto:
Nicolas Aube-Kubel scored twice as the Philadelphia Flyers locked up the Eastern Conference's top seed by downing the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Edmonton, Alberta:
Alex Tuch scored the game winner at 4:44 of overtime as the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Colorado Avalanche 4-3 to seal the top seed in the Western Conference.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Toronto:
Nicolas Aube-Kubel scored twice as the Philadelphia Flyers locked up the Eastern Conference's top seed by downing the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Edmonton, Alberta:
Alex Tuch scored the game winner at 4:44 of overtime as the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Colorado Avalanche 4-3 to seal the top seed in the Western Conference.
Saturday, August 08, 2020
T2 Suffer Tough Defeat At Home To Republic
At Portland, Oregon:
In Saturday action from the USL Championship, Jake Leeker's own goal in the 12th minute proved fatal to Portland Timbers 2 as the hosts fell 1-0 to the Sacramento Republic.
T2, still in search of their first win of the season, will travel to Greater Nevada Field for a contest against Reno 1868 FC this coming Saturday at 7:00 PM Pacific Time (ESPN+).
In Saturday action from the USL Championship, Jake Leeker's own goal in the 12th minute proved fatal to Portland Timbers 2 as the hosts fell 1-0 to the Sacramento Republic.
T2, still in search of their first win of the season, will travel to Greater Nevada Field for a contest against Reno 1868 FC this coming Saturday at 7:00 PM Pacific Time (ESPN+).
Friday, August 07, 2020
Ducks Rank Ninth In Coaches' Preseason Gridiron Poll
In Thursday's USA Today/Amway Coaches college football poll, the Oregon Ducks are ranked #9.
No support for the Oregon State Beavers, though.
No support for the Oregon State Beavers, though.
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Islanders, Habs, Canucks, Coyotes, Blackhawks Advance; Leafs Erase Three-Goal Deficit, Force Game Seven With Jackets
Six games were on the agenda for Friday as the Stanley Cup Playoffs continue in Canada.
EASTERN CONFERENCE (All games played at Toronto):
QUALIFYING ROUND (All series best of five):
Game #1:
Anthony Beauvillier scored twice as the New York Islanders skinned the Florida Panthers 5-1 in game four, winning their series three games to one.
Game #2:
Arturi Lenkonen and Shea Weber (empty net) each scored a third-period goal as the Montreal Canadiens blanked the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-0 in game four to win their series three games to one.
Carey Price saved all 22 shots for the shutout.
Game #3:
Auston Matthews scored the winning power-play goal at 13:10 of overtime as the Toronto Maple Leafs, who trailed 3-0 with less than four minutes remaining in regulation, stunned the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 to square their series at two games apiece.
The series will be decided on Sunday at 8:00 PM Pacific Time (NBCSN)
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
QUALIFYING ROUND (All series best of five):
Game #1:
Brad Richardson scored the winning goal at 5:27 of overtime as the Arizona Coyotes knocked off the Nashville Predators 4-3 in game four and won the series (their first playoff series victory since 2012) three games to one.
Game #2:
Dominik Kubalik scored the game winner in the third period as the Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 in game four and won their series three games to one.
Game #3:
Christopher Tanev scored the game winner eleven seconds into overtime as the Vancouver Canucks defeated the Minnesota Wild 5-4 in game four and knocked out the club from the Twin Cities three games to one.
EASTERN CONFERENCE (All games played at Toronto):
QUALIFYING ROUND (All series best of five):
Game #1:
Anthony Beauvillier scored twice as the New York Islanders skinned the Florida Panthers 5-1 in game four, winning their series three games to one.
Game #2:
Arturi Lenkonen and Shea Weber (empty net) each scored a third-period goal as the Montreal Canadiens blanked the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-0 in game four to win their series three games to one.
Carey Price saved all 22 shots for the shutout.
Game #3:
Auston Matthews scored the winning power-play goal at 13:10 of overtime as the Toronto Maple Leafs, who trailed 3-0 with less than four minutes remaining in regulation, stunned the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 to square their series at two games apiece.
The series will be decided on Sunday at 8:00 PM Pacific Time (NBCSN)
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
QUALIFYING ROUND (All series best of five):
Game #1:
Brad Richardson scored the winning goal at 5:27 of overtime as the Arizona Coyotes knocked off the Nashville Predators 4-3 in game four and won the series (their first playoff series victory since 2012) three games to one.
Game #2:
Dominik Kubalik scored the game winner in the third period as the Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 in game four and won their series three games to one.
Game #3:
Christopher Tanev scored the game winner eleven seconds into overtime as the Vancouver Canucks defeated the Minnesota Wild 5-4 in game four and knocked out the club from the Twin Cities three games to one.
Thursday, August 06, 2020
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Flames Finish Off Jets; Jackets, Canucks Take 2-1 Series Leads; Flyers, Knights Grab Round-Robin Wins
The Stanley Cup Playoffs continued on Thursday with five games.
EASTERN CONFERENCE (All games played at Toronto):
SEEDING ROUND-ROBIN:
Scott Laughton scored twice as the Philadelphia Flyers held off the Washington Capitals 3-1.
QUALIFYING ROUND (All series best of five):
Pierre-Luc Dubois completed his hat trick by scoring the game winner at 18:24 as the Columbus Blue Jackets overcame a two-goal deficit to overtake the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 in game three of their series.
The Jackets, who lead the series two games to one, can finish off the Leafs with a game-four victory on Friday (5:00 PM Pacific Time, NHL Network)
WESTERN CONFERENCE (All games played at Edmonton):
SEEDING ROUND-ROBIN:
Shea Theodore and Alex Tuch each scored twice (with each tallying once on the power play) as the Vegas Golden Knights outslugged the St. Louis Blues 6-4.
QUALIFYING ROUND (All series best of five):
Game #1:
Brock Boeser (power play), Antoine Russell, and Elias Pettersson (power play) each scored once while Jacob Markstrom stopped 27 shots for his first career playoff shutout as the Vancouver Canucks tamed the Minnesota Wild 3-0 in the third game of their series, which the Canucks now lead two games to one.
The Wild failed to convert on any of their seven power plays.
Vancouver can advance to the Western Conference quarterfinals with a game-four win on Friday (7:45 PM Pacific Time, NBCSN).
Game #2:
Dillon Dube, Sam Bennett each scored once while Sean Monahan and Rasmus Andersson each popped in an empty netter late in the third period as the Calgary Flames dominated the Winnipeg Jets 4-0 in game four to finish off their series three games to one.
Cam Talbot saved all 31 shots for the shutout.
EASTERN CONFERENCE (All games played at Toronto):
SEEDING ROUND-ROBIN:
Scott Laughton scored twice as the Philadelphia Flyers held off the Washington Capitals 3-1.
QUALIFYING ROUND (All series best of five):
Pierre-Luc Dubois completed his hat trick by scoring the game winner at 18:24 as the Columbus Blue Jackets overcame a two-goal deficit to overtake the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 in game three of their series.
The Jackets, who lead the series two games to one, can finish off the Leafs with a game-four victory on Friday (5:00 PM Pacific Time, NHL Network)
WESTERN CONFERENCE (All games played at Edmonton):
SEEDING ROUND-ROBIN:
Shea Theodore and Alex Tuch each scored twice (with each tallying once on the power play) as the Vegas Golden Knights outslugged the St. Louis Blues 6-4.
QUALIFYING ROUND (All series best of five):
Game #1:
Brock Boeser (power play), Antoine Russell, and Elias Pettersson (power play) each scored once while Jacob Markstrom stopped 27 shots for his first career playoff shutout as the Vancouver Canucks tamed the Minnesota Wild 3-0 in the third game of their series, which the Canucks now lead two games to one.
The Wild failed to convert on any of their seven power plays.
Vancouver can advance to the Western Conference quarterfinals with a game-four win on Friday (7:45 PM Pacific Time, NBCSN).
Game #2:
Dillon Dube, Sam Bennett each scored once while Sean Monahan and Rasmus Andersson each popped in an empty netter late in the third period as the Calgary Flames dominated the Winnipeg Jets 4-0 in game four to finish off their series three games to one.
Cam Talbot saved all 31 shots for the shutout.
Wednesday, August 05, 2020
MLS Is Back Tournament: Timbers Hold Off Philly To Reach Final
At Bay Lake, Florida:
Jeremy Ebobisse (13') and Sebastian Blanco (70') each scored once on Wednesday as the Portland Timbers held off the Philadelphia Union 2-1 in the semifinal round of the MLS Is Back Tournament.
Andrew Wooten scored the lone Union goal in the 85th minute.
The Timbers will take on the winner of Thursday's Orlando City-Minnesota Union match in the Tuesday's final (5:30 PM Pacific Time, ESPN/ESPN Deportes) with the winner qualifying for next year's CONCACAF Champions League.
Jeremy Ebobisse (13') and Sebastian Blanco (70') each scored once on Wednesday as the Portland Timbers held off the Philadelphia Union 2-1 in the semifinal round of the MLS Is Back Tournament.
Andrew Wooten scored the lone Union goal in the 85th minute.
The Timbers will take on the winner of Thursday's Orlando City-Minnesota Union match in the Tuesday's final (5:30 PM Pacific Time, ESPN/ESPN Deportes) with the winner qualifying for next year's CONCACAF Champions League.
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Panthers Hold Off Islanders To Stay Alive; Habs, Coyotes, Hawks Take 2-1 Series Leads: Lightning, Avalanche Gather Round-Robin Wins
The Stanley Cup Playoffs continued with six games on Wednesday.
EASTERN CONFERENCE (All games played at Toronto):
SEEDING ROUND ROBIN:
Tyler Johnson scored the winning goal with 87 seconds remaining in regulation as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Boston Bruins 3-2.
QUALIFYING ROUND (All series best of five):
Game #1:
Bryan Boyle scored the winning goal early in the third period as the Florida Panthers staved off elimination by holding off the New York Islanders 3-2 in game three.
The Panthers' Erik Haula and Mike Hoffman each scored once on the power play.
The Islanders, who lead the series two games to one, can still advance to the Eastern Conference quarterfinals by beating the Panthers on Friday in game four (9:00 AM Pacific Time, NBCSN).
Game #2:
Jeff Petry scored the game winner at 5:33 of the third period as the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 in game three of their series.
The Habs, who lead two games to one, can finish off the Penguins with a game four victory on Friday (1:00 PM Pacific Time, NBCSN).
WESTERN CONFERENCE (All games played at Edmonton):
SEEDING ROUND ROBIN:
Cale Makar (power play), Joonas Donskoi, Vladislav Namestnikov , Andre Burakovsky (power play) each scored once while Pavel Francouz saved all 27 shots for the shutout as the Colorado Avalanche dimmed the Dallas Stars 4-0.
QUALIFYING ROUND (All series best of five):
Game #1:
Conor Garland scored what proved to be the game winner in the third period as the Arizona Coyotes scored three times in the third period to stifle the Nashville Predators 4-1 in game three of their series, which they now lead two games to one.
The Coyotes can finish off the Predators with a game-four win on Friday (11:30 AM Pacific Time, NHL Network).
Game #2:
Jonathan Toews scored the winning goal with 76 seconds remaining in regulation as the Chicago Blackhawks took a two-games-to-one series lead following their 4-3 game-three victory over the Edmonton Oilers.
The Hawks can advance to the Western Conference quarterfinals with a game-four victory on Friday (3:45 PM Pacific Time, NBCSN).
EASTERN CONFERENCE (All games played at Toronto):
SEEDING ROUND ROBIN:
Tyler Johnson scored the winning goal with 87 seconds remaining in regulation as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Boston Bruins 3-2.
QUALIFYING ROUND (All series best of five):
Game #1:
Bryan Boyle scored the winning goal early in the third period as the Florida Panthers staved off elimination by holding off the New York Islanders 3-2 in game three.
The Panthers' Erik Haula and Mike Hoffman each scored once on the power play.
The Islanders, who lead the series two games to one, can still advance to the Eastern Conference quarterfinals by beating the Panthers on Friday in game four (9:00 AM Pacific Time, NBCSN).
Game #2:
Jeff Petry scored the game winner at 5:33 of the third period as the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 in game three of their series.
The Habs, who lead two games to one, can finish off the Penguins with a game four victory on Friday (1:00 PM Pacific Time, NBCSN).
WESTERN CONFERENCE (All games played at Edmonton):
SEEDING ROUND ROBIN:
Cale Makar (power play), Joonas Donskoi, Vladislav Namestnikov , Andre Burakovsky (power play) each scored once while Pavel Francouz saved all 27 shots for the shutout as the Colorado Avalanche dimmed the Dallas Stars 4-0.
QUALIFYING ROUND (All series best of five):
Game #1:
Conor Garland scored what proved to be the game winner in the third period as the Arizona Coyotes scored three times in the third period to stifle the Nashville Predators 4-1 in game three of their series, which they now lead two games to one.
The Coyotes can finish off the Predators with a game-four win on Friday (11:30 AM Pacific Time, NHL Network).
Game #2:
Jonathan Toews scored the winning goal with 76 seconds remaining in regulation as the Chicago Blackhawks took a two-games-to-one series lead following their 4-3 game-three victory over the Edmonton Oilers.
The Hawks can advance to the Western Conference quarterfinals with a game-four victory on Friday (3:45 PM Pacific Time, NBCSN).
Tuesday, August 04, 2020
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Canes Complete Sweep Of Rangers; Leafs, Preds, Canucks Level Respective Series At 1-1; Flames Now Lead Jets 2-1; Islanders One Game Away From Ousting Panthers
The Stanley Cup Playoffs continued on Tuesday in Canada with six games.
EASTERN CONFERENCE (All games played in Toronto):
QUALIFYING ROUND (All series best of five):
Game #1:
Jordan Eberle scored twice (once on the power play) as the New York Islanders doubled up the Florida Panthers 4-2 in game two.
The Islanders, who hold a two-games-to-none series lead, can finish off the Panthers with a game-three victory on Wednesday (9:00 AM Pacific Time, NBCSN).
Game #2:
Auston Matthews, John Tavares, and Morgan Rielly (empty net) each scored once while Frederik Andersen saved all 20 shots as the Toronto Maple Leafs squared their series with the Columbus Blue Jackets at one game apiece after their 3-0 game-two victory.
Game #3:
Sebastian Aho scored twice in the third period (one of this goals, a shorthanded empty-netter) as the Carolina Hurricanes completed a three-game sweep of the New York Rangers by dominating them 4-1 in game three.
WESTERN CONFERENCE (All games played in Edmonton):
Game #1:
Viktor Arvidsson scored the game-winning power-play goal at 13:49 of the third period as the Nashville Predators squared their series with the Arizona Coyotes at one game apiece after holding them off 4-3 in game two.
Game #2:
Six goal scorers each scored once (Elias Lindholm and Sean Monahan each scoring once on the power play) as the Calgary Flames belted the Winnipeg Jets 6-2 in game three.
The Flames, who now lead two games to one, can close out their series by winning game four on Thursday (7:30 PM Pacific Time, CNBC)
Game #3:
Bo Horvath scored the game-winning goal in the power play in the third period as the Vancouver Canucks withstood a gallant comeback try by the Minnesota Wild and squared their series at one game apiece after winning game two 4-3.
EASTERN CONFERENCE (All games played in Toronto):
QUALIFYING ROUND (All series best of five):
Game #1:
Jordan Eberle scored twice (once on the power play) as the New York Islanders doubled up the Florida Panthers 4-2 in game two.
The Islanders, who hold a two-games-to-none series lead, can finish off the Panthers with a game-three victory on Wednesday (9:00 AM Pacific Time, NBCSN).
Game #2:
Auston Matthews, John Tavares, and Morgan Rielly (empty net) each scored once while Frederik Andersen saved all 20 shots as the Toronto Maple Leafs squared their series with the Columbus Blue Jackets at one game apiece after their 3-0 game-two victory.
Game #3:
Sebastian Aho scored twice in the third period (one of this goals, a shorthanded empty-netter) as the Carolina Hurricanes completed a three-game sweep of the New York Rangers by dominating them 4-1 in game three.
WESTERN CONFERENCE (All games played in Edmonton):
Game #1:
Viktor Arvidsson scored the game-winning power-play goal at 13:49 of the third period as the Nashville Predators squared their series with the Arizona Coyotes at one game apiece after holding them off 4-3 in game two.
Game #2:
Six goal scorers each scored once (Elias Lindholm and Sean Monahan each scoring once on the power play) as the Calgary Flames belted the Winnipeg Jets 6-2 in game three.
The Flames, who now lead two games to one, can close out their series by winning game four on Thursday (7:30 PM Pacific Time, CNBC)
Game #3:
Bo Horvath scored the game-winning goal in the power play in the third period as the Vancouver Canucks withstood a gallant comeback try by the Minnesota Wild and squared their series at one game apiece after winning game two 4-3.
Monday, August 03, 2020
Another Defeat For T2
At Portland, Oregon:
In Monday USL Championship action, Alec Diaz scored twice (23', 47') as the Tacoma Defiance demolished struggling Portland Timbers 2 by a 4-0 score on the road.
T2 will try once again to pick up their first win of the season when they host the Sacrament Republic on Saturday at 7:00 PM Pacific Time (ESPN+).
In Monday USL Championship action, Alec Diaz scored twice (23', 47') as the Tacoma Defiance demolished struggling Portland Timbers 2 by a 4-0 score on the road.
T2 will try once again to pick up their first win of the season when they host the Sacrament Republic on Saturday at 7:00 PM Pacific Time (ESPN+).
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Canes Put Rangers On Cusp Of Elimination; Penguins, Jets, Oilers Level Respective Series At 1-1; Round-Robin Wins For Lightning, Knights
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are set to continue on Monday with six more games.
EASTERN CONFERENCE (All games played in Toronto):
SEEDING ROUND ROBIN:
Brayden Point and Nikita Kucherov converted their penalty shots as the Tampa Bay Lightning knocked off the Washington Capitals 3-2 after winning the shootout 2-1.
QUALIFYING ROUND (All series best of five):
Game #1:
Andrei Svechnikov produced a hat trick (one of the goals was on the power play) as the Carolina Hurricanes proved too much for the New York Rangers 4-1 in game two of their seriers.
Petr Mrazek saved 23 of 24 shots for the victory.
The Canes, who now lead the series two games to none, can advance to the Eastern Conference quarterfinals with a game-three victory on Tuesday (5:00 PM Pacific Time, NBCSN)
Game #2:
Sidney Crosby, Jason Zucker, and Jake Guentzel (empty net) each scored once as the Pittsburgh Penguins squared their series with the Montreal Canadiens at one game apiece after their 3-1 game-two victory.
WESTERN CONFERENCE (All games played in Edmonton):
SEEDING ROUND-ROBIN:
Mark Stone, Nate Schmidt, William Carrier, and William Karlsson (empty net) each scored a third-period goal as the Vegas Golden Knights came back from two goals down to upend the Dallas Stars 5-3.
QUALIFYING ROUND (All series best of five):
Game #1:
Nikolaj Ehlers scored the power-play game winner in the third period as the Winnipeg Jets held off the Calgary Flames 3-2 in game two to level their series at one game apiece.
Game #2:
Connor McDaniel produced a hat trick (with one goal scored on the power play) as the Edmonton Oilers equalized their series with the Chicago Blackhawks at a game apiece after doubling up the club from the Windy City 6-3 in game two.
EASTERN CONFERENCE (All games played in Toronto):
SEEDING ROUND ROBIN:
Brayden Point and Nikita Kucherov converted their penalty shots as the Tampa Bay Lightning knocked off the Washington Capitals 3-2 after winning the shootout 2-1.
QUALIFYING ROUND (All series best of five):
Game #1:
Andrei Svechnikov produced a hat trick (one of the goals was on the power play) as the Carolina Hurricanes proved too much for the New York Rangers 4-1 in game two of their seriers.
Petr Mrazek saved 23 of 24 shots for the victory.
The Canes, who now lead the series two games to none, can advance to the Eastern Conference quarterfinals with a game-three victory on Tuesday (5:00 PM Pacific Time, NBCSN)
Game #2:
Sidney Crosby, Jason Zucker, and Jake Guentzel (empty net) each scored once as the Pittsburgh Penguins squared their series with the Montreal Canadiens at one game apiece after their 3-1 game-two victory.
WESTERN CONFERENCE (All games played in Edmonton):
SEEDING ROUND-ROBIN:
Mark Stone, Nate Schmidt, William Carrier, and William Karlsson (empty net) each scored a third-period goal as the Vegas Golden Knights came back from two goals down to upend the Dallas Stars 5-3.
QUALIFYING ROUND (All series best of five):
Game #1:
Nikolaj Ehlers scored the power-play game winner in the third period as the Winnipeg Jets held off the Calgary Flames 3-2 in game two to level their series at one game apiece.
Game #2:
Connor McDaniel produced a hat trick (with one goal scored on the power play) as the Edmonton Oilers equalized their series with the Chicago Blackhawks at a game apiece after doubling up the club from the Windy City 6-3 in game two.
Sunday, August 02, 2020
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Avalanche, Flyers Win Round-Robin Openers; Jackets, Coyotes, Wild Take Series Openers In Qualifying Round
The Stanley Cup Playoffs continued on Sunday with five games.
TOP-FOUR SEEDING ROUND ROBIN:
EASTERN CONFERENCE (All games played at Toronto):
Michael Raffi, Nate Thompson, and Philippe Myers each scored a second-period goal while Carter Hart saved 34 of 35 shots as the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Boston Bruins 4-1.
WESTERN CONFERENCE (All games played at Edmonton, Alberta):
With one second remaining in regulation, Nazem Kadri scored the game-winning power-play goal as the Colorado Avalanche knocked off the St. Louis Blues 2-1.
QUALIFYING ROUND (All series best three-of-five):
EASTERN CONFERENCE (All games played at Toronto):
Cam Atkinson and Alexander Wennberg (empty net) each scored once in the third period while Joonas Korpisalo saved all 28 shots as the Columbus Blue Jackets blanked the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-0.
WESTERN CONFERENCE (All games played at Edmonton, Alberta):
Game #1:
Michael Grabner's shorthanded goal in the second period proved to be the game winner as the Arizona Coyotes held off the Nashville Predators 4-3 in their series opener.
Game #2:
Jared Spurgeon scored twice (one on the power play; the other shorthanded) as the Minnesota Wild downed the Vancouver Canucks 3-0 in their series-opening match.
Wild goalie Alex Stalock saved all 28 shots for the shutout.
TOP-FOUR SEEDING ROUND ROBIN:
EASTERN CONFERENCE (All games played at Toronto):
Michael Raffi, Nate Thompson, and Philippe Myers each scored a second-period goal while Carter Hart saved 34 of 35 shots as the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Boston Bruins 4-1.
WESTERN CONFERENCE (All games played at Edmonton, Alberta):
With one second remaining in regulation, Nazem Kadri scored the game-winning power-play goal as the Colorado Avalanche knocked off the St. Louis Blues 2-1.
QUALIFYING ROUND (All series best three-of-five):
EASTERN CONFERENCE (All games played at Toronto):
Cam Atkinson and Alexander Wennberg (empty net) each scored once in the third period while Joonas Korpisalo saved all 28 shots as the Columbus Blue Jackets blanked the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-0.
WESTERN CONFERENCE (All games played at Edmonton, Alberta):
Game #1:
Michael Grabner's shorthanded goal in the second period proved to be the game winner as the Arizona Coyotes held off the Nashville Predators 4-3 in their series opener.
Game #2:
Jared Spurgeon scored twice (one on the power play; the other shorthanded) as the Minnesota Wild downed the Vancouver Canucks 3-0 in their series-opening match.
Wild goalie Alex Stalock saved all 28 shots for the shutout.
Saturday, August 01, 2020
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Canes, Islanders, Habs, Hawks, Flames Take Series Openers On Opening Day
Five games were on the docket for Saturday as the National Hockey League's Stanley Cup Playoffs commenced in Canada.
QUALIFYING ROUND (all series best three-of-five):
EASTERN CONFERENCE (all games played at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto):
Game #1:
Sebastian Aho scored once and assistant once as the Carolina Hurricanes held off the New York Rangers 3-2 in the opening game of their best-of-five series.
Game #2:
Anthony Beauvillier scored the game-winning power-play goal in the second period as the New York Islanders defeated the Florida Panthers 2-1 in their series opener.
Game #3:
Jeff Petry scored the game winner at 13:57 of overtime as the Montreal Canadiens took their series opener with the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2.
WESTERN CONFERENCE (all games to be played at the Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta):
Game #1:
Jonathan Toews and Dominik Kubalik each scored twice as the Chicago Blackhawks outlasted the Edmonton Oilers 6-4 in their series opener.
Game #2:
Johnny Gaudreau, and Mikael Backlund each scored a power-play goal to go with Tobias Reider's shorthanded tally---all in the second period----while goalie Cam Talbot stopped 17 of 18 shots as the Calgary Flames overpowered the Winnipeg Jets 4-1 in their series-opening contest.
QUALIFYING ROUND (all series best three-of-five):
EASTERN CONFERENCE (all games played at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto):
Game #1:
Sebastian Aho scored once and assistant once as the Carolina Hurricanes held off the New York Rangers 3-2 in the opening game of their best-of-five series.
Game #2:
Anthony Beauvillier scored the game-winning power-play goal in the second period as the New York Islanders defeated the Florida Panthers 2-1 in their series opener.
Game #3:
Jeff Petry scored the game winner at 13:57 of overtime as the Montreal Canadiens took their series opener with the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2.
WESTERN CONFERENCE (all games to be played at the Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta):
Game #1:
Jonathan Toews and Dominik Kubalik each scored twice as the Chicago Blackhawks outlasted the Edmonton Oilers 6-4 in their series opener.
Game #2:
Johnny Gaudreau, and Mikael Backlund each scored a power-play goal to go with Tobias Reider's shorthanded tally---all in the second period----while goalie Cam Talbot stopped 17 of 18 shots as the Calgary Flames overpowered the Winnipeg Jets 4-1 in their series-opening contest.
MLS Is Back Tournament: Timbers Overpower CityZens To Get Shot At Philly
At Bay Lake, Florida:
Sebastian Blanco (43'), Diego Valeri (65'), and Andy Polo (75') each scored once on Saturday as the Portland Timbers overpowered New York City 3-1 in the last quarterfinal-round contest of the MLS Is Back Tournament.
Jesus Medina converted a penalty kick in the 27th for the CityZens' lone goal.
The Timbers will take on the Philadelphia Union this coming Wednesday in a semifinal matchup at 5:00 PM Pacific Time (Fox Sports One/TUDN), with a berth in the August 11 final (against the Minnesota United-Orlando City winner).
Sebastian Blanco (43'), Diego Valeri (65'), and Andy Polo (75') each scored once on Saturday as the Portland Timbers overpowered New York City 3-1 in the last quarterfinal-round contest of the MLS Is Back Tournament.
Jesus Medina converted a penalty kick in the 27th for the CityZens' lone goal.
The Timbers will take on the Philadelphia Union this coming Wednesday in a semifinal matchup at 5:00 PM Pacific Time (Fox Sports One/TUDN), with a berth in the August 11 final (against the Minnesota United-Orlando City winner).
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