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NHL playoff watch: Ranking the top Stanley Cup contenders
Will the Lightning, Knights (8 p.m., ESPN+) meet again in the Final? Plus, full playoff projections and more.ESPN - 5d -
NHL Power Rankings: Avalanche roll to top spot as race for Stanley Cup Playoffs intensifies
The Avs are hitting their stride while the playoff battles heat upCBS Sports - Mar. 19 -
NHL playoff watch: Jets-Hurricanes a Stanley Cup Final preview?
Two of the league's best square off in a matchup that could repeat in June. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings, more.ESPN - Mar. 10 -
NHL Trade Deadline 2025: Who Are The Post-Deadline Cup Contenders?
With the NHL’s trade deadline now in the rearview mirror, we’re going to pinpoint below the league’s teams that are shaping up as true Stanley Cup contenders. In alphabetical order:Yahoo Sports - Mar. 8 -
Three NHL Clubs That Made The Best Of A Seller’s Market
The NHL trade deadline saw contenders mortgage their future by trading future first-round picks and top prospects to add players to help in their pursuit of a Stanley Cup.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 10 -
The Hockey News Big Show: NHL’s Top Cup Contenders One Week After The Trade Deadline
The Hockey News Big Show now looks toward the battle for the playoffs in the NHL and beyond with a new segment.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
NHL Power Rankings: The St. Louis Blues, powered by defense, have hope for a deep Stanley Cup Playoff run
The Blues have everyone in St. Louis dreaming of some postseason magicCBS Sports - 2d -
NHL playoff watch: Can the Islanders sneak into the playoffs?
Once an afterthought, now a real contender for the No. 8 seed. Plus, projections for the rest of the bracket.ESPN - 2d -
Capitals Punch Ticket To 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, First Team To Clinch Berth This Season
WASHINGTON — The Washington Capitals are headed to the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 21 -
NHL playoff watch: Maple Leafs-Avalanche a Cup Final preview?
Wednesday's showdown is one that could be repeated in June. Plus, full playoff projections, draft lottery standings, more.ESPN - Mar. 19 -
NHL insiders debate playoff bubble teams, Stanley Cup finalists, MVP picks
Which team on the fringe is getting in? And which is under the most pressure in the final month?ESPN - Mar. 19 -
2025 Stanley Cup odds, NHL Awards picks, betting trends: Expert hockey futures bets, new Hart Trophy favorite
SportsLine handicapper Jimmie Kaylor shares his Stanley Cup futures picks and best bets for the Hart Trophy, James Norris Trophy, and Calder Trophy following the NHL trade deadlineCBS Sports - 6d -
FHSAA Beach Volleyball Rankings: Gulf Breeze ranked No. 23 in entire state, top in region
Here are the first FHSAA beach volleyball rankings for teams for area teams, plus a way-too-early playoff watch.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Top 25 rankings, play of the week and what to watch
Here are the latest top 25 rankings, plus what we're watching this week.ESPN - Mar. 10 -
Top 25 rankings, play of the week and what to watch
Here are the latest top 25 rankings, plus what we're watching this week.ESPN - 4d -
NHL playoff watch: What's at stake in all 14 games on Showdown Saturday
Here's what to watch in every matchup. Plus, full playoff projections, draft lottery standings and more.ESPN - 6d -
NHL playoff watch: Are the Minnesota Wild in trouble?
A once-solid hold on playoff position now seems tenuous. Plus, projections for the entire postseason bracket.ESPN - 1d -
NHL playoff watch: The Bruins' path to the postseason
It's a long shot, but the B's can still pull this off -- here's how. Plus, full playoff projections, draft lottery standings, more.ESPN - Mar. 17 -
FHSAA Lacrosse Rankings: Gulf Breeze boys, Pensacola Catholic girls remain area's top teams
Here are the second FHSAA lacrosse rankings for teams from Escambia and Santa Rosa counties, plus a way-too-early playoff watch.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
FHSAA Softball Rankings: Pace, Jay both undefeated entering week, top teams in Pensacola area
Here are the first FHSAA softball rankings for teams from Escambia and Santa Rosa counties, plus a way-too-early playoff watch.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
NFL free-agent rankings: Top 5 OL after Ravens secure Ronnie Stanley
Teams looking for offensive line help will have options. But Trey Smith and Ronnie Stanley aren't available.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 7 -
NHL Power Rankings: Capitals reign at No. 1, plus pickups for the fantasy playoffs
As the playoff field solidifies, here's how our panel voted. And here's one fantasy player to target per team.ESPN - Mar. 21 -
NHL playoff watch: Will the Oilers win the Pacific Division crown?
The race against the Golden Knights for the No. 1 seed is not over yet. Plus, full playoff projections, draft lottery standings, more.ESPN - Mar. 18 -
NHL playoff watch: Can the Canucks get back on track?
Vancouver needs every point it can get, including tonight against New Jersey. Plus, full playoff projections.ESPN - 4d -
NHL playoff watch: Latest on the Eastern wild-card chaos
The Canadiens, Rangers and Jackets all play on Friday. Plus, here are full playoff and draft lottery standings.ESPN - 15h -
College football QB battles to watch in spring: Alabama, Notre Dame, Michigan among contenders in focus
Several College Football Playoff contenders are among the teams with high-profile battles at quarterbackCBS Sports - 3d -
NHL playoff watch: Who will make the Eastern Conference finals?
The Hurricanes and Lightning both have good shots, and they face off Tuesday on ESPN+. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery outlook, more.ESPN - Mar. 11 -
NHL playoff watch: How the West's second wild-card spot will be won
The Canucks-Blues showdown on Thursday (7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+) could swing the race. Plus, full playoff projections, draft lottery standings and more.ESPN - Mar. 20 -
Capitals Can Clinch A Playoff Spot Thursday Against The Flyers; Here's How
WASHINGTON — After defeating the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 on Tuesday, the Washington Capitals are one step closer to punching their ticket to the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
College baseball Week 5: Top 25 rankings, play of the week and what to watch
Here are the latest Top 25 rankings, featuring a new No. 1, plus what we're watching this week.ESPN - Mar. 19 -
NHL playoff watch: Where will the Devils finish?
New Jersey currently holds the No. 3 seed in the Metro, but could drop to a wild-card spot -- or worse.ESPN - Mar. 13 -
If The NHL Expands, So Should The Playoffs – Here's How
More NHL expansion could be on the way. If it happens, the playoffs should expand as well.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Sabres Ownership Ranked Worst In NHL By Survey In The Athletic
The Buffalo Sabres season began with the hope of ending their long playoff drought and will end on April 17th with a 14th consecutive year outside of the postseason. There are a number of ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Who's in 2025 NHL playoffs? Tracking standings, playoff bracket, tiebreakers
The NHL regular season will end in less than a month. One team on Thursday can become the first to clinch a playoff berth.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
All-American series between the Erie Otters and Saginaw Spirit among OHL playoff openers
The Erie Otters must contend with Saginaw's Michael Misa, the OHL's points leader, when they open the Robertson Cup playoffs against the Spirit.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Sergei Bobrovsky playing lights out for Florida Panthers as Stanley Cup Playoffs approach
The Florida Panthers are getting some excellent play from their starting goaltender.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
2025 NBA title tiers: Ranking league's 12 realistic contenders as playoff picture comes into focus
The Celtics, Thunder and Cavs are in Tier 1, but who could challenge those three this spring?CBS Sports - Mar. 15 -
Best Calgary-Born NHL Players In 2024-25
Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is home to some of hockey's greatest players, including Hall of Famers Mike Vernon, Bill Gadsby, and Herbie Lewis, former first-round pick Taylor Hall, and several Stanley ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Is The Current NHL Playoff Format Counterproductive?
With a month remaining in the NHL regular season, clubs are jockeying for position inside their respective divisions and for wild-card spots in the Eastern and Western Conferences. The league ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Morgan Stanley's near-term rally call: CIO Mike Wilson sees beaten-up Mag 7 stocks as winners
Morgan Stanley CIO Mike Wilson contends the recent market weakness "has nothing to do with tariffs."CNBC - 4d
