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Lightning hit the road with a playoff berth in reach
TAMPA — The Lightning often talk about their primary focus going into each season is to earn a playoff spot. And as they embark on their final multi-game road trip of the season, they likely will ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Bucks clinch playoff berth as West battle tightens
The Milwaukee Bucks clinched the last remaining automatic playoff place from the NBA's Eastern Conference on Saturday, before warming up for the postseason with a 121-115 overtime victory over the ...Yahoo Sports - 9h -
Golden Knights Can Clinch Playoff Berth Tonight Without Playing
The Vegas Golden Knights can clinch a playoff spot if the Calgary Flames lose to the Colorado Avalanche in regulation tonight.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Firebirds fall to Silver Knights, will have to wait to clinch playoff berth
Coachella Valley has five more regular season games to clinch a spot in the Calder Cup PlayoffsYahoo Sports - 6h -
Idle Hurricanes Can Clinch Seventh Consecutive Playoff Berth Tonight
The Carolina Hurricanes can clinch a seventh consecutive playoff appearance tonight, and you know what the best part is? They don't even have to do anything.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Lightning clinch playoff berth, then sputter in shootout loss to Sabres
BUFFALO — Making the Stanley Cup playoffs isn’t easy, and in today’s NHL, it’s even more difficult to do it year in and year out. But the fact that the Lightning on Saturday clinched a postseason ...Yahoo Sports - 9h -
Pistons clinch playoff spot one season after finishing with 14 wins, NBA's worst record
No NBA team has gone from 14 wins to a playoff berth in the following season.Yahoo Sports - 23h -
Pacers clinch NBA playoff berth with seven games remaining after Hawks loss
The Atlanta Hawks' loss to the Portland Trailblazers on Tuesday night assured that the Paces will be in the playoffs for the second straight season.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
In 2025 milestone, Rockets clinch first division title, NBA playoff berth since 2020
For the first time since a second-round series against Golden State in May 2019, playoff basketball will take place in Houston this spring.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Pistons complete historic turnaround from 14-win season by securing playoff berth
One year after finishing with the worst record in the NBA, the Detroit Pistons are going to the playoffs for the first time since 2018-19. The Pistons punched their postseason ticket with a ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
‘Springboard’: In playoff clincher, Rockets rookie Reed Sheppard enjoys career night on 3s
Houston clinched its first division title and playoff berth in five years, and rookie Reed Sheppard was the victory cigar in the fourth quarter.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
2025 NBA playoff picture: Standings, projections as Pistons clinch playoff berth, Lakers jump Nuggets in West
There are plenty of seeds to be determined as we head into the regular season's final weekCBS Sports - 22h -
Draisaitl and Oilers beat Golden Knights 3-2, but Vegas clinches playoff spot
Leon Draisaitl added to his NHL-leading goal total by scoring on a 5-on-3 power play to put the Edmonton Oilers ahead for good Tuesday night, but the Vegas Golden Knights clinched a playoff berth ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Makar scores to reach rare milestone and Avalanche beat Blue Jackets 7-3 to secure playoff spot
Cale Makar scored to become just the ninth NHL defenseman with 30 goals in a season and the Colorado Avalanche clinched a playoff berth with a 7-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Makar scores to reach rare milestone and Avalanche beat Blue Jackets 7-3 to secure playoff spot
Cale Makar scored to become just the ninth NHL defenseman with 30 goals in a season and the Colorado Avalanche clinched a playoff berth with a 7-3 win over the Columbus Blue JacketsABC News - 2d -
Pistons wrap up their first playoff spot since 2018-19 with 117-105 victory over the Raptors
Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 23 points, Jalen Duren had 21 points and 18 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons beat the Toronto Raptors 117-105 on Friday night to wrap up their first playoff berth since ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Pistons wrap up their first playoff spot since 2018-19 with 117-105 victory of the Raptors
Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 23 points, Jalen Duran had 21 points and 18 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons beat the Toronto Raptors 117-105 to wrap up their first playoff berth since 2018-19ABC News - 1d -
The Colorado Avalanche Clinch Eighth Consecutive Playoff Berth After Resounding Win in Columbus
At the end of the 2016-17 season, the Colorado Avalanche finished dead last in a 30-team league, with a record of 22-56-4 and a total of 48 points.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
3 takeaways as the Chicago Bulls clinch a play-in tournament berth with a 137-118 win over the Toronto Raptors
Playoff hopes are alive and well in Chicago. The Bulls punched their ticket to a third consecutive play-in tournament on Tuesday with a 137-118 win over the Toronto Raptors, snapping a two-game ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
'Potentially winning a championship': Why Sheryl Swoopes is excited to watch Indiana Fever, Caitlin Clark in 2025
The Indiana Fever earned their first playoff berth since 2016 with a 20-20 record in 2024. They have since changed coaches and about half the roster.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Desperate to avoid play-in, Clippers blow out Mavericks for 10th win in 12 games
Kawhi Leonard finished with 20 points as the Clippers defeated the Dallas Mavericks 114-91 and moved closer toward their quest of getting an automatic playoff berth.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
‘There’s Still A Lot On The Line’: Maple Leafs Strengthen Atlantic Division Grip With Crucial Win Over Panthers, Secure Ninth Straight Playoff Berth
The Toronto Maple Leafs took another step forward towards securing the top spot in the Atlantic Division on Wednesday night with a 3-2 victory over the Florida Panthers at Scotiabank Arena.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
The NBA's playoff chase enters its final days. Here's a look at what's happening
It’s playoff-positioning time in the NBAABC News - 2d -
NBA playoff picture: Latest standings, bracket outlook ahead of playoffs
The NBA regular season is entering the final two weeks. Here are current playoff standings and how the Play-In Tournament works.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Storm players talk making playoffs
The Quad City Storm reach to making the playoffs in year one under head coach Shayne Toporowski. They’ll start a three-game series with Peoria this week.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Wheeling Nailers Clinch ECHL Playoff Spot
The Wheeling Nailers, the ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, are headed back to the Kelly Cup playoffs, clinching a playoff spot with a 3-2 victory over the Bloomington Bison on Sunday.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
2025 WHL Playoffs Daily Recap: April 1
Welcome to this edition of THN's 2025 WHL Playoffs Daily Recap. This recurring article will provide summaries of action from the WHL post-season throughout the playoffs. Here is a look at the seven ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
2025 WHL Playoffs Daily Recap: April 4
Welcome to this edition of THN's 2025 WHL Playoffs Daily Recap. This recurring article will provide summaries of action from the WHL post-season throughout the playoffs. With one series in the ...Yahoo Sports - 21h -
Weatherford's fight for playoff spots continue
Through the first month of District 3-6A play, Weatherford Softball and Baseball are well in the mix of the playoff picture. Both programs faced challenges in their matchups over the past weekend ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
NHL playoff watch: The Stars' path to the Central title
Dallas will need some help, but Winnipeg is vulnerable. Plus, projections for the entire playoff bracket.ESPN - 5d -
Playoff watch: Last stand for the Red Wings?
It's close to do-or-die time for Dylan Larkin & Co. Plus, updated playoff bracket, draft lottery projections.ESPN - 1d -
Firebirds top Silver Knights, can clinch postseason berth on Saturday
The win moves the Firebirds to 36-23-2-5 and keeps Coachella Valley in fourth place in the American Hockey League’s Pacific Division with six games remaining in the regular season.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
'A big deal': Pistons climb from worst to playoffs
One year after finishing with the worst record in the NBA, the Pistons are going to the playoffs for the first time since 2018-19 in a historic turnaround.ESPN - 19h -
Lightning punch their ticket to the Stanley Cup Playoffs
The Tampa Bay Lightning have officially punched their ticket to be one of 16 teams competing in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the 8th consecutive year.Yahoo Sports - 17h -
Amerks Clinch Calder Cup Playoff Spot
The Buffalo Sabres have just two weeks to go in the regular season, but their AHL affiliate will be hoping to play deep into the spring, as the Rochester Americans clinched a playoff spot with a ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Detroit Pistons magic number update: How they can clinch playoff spot
Detroit Pistons magic number to clinch the NBA playoffs still involves the Atlanta Hawks and Orlando Magic.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
NHL playoff watch: Will the Capitals or Jets win the Presidents' Trophy?
It appears to be a two-team race for the No. 1 overall seed. Plus, updated playoff bracket projections.ESPN - 4d -
Wave faces a make-or-break weekend in the MASL playoffs in California
The Wave faces the team that knocked it out of the playoffs last season and with a win would advance to the semifnals a day later.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Columbus Blue Jackets stumble in playoff pursuit: 5 takeaways
Blue Jackets can't contain explosive Avalanche, playoff hopes teeter and Merzlikins has emotional exit: 5 takeawaysYahoo Sports - 2d -
Are the Pistons in the playoffs? Here's how Detroit can clinch spot today
Detroit Pistons magic number is one to officially secure their spot in NBA playoffs. A win tonight against Toronto Raptors and they will clinch.Yahoo Sports - 1d
