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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 - 3d -
Robertson, Oettinger lead Stars to 5-1 playoff-clinching victory over Kraken
Jason Robertson netted his 33rd goal of the season, Jake Oettinger finished with 34 saves, and the Dallas Stars clinched a playoff spot in the Western Conference with a 5-1 victory over the Seattle ...ABC News - 4d -
‘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 - 11h -
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 - 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 - 2d -
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 - 1d -
2025 NBA Playoffs: Updated standings and clinching scenarios on March 31
Monday features eight games on the schedule, with several key seeding matchups and a clinching scenario to monitor throughout the evening.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
2025 NBA Playoffs: Updated standings and clinching scenarios on April 1
Tuesday features seven games on the schedule, with several key seeding matchups and clinching scenarios to monitor throughout the evening.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
2025 NBA Playoffs: Updated standings and clinching scenarios on April 2
Wednesday features nine games on the schedule, with several key seeding matchups and clinching scenarios to monitor throughout the evening.Yahoo 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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
2025 NHL playoff picture: Standings, schedule, start date, projected series matchups, teams that have clinched
The NHL playoff races are heating up with just a couple of weeks to go in the regular seasonCBS Sports - 22m -
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 - 13h -
Abbotsford Canucks Clinch Playoff Spot, Extend Win Streak To 11 Games In A 6–3 Win Against San Diego
While the Vancouver Canucks may be preparing to kiss their playoff hopes goodbye, the Abbotsford Canucks are soaring into the postseason. In a 6–3 win against the San Diego Gulls on Wednesday ...Yahoo Sports - 10h -
Ovechkin scores again, but the Hurricanes beat the Capitals to clinch a playoff spot
Alex Ovechkin scored his 892nd career goal, moving him three away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, but rookie Jackson Blake scored twice to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Washington ...Yahoo Sports - 13h -
NHL playoff watch: Are the Rangers and Wild both on the ropes?
The teams are struggling to clinch as they match up Wednesday. Plus, bracket projections after a busy Tuesday.ESPN - 3h -
2025 NBA playoff picture: Standings, projections as Rockets clinch playoff spot; Lakers jump ahead of Nuggets
There are plenty of seeds to be determined as we head into the regular season's final weekCBS Sports - 21m -
Firebirds Strike Back With Shutout Victory On Home Ice
Last night, the Firebirds won game three of their first-round playoff series against the Kitchener Rangers. The win halves Kitcheners' lead, making the series 2-1 in the Rangers' favour.Yahoo Sports - 16h -
Road team continues to rule OHL playoff series between the Erie Otters and Saginaw Spirit
Saginaw's overtime victory vs. the Erie Otters means the home team still hasn't won a game in the teams' Ontario Hockey League playoff series.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
‘We have liftoff’: Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta celebrates playoff-clinching win
Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta: “What a tremendous achievement and a testament to the hard work and dedication of our players, coaches, and staff.”Yahoo Sports - 31m -
Is Cade Cunningham playing tonight? Pistons vs Thunder time, TV, injury update, and odds
The Pistons look to clinch a spot in the NBA playoffs against the Thunder, with the game featured on national TV. But is Cade Cunningham playing?Yahoo Sports - 19h -
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 - 1d -
'We Went And Took It': Rod Brind'Amour, Seth Jarvis, Jackson Blake, Logan Stankoven On Clinching Playoffs, Hot-Blooded Win Over Capitals
The Carolina Hurricanes punched their ticket to the postseason, defeating the Washington Capitals in a hot-blooded 5-1 blowout Wednesday night at Lenovo Center.Yahoo Sports - 10h -
Celtics, Thunder power toward NBA playoffs, Lakers shoot down Rockets
Veteran Al Horford turned back the clock to help the NBA champion Boston Celtics notch a ninth straight victory and nab a franchise first with a 117-103 win over the Grizzlies in Memphis on ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Darkangelo's Three Goals Gets Ottawa Three Important Playoff Points
In their final PWHL game before the international break, the Ottawa Charge delivered a dominant 4-0 shutout victory over the Boston Fleet, moving them back into fourth place in the standings. The ...Yahoo Sports - 11h -
Curry drops 52 as Warriors win, Jokic bags career-high 61 in Denver loss
Stephen Curry delivered a majestic 52-point performance as the Golden State Warriors clinched a crucial victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday while Nikola Jokic bagged a career-high 61 ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Tyrese Haliburton scores 22 points to help send playoff-bound Pacers past Hornets 119-105
Tyrese Haliburton had 22 points and 10 assists, Aaron Nesmith scored 16 points and Pascal Siakam added 15 on his 31st birthday, leading the Indiana Pacers to a 119-105 victory over the Charlotte ...Yahoo Sports - 13h -
‘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 - 11h -
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 - 1d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 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 - 1d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 5h -
Abbotsford Canucks Set Franchise Record With 10th Straight Victory
Thanks to a 2-1 victory over the Bakersfield Condors', the Abbotsford Canucks have set a new franchise record. The win was their 10th in a row, surpassing the previous franchise record. Abbotsford ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Bournemouth 1-2 Ipswich: Resilient Town get much-needed victory
Ipswich Town finally secure their first league win of 2025, with boss Kieran McKenna rightly delighted with a superb team performance that sees them grind out a 2-1 victory at Bournemouth.Yahoo Sports - 16h -
Kévin Denkey scores on PK in stoppage time to rally Cincinnati to 2-1 victory over Nashville
Kévin Denkey scored on a penalty kick in second-half stoppage time to rally FC Cincinnati to a 2-1 victory over Nashville SC at GEODIS ParkABC News - 4d -
John Daly's son, John II, earns first collegiate victory at Columbia Spring Invitational
John Daly II, the son of two-time major winner John Daly, captured his first collegiate victory Monday at the Columbia Spring Invitational.Yahoo Sports - 2d
