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Kopitar passes Marcel Dionne — LA's all-time points leader scores 1,308

Kopitar passes Marcel Dionne — LA's all-time points leader scores 1,308

A bittersweet night at Crypto.com Arena saw Anze Kopitar etch his name deeper into Kings history, surpassing Marcel Dionne to become the franchise's all-time leading scorer with 1,308 points. Kopitar,

McMann scores twice in debut as Kraken torch Canucks 5-2

McMann scores twice in debut as Kraken torch Canucks 5-2

Another night, another gut punch. And this one stings more than most. Bobby McMann, a guy the Maple Leafs put on waivers, scores *twice* in his Kraken debut against us? And not just twice, but he help

Philadelphia Flyers Game Recap: WSH 1, PHI 4

Philadelphia Flyers Game Recap: WSH 1, PHI 4

Alright, youse jagoffs, wake up and smell the coffee, or maybe the grease from a fresh Tony Luke's breakfast sandwich. Last night, the Philadelphia Flyers reminded the Washington Capitals what Broad S

Washington Capitals Game Recap: WSH 1, PHI 4

Washington Capitals Game Recap: WSH 1, PHI 4

Good morning, good morning, good morning, my D.C. family! It’s your girl O, back with that morning-after feeling, and honestly? It ain’t a good one. Last night, our Washington Capitals went up to the

Montreal Canadiens Game Recap: MTL 3, OTT 2

Montreal Canadiens Game Recap: MTL 3, OTT 2

Bon matin, Montreal. I know some of you, like me, probably didn’t sleep too well last night, even with the win. But let me tell you, when I woke up this morning and looked out at Mont Royal, that vict

Ottawa Senators Game Recap: MTL 3, OTT 2

Ottawa Senators Game Recap: MTL 3, OTT 2

Well, good morning, Ottawa. It’s a grey one out there, ain’t it? Kind of fits the mood, I suppose, after last night’s… well, *that*. If you fell asleep after the first period, you had the right idea,

Edmonton Oilers Fan Pulse — Gameday in Edmonton, Alberta

Edmonton Oilers Fan Pulse — Gameday in Edmonton, Alberta

Alright, good morning from Edmonton, Alberta, where the sun’s just starting to glint off the ice on the River Valley, eh? You can feel it in the air today, a quiet hum. It's not the frantic buzzing of

Seattle Kraken Fan Pulse — Gameday in Seattle

Seattle Kraken Fan Pulse — Gameday in Seattle

Good morning, Seattle! The liquid sunshine is doing its thing today, but there’s a different kind of buzz in the air – one that’s less about artisanal lattes and more about puck drop. Tonight, the Sea

Carolina Hurricanes Fan Pulse — Gameday in Raleigh

Carolina Hurricanes Fan Pulse — Gameday in Raleigh

Well, good mornin' to ya, MiTL Sports Desk! Raleigh is absolutely buzzin' this fine gameday, and let me tell y'all, the temperature is set to "Storm Surge" here in the Capital City. Confidence? Oh, we

Boston Bruins Gameday Preview — Boston Hockey Tonight

Boston Bruins Gameday Preview — Boston Hockey Tonight

Alright, Boston, lemme tell ya somethin'. Tonight, the San Jose Sharks are comin' to the TD Gahden, and while some folks might look at their record and think it's an easy night, that ain't how we oper

Detroit Red Wings Fan Pulse — Gameday in Detroit

Detroit Red Wings Fan Pulse — Gameday in Detroit

What up doe, Hockeytown? It’s Mo W, coming to you live from the corner of Grand River and Livernois, where the mood is… well, it’s a whole lot like the weather: a little gray, a little chilly, but wit

Minnesota Wild Fan Pulse — Gameday in Saint Paul, MN

Minnesota Wild Fan Pulse — Gameday in Saint Paul, MN

Uff da, what a beautiful morning here in Saint Paul! The sun’s just starting to glint off the Mississippi, and there’s a real buzz in the air, you betcha. It’s game day, and the Minnesota Wild are tak

San Jose Sharks Fan Pulse — Gameday in San Jose, CA

San Jose Sharks Fan Pulse — Gameday in San Jose, CA

Alright, teal faithful, it's game day, and you can feel the air in San Jose, CA, around the SAP Center, specifically, is… a mixed bag. It’s not quite anxious, not yet checked out, but there’s a defini

Winnipeg Jets Gameday Preview — Winnipeg Hockey Tonight

Winnipeg Jets Gameday Preview — Winnipeg Hockey Tonight

Alright, Winnipeg, eh? Gameday in the Peg and the buzz around Portage and Main is electric, fer sher! We've got the New York Rangers in town tonight at Canada Life Centre, 7:00 PM puck drop, and trust

New Jersey Devils Gameday Preview — Newark Hockey Tonight

New Jersey Devils Gameday Preview — Newark Hockey Tonight

Alright, alright, settle down everyone, it's Gameday, and we got the Calgary Flames rollin' into Newark tonight, puck drop's at 7:00 PM over at the Prudential Center. And let me tell ya, the Ironbound

Tampa Bay Lightning Fan Pulse — Gameday in Tampa

Tampa Bay Lightning Fan Pulse — Gameday in Tampa

The air here in Tampa, especially down around Sparkman Wharf and even heading north on Dale Mabry, it's got this hum today. Not electric, not yet. More like a low thrum, a steady pulse. After that los

Anaheim Ducks Fan Pulse — Gameday in Anaheim

Anaheim Ducks Fan Pulse — Gameday in Anaheim

Okay, so like, the vibe in Anaheim today? It's electric, but in that totally chill, confident OC way, you know? Like, you can feel it from the Honda Center all the way down Katella. People are buzzing

Calgary Flames Gameday Preview — Calgary Hockey Tonight

Calgary Flames Gameday Preview — Calgary Hockey Tonight

Alright, Calgary, let's get after it. It's game day, and the Calgary Flames are out east, dropping the puck at 5:00 PM local time against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center. We've been thr

Dallas Stars Fan Pulse — Gameday in Dallas

Dallas Stars Fan Pulse — Gameday in Dallas

Well, howdy, y'all! It's Gameday in Dallas, and if you're asking about the temperature 'round here, I'd say it's hotter than a brisket at Lockhart's on a Saturday night. We're fixin' to host the Edmon

Nashville Predators Fan Pulse — Gameday in Nashville

Nashville Predators Fan Pulse — Gameday in Nashville

Well, good mornin' to ya, buddy. It’s gameday here in Nashville, and I tell ya what, the air's got a little bit of that electric hum to it, like a perfectly tuned guitar before a sold-out show at the

Utah Mammoth Fan Pulse — Gameday in Salt Lake City

Utah Mammoth Fan Pulse — Gameday in Salt Lake City

Oh my heck, good morning, Salt Lake City! Ellie Christensen here, bundled up with a hot chocolate from The Rose Establishment down on State Street, and let me tell you, the energy out here on this gam

Chicago Blackhawks Fan Pulse — Gameday in Chicago

Chicago Blackhawks Fan Pulse — Gameday in Chicago

Alright, so it’s gameday here in Chicago, and the mood? Lookit, it’s a weird mix, ya know? We just came off that win against da Arizona Coyotes, so there's a little bit of a lift, like when you finall

Vancouver Canucks Fan Pulse — Gameday in Vancouver

Vancouver Canucks Fan Pulse — Gameday in Vancouver

Okay, so like, you ask me what the mood is here in Vancouver today, and my immediate thought is "can we just hit pause on everything?" Is it anxious? Absolutely. Is it checked out? Parts of it, yeah.

Arizona Cardinals Free Agency Reaction — Phoenix

Arizona Cardinals Free Agency Reaction — Phoenix

¡Ay, Dios mío! From Maryvale to State Farm Stadium, the news hitting us here in Phoenix has me spinning like a runaway car tire on Grand Avenue! Releasing Kyler Murray, *¿en serio*? It’s a gut punch,

Carolina Panthers Free Agency Reaction — Charlotte, NC

Carolina Panthers Free Agency Reaction — Charlotte, NC

Alright, y'all, Marcus Okafor-Tillman here, coming to you live from Dilworth, watching the news roll in on these Carolina Panthers free agency moves. I'm telling you, the fellas at Dilworth Neighborho

Minnesota Vikings Free Agency Reaction — Minneapolis

Minnesota Vikings Free Agency Reaction — Minneapolis

Okay, let's talk free agency for the Minnesota Vikings because this week has been… something. We're not just filling holes, folks; this feels like Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Kevin O'Connell are building a

Green Bay Packers Free Agency Reaction — Green Bay, WI

Green Bay Packers Free Agency Reaction — Green Bay, WI

Well, howdy there, folks. Brett Vandenberg here, coming to you from a decidedly chillier-than-usual March day here in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The ice is still clinging to the Bay of Green Bay, ya know,

Detroit Lions Free Agency Reaction — Detroit

Detroit Lions Free Agency Reaction — Detroit

Look— the Detroit Lions are not just filling holes this free agency period. Anyone who thinks that hasn't been paying attention to what Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell are building here. We're talking ab

New York Giants Free Agency Reaction — New York City

New York Giants Free Agency Reaction — New York City

Alright, let's get into it, because frankly, I’ve got opinions, and they’re coming at you faster than a train from Penn Station during rush hour. You gotta be kidding me with these moves from the New

Dallas Cowboys Free Agency Reaction — Dallas

Dallas Cowboys Free Agency Reaction — Dallas

Now listen… I’m sitting here at Pecan Lodge, got my brisket plate and grits, and I’m trying to make sense of what just happened. Rashan Gary, huh? From the Green Bay Packers? A fourth-round pick in 20

Los Angeles Chargers Free Agency Reaction — Los Angeles

Los Angeles Chargers Free Agency Reaction — Los Angeles

Alright, so we're talking free agency for the Los Angeles Chargers, and if you’ve been following, you know it’s been… interesting. Sitting here on Stadium Drive in Inglewood, looking at those arches,

Tennessee Titans Free Agency Reaction — Nashville

Tennessee Titans Free Agency Reaction — Nashville

Now look, I'm sitting here this morning, got my coffee from Bongo Java in Germantown, and I'm looking at this news about the Tennessee Titans. We just tendered Bryce Oliver as an exclusive rights free

Jacksonville Jaguars Free Agency Reaction — Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Jaguars Free Agency Reaction — Jacksonville, FL

Alright, Duval, it’s Brianna Delacroix-Santos coming at you live from right outside Black Sheep, where the vibes are usually buzzing, but today… today we’re in a holding pattern, you feel me? We just

Houston Texans Free Agency Reaction — Houston

Houston Texans Free Agency Reaction — Houston

Alright, H-Town, Marisol Vega-Treviño here, and I just finished my horchata from the truck on Kirby. The sun's hot, but the news coming out of NRG Stadium is even hotter, *¿verdad*? We’re talking abou

Pittsburgh Steelers Free Agency Reaction — Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Steelers Free Agency Reaction — Pittsburgh

Alright, yinz. Brianna Kowalski-Denton here, live from the Strip District, where the smell of pierogies and Wholey's fish is already in the air, and, yeah, the Terrible Towels are already waving like

Cleveland Browns Free Agency Reaction — Cleveland

Cleveland Browns Free Agency Reaction — Cleveland

Good morning, Cleveland. Terrence Okafor here, reporting from the MiTL Sports Desk, perched here in the heart of the Warehouse District, looking out towards Lake Erie. I've been spending a good deal o

New England Patriots Free Agency Reaction — Boston

New England Patriots Free Agency Reaction — Boston

Alright, let's talk about what's happenin' down in Foxboro, because these moves, they’re tellin' a story, and it ain't always the one we wanna hear. Releasin' Stefon Diggs, yeah, that’s a big name, I

Miami Dolphins Free Agency Reaction — Miami

Miami Dolphins Free Agency Reaction — Miami

*Sighs, a low, melodic sound that could only be born of years watching the Miami Dolphins. Valentina takes a slow sip of her café cubano, the steam rising from the small porcelain cup like a cloud ove

Gameday Fan Pulse — Philadelphia Flyers

Gameday Fan Pulse — Philadelphia Flyers

Alright, so you wanna know the temperature in this town? You really gotta ask? It's the Flyers, ain't it? It's always electric. Always a little on edge, like a good cheesesteak when you're just about

Gameday Fan Pulse — Washington Capitals

Gameday Fan Pulse — Washington Capitals

Okay, so good morning to err'body from the DMV. It's game day, and listen — you can *feel* the shift in the air, you know? It’s not quite that full-on playoff fever jont yet, but the hum is definitely

Gameday Preview — Montreal Canadiens

Gameday Preview — Montreal Canadiens

Bonjour tout le monde! Amélie Boisvert here, and let me tell you, there's a certain electricity crackling through the air in Montréal today. It's not just the smell of fresh St-Viateur bagels, non. It

Gameday Fan Pulse — Ottawa Senators

Gameday Fan Pulse — Ottawa Senators

Bonjour, folks. Brendan Quigley here, and the sun's just peeking over the Gatineau Hills, eh? Tonight, it’s the Canadiens rolling into town, and I’ll tell ya, the mood on the street is… well, it’s a t

Morning Recap — Edmonton Oilers

Morning Recap — Edmonton Oilers

Well, good morning, Oil Country. Hope you all had a chance to get some sleep, eh? Me? Not so much. Still buzzing from last night, honestly. That was a road win against a good Colorado team, 4-3 in reg

Morning Recap — Seattle Kraken

Morning Recap — Seattle Kraken

Good morning, Seattle. The liquid sunshine is out, and unfortunately, so are some of our playoff hopes after a 4-2 loss to the Predators last night at Climate Pledge. For those of you who might've dri

Morning Recap — Carolina Hurricanes

Morning Recap — Carolina Hurricanes

Well, good morning, Caniacs! Hope y'all are shaking off the cobwebs with a big ol' cup of coffee, 'cause last night? That was a wild one. You think you can go to bed early when the Canes are playing t

Morning Recap — Boston Bruins

Morning Recap — Boston Bruins

Alright, let's get into it, kid. Last night at the Gahden, the Bruins took down the Kings, 2-1 in overtime. It was a grind, plain and simple. Not the prettiest game you'll ever see, but we got the two

Morning Recap — Montreal Canadiens

Morning Recap — Montreal Canadiens

Bonjour Montréal! It's Amélie Boisvert, coming to you from the Bell Centre – and let me tell you, the Bell Tower is ringing a beautiful tune this morning. Last night, 3-1, against *les feuilles*! You

Morning Recap — New York Rangers

Morning Recap — New York Rangers

Alright, you’re just rollin' outta bed, still got the taste of last night’s victory in your mouth, huh? Lemme tell ya, I barely slept. The energy from the Garden, it just sticks with ya, you know? Las

Morning Recap — Detroit Red Wings

Morning Recap — Detroit Red Wings

What up doe, Hockeytown? Waking up this morning, it just feels… flat, you know? Like that last piece of Buddy's when you left it out all night. We had it right there, on the road in Florida, and it sl

Morning Recap — Pittsburgh Penguins

Morning Recap — Pittsburgh Penguins

Well, yinz. Woke up this morning, took a bite outta my Primanti's for breakfast, and it still tasted a little sour, ya know? Last night down in Carolina, the Pens scratched and clawed, but ultimately

Morning Recap — Minnesota Wild

Morning Recap — Minnesota Wild

Well, good mornin', Minnesota! It’s Ingie Olsen-Carlson here, and if you're just rollin' out of bed and checkin' your phone, you might be rubbin' your eyes at the score from last night. Mammoth? Zero.

Morning Recap — Colorado Avalanche

Morning Recap — Colorado Avalanche

Well, that was a tough descent last night. Woke up this morning feeling like I just hiked a fourteener in a snowstorm – exhilarated for the challenge, but definitely feeling the sting of the cold. The

Morning Recap — San Jose Sharks

Morning Recap — San Jose Sharks

Alright, Teal faithful, let’s talk about last night in Buffalo, because honestly, I’ve had my pho this morning, and I’m still processing. The Sharks fell to the Sabres 6-3, and while the score might s

Morning Recap — Winnipeg Jets

Morning Recap — Winnipeg Jets

Well, good morning, Jets fans, if you can even *call* it that after last night, eh? I barely slept a wink, just staring at the ceiling, replaying those second-period goals in my head. A brutal 4-1 los

Morning Recap — Los Angeles Kings

Morning Recap — Los Angeles Kings

Alright, LA, buenos días. Hope y'all got a better night's sleep than I did after that one. Waking up this morning, it just feels like the fog over the 405, you know? The Kings fell to the Bruins last

Morning Recap — Tampa Bay Lightning

Morning Recap — Tampa Bay Lightning

*Ay, Dios mío*, Bolts Nation. Waking up this morning, it feels like a bad cafecito, you know? Last night at Amalie, we just… we didn’t have it. The Blue Jackets, a team we absolutely should be handlin

Morning Recap — Vegas Golden Knights

Morning Recap — Vegas Golden Knights

Alright, Vegas. Morning after. Woke up to that familiar pit in the stomach that only a Knights loss on the road can bring. We dropped a tough one last night against the Stars in Dallas, 2-1. For anyon

Morning Recap — Anaheim Ducks

Morning Recap — Anaheim Ducks

Okay, so, like, can we just *talk* about last night? Because, seriously, I don't know about you all, but I barely slept, just replaying those goals in my head. The Ducks were just *on* it out in Winni

Morning Recap — Calgary Flames

Morning Recap — Calgary Flames

Well, good morning, Flames faithful. If you made it through that one last night, you’ve got stronger grit than I do. Slept on it, sure, but it didn't exactly get better with rest. The boys went into N

Morning Recap — Dallas Stars

Morning Recap — Dallas Stars

Good morning, y'all. If you're just fixin' to roll out of bed and check the score, let me tell you, it was a good one. The Stars took care of business last night, sending the Golden Knights packing wi

Morning Recap — Buffalo Sabres

Morning Recap — Buffalo Sabres

Alright, Buff-a-lo, let's talk about last night. For those who maybe had a couple too many wings from Duff's and drifted off, or were just too tired from cheering, the Sabres put on a show at home, be

Morning Recap — Nashville Predators

Morning Recap — Nashville Predators

Well, good mornin', Nashville. Hope you got some sleep, 'cause I sure as heck barely closed my eyes last night. My coffee's tasting a little extra strong this mornin', and not just 'cause I’m fixin' t

Morning Recap — Florida Panthers

Morning Recap — Florida Panthers

Buenos días, Panthers faithful! You’re waking up this morning with that sweet taste of victory, y créeme, I slept on it, but the espresso I just downed from Versailles on Calle Ocho is hitting even ha

Morning Recap — Utah Mammoth

Morning Recap — Utah Mammoth

Good morning, Utah, it's Ellie Christensen here, bright and early from the MiTL Sports Desk, giving you the lowdown after a rough night out in St. Paul. Now, if you hit the hay early, you missed a tou

Morning Recap — Columbus Blue Jackets

Morning Recap — Columbus Blue Jackets

Good morning, Columbus! Tanner Brockmeyer here, and if you're just rolling out of bed, maybe grabbing a Buckeye Donut on High Street, let me tell you, you woke up to some seriously good news. The Colu

Morning Recap — New York Islanders

Morning Recap — New York Islanders

Alright, Long Island. Rise and shine, grab your cawfee, maybe a cold slice from Umberto's if you got a pre-order in from last night, because the boys went out to St. Louis and did somethin' special. N

Morning Recap — St. Louis Blues

Morning Recap — St. Louis Blues

Mornin’, St. Louis. Travis Weigel here, and I'm tellin’ ya, I barely warsh’d the sleep outta my eyes before I was thinkin’ about last night. I know a lot of ya probably fell asleep after that second p

Morning Recap — Toronto Maple Leafs

Morning Recap — Toronto Maple Leafs

Alright, Leafs Nation, bare good morning, if you can even call it that. Mans barely slept, styll, just replaying that absolute mess of a game in my head. We go into Montreal, the one place you absolut