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By The Numbers: Red Wings Scoring Breakdown Reveals League-Worst Point Shot Production

The Detroit Red Wings’ offense produced 239 goals this season, finishing 22nd in the NHL, but a deeper breakdown of how those goals were scored reveals a team with clear strengths and equally clear areas for improvement.

Detroit generated 142 of its 239 goals at five-on-five, the third-fewest total in the league, highlighting a heavy reliance on special teams.

On the power play, however, the Red Wings were far more effective, tying for seventh in the NHL with 56 goals alongside the Pittsburgh Penguins and Montreal Canadiens. That unit was led by Alex DeBrincat, who scored 15 power-play goals, followed closely by captain Dylan Larkin with 14.

When examining shot types, the wrist shot proved to be Detroit’s most common scoring method. The Red Wings scored 90 goals via the wrist shot, ranking 25th in the NHL, with Larkin leading the team with 17 such goals. 

The snap shot, however, was a more productive weapon with Detroit scoring 84 snap-shot goals, ranking ninth league-wide, with DeBrincat pacing the team at 16, making it one of the club’s most effective offensive tools.

The Red Wings were also above average in finishing plays around the net as they scored 25 tip-in goals, tied for 11th in the league alongside the Washington Capitals.

Contributions in this area were spread out, with six players tied for the team lead at three tip-ins each, including known net-front presence James van Riemsdyk.

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Detroit produced 22 backhand goals, ranking 13th in the NHL, with DeBrincat again leading the way with five. However, the team struggled significantly in generating offense from the blue line in traditional ways. 

The Red Wings scored just eight goals via the slap shot, tied for the fewest in the league with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Defenseman Moritz Seider led the team with only two slap-shot goals, underscoring a clear gap in point-shot production.

At the league level, Carolina set the standard in that category with 38 slap-shot goals, powered by six each from Andrei Svechnikov and Alexander Nikishin.

Detroit also lagged in other finishing categories as the Red Wings scored just four deflection goals, tying for 25th in the NHL, while the New York Rangers and Nashville Predators led the league with 13.

They added only three goals via batting pucks in, two off poke checks, and one highlight-reel through-the-legs goal from van Riemsdyk, one of just eight such goals scored across the entire league this season.

Overall, the breakdown shows a team that leaned heavily on snap and backhand shots and power-play execution, while lacking consistent production from point and wrist shots.

As Detroit looks ahead to next season, improving offensive diversity, particularly from the blue line and in front of the net, will be a key focus if the Red Wings want to climb the standings and become a more complete scoring unit.

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An odd few days has possibly turned the Western Conference on its head

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - APRIL 25: Ayo Dosunmu #13 of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrates the win against the Denver Nuggets with teammates Mike Conley #10 (L) and Naz Reid #11 after Game Four of the First Round of the 2026 NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Target Center on April 25, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Nuggets 112-96. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Wow, what an odd few days for Spurs fans, including this one.  First, we saw our best player live out an expression that never actually happens in real life: “he fell flat on his face”.  The Spurs then lost that game, which ESPN claimed they had a 98% chance of winning with 8 minutes and 33 seconds left in the fourth quarter.  At home. 

We then had to try to determine how long Victor would be out of action.  Would his youth overcome the average seven day layoff for players who suffer concussions?  Or would the fact that his face fell over seven feet before hitting the court overwhelm his youth so that he would be out more than the seven day average?  

Would he even be on the team plane to Portland?  I even looked at whether it would be better to rent a big RV and drive Victor to Portland, until Google maps told me that it would take 31 hours to drive to Portland.  Yet another reason the Spurs would have preferred to play Phoenix in the 2-7 match-up: it’s only a 14 hour drive.  

We were relieved to learn that Victor was well enough to travel with the team to Portland (in the plane, not in my imagined RV).  And then the internet showed him at the team shoot-around in Portland, shooting threes, messing around with his teammates, and looking healthy and happy.  In my mind, that increased his odds of playing from 2% to about 20%, but no more. Of course, the 80% or 98% prevailed, and the Spurs correctly held Victor out of Game 3.

Now, a personal detour.  For reasons not relevant to any other Spurs fans, I could not watch Game 3.  Don’t ask.  Anyway, I was in a place with spotty internet connections, and was forced to check in on the game with occasional access to ESPN and the score of the game.  It looked OK when I checked in early and game was close. I lost contact for a while, and my last opportunity to see the score showed the Spurs down 14 points late in the third quarter. ESPN showed Portland with an 87.5% chance to win, and that was the last score I could see for several hours.  

During those hours, I played out the rest of the series in my head.  I assumed Victor might be able to play Sunday’s game, but it was at best 50/50.  If he didn’t play, the Spurs would likely lose, and go down 3-1 in the series.  While the Spurs might be able to come back from that deficit, the odds are that they would not.  And our joyous regular season would turn into a “we could have been a contender” instead of any of the possible much better outcomes.

When I got home, I checked Pounding the Rock just to see the final score of the Spurs’ loss, only to see that the Spurs had won! All the scenarios I played out in my head disappeared. The best “late night check of your phone” ever. I slept much better than I expected to, and my Saturday flight to Mexico City with my wife and daughter was much more pleasant than I expected.  I was surely much more pleasant to travel with.

But the Spurs surprising win over the Blazers was not the only odd thing in those 24 hours.  

The Lakers came back from down 6 points in the last minute of regulation to beat the Rockets in OT on Friday night, taking a 3-0 lead over the Rockets without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.  No one had that on their bingo card. 

And on Saturday night, the Timberwolves beat the Nuggets despite losing two starters, including Anthony Edwards, in the first half. He reportedly avoided ligament damage but is expected to miss a few weeks. It looks like the other injured starter, Donte DiVincenzo, has a torn achilles and out for a very long time — possibly all of next season. But just as no one predicted, some guy named Ayo Dosunmu came off the bench to score 43 points on 13-17 shooting, including 12-12 from the line and 5-5 from three. The broken Wolves are now up 3-1 over the Nuggets.

In about 24 hours, the Spurs went from possibly going down 3-1, and even if they won, having to go through Denver and OKC to get to the NBA Finals to being up 2-1 and possibly having to  go through a Wolves team without Edwards and DiVincenzo to get to the Western Conference Finals.  

To cap it off, we had chorizo, guacamole and grasshopper tacos for dinner.  As I said, an odd few days. Let’s see what odd things happen in Game 4 against the Blazers. 

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NBA Playoff Sunday discussion

TORONTO, CANADA - APRIL 23: Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors drives to the basket around Jarrett Allen #31 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half of Game Three of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on April 23, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images) | Getty Images

It is Sunday, April 26. Here are today’s NBA playoff games and times.

  • Cleveland Cavaliers at Toronto Raptors — 1 p.m. ET (ESPN)  
  • San Antonio Spurs at Portland Trail Blazers — 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)  
  • Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers — 7:00 p.m. ET (NBC)  
  • Los Angeles Lakers at Houston Rockets — 9:30 p.m. ET (NBC)  

That’s your full Sunday slate—four games, ESPN early and NBC handling the night games. Be happy that you don’t have to have Amazon today (if you don’t like Amazon), and enjoy the basketball.

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Mets vs Rockies Game 1: Lineups, broadcast info, and open thread, 4/26/26

Aug 27, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Nolan McLean (26) reacts during the seventh inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Mets lineup

  1. Bo Bichette – SS
  2. Juan Soto – DH
  3. Luis Robert – CF
  4. Mark Vientos – 1B
  5. Marcus Semien – 2B
  6. Brett Baty – 3B
  7. Tyrone Taylor – RF
  8. Tommy Pham – LF
  9. Luis Torrens – C

Nolan McLean – RHP

    Rockies lineup

    1. Edouard Julien – 2B
    2. Mickey Moniak – RF
    3. TJ Rumfield – DH
    4. Troy Johnston – 1B
    5. Kyle Karros – 3B
    6. Brett Sullivan – C
    7. Ezequiel Tovar – SS
    8. Jake McCarthy – CF
    9. Jordan Beck – LF

    Jose Quintana – LHP

      Broadcast info

      First pitch: 1:40pm EDT
      TV: SNY
      Radio: Audacy Mets Radio WHSQ 880AM, Audacy App, 92.3 HD2

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      Colorado Rockies game no. 28 thread: Jose Quintana vs. Nolan McLean

      DENVER, CO - APRIL 20: Starting pitcher Jose Quintana #62 of the Colorado Rockies delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field on April 20, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) | Getty Images

      After a full day of rain in New York City on Saturday, the Colorado Rockies and New York Mets will pick things up where they left off, with a Sunday doubleheader to make up for the postponed game.

      The Rockies won a close one on Friday night in the city that never sleeps, withstanding some late pressure to take down the Mets 4-3.

      The win felt like a huge relief in a number of ways. For one, it was a nice way to bounce back after dropping a tight, series-deciding game in San Diego on Thursday. The Rocks have kept things competitive fairly often this season, but have wound up on the wrong side of close results. Holding on for a win the day after a blown save feels like a nice spark.

      It also put a halt to the momentum New York was trying to build. Entering this series with Colorado, the Mets had just won two straight against the Minnesota Twins after making headlines for a 12-game losing streak. The pressure is now back on.

      The win also marked just the fourth road win for the Rockies this year. Signs point to it being a pivotal one.

      In promising news (knock on wood), the Rockies only series wins this season — against the Toronto Blue Jays on the road and the Houston Astros at home — came after they took the series opener. Friday’s victory puts them in position to win another.

      Two teams looking for wins will try to do so with two pitchers each looking to bounce back from rough outings in their latest starts.

      After some rotation shuffling as a result of the rainout, the Rockies are sticking with Jose Quintana (0-2 in three starts, 6.23 ERA) who was projected to start on Saturday, while the Mets are opting to go with Nolan McLean (1-1 in five starts, 2.67 ERA). Quintana was initially set to faceoff against Kodai Senga, who will instead pitch in the second game of the afternoon.

      Quintana’s starts have been shaky to say the least. He’s been vulnerable to early runs and currently has more than double the number of walks (nine) as he does strikeouts (four). In his last game, the 12-3 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Quintana gave up six runs on eight hits including two home runs, before he was yanked after five innings. Before that, he only made it 3.2 innings in a 3-1 loss against the Houston Astros, giving up all three of those runs on three hits and four walks.

      Conversely, McLean has been reliable for deep outings this season, averaging just over 6.0 IP in his five starts. While he hasn’t posted a win since his April 3rd outing against the San Francisco Giants, he has escaped his starts without enduring much damage.

      McLean has given up only three hits a game on average, with only nine earned runs surrendered across those five starts. He’s been good for a ‘K’ as well, striking out eight or more batters in four of his starts. McLean’s last outing was his worst of the season, giving up five hits, three runs, and one homer in a 5-3 loss to the Minnesota Twins earlier in the week.

      The Rockies offense will likely have to withstand a long day from McLean to garner some much-needed run support for Quintana, who will look to clean things up against a Mets offense that has had its own struggles. While not quite the high-ERA slugfest that Quintana vs. Senga was projected to be, the game one Quintana vs. McLean matchup is an embodiment of two teams trying to find their rhythm.

      First Pitch: 11:40 a.m. MDT

      TV: Rockies.TV

      Radio: KOA 850 AM/94.1 FM; KNRV 1150 (Spanish)

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      Lakers vs Rockets Win Probability for Game 4 at Prediction Markets

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      The Los Angeles Lakers have a chance to make quick work of the Houston Rockets with a win in Game 4 tonight.

      We break down Kalshi’s win probability markets and deliver some Lakers vs. Rockets predictions to help guide your NBA picks for Sunday, April 26.

      Who will win Lakers vs Rockets Game 4?

      Lakers win probability:62% (-163)
      Rockets win probability:40% (+150)

      Even at a 3–0 deficit, Houston is once again the favorite, trading at 62¢ to stay alive against Los Angeles.

      Our prediction:Lakers to win

      It’s time to put the Rockets out of their misery and wrap up the series early.

      The Lakers will surely value rest for the players who fought through the series while they anxiously anticipate the return of Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic.

      Expect the Lakers to put the final nail in the coffin of a highly dysfunctional Rockets season.

      Read more in Zak Hanshew's full Lakers vs. Rockets predictions.

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      You can buy either side of a market — for example, "Yes" on the Rockets -5.5 spread means the Rockets will cover, while "No" means the Lakers will cover — with each side priced based on the implied probability (which can be converted to American, Decimal, or Fraction odds using the Covers odds converter).

      Lakers vs Rockets spread and total at prediction markets

      OutcomeYesNo
      Rockets -5.546¢ (+117)55¢ (-122)
      Over 206.5 points53¢ (-113)48¢ (+108)

      Our predictions: Over 206.5 points — Yes

      After Friday’s 220-point total, the number has moved up just one point to 206.5, making it a value selection.

      Other Lakers vs Rockets prediction markets available

      • LeBron James 25+ points (Yes: 45¢)
      • Alperen Sengun 6+ assists (Yes: 48¢)
      • Deandre Ayton 8+ rebounds (Yes: 57¢)

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      Kalshi is a federally regulated U.S. exchange where you trade directly on the outcome of real-world future events. Instead of traditional bets, you trade "Event Contracts," which are simple Yes/No questions like "Will the Rockets win tonight?" These events are priced between $0.01 and $0.99, and the prices reflect the market’s estimated probability of that event occurring. For instance, $0.55 equals a 55% chance. If your prediction is correct, the contract pays out exactly $1.00; if not, it settles at $0. Kalshi is essentially a stock market for reality.

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      In a sportsbook, you bet against the bookmaker, who sets fixed odds and takes a "vig," which is a kind of commission. On Kalshi, you trade against other users. This peer-to-peer model means prices are driven by supply and demand, often resulting in fairer odds. Additionally, because these are financial derivatives, you can exit your position early. If your team takes a 14-point lead, the contract price will rise, allowing you to sell your "Yes" shares for a profit before the final whistle even blows.

      Why should I wager on Lakers vs Rockets at Kalshi?

      Kalshi offers four unique advantages over traditional sportsbooks:

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      Spurs vs Trail Blazers Same-Game Parlay for Tonight's NBA Playoffs Game 4

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      Victor Wembanyama's availability has been the story of this Round 1 series between the Spurs and Trail Blazers.

      With him trending towards playing this afternoon, our Spurs vs. Trail Blazers predictions and SGP picks expect San Antonio to take full control of this series with a win.

      Our best Spurs vs Trail Blazers SGP for Game 4

      The San Antonio Spurs are 24-17-1 ATS on the road and 14-12-1 ATS as the road favorite. The visiting team covered the spread in 25 of 45 games when favored by at least 5.5 points, including a 10-7 mark when favored by that many on the road.

      The Spurs were one of the best two-way teams in the Association this season. San Antonio boasted the second-best net rating (8.4), the third-best offensive rating (118.7), and the third-best defensive rating (110.4).

      Five of six head-to-head matchups between the Spurs and Portland Trail Blazers have gone Under the total, and with tonight's number sitting at 219, I expect that trend to continue in Game 4.

      With Defensive Player of the Year Victor Wembanyama back in action, the Spurs can lock down Portland’s offense and keep this matchup low-scoring.

      Wembanyama delivered 35 points in Game 1 before getting concussed in Game 2 and missing most of the contest. Including that shortened stint on the court, Wemby has averaged 29.7 points over his last 18 games, scoring 28+ 10 times.

      He’s cashed the Over on this scoring line in five of his last six healthy games.

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      Chelsea 1-0 Leeds United: FA Cup semi-final – as it happened

      Enzo Fernandez’s classy header sent a much-improved Chelsea into another FA Cup final

      The Guardian has kicked off a new chapter in puzzles with the launch of its first daily football game, On the ball. It is now live in the app for both iOS and Android … so what are you waiting for?

      Chelsea have also been in WSL action today. You can read all about their game at Everton, plus the latest in the Scottish title race and more, with our clockwatch.

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      Sunday Rubber Match Game Thread vs. The Tejas Long Fedoras

      Akron isn’t known as the Rubber Capital of the World for nothing. It’s the birthplace of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. | Jeff Lange / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

      One day after being run-ruled, a stud freshman just beginning to stretch out his arm and some bullpen guys shut out the dominant Tejas Long Fed-offense. It was a beautiful thing.

      Today, we get a chance to take a really tough series.

      On the Mound

      Sunday @ 12:00pm on ESPN2

      Vanderbilt #88 Fr. RHP Wyatt “Ice Town” Nadeau (1-2; 5.40 ERA; 11.97 K/9)
      vs. Tejas #53 Grad. LHP Luke “Lefty-canoe” Harrison (4-2; 4.09 ERA; 9.59 K/9)

      The Lineup

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      Braves vs Phillies Game thread (April 26)

      Last week was a sweep for the Braves, today could lead to another series win… if the Phillies don’t carry over from yesterday and find a way to break their streak.

      The Braves will have to get runs on the board as early as possible, while the Phillies will have to endure in the latter half of the matchup, as the Braves are known to score leads in later innings to secure their wins.

      First pitch is set for 1:35.

      Preview

      Lineups

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      Where to watch San Antonio Spurs vs. Portland Trail Blazers Game 4 NBA playoffs: Live stream, start time, TV channel, odds for Sunday, April 26

      The San Antonio Spurs face the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 4 of their first-round NBA playoff series. The Spurs rallied from a 15-point second-half deficit to win Game 3. San Antonio star center Victor Wembanyama has not played since suffering a concussion in the second quarter of Game 2.

      • Spread: Portland Trail Blazers +5.5

      • Moneyline: Portland Trail Blazers +180 (34.2%) / San Antonio Spurs -220 (65.8%)

      • Over/Under: 218.5

      Game 1:Spurs 111, Trail Blazers 98
      Game 2:Trail Blazers 106, Spurs 103
      Game 3:Spurs 120, Trail Blazers 108
      Game 4: San Antonio at Portland on Sunday, April 26 (3:30 p.m., ESPN)
      Game 5: Portland at San Antonio on Tuesday, April 28 (9:30 p.m. ESPN)
      *Game 6: San Antonio at Portland on Thursday, April 30 (time and network TBD)
      *Game 7: Portland at San Antonio on Saturday, May 2 (time and network TBD)

      *if necessary

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      Cubs vs Dodgers Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today's MLB Game

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      The Chicago Cubs will look to start a new winning streak as they wrap up their series with the Los Angeles Dodgers this afternoon.

      Chicago had previously won 10 straight before Saturday’s loss, and my Cubs vs. Dodgers predictions like them to take the rubber match at Dodger Stadium. 

      Find out more in my free MLB picks for Sunday, April 26.

      Who will win Cubs vs Dodgers today: Cubs moneyline (+110)

      The Chicago Cubs may have lost on Saturday, but that does little to change how impressive they’ve been over the past two weeks.

      Chicago outscored its opponents 72-31 over its latest 10-game winning streak, and the red-hot Shota Imanaga is set to take the mound on Sunday. The Japanese southpaw boasts a 1.13 ERA and a 0.542 WHIP over his last four starts.

      The Los Angeles Dodgers aren’t at full strength right now, with Max Muncy sitting today, along with injuries to Mookie Betts and Edwin Diaz. That’s enough for me to give the Cubs the edge, and I’m taking them to win outright.

      Covers COVERS INTEL: The Cubs are hitting .321 with a .934 OPS over their last 11 games, which includes smashing 21 homers in that span.

      Cubs vs Dodgers Over/Under pick: Over 9 (-110)

      These are two of the best offenses in the majors, and it has shown over the past two seasons, as they’ve combined to hit the Over in five of their last six head-to-head meetings. 

      The Dodgers currently rank second in the majors with 5.67 runs per game this year, with the Cubs right behind them at 5.52.

      Any concerns about Los Angeles’ minor offensive slump should have been put to rest after its 12-run outburst yesterday, and Chicago has simply been on fire lately.

      Even with a solid pitching matchup, there’s too much firepower to keep the total from reaching double digits.

      Ed Scimia's 2026 Transparency Record
      • ML/RL bets: 5-8, -3.31 units
      • Over/Under bets: 4-7, -3.26 units

      Cubs vs Dodgers odds

      • Moneyline: Cubs +110 | Dodgers -130
      • Run line: Cubs +1.5 (-190) | Dodgers -1.5 (+160)
      • Over/Under: Over 9 (-110) | Under 9 (-110)

      Cubs vs Dodgers trend

      The Cubs are 10-1 straight up in their last 11 games overall. Find more MLB betting trends for Cubs vs. Dodgers.

      How to watch Cubs vs Dodgers and game info

      LocationDodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
      DateSunday, April 26, 2026
      First pitch4:10 p.m. ET
      TVMARQ, SNLA
      Cubs starting pitcherShota Imanaga
      (2-1, 2.17 ERA)
      Dodgers starting pitcherJustin Wrobleski
      (3-0, 1.88 ERA)

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      Game 28: A New Era

      Former WooSox bench coach Jose Flores (left) is all smiles during a cold game at Polar Park along with current WooSox manager Chad Tracy on April 5, 2024. | WooSox Photo/Ashley Green / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

      It’s a new era of Red Sox baseball with Chad Tracy at the helm for his first game. While we won’t know for sure what will look different with Tracy in charge, here are a few quick takeaways from the lineup.

      • Roman Anthony is back in the lineup and not leading off for the first time this season. He’s hitting out of the three spot, which is really stupid if you ask me, but what do I know.
      • Connor Wong is catching for the second day in a row. It’s worth noting that Tracy has managed Wong previously and has not managed Carlos Narvaez outside of Spring Training. Narvaez also was benched earlier this season for presumably disciplinary issues. That’s a playing time battle to monitor going forward.
      • Trevor Story is on the bench in favor of Andruw Monasterio. Story has been vocally upset about the firings. Marcelo Mayer remains at second base…for now.

      1:35 pm first pitch on NESN+ (because of the Bruins) and WEEI.

      Lineups

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      On This Date: Panthers Stay Alive With OT Win In Boston, Sparking Epic Postseason Run

      Over the past several seasons, the Florida Panthers have provided some pretty magical playoff moments during the postseason months of April, May and June.

      While the Cats may not be participating in the playoffs this year, they should be back competing for the Stanley Cup in short order.

      Still, it can sting a little knowing what a healthy Panthers squad is capable of.

      In hopes of taking some of the edge off of that sting, THN Florida is going to provide some fun ‘On this day’ memories as the Panther-less postseason chugs along.

      Today, we’re looking back at a big game in Boston that occurred on April 26, 2023.

      Florida was on the brink of elimination that day, entering the playoffs as the eighth seed and facing the historically-good Boston Bruins, who set a record for most points during the regular season that year.

      Down 3-1 in the series and playing inside the TD Garden in Boston, Florida came up with an incredible effort that sparked arguably the best playoff run in franchise history.

      After dropping back-to-back games on home ice and heading back to Boston with their backs against the wall, the Panthers were locked in for Game 5.

      Florida never trailed, leading 1-0 after the first period on a goal by Anthony Duclair and then taking a 2-1 lead into the second intermission when Sam Bennett scored to answer a tally by Brad Marchand earlier in the middle frame.

      A Sam Reinhart power play goal came less than a minute after Patrice Bergeron tied the game early in the third period, but Taylor Hall tied the game at three and that’s how the score would remain until overtime.

      Many of you probably remember that the game nearly didn’t reach overtime after Marchand was unleashed on a breakaway against Sergei Bobrovsky quite literally as time expired.

      Marchand’s potential series-winning shot was stopped by a Bobrovsky kick save, keeping Florida’s season alive and pushing the game past regulation.

      The overtime session didn’t last very long though.

      A turnover by Bruins goaltender Linus Ullmark behind the net led to the puck on the stick of Matthew Tkachuk at the top of the crease, and his backhand shot found the back of the yawning cage, sending the series back to South Florida.

      You can check out the full game highlights in the video below:

      After claiming victory in Game 5, the Panthers went on to win 10 of their next 11 games, steamrolling their way through the Eastern Conference and into the Stanley Cup Final.

      Little did we know, this was just the beginning of what has proven to be a hell of a run by Florida, winning back-to-back Stanley Cup titles in 2024 and 2025.

      Considering the Cats’ championship roster will remain intact for the next several seasons, with opportunities to add impact players thanks to Florida’s players signing team-friendly deals and a rising salary cap, there may be a few more banners hanging above the ice at Amerant Bank Arena when all is said and done.

      What are some of your favorite memories from that 2023 first round series against Boston? Let us know in the comments below!

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      Celtics vs 76ers NBA Playoff Game 4 Prediction: Odds, recent stats, trends and best bets for April 26

      The Boston Celtics took care of business in Philadelphia with a 108-100 win in Game 3. Boston leads the series 2-1, but remains in Philadelphia for a pivotal Game 4.

      Boston was much warmer from distance in Game 3 with a 43% mark from three (20/43) after going 13/50 (26%) in Game 2. Jaylen Brown has led Boston in scoring all three playoff games with 26, 36, and 25 points, while Jayson Tatum in assists with 7, 9, and 7. The Celtics have won five straight Game 4's in the first round.

      Philadelphia has the chance to tie up the series 2-2 or go down 3-1 when they travel to Boston for Game 5. The 76ers have been led by 25-year-old Tyrese Maxey (27.0 PPG) and 20-year-old VJ Edgecombe (17.7 PPG). The 76ers are setting themselves up for success in the near future with the duo as the two have combined for 44.7% of the teams' playoff points. The 76ers are 1-4 in the last five first round Game 4's.

      Lets take a closer look at tonight’s matchup and take into consideration lineups, injuries, and other factors affecting the line and total.

      We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch tipoff, odds courtesy of DraftKings recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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      Game Details and How to Watch Live: 76ers vs. Celtics

      • Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026
      • Time: 7 PM EST
      • Site: Xfinity Mobile Arena
      • City: Philadelphia, PA
      • Network/Streaming: NBC / Peacock

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      Game Odds: 76ers vs. Celtics

      The latest odds as of Sunday courtesy of DraftKings:

      • Moneyline: Boston Celtics (-290), Philadelphia 76ers (+235)
      • Spread: Celtics -7.5
      • Total: 213.5 points

      This game opened Celtics -7.5 with the Total set at 215.5.

      Be sure to check out DraftKings for all the latest game odds & player props for every matchup this week on the NBA schedule!

      Expected Starting Lineups: Celtics vs. 76ers

      Philadelphia 76ers

      • PG Tyrese Maxey
      • SG VJ Edgecombe
      • SF Kelly Oubre Jr
      • PF Paul George
      • SF Adem Bona

      Boston Celtics

      • PG Derrick White
      • SG Jaylen Brown
      • SF Sam Hauser
      • PF Jayson Tatum
      • C Neemias Queta

      Injury Report: Celtics vs. 76ers

      Boston Celtics

      • None

      Philadelphia 76ers

      • Joel Embiid (abdomen) is OUT for Game 4

      Important stats, trends and insights: 76ers vs. Celtics

      • Boston is an NBA-best 50-35 ATS 
      • Boston is an NBA-best 51-33 to the Under
      • Boston is an NBA-best 27-15 on the road
      • Philadelphia is 46-40 ATS and 21-22 ATS as the home team
      • Philadelphia is 45-41 to the Under and 23-20 to the Under as the home team

      Rotoworld Best Bet

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      Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the NBA calendar based on data points like recent performance, head-to-head player matchups, trends information and projected game totals.

      Once the model is finished running, we put its projections next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.

      Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Sunday’s Celtics and 76ers’ game:

      • Moneyline: Rotoworld Bet is leaning towards a play on the Celtics’ Moneyline
      • Spread: Rotoworld Bet is leaning towards a play on the Celtics -7.5 ATS
      • Total: Rotoworld Bet is leaning towards a play on the Game Total OVER 213.5

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