Flyers Recall Exciting Forward Prospect & Send D-Man To AHL

The Philadelphia Flyers have made some roster moves ahead of their matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday.

The Flyers have announced that they have recalled forward Alex Bump from their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. In addition, they shared that defenseman Adam Ginning has been assigned back to Lehigh Valley.

Bump getting called up is notable, as he is one of the Flyers' most exciting prospects. The 2022 fifth-round pick has played in 36 games this season with the Phantoms, where he has recorded 11 goals, 15 assists, and 26 points. Now, he will be getting his first chance on the Flyers' roster.

As for Ginning, the left-shot defenseman has played in five games this season with the Flyers, where he has zero points and an even plus/minus rating. Down in the AHL with Lehigh Valley, he has posted one goal, four points, 20 penalty minutes, and a minus-7 rating in 31 games. 

Key to Scotland’s rampant win over France was fast start, says Kyle Steyn

  • ‘It was all about making sure we fired the first shot’

  • Gregor Townsend hails ‘brilliant day for our supporters’

Kyle Steyn said the key to his side’s stunning 50-40 Six Nations victory over France on Saturday was striking first. The 32-year-old was named man of the match after he and his fellow wing Darcy Graham scored two tries each in a match they actually led 47-14 at one point.

That would have been a record Scottish victory over France but instead Steyn and his teammates had to settle for a highest ever score after outscoring France by seven tries to six.

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Sabres Trade For Rangers Forward Is Sneaky Good Move

The Buffalo Sabres made a handful of additions leading up to the 2026 NHL trade deadline. It is not difficult to understand why the Sabres added to their depth, as they are in a prime position to get back into the playoffs for the first time since 2011.

The Sabres tried to make a blockbuster trade for Colton Parayko, but the St. Louis Blues star defenseman blocked the move. After that, the Sabres made some solid depth additions that have the potential to give them a boost.

One specific trade addition who has the potential to be a good pickup for the Sabres is forward Sam Carrick. The Sabres acquired him from the New York Rangers in exchange for a 2026 third-round pick and a 2026 sixth-round pick. While this is not a major move, it was a sneaky good one for Buffalo.

With this trade, the Sabres have added a solid bottom-six center who throws the body, kills penalties, and has success at the faceoff dot. With this, he is the kind of hard-nosed player that a team prepping for the playoffs should be looking to add. 

Carrick will also be more than a rental for the Sabres, too, as he is signed until the end of next season with a $1 million cap hit. This is not a bad thing in the slightest.

In 60 games this season with the Rangers before being acquired by Buffalo, Carrick had four goals, 10 points, 86 hits, and a 53.9 winning faceoff percentage. 

Spring Training Game #16: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Detroit Tigers

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Detroit Tigers, March 7, 2026, 1:05 p.m. ET

Location: Joker Merchant Field, Lakeland, FL

How to Listen: KDKA-FM 93.7


The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road today against the Detroit Tigers looking to grab a win.


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Mets at Cardinals: Spring training lineups, broadcast info, and open thread, 3/7/26

Feb 17, 2026; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA; New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga (34) works in the bullpen during spring training at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Mets lineup

  1. Mike Tauchman – RF
  2. Jorge Polanco – DH
  3. Bo Bichette – 3B
  4. Brett Baty – 1B
  5. Luis Torrens – C
  6. Ronny Mauricio – SS
  7. Jose Rojas – LF
  8. Cristian Pache – CF
  9. Jackson Cluff – 2B

Kodai Senga – RHP

Cardinals lineup

  1. Masyn Winn – SS
  2. Alec Burleson – 1B
  3. Ivan Herrera – DH
  4. Nolan Gorman – 3B
  5. JJ Wetherholt – 2B
  6. Pedro Pages – C
  7. Joshua Baez – RF
  8. Victor Scott – CF
  9. Miguel Ugueto – LF

Kyle Leahy – RHP

Broadcast Info

First pitch: 1:05 PM EST
TV: Cardinals – Matrix Midwest, Cardinals.TV
Radio: Cardinals – KMOX 1120 AM/104.1 FM, Cardinals Radio Network

Canucks Next Move Should Be Re-Signing Teddy Blueger

One of the more surprising moments from the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline was that the Vancouver Canucks did not trade Teddy Blueger. Leading up to the deadline, reports indicated that there was interest in the 31-year-old center, but at the end of the day, he was not moved. With the trade deadline now complete and Blueger still on the roster, the Canucks should shift their focus to ensure he stays with the organization past this season. 

Blueger is at the end of a two-year contract which carries a cap hit of $1.8 million. While he has missed significant time with injury this season, the 2026 Olympian has found ways to step up when he is in the lineup. Over his 15 games, Blueger has collected nine points while throwing 34 hits. 

While Blueger is a bottom-six center, he brings plenty of experience and leadership to the organization. He won a Stanley Cup in 2023 with the Vegas Golden Knights and has 433 games of NHL experience under his belt. As mentioned, Blueger also represented his country at the 2026 Winter Olympics and has extensive international experience playing for Latvia throughout his career. 

Blueger has also shared publicy that he enjoys playing in Vancouver. Prior to the trade deadline, he told Sportsnet's Iain MacIntyre, "We'd love to stay. We love the city." Considering where the organization is in the standings and everything that has happened over the past few years, Blueger's desire to stay shows a level of commitement that the Canuck should take seriously. 

The question now is, what would a contract extension look like for Blueger? Based on recent contracts signed and the cap continuing to climb, a possible extension could be three years with a cap hit of $2.5 million. This would give Blueger a well-deserved raise while also keeping him around the organization for the first few years of the rebuild. 

Mar 6, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Vancouver Canucks center Teddy Blueger (53) celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
Mar 6, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Vancouver Canucks center Teddy Blueger (53) celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

If Blueger still expresses a desire to stay in Vancouver, the organization needs to ensure they re-sign him before July 1. He leads by example on and off the ice, which is what the Canucks need as they begin this multi-year rebuild. With no need to focus on trades for the next few months, Vancouver's attention should shift to ensuring that Blueger remains in a Canucks jersey for the foreaeeable future. 

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Rays at Red Sox: Johan Oviedo on the mound again

DUNEDIN, FL - MARCH 02: Boston Red Sox pitcher Johan Oviedo (29) throws a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays on March 2, 2026, at TD Ballpark in Dunedin, Florida. (Photo by Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

Is it on TV?

Yes, after a one-day break from spring training coverage, the Sox are back on the air. You can catch the game on either NESN360 or over the air on WHDH, first pitch at 1:05 PM.

What’s the lineup?

What should we watch for?

It’s Johan Oviedo’s third start, which means we can start drawing more meaningful conclusions from his performances. The thing to keep an eye on this spring in his case is his control. He had three walks in his first start and generally appeared to be nibbling around the plate. But he attacked hitters more directly in his second start and didn’t issue a single free pass.

And check it out: a Miguel Bleis sighting! Suffice it say some of his prospect shine has dulled, but he’s still young and worth keeping an eye on.

Braves vs Orioles Spring Training Game Thread

NORTH PORT, FL - MARCH 04: Michael Harris II #23 of the Atlanta Braves looks on during the game between the Team Columbia and the Atlanta Braves at CoolToday Park on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 in North Port, Florida. (Photo by Grace Hoppel/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images

Well the Braves are missing a few players to the WBC, but the rest of the squad keeps chugging through the Spring Training schedule and we have gotten to see some fun prospect performances.

Today they take on the Orioles and the young top 100 prospect, lefty Luis De Leon.

The lineups are as follows:

Join us and discuss today’s game in the comments below!

Game Notes

Time: 1:05 ET

TV: Gray TV

Streaming: MLB.TV (free game of the day)

Radio: 680 AM/93.7 The Fan

Magic vs Timberwolves Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

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Both the Orlando Magic and the Minnesota Timberwolves are playing their fourth game this week, so there may be some fatigue at the early 3:00 p.m. ET tip.

But my Magic vs. Timberwolves predictions and these NBA picks see value in Minnesota’s depth on Saturday, March 7.

Magic vs Timberwolves prediction

Magic vs Timberwolves best bet: Ayo Dosunmu Over 11.5 points (+100)

The Minnesota Timberwolves stumbled their way into bench depth, now turning to Naz Reid, Ayo Dosunmu, and Kyle Anderson as their first three reserves, with Mike Conley and Joan Beringer adding variable pieces.

But Anderson is listed as questionable against the Orlando Magic, and the Timberwolves’ rotation may be knocked off kilter again.

If Anderson’s minutes are at all reduced, that should lean to more for Dosunmu, who has already cleared this prop in his last two games, three of his last four, and six of his 10 games with Minnesota.

Magic vs Timberwolves same-game parlay

Dosunmu has hit multiple threes in just one of his last eight games, yet he has cleared this points prop in five of those eight games.

His best impact for Minnesota is in driving to the hoop, particularly in transition. Those drives helped this exact same-game parlay cash twice in the last eight games.

Magic vs Timberwolves SGP

  • Ayo Dosunmu Over 11.5 points
  • Ayo Dosunmu Under 1.5 threes
  • Timberwolves -6.5

Our "from downtown" SGP: Timberwolves Set The Terms

The Timberwolves have cashed the Under in each of their last four games, their defense aided by identifying offensive wrinkles and thus slowing opponents’ transition opportunities.

Magic vs Timberwolves SGP

  • Ayo Dosunmu Over 11.5 points
  • Ayo Dosunmu Under 1.5 threes
  • Timberwolves -6.5
  • Under 224.5

Magic vs Timberwolves odds

  • Spread: Magic +6.5 | Timberwolves -6.5
  • Moneyline: Magic +220 | Timberwolves -270
  • Over/Under: Over 224.5 | Under 224.5

Magic vs Timberwolves betting trend to know

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How to watch Magic vs Timberwolves

LocationTarget Center, Minneapolis, MN
DateSaturday, March 7, 2026
Tip-off3:00 p.m. ET
TVPrime Video

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Inside the Suns: Improving in the future, Dillon Brooks absence, undervalued players

Welcome to Inside the Suns, your weekly deep-down analysis of the current Phoenix Suns team. Each week the Fantable — a round table of Bright Siders — give their takes on the Suns’ latest issues and news.

Fantable Questions of the Week

Q1: Some fans are adamant in their belief that the Suns will not be able to significantly improve the team in the near future without trading away some of their better players to obtain more draft picks and/or younger players with higher potential for growth. Do you agree or disagree with this?

GuarGuar: We are very limited with our assets, so if we are gonna improve this team, it’s either through internal development or trading our current players. I’d like to see if this group can make the playoffs and do some damage first before leaning either way on what to do, but the only real moves we can make are player trades this offseason.

Diamondhacks: It’s difficult to ‘significantly improve’ and more difficult to pull it off two years in a row, irrespective of rebuilds or resets conjured from the confines of adamant fans’ basements. Many theoretical strands inform that difficulty, under an umbrella perhaps too broadly labeled “regression”.

Yes, the Suns are the ninth oldest roster (basketball reference) but also feature physically promising novices and, as this above .500 season illustrates, there are unexpected paths toward ‘significant improvement’. It’s just that once you get there, fueled largely by moxie, there are typically more paths toward everything else, regardless of anyone’s best laid plans.

Ashton: I assume that is a question on Jalen Green’s trade return value. I have already put myself on the record within previous Fantable discussions. I would support Green’s development around a solid starting five.

But, as a nod to some commentators, I would not take him off the trade table until I am actually able to see Green’s value with a starting lineup and what role he is actually expected to play. Facilitator? Driver?

Or he recently just tried to put the Suns team on his shoulders and failed miserably at it. Let’s just see what he does with starter-caliber players.

Beyond that? What? Mark Williams is in a bit of a slump, but still respect that he shows up to basically every single game. I did not expect that. And no poster would trade Brooks and his technical fouls.

Suns just need to secure MW and CG contracts.

OldAz: Dunn was a late first, Fleming was an early 2nd. I have often said that the NBA draft is a total crap shoot and a team’s commitment to developing young players has always been more important. For years, the Suns have been terrible at this, while teams like the Miami Heat have often had multiple undrafted free agents contributing to winning.

With the success of players like Colin Gillespie and Jamaree Bouyea, along with the developmental focus applied to Oso, Dunn, Fleming, and Maluach give me a lot of hope that the Suns now get this. If so, then getting more or better draft picks is less important than hitting on those picks they do have and maximizing the minimum signing made to fill out the team.

Trading established players just for picks is just not a path I am a fan of. Maybe I will be more in favor of this path once they prove to be successful (on a sustained basis) in developing that drafted talent.

Rod: As John Voita pointed out a few days ago, Brian Gregory has already done a really good job rebuilding/retooling the Suns since his arrival and I don’t expect him to suddenly lose his knack or finding hidden/overlooked treasures. While there is no guarantee that he will continue to be as successful in the future, that in itself is no reason to suddenly shift coarse and head off in a different direction.

Their success this year has largely been due to how well they’ve functioned as a team rather than relying upon any one or two players to carry the majority of the load. They’re maybe one or two pieces away from becoming an even better team and I think it makes more sense to ride this strategy out for at least another year, especially since one of those missing pieces (PF) may already be on the team (Fleming).

Q2: Dillon Brooks is expected to be out until at least March 28 and possibly even two weeks more than that. If it’s left up to him to make the decision, what’s your best guess at when he’ll return?

GuarGuar: I think he will return right before the regular season ends. I’m expecting an early April start back from him as it’s his off hand, not his shooting hand. He’s a competitor, and when he heals enough that playing isn’t a risk of reinjury, he will immediately be back. He’s too competitive.

Diamondhacks: This question has several parts, none of which capitalize on my catalog of imagined insights. I’m not an orthopedist, nor do I understand what makes Dillon tick. Perhaps someone more sold on Brooks might speak to his “return policy”?

Ashton: Oh, this is an easy question.

Brooks will enter the regular season two games before the Play-In or playoff designation for the NBA teams.

He can grab two more technicals and have it all wiped out on post season. He will use them. Unless he breaks his hand again.

OldAz: Since this question was asked before Friday’s news, but published after, I would say it will be about 2 days later than Dillon Brooks “decides”. In answer to the question, if it is solely left up to him, he will be back as soon as possible and even declare himself ready a few games early just so he can serve whatever suspension the league hands down. I believe it will probably be close to the March 28th date to give him 9 games or so to get back into game shape and ready for any playoff run. Players always want to play, regardless of the health questions. This is especially true when it comes to playoff time.

Rod: My impression of Brooks leads me to believe that he’ll be back sooner rather than later, and he’ll probably be pushing the medical staff to clear him even before March 28. There was a scene in Black Hawk Down in which the soldiers were preparing to head back into Mogadishu and one guy with a broken arm ripped off his cast before returning to the fight with his buddies. I just get that kind of vibe from Brooks and feel as though it’s going to be hard to keep off the court any longer than is absolutely necessary.

Q3: Who do you consider to be the most undervalued Suns player by the fans?

GuarGuar: This is a tough question. I’m not quite sure who we underrate in this fanbase exactly, but I’ll go with Royce O’Neale. Yes, his defense is really bad at times, and he can be a liability when the shot isn’t falling. But it’s super valuable to have a stretch forward with deep catch and shoot range, and isn’t lacking confidence. Not to mention he’s shooting a great percentage, too. He’s experienced and brings some stability to this team night in and night out, and fits really well offensively next to Booker.

Diamondhacks: Despite an alarming performance drop-off, I’d say fans’ most undervalued Sun over the entire season is still Mark Williams, whose most verifiable sin to date is miserably failing to be Hakeem Olajuwon. Instead, all this lethargic disappointment’s managed to cobble together is to lead the entire team in Win Shares, Offensive Rating, Defensive Rating, and get to the line more per FG attempt than anyone not named Booker. Oh, and he’s our best offensive rebounder and best defensive rebounder, by sheer volume and rate (TRB%), and gets more steals per minute than Brooks, Booker, or Fleming.

But to hear some, Mark needs to make way more angry faces, bark like a dog, and take three times as many bad shots – like their intrepid hero, Dillon Brooks – to be considered anywhere quite so central to our success.

Ashton: Probably the one person I have not commented on a lot is Rasheer TyLee Fleming. The fans like him, but he was in a seven-team trade involving the Wolves. That is seven teams that took a pass, except the Suns.

A second round pick out of A-10s conference, and raise your hand if you watched Saint Joseph’s, he also gained conference accolades…

You know let me just wiki it.

“He was named First Team All-Atlantic 10 after averaging 14.7 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game.”

And this is why NBA hoop heads (Word tried to auto-correct me to hop-heads. Not wrong based on game chat conversations) should pay attention to the college game and the draft picks. Even if the Suns do not have a pick in the first round, it is worth monitoring on future player trades.

OldAz: Currently, it is Mark Williams, but then again, the starting center always seems to be undervalued by this fanbase. We also tend to fall in love with the backup, and build them up in our minds to be the second coming of Kareem or Bill Russell. Everyone wants to see counting stats from the center, but that is not how modern basketball works. Because of this Fans clamor for 5 players who can put up the most individual stats, when in reality the most important thing is how the team performs.

As long as the Suns are going to play so small, they need a center like Williams to anchor the middle and allow Oso to be a main hub with the bench unit. Neither of their counting stats are going to get them in the All-NBA conversation, but their contributions to winning are vital. That’s all that matters to me.

Rod: I’m going with Royce O’Neale on this one. He’s been asked to play out of position all season long and, while it hasn’t been a roaring success, it hasn’t been a dismal failure either. Royce has had his good moments and his bad, but he’s soldiered on without a complaint. I think he’s been a good teammate and mentor to some of the younger guys too. Just the fact that Jordan Ott trusts him in the role he plays also says a lot to me. Say whatever you want about him but he’s led the Suns in total minutes played this season (1808) which isn’t bad for the team’s “old guy”.

As always, many thanks to our Fantable members for all their extra effort this week!


Quotes of the Week

“The biggest thing for me when I’m out there is just to remind myself to have fun. It’s basketball at the end of the day. That kind of relieves any thoughts I’m thinking about, if I’m worried about making any mistakes.” – Rasheer Fleming

“He (Rasheer Fleming) works hard every day and I think you’re going to see more and more each time that he steps on the floor.” – Jalen Green

I feel like it’s coming back slowly but surely. That’s all part of it. People been talking about missing shots and that’s all just part of it. Just got to keep shooting.” – Jalen Green

“We’ve focused on winning in the margins this year. Doing all the little things over the course of a whole season led to getting some good wins. Happy with where we’re at, but I think we’ve shown that we kind of belong. So we need to win some more games.” – Grayson Allen

“Nothing better than playing basketball, man. It’s tough watching.” – Devin Booker

“He’s (Khaman Maluach) been thrown into the fire at a young age. He can do nothing but grow from here.” – Devin Booker


Suns Trivia/History

On March 8, 2020, Ricky Rubio had his second triple-double of the season (25 pts, 13 rebs & 13 asts) in possibly his best game as a Sun as Phoenix beat the Milwaukee Bucks 140-131. The Suns had four players who scored 20+ points in the game (Rubio 25, Booker 36, Mikal Bridges 21 & Aron Baynes 24) plus two more in double figures (Dario Saric 11 & Jevon Carter 12).

On March 9, 2003, three-time All-Star “Thunder Dan” Majerle was placed in the Phoenix Suns’ Ring of Honor. Majerle played 8 seasons for the Suns, 7 at the beginning of his NBA career, and the 8th was his last in the league following stints in Cleveland (1 season) and Miami (5 seasons). He averaged 13.5 pts, 4.7 rebs, 3.1 asts, and 1.4 steals per game for the Suns and hit 36.4% from three for the Suns and is 11th on the Suns’ All-Time leaders in points scored (8,034), 5th in steals (811), and 3rd in three-pointers made (800).

On March 11, 2008, Shaq cleared the Suns’ bench while going after a loose ball.

On March 12, 2020, the NBA suspended the season due to the coronavirus pandemic. The season would not resume until July in the Orlando “bubble” where the Suns would go 8-0 and just barely miss making the playoffs/play-in tournament.

On March 14, 2007, the 49-14 Suns met the 52-10 Dallas Mavericks in a match-up where both teams were fighting for the top seed in the Western conference and Steve Nash was going for his third consecutive MVP award against Dirk Nowitzki. Though the Suns won the game in double overtime, the Mavericks would finish with the West’s top seed at 67-15, and Nowitzki would narrowly win the MVP award over of Nash.


This Week’s Game Schedule

Sunday, March 8 – Suns vs Charlotte Hornets (8:00 pm) Peacock
Tuesday, March 10 – Suns @ Milwaukee Bucks (6:00 pm)
Thursday, March 12 – Suns @ Indiana Pacers (5:00 pm)
Friday, March 13 – Suns @ Toronto Raptors (5:30 pm)


This Week’s Valley Suns Game Schedule

Saturday, March 7 – Valley Suns @ Rip City Remix (4:00 pm)
Monday, March 9 – Valley Suns @ Wisconsin Herd (5:30 pm) Prime Video
Thursday, March 12 – Valley Suns @ Windy City Bulls (6:00 pm)


Important Future Dates

March 28 – NBA G League Regular Season ends
March 31 – 2026 NBA G League Playoffs begin
April 12 – Regular season ends (All 30 teams play)
April 13 – Rosters set for NBA Playoffs 2026 (3 p.m. ET)
April 14-17 – SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament
April 18 – NBA Playoffs begin

Hurricanes vs Flames Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NHL Game

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The Calgary Flames were busy ahead of this week’s NHL deadline, shipping away several key players like Nazem Kadri and MacKenzie Weegar.

That opens the door for players to step up into bigger roles, and I’ll break down why Matt Coronato will do just that for Calgary.

Find out more in my Hurricanes vs. Flames predictions and NHL picks for Saturday, March 7.

Hurricanes vs Flames prediction

Hurricanes vs Flames best bet:Matt Coronato Over 2.5 shots (+100)

The Calgary Flames lineup is looking pretty barren after the trade deadline, but Matt Coronato is one of the few bright spots remaining.

Coronato leads the team with 14 goals and 151 shots, and he’ll be relied upon even more heavily with Kadri shipped off to Colorado.

Coronato has logged Over 2.5 shots in three of his last four games, as well as eight of his last 10 outings.

The Flames don’t have many natural scorers left, so expect Coronato to lean into his shoot-first mentality. 

Hurricanes vs Flames same-game parlay

The Carolina Hurricanes have won 12 of their last 15 games, winning seven of those contests by at least two goals. Meanwhile, the Flames have lost 10 of their last 13 and are 10-3 ATS over that span.

Nikolaj Ehlers is red hot for Carolina with points in three straight and six of his last seven outings.

Hurricanes vs Flames SGP

  • Hurricanes -1.5
  • Nikolaj Ehlers Over 0.5 points

Hurricanes vs Flames odds

  • Moneyline: Hurricanes -175 | Flames +153
  • Puck Line: Hurricanes -1.5 (+145) | Flames +1.5 (-165)
  • Over/Under: Over 5.5 (-125) | Under 5.5 (+109)

Hurricanes vs Flames trend

The Under is 12-4 in the last 16 meetings. Find more NHL betting trends for Hurricanes vs. Flames. Find more NHL betting trends for Hurricanes vs. Flames.

How to watch Hurricanes vs Flames

LocationScotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, AB
DateSaturday, March 7, 2026
Puck drop10:00 p.m. ET
TVFDSN-South, Sportsnet

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Canadiens vs Kings Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NHL Game

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The Montreal Canadiens and Los Angeles Kings face off in a crucial game on Saturday night as both clubs fight for playoff spots.

Cole Caufield has been the NHL’s hottest goal scorer for nearly two months, and I’ll break down how he fits into my Canadiens vs. Kings predictions and NHL picks for Saturday, March 7.

Canadiens vs Kings prediction

Canadiens vs Kings best bet:Cole Caufield anytime goal (+130)

The Montreal Canadiens fell in a shootout to the Anaheim Ducks last night, but Cole Caufield was all over the score sheet once again.

The Habs winger scored two goals and added an assist to boost his impressive totals over the past couple of months. Since January 17, Caufield has led the NHL with 16 goals in just 14 games.

The Canadiens star has been incredibly consistent, finding the back of the net in 10 of his last 14 contests.

The Los Angeles Kings have won just two of their last eight, allowing 4 gpg over that span – third-worst in the league.

Canadiens vs Kings same-game parlay

Not only are the Canadiens the better team tonight, but they’ve also been road warriors this season. Montreal owns a .645 points percentage as the visitor – good for sixth-best in the NHL.

The Kings are also 3-8 in their last 11 games on home ice.

Canadiens vs Kings SGP

  • Cole Caufield anytime goal
  • Canadiens moneyline

Canadiens vs Kings odds

  • Moneyline: Canadiens +115 | Kings -130
  • Puck Line: Canadiens +1.5 (-220) | Kings -1.5 (+186)
  • Over/Under: Over 6 (-101) | Under 6 (-115)

Canadiens vs Kings trend

The Over is 10-5 in Los Angeles’ last 15 home games and 5-1 in Montreal’s last six games overall. Find more NHL betting trends for Canadiens vs. Kings.

How to watch Canadiens vs Kings

LocationCrypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
DateSaturday, March 7, 2026
Puck drop7:00 p.m. ET
TVFDSN-West, Sportsnet East

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Senators vs Kraken Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NHL Game

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Two teams in the Wild Card chase in their respective conferences clash tonight when the Ottawa Senators visit the Seattle Kraken.

My Senators vs. Kraken predictions are bullish on the visitors, who have dominated the recent head-to-head battle.

Read more in my NHL picks for Saturday, March 7. 

Senators vs Kraken prediction

Senators vs Kraken best bet:Senators moneyline (-140)

The Ottawa Senatorshave picked up points in five straight, winning three, to move within four points of Boston for the second and final Wild Card spot in the East.

Meanwhile, the Seattle Kraken hold down the final Wild Card spot out West, but they've lost three of their last five, scoring two or fewer goals in four of those contests.

Ottawa has taken five of the last six against Seattle, and they've shut them out in three of those games.

A Top 10 scoring team, I like Ottawa to keep the trend going in its playoff push.

Senators vs Kraken same-game parlay

Tim Stutzle has been on a tear for the Senators. His empty net goal last game in a win over Calgary gave him at least a point in 11 straight games, and he's tallied seven goals over that stretch.

And we'll take Brady Tkachuk to pick up an assist. He's been more set up man than trigger man of late, picking up at least one assist in four of his last five games.

Senators vs Kraken SGP

  • Senators moneyline
  • Tim Stutzle anytime goal
  • Brady Tkachuk Over 0.5 assists

Senators vs Kraken odds

  • Moneyline: Senators -136 | Kraken +120
  • Puck Line: Senators -1.5 (+183) | Kraken +1.5 (-215)
  • Over/Under: Over 6 (-101) | Under 6 (-110)

Senators vs Kraken trend

Five of Seattle's last six home games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone Over the total. Find more NHL betting trends for Senators vs. Kraken.

How to watch Senators vs Kraken

LocationClimate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA
DateSaturday, March 7, 2026
Puck drop10:00 p.m. ET
TVKHN, Sportsnet 

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Ugly ending for LA Clippers in road loss to Spurs

The LA Clippers started the season 6-21 and looked dead in the water, but since then have played inspired basketball to get back into the play-in and with a legitimate chance to be a top-eight seed.

Then there are moments the Clippers remind you of the 6-21 team. The final 15 seconds against the Spurs on Friday were one of those moments.

Los Angeles trailed San Antonio 113-112 with 16 seconds left, and Tyronn Lue drew up a potential game-winning play. The goal was to get the ball to Kawhi Leonard, but he was at one point triple-teamed, so inbounder Nicolas Batum passes the ball to a release valve in Brook Lopez, who quickly passed it back to a shot creator in Batum, except Batum never fully stepped onto the court.

Lue slamming the scorer's table in frustration spoke for every Clippers fan.

Still, the Clippers had a chance to tie. The Clippers were down 114-112 with 6.1 seconds left and Stephon Castle was at the free throw line for the Spurs. If he makes it, the Clippers can send an intense game to overtime with a 3-pointer; if Castle misses it, the Clippers just need to secure the rebound and then have a chance to tie or win. Except Castle got his own miss for the putback.

Let's not take anything away from the Spurs' ability to pull out a tough win on the second night of a back-to-back, it was so emotional that Victor Wembanyama was in tears after the game.

Still, the Clippers helped the Spurs out here, and it was ugly.