Scoring three goals in the Washington Capitals' 7-3 rout of the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday put Ovechkin 13 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL career record of 894 that long seemed unapproachable. … [Read more...] about Hat trick puts Alex Ovechkin 13 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record
Archives for February 2025
1 dark horse candidate to make each Opening Day roster
Player grades: Warriors vs. Mavericks
Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images Assessing every Golden State player from the team’s 126-102 win over Dallas. The Golden State Warriors have looked like a completely different team since acquiring Jimmy Butler III, and Sunday was yet another data point in their favor. On a nationally-televised game, with Andre Iguodala getting his jersey retired, the Warriors … [Read more...] about Player grades: Warriors vs. Mavericks
How trust allowed Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green to distrust the Mavericks’ offense
Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images Dubs’ defense put the clamps on the Mavericks. Time and score gave the perception of an inconsequential possession that happened with under 11 minutes to go in the fourth quarter, in a contest where the Golden State Warriors were manhandling the Dallas Mavericks to the tune of a 27-point lead. Familiarity breeds contempt, … [Read more...] about How trust allowed Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green to distrust the Mavericks’ offense
Logan Webb, Hayden Birdsong debut
Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images They can’t lose! The San Francisco Giants bagged a 5-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds in their second Cactus League game of 2025. Notable debut notes: Logan Webb The Giants announced Webb as the 2025 Opening Day starter a couple days ago, and he opened his spring by cruising through his first two innings. He struck out Will Benson to close out … [Read more...] about Logan Webb, Hayden Birdsong debut