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C's Brown again sits; Mazzulla confirms injections
BOSTON -- Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla on Sunday confirmed an ESPN report that Jaylen Brown received pain management injections during the week to help his troublesome right knee.
Brown's minutes had been decreased the last month or so as he tried to work through the injury. The reigning Finals MVP sat out Friday's victory over Charlotte and will miss Sunday's regular-season finale in the rematch against the Hornets.
"Just part of the rehab process for him to get back to be his absolute best," Mazzulla said. "He's continuing to take care of himself and put himself in great position to be ready for the postseason."
When asked if he was confident Brown would be ready for the start of the playoffs, Mazzulla said: "A hundred percent."
In Boston's run to the championship last spring, Brown was their main defender against the opponents' top scorer.
Mazzulla said it was the player's decision to sit out. In doing so, he became ineligible for postseason awards because he'll be short of the league's threshold for total games played.
"It was more, he makes that call," Mazzulla said. "He knows his body better than anybody. He knows exactly where he's at. He knows where he needs to get to in order to be at his best for what matters most. The most important thing is trusting him."
Blazers sign coach Billups to new multiyear deal
The Portland Trail Blazers have signed coach Chauncey Billups to a multiyear contract extension, general manager Joe Cronin announced Sunday.
Trail Blazers officials negotiated a new deal with Billups' representation, Andy Miller of Klutch Sports, as the coach was finishing his fourth season and the final guaranteed year on his contract Sunday.
The Trail Blazers also reached a multiyear extension with Cronin on Monday to fortify their leadership structure. Cronin and Billups have spoken publicly about their friendship spanning decades, making for a cohesive GM-coach relationship.
"Chauncey Billups is a great leader, motivator and communicator that has worked tirelessly to establish an identity for this team that has taken shape over his time in Portland," Cronin said in a statement. "I am beyond excited to continue this partnership with Chauncey and take this team to the next level."
Portland is 35-46 and out of playoff contention entering Sunday's regular-season finale against the Los Angeles Lakers. But Billups has led the Trail Blazers to a 22-18 record since Jan. 19, ranking in the top five in the NBA in defense and third in transition defense during that span, according to ESPN Research.
In guiding the third-youngest roster this season by playing time, Billups led the development of several players, including Deni Avdija, Shaedon Sharpe and Toumani Camara. The Trail Blazers have been building around a mix of veterans such as Anfernee Simons, Jerami Grant, Deandre Ayton and Avdija along with young talent in Sharpe, Camara, Scoot Henderson and Donovan Clingan.
"We are building this team the right way with a defensive-minded, hard-nosed, competitive culture," Billups said in a statement. "I look forward to continuing to give Rip City fans a product on the court that they can be proud of and cheer for every night."
Billups is 116-211 in his four seasons as Trail Blazers coach, his first head-coaching opportunity. Portland's 35 wins this season are its most since 2020-21, when it made its last playoff appearance.
Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame last year, Billups won an NBA championship with the Detroit Pistons in 2004, when he was the Finals MVP, and was a five-time All-Star over a 17-year NBA career spent primarily with the Pistons and Denver Nuggets.
NEW YORK -- Yankees pitcher Marcus Stroman had a cortisone shot to treat swelling in his inflamed left knee.
Stroman went to a hospital for scans after the 33-year right-hander mentioned pain to the team following Friday's start, when he allowed five runs and got two outs in a rainy 9-1 loss to the San Francisco Giants.
"The MRI was good, but he had some swelling in there somewhere," manager Aaron Boone said Sunday, "So try to eliminate that, hopefully get him ramped up pretty quick and, hopefully, something that really helps him move it forward."
Stroman was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday, one day after throwing 46 pitches in steady rain. Boone said he did not know how much time Stroman will miss but hoped his absence would be short-term. Boone said he was uncertain if pitching in rain contributed to the knee issue.
"I'm not even sure," Boone said. "Even watching the video, watching how (he was) not finishing properly on his front leg and I think that was due to the knee."
Stroman is 0-1 with an 11.57 ERA in three starts after allowing a three-run homer to Jung Hoo Lee and a two-run double to LaMonte Wade Jr. in his shortest career start that was not interrupted by rain.
Stroman turns 34 on May 1 and is in the second season of a two-year contract guaranteeing $37 million. The right-hander's deal includes a $16 million conditional player option for 2026 that could be exercised if he pitches in at least 140 innings this year.
Last season, Stroman was 10-9 with a 4.31 ERA in 30 games (29 starts) when he threw 154 2/3 innings, his most since 2021 with the Mets. Stroman struggled in the second half and did not pitch in the postseason, when the Yankees made their first World Series appearance since 2009.
LAWRENCEBURG, Ind. Justin Grant made history Saturday night at Lawrenceburg Speedway.
Grant won his seventh USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car at the three-eighths-mile track, tying Dave Darland as the winningest driver in USAC National Sprint Car history at Lawrenceburg.
Grant paid homage to the driver in which Saturday nights event was honoring Justin Owen by bringing his car to a complete stop atop turn three, the same spot in which Owen lost his life two years earlier during a 2023 USAC Sprint Car qualifying crash.
Its big. Its really, really big, Grant said. To tie Dave (Darland) here for all-time wins is great, and thats special to me, but its really special to win this race in Justins memory. Admittedly, I didnt know him very well but I raced with him down here back when I was in the (Mark Hery) 40 car. He was clearly special with as many people who support this race and with as many people who turn out and everybody doing things in his honor. It shows how special of a person he was to so many people.
Grants personal USAC National Sprint Car win tally now stands at 56, which has him just six back of Darlands record of 62 on the list of all-time winners and just three behind Brady Bacons who stands second with 59.
Starting outside the front row in his TOPP Motorsports/NOS Energy Drink TOPP Industries LA Poly/Maxim/Kistler Chevy, Grant gave way to pole sitter Chase Stockon for the initial pair of laps at the start until Australian Todd Hobson flipped in turn one and also collected Jadon Rogers.
Hobson climbed out and walked away from the wreckage, but after the car was towed to the Indy Metal Finishing Work Area, repairs were made and Hobson rejoined the field at the tail before ultimately finishing 19th.
From then on, it was a duel at the front between Stockon and Grant, who worked the high line while Stockon operated on the lower half of the track. On lap nine, Grant zipped to the inside of Stockon off turn four, out-dragging him into turn one to take over up front.
Thereafter, Grant refused to relent on the path in which he used to strike the decisive pass, maintaining a residence on the high line while Stockon gave chase in second. But Grant was a man with a plan, stating that he felt as if he mightve channeled his days of driving the Hery no. 40 at Lawrenceburg in the early 2010s, recalling that it had been quite some time since he had been above the cushion anywhere. But he knew that if he could stick with it it was going to pay off in a major way.
I could just make up so much speed off of two, Grant explained. The backstretch was slick and I was afraid about coming across the bottom. Id get tight in the center and then just not get that run down the back stretch. It seemed like it was pretty sketchy into one. But once you got clear of that, it was really nice and smooth up there. Honestly, I was just trying to stay up where it was smooth. It just had that one spot, then I could carry so much momentum. I knew if I could keep it out of the fence getting into one and not get choked up on a restart there, Id be in good shape.
Grants quest was soon put to the test following lap 11 when Luke Hall (17th) biked in turn three and flipped upside down, necessitating a red flag and restart. Hall was able to climb out and walk away.
Throughout the middle stages, Stockon was able to pose a challenge to Grant for the lead, briefly pulling ahead of Grant on the low side of turn two. Yet, each time, Grant promptly rocketed off the top to retake the lead from Stockon.
While Grant and Stockon were up front engaging in their own war, the tussle between the third and fourth place cars driven by Mitchel Moles and Robert Ballou was raging. As Moles and Ballou crossed the stripe to complete lap 15, Moles car appeared to slow up ever so briefly, which was met by front bumper to rear bumper contact between the pair.
When the same two reached turn two side-by-side, it got even more messy when the two connected wheels with the end result being Ballous right rear tire ramping over Moles left front, which sent Moles spinning backward to a stop.
Moles night ended on the spot after he had completed two-thirds of a sweep after setting his 17th career fast time in Honest Abe Roofing Qualifying followed by a triumphant first heat race victory. Ballou, meanwhile, continued onward, and ultimately, finished on the podium.
Over the course of the final 10 laps of the 30-lap main, Stockon managed to sneak a peek on multiple occasions down underneath Grant, edging ahead just slightly on both laps 21 and 22 before giving way to the high-riding Grant who had momentum on his side as he blitzed past Stockon each time, and gradually built up a full two second lead.
Grant pushed his advantage to 2.678 seconds as he passed under the checkered flag for the second time during the 2025 USAC National Sprint Car season over Stockon, Ballou, Briggs Danner and C.J. Leary who completed the top five.
USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship, Lawrenceburg Speedway, Lawrenceburg, Ind. April 12, 2025
HONEST ABE ROOFING QUALIFYING: 1. Mitchel Moles, 19AZ, Reinbold/Underwood-14.267; 2. Logan Seavey, 57, Abacus-14.268; 3. Gunnar Setser, 5G, KO-14.307; 4. Robert Ballou, 12, Ballou-14.326; 5. Saban Bibent, 98, Wedgewood-14.335; 6. Shawn Westerfeld, 4J, Fischesser/Owen-14.413; 7. Justin Grant, 4, TOPP-14.430; 8. Chase Stockon, 92, Sertich-14.520; 9. Jake Swanson, 5T, Daming/Swanson-14.567; 10. Briggs Danner, 39, Hogue-14.660; 11. Kyle Cummins, 3p, Petty-14.678; 12. Kevin Thomas Jr., 3R, Rock Steady-14.685; 13. Hayden Reinbold, 19, Reinbold/Underwood-14.737; 14. Todd Hobson, 98H, Doran/Wedgewood-14.741; 15. Daison Pursley, 86, CBI-14.754; 16. Austin Nigh, 97, Nigh-14.762; 17. Max Adams, 17GP, Dutcher-14.766; 18. Luke Hall, 23s, Simon-14.794; 19. Kale Drake 2B, 2B Racing-14.821; 20. Nick Bilbee, 69, Bilbee/Hoffman-14.842; 21. C.J. Leary, 21AZ, Team AZ/Curb-Agajanian-14.848; 22. Carson Garrett, 2E, Epperson-14.883; 23. Jadon Rogers, 66, Amati-14.903; 24. Ryan Barr, 21B, Barr-15.027; 25. Kayla Roell, 4K, Roell-15.063; 26. Nate Carle, 14c, Carle-15.392; 27. Zach Lamb, 73, Lamb-15.491; 28. Braydon Cromwell, 4x, Boyd-NT.
CAR IQ FIRST HEAT: (8 laps, top-5 transfer to the feature) 1. Mitchel Moles, 2. Briggs Danner, 3. Todd Hobson, 4. Shawn Westerfeld, 5. Nate Carle, 6. Luke Hall, 7. Carson Garrett. NT
K1 RACEGEAR SECOND HEAT: (8 laps, top-5 transfer to the feature) 1. Daison Pursley, 2. Kale Drake, 3. Justin Grant, 4. Jadon Rogers, 5. Kyle Cummins, 6. Logan Seavey, 7. Zach Lamb. 2:01.73
HOOSIER TIRE THIRD HEAT: (8 laps, top-5 transfer to the feature) 1. Chase Stockon, 2. Nick Bilbee, 3. Kevin Thomas Jr., 4. Austin Nigh, 5. Gunnar Setser, 6. Ryan Barr, 7. Braydon Cromwell. 2:03.03
COOK OUT FOURTH HEAT: (8 laps, top-5 transfer to the feature) 1. C.J. Leary, 2. Robert Ballou, 3. Hayden Reinbold, 4. Jake Swanson, 5. Kayla Roell, 6. Max Adams. 2:02.00
ELLIOTTS CUSTOM TRAILERS & CARTS SEMI: (10 laps, top-4 transfer to the feature) 1. Max Adams, 2. Logan Seavey, 3. Ryan Barr, 4. Luke Hall, 5. Carson Garrett, 6. Zach Lamb, 7. Braydon Cromwell. 2:35:55
FEATURE: (30 laps, starting positions in parentheses) 1. Justin Grant (2), 2. Chase Stockon (1), 3. Robert Ballou (4), 4. Briggs Danner (11), 5. C.J. Leary (8), 6. Logan Seavey (9), 7. Kyle Cummins (12), 8. Jake Swanson (10), 9. Daison Pursley (7), 10. Gunnar Setser (5), 11. Nick Bilbee (20), 12. Kevin Thomas Jr. (13), 13. Kale Drake (19), 14. Hayden Reinbold (14), 15. Max Adams (17), 16. Ryan Barr (22), 17. Kayla Roell (23), 18. Shawn Westerfeld (3), 19. Todd Hobson (15), 20. Austin Nigh (16), 21. Mitchel Moles (6), 22. Luke Hall (18), 23. Nate Carle (24), 24. Jadon Rogers (21).
Sheppard & Rocket 1 Get Back On Track At Farmer City
FARMER CITY, Ill. Brandon Sheppard and Rocket1 Racing are undoubtedly one of the most successful pairings in the history of dirt late model racing.
But ever since they reunited over the winter, the conversation surrounding them hasnt been about how often they were winning. It was about when they would win again. That win came Saturday at Farmer City Raceway.
Sheppard hadnt won a race since the 2024 Gateway Dirt Nationals, and his last outdoor win came in a preliminary feature at last years Prairie Dirt Classic. The Rocket Chassis house team hadnt celebrated in victory lane since Tim McCreadie won the Topless 100 last August. And Sheppard hadnt won the Illini 100 since 2019.
The five-time and reigning World of Outlaws Late Models champion brought all those streaks to an end with 60 flawless laps around one of his favorite tracks.
Im so happy, man, Sheppard said following the 88th win of his World of Outlaws career. Everybody has been talking us down. Do you miss Longhorn, do you miss this, do you miss that? No. Im not back because I never left.
Sheppards race began in the 11th starting spot, while Cody Overton led the field to green alongside second-starting Drake Troutman. Troutman took the early advantage and went to work on building a gap in hopes of becoming the second rookie in as many nights to win their first World of Outlaws race.
A clean-and-green start to the Feature meant slower traffic quickly became a factor, but Troutman masterfully maneuvered his way through to hold onto the top spot. Behind him, Overton, Brian Shirley, Bobby Pierce and Devin Moran found themselves under a blanket as they dueled for second.
With 25 laps complete, Shirley got to the outside of Troutman in Turns 1 and 2 and briefly grabbed the lead, but Troutman found enough grip on the bottom in the next set of corners to wrestle the position back.
Moran spun in Turn 4 to bring out the first and only caution of the race, erasing Troutmans gap to the field. On the restart, he would have a different Illinois driver to deal with, as Sheppard had made his way around Shirley and up to second before the pace slowed.
When the race went back green, Sheppard rode the cushion for all it was worth and blasted off Turn 4 and into the lead. Less than five laps later, Sheppards gap to the field was already over three seconds. From there, B-Shepp put the No. 1 on cruise control, slicing his way through traffic on the way to the checkered flag.
That was Farmer City right there baby, Sheppard said. That was elbows-up, get it on, cushion right up against the wall. That was the Farmer City we like to see for sure.
While Sheppard was driving off into the sunset, Pierce was busy battling Troutman for second in the laps following the restart. Pierce prevailed and kept Sheppard in sight in traffic, but came up one spot short of a third-straight Illini 100 victory.
Really love racing here, such an up-on-the-wheel track, Pierce said. When I saw Brandon catching lap cars, I thought I was going to have a chance at catching him. Right when I saw him catching those lap cars, he went right through them like a hot knife through butter. He did a great job getting through them. That was my only chance.
Troutman brought the No. 22* home third for his third podium of the season, enough to take the lead back in the MD3 Rookie of the Year standings by 34 points over Dotson.
Weve been so dang close, I just wish we could pull one off, Troutman said. Thats part of it, these two are by far the best guys in Illinois. Theyre tough to beat, and I saw them up on the boards after that caution and knew I was kind of a sitting duck.
Shirley ended up fourth for his second top five of the weekend. Dustin Sorensen finished fifth.
The finish:
Feature (60 Laps): Brandon Sheppard, Bobby Pierce, Drake Troutman, Brian Shirley, Dustin Sorensen, Ricky Thornton Jr., Cody Overton, Ryan Unzicker, Garrett Alberson, Tyler Bruening, Tanner English, Kyle Bronson, Dennis Erb Jr., Ryan Gusin, Tyler Erb, Shannon Babb, Jason Feger, Nick Hoffman, Tim McCreadie, Ashton Winger, Max Blair, Ethan Dotson, Dan Ebert, Devin Moran, Mike Spatola, Mckay Wenger.
PEVELY, Mo. Friday night left Logan Schuchart with a bad taste in his mouth.
He knew he had the best car. He knew how close he came to standing in victory lane. But several ill-timed cautions forced he and the Shark Racing crew to settle for second behind Carson Macedo.
Schuchart wasnt about to suffer the same fate Saturday.
A stacked field of 60 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars rolled into I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park.
A Toyota Dash win gave the Hanover, Pa., native the pole for the 40-lap Federated Auto Parts Spring Classic finale, and that was all he needed. Schuchart drove out to an early advantage. Macedo made an early charge to second and looked to give Schuchart a case of déjà vu, but Schuchart was having none of it.
The 12-year series veteran held off the Lemoore, Calif., native for his first victory of the 2025 campaign.
It means a lot, Schuchart said. These things are so hard to win. Only having one win last year wasnt in our cards, wasnt how I thought our season would go. We definitely started out of the box this season strong. Very happy about the way things are going. I was really excited to get to I-55. Its a track where weve ran good in the past, a lot of podium finishes and second place finishes. I knew that wed have a good chance to win with the way the car has been going.
The first win of the season gave Schuchart 43 in his World of Outlaws career. It was also a special moment for Kyle Pruitt as he secured his first World of Outlaws win as a crew chief.
I thought if we could just get the lead, I thought I could control the race and just be smart in traffic and use my experience to know not to put yourself in bad spots, not to try to pass lapped cars where you dont need to, Schuchart said. I actually had my wing back pretty far at the beginning of the race. I felt good running the top and started watching lapped cars, how they would pull off the corner and kind of went lower in (Turns) 1 and 2 there and felt like it started to get a little sticky. (Turns) 3 and 4 was definitely there first, and as the race went on I just kind of pushed the wing back forward a little bit to loosen myself up.
Coming up just a spot short of a weekend sweep was Carson Macedo in the Jason Johnson Racing No. 41. Hes been on the podium in six of the last eight races and has trimmed David Gravels lead atop the standings down to 64 markers.
Hats off to the Shark Racing team on getting the win, Macedo said. I thought our Albaugh 41 car was really close again tonight. Right out of the gate we were pretty good. Philip Dietz, Robby McQuinn, and Adam Zimmerman, they did a great job. They really gave me a great car all weekend. For us to start eighth in the Dash and still run second in the Feature says a lot.
A season best showing from Donny Schatz saw him bring the Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing No. 15 home third.
My guys are doing a phenomenal job, Schatz said. Last night was big. We got ourselves through the field quite aways. Tonight, we made that much more improvement. It makes you want to get on to the next race sooner than later.
Rico Abreu and Aaron Reutzel completed the top five.
The finish:
Feature (40 Laps): 1. 1S-Logan Schuchart[1]; 2. 41-Carson Macedo[4]; 3. 15-Donny Schatz[5]; 4. 24-Rico Abreu[2]; 5. 87-Aaron Reutzel[3]; 6. 2-David Gravel[6]; 7. 17B-Bill Balog[7]; 8. 88T-Tanner Thorson[8]; 9. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[11]; 10. 55V-Kerry Madsen[10]; 11. 26-Justin Peck[15]; 12. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[9]; 13. 83-Michael Kofoid[18]; 14. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[25]; 15. 14-Spencer Bayston[14]; 16. 2C-Cole Macedo[13]; 17. 6-Zach Hampton[12]; 18. 7S-Chris Windom[24]; 19. 10-Ryan Timms[21]; 20. 21-Brian Brown[17]; 21. 88-Austin McCarl[20]; 22. 23-Garet Williamson[22]; 23. 2KS-Cory Eliason[16]; 24. 24T-Christopher Thram[23]; 25. 48-Danny Dietrich[19]
Stanley Cup playoff watch: What's at stake in Sunday's games
The 11 NHL games on Saturday helped solidify the playoff picture, as three teams (the Detroit Red Wings, New York Rangers and New York Islanders) have been officially eliminated from the race. Now it's just the Columbus Blue Jackets chasing the Montreal Canadiens.
Out West, the St. Louis Blues kept hope alive for the Calgary Flames, losing in the shootout to the Seattle Kraken. But, with their victories, the Winnipeg Jets and Vegas Golden Knights clinched division titles.
With the end of the regular season approaching on Thursday, here's what at stake in the nine games taking place on Sunday:
Philadelphia Flyers at Ottawa Senators
1 p.m. (ESPN+)
The Senators are locked in to the first wild-card position in the East (and a matchup against the top team in the Atlantic). The Flyers are currently fifth in the draft lottery order, two behind the Boston Bruins and one ahead of the Kraken.
New York Islanders at New Jersey Devils
1 p.m. (TNT)
The Isles' playoff hopes were extinguished with their shootout loss on Saturday, and they are in the No. 10 spot in the draft lottery order, two behind the Ducks and Penguins, and one ahead of the Rangers and Red Wings. On the other side, the Devils are locked in to the No. 3 seed in the Metro, and will open the playoffs on the road against the Hurricanes.
Boston Bruins at Pittsburgh Penguins
3:30 p.m. (TNT)
One day, these proud franchises will be battling it out again for postseason positioning, but that day is not today. For this iteration of the matchup, Boston enters as the No. 4 seed in the draft lottery order, two ahead of Philly and three ahead of Seattle (the Bruins cannot catch the Predators for the No. 3 spot). The Pens are eighth, one behind the Sabres, tied with the Ducks, and two ahead of the Islanders.
Toronto Maple Leafs at Carolina Hurricanes
5 p.m. (ESPN+)
If things break correctly in the coming weeks, we could see these two teams collide again in the Eastern Conference finals. Toronto holds a four-point lead over the Lightning and Panthers atop the Atlantic Division, and clinches the division today if they win and the Lightning lose in any fashion. The Canes will go no higher or lower than second in the Metro, and they'll face off with the Devils to begin their postseason play.
Buffalo Sabres at Tampa Bay Lightning
6 p.m. (ESPN+)
As noted above, the Lightning remain in the chase for the Atlantic crown and will just about need every W left on the schedule to do it. On the other side, the Sabres are high up in the draft lottery order (they begin Sunday No. 7), but that hasn't stopped them from playing some great hockey as of late, going 7-2-1 in their last 10 games.
Columbus Blue Jackets at Washington Capitals
6 p.m. (ESPN+)
A rematch from Saturday's matinee in Columbus, which the Blue Jackets won 7-0. Columbus is five points and two regulation wins back of Montreal for the final wild-card spot with a game in hand. The Capitals are locked in to the top seed in the Eastern Conference, but their Presidents' Trophy dreams are on thin ice; they are five points back of the Jets with three games left.
Edmonton Oilers at Winnipeg Jets
7 p.m. (ESPN+)
The Oilers recently clinched their spot in the postseason, and a first-round matchup against the very familiar Los Angeles Kings (having faced them in three straight postseasons). What's left to determine is home-ice advantage, although the Kings are four points ahead with three games left for both clubs. As for the Jets, they are locked in as the No. 1 seed in the West, and just wait to see if they'll be playing the Minnesota Wild, St. Louis Blues or Calgary Flames in Round 1.
San Jose Sharks at Calgary Flames
8 p.m. (ESPN+)
Speaking of the Flames, they begin Sunday four games back of the Blues and five games back of the Wild, with two games in hand on both clubs. The chances are slim, but the door remains open for a final-week surge into the postseason. By way of potential tiebreakers, the Sharks have clinched the No. 1 spot in the draft lottery order.
Colorado Avalanche at Anaheim Ducks
10 p.m. (ESPN)
Sunday's nightcap pits the Avalanche -- who are locked in to the No. 3 spot in the Central, and a first-round matchup against the Dallas Stars -- against the Ducks, who appear to be about one year away from mounting a real run at the playoffs. Anaheim begins Sunday ninth in the draft lottery order, tied in points with Pittsburgh, one behind Buffalo and two ahead of the Islanders.
With the regular season ending April 17, we'll help you track it all with the NHL playoff watch. As we traverse the final stretch, we'll provide details on all the playoff races, along with the teams jockeying for position in the 2025 NHL draft lottery.
Note: Playoff chances are via Stathletes.
Jump ahead:
Current playoff matchups
Today's schedule
Yesterday's scores
Expanded standings
Race for No. 1 pick
Current playoff matchups
Eastern Conference
A1 Toronto Maple Leafs vs. WC1 Ottawa Senators
A2 Tampa Bay Lightning vs. A3 Florida Panthers
M1 Washington Capitals vs. WC2 Montreal Canadiens
M2 Carolina Hurricanes vs. M3 New Jersey Devils
Western Conference
C1 Winnipeg Jets vs. WC2 St. Louis Blues
C2 Dallas Stars vs. C3 Colorado Avalanche
P1 Vegas Golden Knights vs. WC1 Minnesota Wild
P2 Los Angeles Kings vs. P3 Edmonton Oilers
Sunday's games
Note: All times ET. All games not on TNT or NHL Network are available to stream on ESPN+ (local blackout restrictions apply).
Philadelphia Flyers at Ottawa Senators, 1 p.m.
New York Islanders at New Jersey Devils, 1 p.m. (TNT)
Boston Bruins at Pittsburgh Penguins, 3:30 p.m. (TNT)
Toronto Maple Leafs at Carolina Hurricanes, 5 p.m.
Buffalo Sabres at Tampa Bay Lightning, 6 p.m.
Columbus Blue Jackets at Washington Capitals, 6 p.m.
Edmonton Oilers at Winnipeg Jets, 7 p.m.
San Jose Sharks at Calgary Flames, 8 p.m.
Colorado Avalanche at Anaheim Ducks, 10 p.m. (ESPN)
Saturday's scoreboard
Philadelphia Flyers 4, New York Islanders 3 (SO)
Columbus Blue Jackets 7, Washington Capitals 0
Carolina Hurricanes 7, New York Rangers 3
Los Angeles Kings 5, Colorado Avalanche 4
Florida Panthers 3, Buffalo Sabres 2 (SO)
Toronto Maple Leafs 1, Montreal Canadiens 0 (OT)
Winnipeg Jets 5, Chicago Blackhawks 4 (SO)
Utah Hockey Club 5, Dallas Stars 3
Minnesota Wild 3, Vancouver Canucks 2 (OT)
Vegas Golden Knights 5, Nashville Predators 3
Seattle Kraken 4, St. Louis Blues 3 (SO)
Expanded standings
Atlantic Division
x - Toronto Maple Leafs
Points: 102
Regulation wins: 39
Playoff position: A1
Games left: 3
Points pace: 105.873417721519
Next game: @ CAR (Sunday)
Playoff chances: 100%
Tragic number: N/A
x - Tampa Bay Lightning
Points: 98
Regulation wins: 39
Playoff position: A2
Games left: 3
Points pace: 101.721518987342
Next game: vs. BUF (Sunday)
Playoff chances: 100%
Tragic number: N/A
x - Florida Panthers
Points: 98
Regulation wins: 37
Playoff position: A3
Games left: 2
Points pace: 100.45
Next game: vs. NYR (Monday)
Playoff chances: 100%
Tragic number: N/A
x - Ottawa Senators
Points: 92
Regulation wins: 34
Playoff position: WC1
Games left: 3
Points pace: 95.4936708860759
Next game: vs. PHI (Sunday)
Playoff chances: 100%
Tragic number: N/A
Montreal Canadiens
Points: 88
Regulation wins: 29
Playoff position: WC2
Games left: 2
Points pace: 90.2
Next game: vs. CHI (Monday)
Playoff chances: 98.3%
Tragic number: N/A
e - Detroit Red Wings
Points: 81
Regulation wins: 29
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 3
Points pace: 84.0759493670886
Next game: vs. DAL (Monday)
Playoff chances: 0%
Tragic number: E
e - Buffalo Sabres
Points: 77
Regulation wins: 28
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 3
Points pace: 79.9240506329114
Next game: @ TB (Sunday)
Playoff chances: 0%
Tragic number: E
e - Boston Bruins
Points: 73
Regulation wins: 25
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 2
Points pace: 74.825
Next game: @ PIT (Sunday)
Playoff chances: 0%
Tragic number: E
Metro Division
z - Washington Capitals
Points: 109
Regulation wins: 42
Playoff position: M1
Games left: 3
Points pace: 113.139240506329
Next game: vs. CBJ (Sunday)
Playoff chances: 100%
Tragic number: N/A
x - Carolina Hurricanes
Points: 99
Regulation wins: 42
Playoff position: M2
Games left: 3
Points pace: 102.759493670886
Next game: vs. TOR (Sunday)
Playoff chances: 100%
Tragic number: N/A
x - New Jersey Devils
Points: 89
Regulation wins: 36
Playoff position: M3
Games left: 3
Points pace: 92.379746835443
Next game: vs. NYI (Sunday)
Playoff chances: 100%
Tragic number: N/A
Columbus Blue Jackets
Points: 83
Regulation wins: 27
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 3
Points pace: 86.1518987341772
Next game: @ WSH (Sunday)
Playoff chances: 1.7%
Tragic number: 3
e - New York Rangers
Points: 81
Regulation wins: 33
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 2
Points pace: 83.025
Next game: @ FLA (Monday)
Playoff chances: 0%
Tragic number: E
e - New York Islanders
Points: 80
Regulation wins: 27
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 3
Points pace: 83.0379746835443
Next game: @ NJ (Sunday)
Playoff chances: 0%
Tragic number: E
e - Pittsburgh Penguins
Points: 78
Regulation wins: 23
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 2
Points pace: 79.95
Next game: vs. BOS (Sunday)
Playoff chances: 0%
Tragic number: E
e - Philadelphia Flyers
Points: 75
Regulation wins: 21
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 3
Points pace: 77.8481012658228
Next game: @ OTT (Sunday)
Playoff chances: 0%
Tragic number: E
Central Division
z - Winnipeg Jets
Points: 114
Regulation wins: 43
Playoff position: C1
Games left: 2
Points pace: 116.85
Next game: vs. EDM (Sunday)
Playoff chances: 100%
Tragic number: N/A
x - Dallas Stars
Points: 106
Regulation wins: 41
Playoff position: C2
Games left: 2
Points pace: 108.65
Next game: @ DET (Monday)
Playoff chances: 100%
Tragic number: N/A
x - Colorado Avalanche
Points: 100
Regulation wins: 39
Playoff position: C3
Games left: 1
Points pace: 101.234567901235
Next game: @ ANA (Sunday)
Playoff chances: 100%
Tragic number: N/A
Minnesota Wild
Points: 95
Regulation wins: 33
Playoff position: WC1
Games left: 1
Points pace: 96.1728395061728
Next game: vs. ANA (Tuesday)
Playoff chances: 94.5%
Tragic number: N/A
St. Louis Blues
Points: 94
Regulation wins: 31
Playoff position: WC2
Games left: 1
Points pace: 95.1604938271605
Next game: vs. UTA (Tuesday)
Playoff chances: 89%
Tragic number: N/A
e - Utah Hockey Club
Points: 87
Regulation wins: 29
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 2
Points pace: 89.175
Next game: @ NSH (Monday)
Playoff chances: 0%
Tragic number: E
e - Nashville Predators
Points: 66
Regulation wins: 23
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 2
Points pace: 67.65
Next game: vs. UTA (Monday)
Playoff chances: 0%
Tragic number: E
e - Chicago Blackhawks
Points: 57
Regulation wins: 20
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 2
Points pace: 58.425
Next game: @ MTL (Monday)
Playoff chances: 0%
Tragic number: E
Pacific Division
y - Vegas Golden Knights
Points: 107
Regulation wins: 45
Playoff position: P1
Games left: 2
Points pace: 109.675
Next game: @ CGY (Tuesday)
Playoff chances: 100%
Tragic number: N/A
x - Los Angeles Kings
Points: 101
Regulation wins: 41
Playoff position: P3
Games left: 3
Points pace: 104.835443037975
Next game: @ EDM (Monday)
Playoff chances: 100%
Tragic number: N/A
x - Edmonton Oilers
Points: 97
Regulation wins: 34
Playoff position: P2
Games left: 3
Points pace: 100.683544303797
Next game: @ WPG (Sunday)
Playoff chances: 100%
Tragic number: N/A
Calgary Flames
Points: 90
Regulation wins: 29
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 3
Points pace: 93.4177215189873
Next game: vs. SJ (Sunday)
Playoff chances: 16.5%
Tragic number: 3
e - Vancouver Canucks
Points: 88
Regulation wins: 28
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 2
Points pace: 90.2
Next game: vs. SJ (Monday)
Playoff chances: 0%
Tragic number: E
e - Anaheim Ducks
Points: 78
Regulation wins: 24
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 3
Points pace: 80.9620253164557
Next game: vs. COL (Sunday)
Playoff chances: 0%
Tragic number: E
e - Seattle Kraken
Points: 76
Regulation wins: 28
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 1
Points pace: 76.9382716049383
Next game: vs. LA (Tuesday)
Playoff chances: 0%
Tragic number: E
e - San Jose Sharks
Points: 51
Regulation wins: 14
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 3
Points pace: 52.9367088607595
Next game: @ CGY (Sunday)
Playoff chances: 0%
Tragic number: E
Note: A "z" means that the team has clinched the top record in the conference. A "y" means that the team has clinched the division title. An "x" means that the team has clinched a playoff berth. An "e" means that the team has been eliminated from playoff contention.
Race for the No. 1 pick
The NHL uses a draft lottery to determine the order of the first round, so the team that finishes in last place is not guaranteed the No. 1 selection. As of 2021, a team can move up a maximum of 10 spots if it wins the lottery, so only 11 teams are eligible for the No. 1 pick. More details on the process are here. Matthew Schaefer, a defenseman for the OHL's Erie Otters, is No. 1 on the draft board.
1. San Jose Sharks
Points: 51
Regulation wins: 14
2. Chicago Blackhawks
Points: 57
Regulation wins: 20
3. Nashville Predators
Points: 66
Regulation wins: 23
4. Boston Bruins
Points: 73
Regulation wins: 25
5. Philadelphia Flyers
Points: 75
Regulation wins: 21
6. Seattle Kraken
Points: 76
Regulation wins: 28
7. Buffalo Sabres
Points: 77
Regulation wins: 28
8. Pittsburgh Penguins
Points: 78
Regulation wins: 23
9. Anaheim Ducks
Points: 78
Regulation wins: 24
10. New York Islanders
Points: 80
Regulation wins: 27
11. New York Rangers
Points: 81
Regulation wins: 33
12. Detroit Red Wings
Points: 81
Regulation wins: 29
13. Columbus Blue Jackets
Points: 83
Regulation wins: 27
14. Utah Hockey Club
Points: 87
Regulation wins: 29
15. Vancouver Canucks
Points: 88
Regulation wins: 28
16. Calgary Flames
Points: 90
Regulation wins: 29
That Detroit Tigers prospect Jackson Jobe earned his first major league win on Masters weekend fits as perfectly as a green jacket.
The 22-year-old right-hander is the son of former professional golfer Brandt Jobe, who played in the Masters three times, with a young Jackson tagging along for the Par 3 contest in 2006.
On Saturday, it was Jackson's turn to put up a low number, pitching six shutout innings as the Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 4-0.
Jobe (1-0), the third pick of the 2021 amateur draft and the overall No. 3 prospect per Baseball America, cruised through the Twins' lineup after earning no-decisions in his previous two starts. He allowed only three baserunners -- two singles and a walk -- while striking out two batters.
Brenan Hanifee, Tyler Holton and John Brebbia each pitched a scoreless inning of relief for Detroit.
Spencer Torkelson homered and drove in three runs for the Tigers, who have won seven of their last eight.
Chris Paddack (0-2) gave up two runs -- one earned -- on two hits with two walks and five strikeouts over five innings for Minnesota, which at 4-11 is off to the second-worst start in team history.
The Tigers took a 1-0 lead with an unearned run in the first inning. Zach McKinstry led off with a walk, and Kerry Carpenter followed with a chopper to the right of second base. Carlos Correa fielded the ball cleanly but his throw on the run was wide of first base, allowing McKinstry to take third. He then scored on Torkelson's sacrifice fly.
They doubled their lead in the fourth when Torkelson hit a leadoff single and came around to score on a sacrifice fly by Justyn-Henry Malloy.
Torkelson struck again in the sixth inning, hitting a two-run homer off Twins reliever Kody Funderburk to make it 4-0.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
Watch the ITTF Mens & Womens World Cup Draw Live Today!
From April 14th to 20th, 2025, the globes top table tennis talents will converge for an electrifying showdown in Macao, China. As the ITTF World Cups return for another spectacular edition, brace yourself for a gripping experience with an innovative tournament format that promises fierce competition throughout.
Beginning with Stage 1s group matches and progressing to Stage 2s best-of-seven knockout stage, fans can anticipate a riveting spectacle at the Galaxy Arena in Macao, China a state-of-the-art indoor venue set to blend table tennis with entertainment for a truly unforgettable experience.
As the excitement builds, mark your calendars for today, April 13th, when the Stage 1 draw ceremony will take place at 13:30 local time (UTC+8). Dont miss the live stream on social media platforms, including Instagram (@ITTFWorld) and Weibo (@ITTFWorld), where youll discover which groups your favorite players will compete in during the crucial opening phase of the tournament.
With reigning mens champion Ma Long not defending his title this year, a new Mens champion could be crowned, while Sun Yingsha returns to defend her womens crown. Follow ITTF.com and ITTFWorld on social media for updates as the tournament unfolds!
ITTF Welcomes Four Official Sponsors for World Cup Macao 2025
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) is proud to welcome DHS, OWNWIN, TIBHAR, and Coca-Cola as Official Sponsors of the ITTF Mens and Womens World Cup Macao 2025. These world-class brands will provide specialised products and services to support the successful delivery of one of table tenniss most prestigious events.
DHS Official Table Partner
DHS, a long-standing supporter of table tennis, returns as the Official Table Partner, supplying the competition tables for the event. Since 1961, DHS has played a pivotal role in major international events, including seven Olympic Games and multiple editions of the World Championships and World Cup.
OWNWIN Official Ball Partner
OWNWIN, the Official Ball Partner of the 2024 edition, returns for the World Cup Macao 2025. Crafted from aerospace-grade polymer materials, the OWNWIN seamless ball delivers outstanding bounce, consistency, and durabilityenhancing the intensity and entertainment value of every match. Its advanced wear-resistant surface makes it ideal for high-level competition, offering athletes a premium playing experience throughout the event.
TIBHAR Official Flooring Partner
The ITTF is delighted to welcome TIBHAR as a new Official Sponsor through 2028. TIBHAR stands for innovation and quality, said TIBHAR CEO Roland Berg. This partnership highlights our shared ambition to grow table tennis on the world stage. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Saarbrücken, TIBHAR is reinforcing its commitment to innovation and international growth with recent investments, including a new 2,000 m logistics centre and expanded national team sponsorships.
Coca-Cola Official Non-Alcoholic Beverage Partner
Coca-Cola joins the ITTF World Cup Macao 2025 as the Official Non-Alcoholic Beverage Partner, further enhancing the events global appeal. The iconic brand brings a positive and energetic image that aligns perfectly with the spirit of competition in table tennis. Coca-Colas support will not only contribute to the events success but also help inspire greater public engagement with the sport.
With the support of these valued partners, the ITTF Mens and Womens World Cup Macao 2025 is set to deliver an unforgettable celebration of excellence, innovation, and global cooperation in sport.
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