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Connacht beat Cardiff to set up Racing quarter-final
Connacht: Mack Hansen; Shayne Bolton, Hugh Gavin, Bundee Aki, Finn Treacy; JJ Hanrahan, Matthew Devine; Jordan Duggan, Dave Heffernan (capt), Finlay Bealham, Oisín Dowling, Darragh Murray, Josh Murphy, Shamus Hurley-Langton, Sean Jansen.
Replacements: Dylan Tierney-Martin, Denis Buckley, Jack Aungier, Niall Murray, Paul Boyle, Caolin Blade, Josh Ioane, Cathal Forde.
Sin-bin: Hansen (33)
Cardiff: Cameron Winnett; Josh Adams, Rey Lee-Lo, Ben Thomas, Harri Millard; Callum Sheedy, Johan Mulder; Danny Southworth, Liam Belcher (capt), Keiron Assiratti, Josh McNally, Teddy Williams, Alun Lawrence, James Botham, Taulupe Faletau.
Replacements: Evan Lloyd, Corey Domachowski, Rhys Litterick, Rory Thornton, Alex Mann, Thomas Young, Ellis Bevan, Rory Jennings.
Sin-bin: McNally (40), Thomas (76)
Referee: Luc Ramos (FFR)
Assistant referees: Jeremy Rozier & Flavien Hourquet (FFR)
TMO: Eric Gauzins (FFR).
Glasgow topple Leicester to set up Leinster last-eight tie
Tigers struck the first blow almost immediately. An initial push from a line-out maul was repelled by the home defence, but when the ball was recycled, Cracknell was able to burrow under the bodies to score.
Glasgow responded well, banging at the Leicester door, only to be denied by some ferocious defence. When Warriors did find a way through, it was in slightly fortuitous circumstances.
There seemed to be a mix-up in the line-out call when Johnny Matthews throw sailed right over the top, but Adam Hastings was on to it and slipped a pass for Venter to crash over.
The home side were on top and from a dominant scrum on the Leicester put-in, Vailanu was able to peel off the base and blast over.
With a strong wind at their backs, Glasgow continued to dominate territory and possession and looked to add to their advantage, but Leicester stood firm in the face of all that pressure. On the occasions they were opened up, their scramble defence was superb.
Hastings knocked over a penalty to send Glasgow in 17-5 up at the break.
Turning around to play into the breeze in the second period, the concern for the home side was whether a 12-point cushion was enough, but they added to it in the opening moments of the half, Vailanu going over from close range for his second of the evening.
The breeze was proving no problem at all for the hosts as they moved through the gears, and Hastings finished off a sweeping move for a try number four.
It was five almost immediately as Warriors sprung again straight from the restart, Kyle Rowe breaking free and finding Horne running a trademark support line to go in under the sticks.
This was turning into a bit if a doing, though Kata stemmed the tide somewhat by ghosting through to score Leicester's second try of the evening.
They should have scored again when Freddie Steward broke through and fed Dan Kelly, but with the line at his mercy, the centre inexplicably fumbled forward and the chance was lost.
Tigers third try did come eventually from Liebenberg, but by then the mountain to climb was too high for the visitors.
Venter powered over for his second try of the evening to round off a dominant Warriors performance.
Next up for the URC champions is one of European rugby's toughest tests, a last-eight showdown in Dublin with a Leinster side fresh from a 10-try demolition of Harlequins.
DARLINGTON, S.C. Driving a Toyota sponsored by Sport Clips for Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota, Christopher Bell won the pole for Saturdays Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help a Hero 200 NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Darlington Raceway.
Bell turned a lap of 29.911 seconds at 164.408 mph to claim his first pole of the season and his second in five races at the 1.366-mile track.
I felt pretty good about it through one and two and in three and four I felt completely out of control down there, Bell said of his lap. Looking at the guys that were qualifying after me they were able to maintain through one and two and I guess I had a pretty good three and four. Out of control is fast.
Brandon Jones qualified second in another JGR Toyota, while a third JGR driver, Taylor Gray, was fourth.
Justin Allgaier was one of three JR Motorsports Chevrolet drivers in the top six, grabbing the third spot. His teammates, Sam Mayer and Carson Kvapil, will start fifth and sixth, respectively.
DARLINGTON, S.C. Theres something special about going to Darlington Raceway for Chase Briscoe.
The Joe Gibbs Racing driver, who won last Septembers Southern 500 at the unique 1.336-mile track, has a fondness for the Track Too Tough To Tame.
Briscoe believes its a drivers track.
I feel like of all the race tracks we go to, this (Darlington Raceway) is definitely one as the driver, you feel like you make a little bit more of a difference, he explained. You know, its still very car-dependent for sure, but as a driver, I feel like this is one of those tracks thats kind of similar to Homestead (Homestead-Miami Speedway) where you can carry it multiple positions, because the (pause) what you do inside the race car is constantly changing.
Nobodys car is driving good, theres just things you can do in the car to find more than a tenth sometimes even two tenths, whereas at another tracks, youre just very hand-tied by what youre doing inside the race car. So, this track is definitely one of those tracks where you can do different things in the race car and I feel like this is also track where you see guys that typically run well here their entire career just because theres little things about this race track.
Briscoe says the balance of the race car is important at Darlington.
I would say for me the hardest thing is just been trying to understand the balance of the short run versus long run, and how hard to go at the beginning to not burn yourself up at the end, Briscoe said. Still definitely dont have that figured out but I feel like its always kind of been my biggest challenge here and felt like that especially in the Xfinity Series, I would be extremely fast on the short run, but I would pay for it in the long run. Just trying to do as much as I can to study you know the guys like Denny Hamlin and other guys that are so good, always here on the long run. So thats kind of I feel like my biggest challenge at this place, but you know theres a lot of challenges about this place as well.
Briscoe said returning to Darlington also brought back memories of his Southern 500 triumph last year during his final season with Stewart-Haas Racing.
Honestly, its still like a pinch me moment and one of those things that like I find myself every single week being like, man I cant believe I won that race! Its a major, its a crown jewel, Briscoe said. I was telling somebody the other week, I look at the names on the trophies and like I just feel like Im very undeserving. Theres all these Hall of Famers and like icons and legends of the sport, and then it says 2024, Chase Briscoe. Like the heck? Its weird truthfully.
Yeah, its definitely crazy. I feel like when I came back, like anytime you go when you won somewhere, you just walk in, youre a little more confident, you feel that difference. But I definitely think this place, it changes your confidence level more than anywhere else just because the respect within the garage and within the NASCAR community whenever you want it at Darlington, theres just a different level of appreciation for your talent, he noted. And thats something that I didnt realize until after I won the Southern 500 truthfully.
I remember the next week being on pit road at Atlanta and Dale Jarrett and all these guys come over to me just tell me how incredible it was. You just dont have that at other race tracks after you win a race. It definitely is a place where, when I pull in, especially now being the first time back, its definitely brings back a lot memories.
Gryazin On The Point Entering Final Day Of Rally Sierra Morena
Nikolay Gryazin will take his pursuit of a fifth FIA European Rally Championship career victory into Sundays deciding leg of the Rally Sierra Morena following a flying start to the 2025 season from the J2X Rally Team driver.
The Qualifying Stage pacesetter and Córdoba super special stage winner dropped time in the damp conditions on this mornings first two stages running first on the road. But he hit top form once again by winning the dry 27.19-kilometre Villaviciosa run to hold a lead of 10.9sec over home hero José Suárez at the midday service halt.
Driving a Michelin-equipped Škoda Fabia RS Rally2, Gryazin grew his advantage to 15.5sec by going quickest on SS6 before his electrifying charge through the repeat of Villaviciosa gave him an overnight lead of 28.8sec after he went fastest by 11.6sec.
It was quite good, we showed a good pace, Gryazin said. The problem was being first [on the road]. It gave a good advantage on the long stage [this morning] but it was a disadvantage on the first two stages because it was drying out, so we were not as fast as we wanted to be. The second pass was also not easy but for sure we can do better tomorrow.
Suárez holds second place overnight in another Michelin-shod Fabia with Frenchman Yoann Bonato third in a Citroën C3 Rally2, albeit just 4.9sec behind his Spanish rival.
Andrea Mabellini, who won SS3 to close to within 1.2sec of Gryazin, is fourth overnight with Mads Østberg demoting Efrén Llarena for fifth on SS7 after the 2022 ERC champion pulled up with steam rising from under the bonnet of his self-run C3 Rally2. It was a frustrating end to Llarenas challenge after he went fastest of all on SS5.
Østberg had problems of his own, however, the Norwegian reporting a pop-off valve issue after SS6 and a lack of engine power and a brake problem at the completion of SS7.
I have no power in the engine and I have a broken front caliper, Østberg said. I did the last seven kilometres without front brakes. We lost a lot of time. I dont know why it all happens at the same time, but thats how it is.
Miko Marczyk is sixth overnight with Robert Virves the leading Hankook runner in eighth place, one position behind Hyundai i20 N Rally2 driver Pepe López.
Stéphane Lefebvre is ninth for Team MRF Tyres with reigning Junior ERC champion Mille Johansson impressing on his step up to Rally2 level in 10th place.
Simone Tempestini and Jon Armstrong follow ahead of Simon Wagner, who completed the closing kilometres of SS7 unable to hear his co-driver Hanna Ostlenders pacenotes after his cars sump guard became detached and dragged on the road. Ex-Formula One driver Jos Verstappen is 14th followed by Dominik Stříteský, last seasons Barum Czech Rally Zlín winner.
As expected it was difficult, especially the long one, said Verstappen, who heads the Master ERC Championship order. I was struggling because of the length of the stage with the notes and they were cutting everywhere so there was some mud and water on the road. That was tough but I am more than happy with what we have done.
After winning SS2 in his Pirelli-equipped Ford Fiesta Rally2, Jon Armstrongs hopes of a strong result on the ERC season opener suffered a setback when he went off the road 19.6 kilometres from the start of SS4 after running wide on a tight right-hand turn. He was able to continue but lost more than one minute.
I just went too deep in the braking, missed the braking point, went slightly off and got stuck, the M-Sport Ford World Rally Team driver said. It was down a bank so we were lucky to get out.
DARLINGTON, S.C. Hendrick Motorsports William Byron drove Chevrolet to its now series-leading fourth NASCAR Cup Series pole of the season Saturday afternoon at Darlington Raceway.
The 27-year-old Charlotte, North Carolina, native clocked-in a best lap of 28.774 seconds, at 170.904 mph, in his No. 24 Axalta Chevrolet to earn the pole position for tomorrows Goodyear 400.
The pole Byrons second at Darlington Raceway and 15th all-time in NASCARs top division makes Byron the first repeat pole winner of the season.
I felt like we had a good plan going into practice, Byron explained. I feel like were always strong here. Its a really good track for our team and myself. We were just trying to find a decent balance there to start. We were a little bit tighter than we wanted to be, so we pitted and worked on it; got it a lot better and finished practice pretty strong, I felt like.
So I had some confidence going into qualifying that wed have a decent lap, at least. I was just was nervous about going early. I just felt like having a little bit of an earlier draw was not ideal, but it seemed like the track temp was starting to go up as well, so it probably wasnt the worst thing.
Ryan Preece will start his RFK Racing Ford outside the front row.
Last weeks winner, Denny Hamlin, will start his Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota third, sharing the second row with teammate Chase Briscoe.
Bubba Wallace will start his 23XI Racing Toyota in fifth.
Nashville Predators head coach Andrew Brunette is away from the team while addressing personal matters.
Assistant coach Todd Richards led the team's on-ice activities during Saturday's practice.
The Tennessean reported Richards would handle the head coaching responsibilities on Sunday should Brunette be unable to attend Nashville's home game against the Montreal Canadiens.
Brunette, 51, has guided the Predators to a 27-41-8 record this season.
A finalist for the 2024 Jack Adams Award, Brunette owns a 125-89-19 coaching record with the Florida Panthers (2021-22) and Predators.
NHL playoff watch: What's at stake in all 13 games on Saturday
As is tradition, Saturday is absolutely loaded with NHL games. Hope you got a good night's sleep!
With 13 games on the schedule, it's best to go game-by-game to preview what's at stake for each team -- some in the playoff races, some who are jockeying for draft lottery position.
New York Rangers at New Jersey Devils
12:30 p.m. (ABC/ESPN+)
The Hudson River rivalry is always a must-watch for hockey fans, and the intensity ramps up when both teams are in the postseason mix. The Devils have the upper hand now -- they're eight points ahead of the Rangers at opening puck drop -- and these two points are crucial for the visiting Blueshirts, who are trying to catch the Canadiens for the second wild card.
Florida Panthers at Ottawa Senators
2 p.m. (ESPN+)
In one possible future world, this will be a first-round matchup if the Panthers make it to the first position in the Atlantic. In another, it's a series in the second round if the order stays as is and these clubs win. For now, it's the final regular-season meeting between the division rivals. Unfortunately, fans won't get to enjoy any Tkachuk-on-Tkachuk battling, as Matthew remains out with a lower-body injury.
Pittsburgh Penguins at Dallas Stars
3 p.m. (ABC/ESPN+)
The Penguins remain mathematically alive for a playoff spot, although those hopes are fading quickly. They'll need to string together many wins -- and hope that all the teams above them start losing a lot more. The Stars have already punched their ticket to the playoffs, but can improve their seeding: As play begins Saturday, Dallas is four points behind Winnipeg for the No. 1 seed in the Central.
Anaheim Ducks at Vancouver Canucks
4 p.m. (ESPN+)
The Ducks are freshly eliminated from postseason contention and sit in the top 10 of the draft lottery order as play begins. The Canucks aren't entirely out of the playoff race, but their chances have decreased rapidly in recent weeks.
Edmonton Oilers at Los Angeles Kings
4 p.m. (ESPN+)
In the past three postseasons, these two clubs have met in the first round -- with the Oilers winning each series. Will they meet again in two weeks? And can the Kings finally win a round against their Albertan rivals? This game could include some message sending.
Carolina Hurricanes at Boston Bruins
7 p.m. (ESPN+)
Carolina clinched another spot in the postseason this week, and in all likelihood will be the No. 2 seed in the Metropolitan Division (barring an epic collapse by the Capitals to boost them to first, or by themselves to drop to third). Meanwhile, the Bruins are likely going to miss the postseason, which would be the first time since 2015-16. On the bright side, they're currently fourth in the draft lottery order, a point ahead of the Kraken and Sabres and two up on the Flyers.
Tampa Bay Lightning at Buffalo Sabres
7 p.m. (ESPN+)
The Lightning have been one of the NHL's top teams since the March 7 trade deadline, charging into second place in the Atlantic. They enter Saturday night three points back of the Maple Leafs for first and one point ahead of the Panthers. As for Buffalo, it's (likely) another spring without the playoffs in western New York, and they currently sit sixth in the draft lottery order, one point ahead of the Flyers and two ahead of the Penguins.
Columbus Blue Jackets at Toronto Maple Leafs
7 p.m. (ESPN+)
One of a handful of teams that still has a legitimate shot at the second Eastern wild card, the Blue Jackets do need all the points they can get in the remaining schedule. Their 77 points are four behind the Canadiens as Saturday's slate begins. As for the Leafs, they hold a three-point lead over Tampa Bay; if they hold on to the top spot, it'll likely yield a first-round matchup against the Senators in a renewal of the Battle of Ontario.
Philadelphia Flyers at Montreal Canadiens
7 p.m. (ESPN+)
Based on how these two teams finished last season, it would not have been surprising to learn that one of them held a wild-card spot at this juncture in 2024-25. But instead of the Flyers -- who stayed in the race until the end in 2023-24 -- it's the Canadiens, who finished with the fifth-fewest points last season. Jumping back to current events, Montreal holds the wild-card spot by two points over the Rangers and four over the Blue Jackets. Philadelphia is in the No. 7 spot in the draft lottery order, in the middle of a group of six teams within five points.
Colorado Avalanche at St. Louis Blues
7 p.m. (ESPN+)
These two won't meet in the first round of the postseason, but could meet sometime down the road, given how hot both clubs have been as of late. St. Louis has jumped ahead of Minnesota for the first wild-card spot in the West, while Colorado appears pretty well ensconced as the No. 3 seed in the Central.
Winnipeg Jets at Utah Hockey Club
7 p.m. (NHLN)
The fact that the Hockey Club is playing meaningful games this late into the season -- given where the previous version of the franchise was (geographically and emotionally) at this time last season -- is a win. And if they get on a heater and the Wild or Blues go into the dumpster, a playoff berth could be possible. As for the Jets, they are neck and neck with the Capitals to win the Presidents' Trophy as the NHL's top team this regular season -- and don't count out the Stars overtaking them.
Vegas Golden Knights at Calgary Flames
10 p.m. (ESPN+)
A large lead atop the Pacific Division has diminished to three points for the Golden Knights, as those pesky Kings just keep winning games. However, if it comes down to the regulation wins tiebreaker, Vegas is up by four, with just seven games remaining for both. With 84 points, Calgary begins play Saturday five points back of Minnesota for the final wild-card spot (and likely a first-round matchup with the Jets).
Seattle Kraken at San Jose Sharks
10 p.m. (ESPN+)
Many of Saturday's games have major playoff implications. This one is a critical one for the draft lottery standings. San Jose is first, with 50 points and 14 regulation wins, but they are just two ahead of the idle Chicago Blackhawks, who have 52 and 18. The Kraken begin play in the No. 5 spot (70 points, 26 RW), right in that mass of six teams within five points. A win here by either team can impact the table.
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 Minnesota Wild
C2 Dallas Stars vs. C3 Colorado Avalanche
P1 Vegas Golden Knights vs. WC1 St. Louis Blues
P2 Los Angeles Kings vs. P3 Edmonton Oilers
Saturday's games
Note: All times ET. All games not on TNT or NHL Network are available to stream on ESPN+ (local blackout restrictions apply).
New York Rangers at New Jersey Devils, 12:30 p.m. (ABC/ESPN+)
Florida Panthers at Ottawa Senators, 2 p.m.
Pittsburgh Penguins at Dallas Stars, 3 p.m. (ABC/ESPN+)
Anaheim Ducks at Vancouver Canucks, 4 p.m.
Edmonton Oilers at Los Angeles Kings, 4 p.m.
Carolina Hurricanes at Boston Bruins, 7 p.m.
Tampa Bay Lightning at Buffalo Sabres, 7 p.m.
Columbus Blue Jackets at Toronto Maple Leafs, 7 p.m.
Philadelphia Flyers at Montreal Canadiens, 7 p.m.
Colorado Avalanche at St. Louis Blues, 7 p.m.
Winnipeg Jets at Utah Hockey Club, 7 p.m. (NHLN)
Vegas Golden Knights at Calgary Flames, 10 p.m.
Seattle Kraken at San Jose Sharks, 10 p.m.
Friday's scoreboard
Detroit Red Wings 5, Carolina Hurricanes 3
Washington Capitals 5, Chicago Blackhawks 3
New York Islanders 3, Minnesota Wild 1
Expanded standings
Atlantic Division
x - Toronto Maple Leafs
Points: 96
Regulation wins: 38
Playoff position: A1
Games left: 7
Points pace: 105.0
Next game: vs. CBJ (Saturday)
Playoff chances: 100%
Tragic number: N/A
Tampa Bay Lightning
Points: 93
Regulation wins: 38
Playoff position: A2
Games left: 7
Points pace: 101.7
Next game: @ BUF (Saturday)
Playoff chances: 99.9%
Tragic number: N/A
Florida Panthers
Points: 92
Regulation wins: 35
Playoff position: A3
Games left: 7
Points pace: 100.6
Next game: @ OTT (Saturday)
Playoff chances: 99.9%
Tragic number: N/A
Ottawa Senators
Points: 86
Regulation wins: 31
Playoff position: WC1
Games left: 7
Points pace: 94.0
Next game: vs. FLA (Saturday)
Playoff chances: 99.6%
Tragic number: N/A
Montreal Canadiens
Points: 81
Regulation wins: 26
Playoff position: WC2
Games left: 7
Points pace: 88.6
Next game: vs. PHI (Saturday)
Playoff chances: 61.1%
Tragic number: N/A
Detroit Red Wings
Points: 77
Regulation wins: 27
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 7
Points pace: 84.2
Next game: vs. FLA (Sunday)
Playoff chances: 2.4%
Tragic number: 11
Buffalo Sabres
Points: 70
Regulation wins: 26
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 8
Points pace: 77.6
Next game: vs. TB (Saturday)
Playoff chances: 0.1%
Tragic number: 6
Boston Bruins
Points: 69
Regulation wins: 23
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 6
Points pace: 74.5
Next game: vs. CAR (Saturday)
Playoff chances: ~0%
Tragic number: 1
Metro Division
x - Washington Capitals
Points: 107
Regulation wins: 42
Playoff position: M1
Games left: 6
Points pace: 115.5
Next game: @ NYI (Sunday)
Playoff chances: 100%
Tragic number: N/A
x - Carolina Hurricanes
Points: 96
Regulation wins: 41
Playoff position: M2
Games left: 7
Points pace: 105.0
Next game: @ BOS (Saturday)
Playoff chances: 100%
Tragic number: N/A
New Jersey Devils
Points: 87
Regulation wins: 35
Playoff position: M3
Games left: 6
Points pace: 93.9
Next game: vs. NYR (Saturday)
Playoff chances: 99.7%
Tragic number: N/A
New York Rangers
Points: 79
Regulation wins: 32
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 7
Points pace: 86.4
Next game: @ NJ (Saturday)
Playoff chances: 24.1%
Tragic number: 13
Columbus Blue Jackets
Points: 77
Regulation wins: 24
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 8
Points pace: 85.3
Next game: @ TOR (Saturday)
Playoff chances: 10.5%
Tragic number: 13
New York Islanders
Points: 76
Regulation wins: 26
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 7
Points pace: 83.1
Next game: vs. WSH (Sunday)
Playoff chances: 2.7%
Tragic number: 10
Pittsburgh Penguins
Points: 72
Regulation wins: 20
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 6
Points pace: 77.7
Next game: @ DAL (Saturday)
Playoff chances: 0.1%
Tragic number: 4
Philadelphia Flyers
Points: 71
Regulation wins: 20
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 6
Points pace: 76.6
Next game: @ MTL (Saturday)
Playoff chances: ~0%
Tragic number: 3
Central Division
x - Winnipeg Jets
Points: 108
Regulation wins: 41
Playoff position: C1
Games left: 6
Points pace: 116.5
Next game: @ UTA (Saturday)
Playoff chances: 100%
Tragic number: N/A
x - Dallas Stars
Points: 104
Regulation wins: 41
Playoff position: C2
Games left: 7
Points pace: 113.7
Next game: vs. PIT (Saturday)
Playoff chances: 100%
Tragic number: N/A
x - Colorado Avalanche
Points: 98
Regulation wins: 39
Playoff position: C3
Games left: 5
Points pace: 104.4
Next game: @ STL (Saturday)
Playoff chances: 100%
Tragic number: N/A
St. Louis Blues
Points: 91
Regulation wins: 30
Playoff position: WC1
Games left: 5
Points pace: 96.9
Next game: vs. COL (Saturday)
Playoff chances: 97.5%
Tragic number: N/A
Minnesota Wild
Points: 89
Regulation wins: 33
Playoff position: WC2
Games left: 5
Points pace: 94.8
Next game: vs. DAL (Sunday)
Playoff chances: 92.1%
Tragic number: N/A
Utah Hockey Club
Points: 80
Regulation wins: 26
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 6
Points pace: 86.3
Next game: vs. WPG (Saturday)
Playoff chances: 0.1%
Tragic number: 4
e - Nashville Predators
Points: 62
Regulation wins: 23
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 6
Points pace: 66.9
Next game: vs. MTL (Sunday)
Playoff chances: 0%
Tragic number: E
e - Chicago Blackhawks
Points: 52
Regulation wins: 18
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 6
Points pace: 56.1
Next game: vs. PIT (Sunday)
Playoff chances: 0%
Tragic number: E
Pacific Division
x - Vegas Golden Knights
Points: 98
Regulation wins: 42
Playoff position: P1
Games left: 7
Points pace: 107.2
Next game: @ CGY (Saturday)
Playoff chances: 100%
Tragic number: N/A
Los Angeles Kings
Points: 95
Regulation wins: 38
Playoff position: P3
Games left: 7
Points pace: 103.9
Next game: vs. EDM (Saturday)
Playoff chances: 99.9%
Tragic number: N/A
Edmonton Oilers
Points: 93
Regulation wins: 32
Playoff position: P2
Games left: 7
Points pace: 101.7
Next game: @ LA (Saturday)
Playoff chances: 99.9%
Tragic number: N/A
Calgary Flames
Points: 84
Regulation wins: 27
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 7
Points pace: 91.8
Next game: vs. VGK (Saturday)
Playoff chances: 9.7%
Tragic number: 10
Vancouver Canucks
Points: 81
Regulation wins: 26
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 7
Points pace: 88.6
Next game: vs. ANA (Saturday)
Playoff chances: 0.7%
Tragic number: 7
e - Anaheim Ducks
Points: 74
Regulation wins: 23
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 7
Points pace: 80.9
Next game: @ ANA (Saturday)
Playoff chances: 0%
Tragic number: E
e - Seattle Kraken
Points: 70
Regulation wins: 26
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 6
Points pace: 75.5
Next game: @ SJ (Saturday)
Playoff chances: 0%
Tragic number: E
e - San Jose Sharks
Points: 50
Regulation wins: 14
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 7
Points pace: 54.7
Next game: vs. SEA (Saturday)
Playoff chances: 0%
Tragic number: E
Note: 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. Full 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: 50
Regulation wins: 14
2. Chicago Blackhawks
Points: 52
Regulation wins: 18
3. Nashville Predators
Points: 62
Regulation wins: 23
4. Boston Bruins
Points: 69
Regulation wins: 23
5. Seattle Kraken
Points: 70
Regulation wins: 26
6. Buffalo Sabres
Points: 70
Regulation wins: 26
7. Philadelphia Flyers
Points: 71
Regulation wins: 20
8. Pittsburgh Penguins
Points: 72
Regulation wins: 20
9. Anaheim Ducks
Points: 74
Regulation wins: 23
10. New York Islanders
Points: 76
Regulation wins: 26
11. Detroit Red Wings
Points: 77
Regulation wins: 27
12. Columbus Blue Jackets
Points: 77
Regulation wins: 24
13. New York Rangers
Points: 79
Regulation wins: 32
14. Utah Hockey Club
Points: 80
Regulation wins: 26
15. Vancouver Canucks
Points: 81
Regulation wins: 26
16. Calgary Flames
Points: 84
Regulation wins: 27
Pulisic gets assist, misery for Musah in Milan draw
AC Milan also had to fight back from two goals down to draw 2-2 at home to Fiorentina.
The Rossoneri got off to a dreadful start as they found themselves 2-0 down inside 10 minutes. Milan defender Malick Thiaw bundled the ball into his own net in the seventh minute and Moise Kean volleyed in Fiorentina's second three minutes later.
United States international Yunus Musah was at fault for both goals and he was hauled off in the 23rd, moments after his compatriot Christian Pulisic combined with Tammy Abraham for the latter to pull one back for Milan.
Musah appeared distraught and was consoled by coach Sérgio Conceição.
His replacement, Luka Jović, scored the equalizer - against his old club - in the 64th.
Milan remained ninth, four points below eighth-placed Fiorentina, which was level on points with the two clubs immediately above it.
Barcelona spurned the chance to extend their lead at the top of the LaLiga standings when they were held at home 1-1 by Real Betis on Saturday, with visiting defender Natan cancelling out Gavi's early opener.
The draw moves Hansi Flick's Barça on to 67 points, four ahead of rivals Real Madrid who slumped to a 2-1 defeat at home by Valencia earlier on Saturday, while Betis climbed to fifth on 48 points.
The hosts had been given further motivation by Real's shocking loss and had a great start when Gavi opened the scoring from close range, brilliantly assisted by Ferran Torres seven minutes after kickoff.
However, Natan headed the equaliser from a corner in the 17th minute and though they dominated, Barca could not find a way past 38-year-old goalkeeper Adrian.
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