The Vancouver Canucks faced off against the Nashville Predators in Game 6 of the NHL Stanley Cup first-round playoff series on May 3, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee. Players like Arturs Silovs, Nikita Zadorov, Mark Jankowski, Ian Cole, Filip Forsberg, Quinn Hughes, Ryan OReilly, and Colton Sissons were actively involved in the game.
The Nashville Predators emerged victorious against the Vancouver Canucks in Game 5 of the NHL Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, with players like Alexandre Carrier, Juuse Saros, and others contributing to the win in Vancouver, British Columbia, on April 30, 2024.
The Vancouver Canucks played against the Edmonton Oilers in an NHL hockey game on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Edmonton, Alberta. Multiple players from both teams, including Elias Pettersson, Conor Garland, Elias Lindholm, Dakota Joshua, Zach Hyman, Evander Kane, Brock Boeser, J T Miller, Pius Suter, and Filip Hronek, were involved in various plays and goals during the game.
Vancouver Canucks right wing Brock Boeser scored a game-tying goal in the third period, leading to a 4-3 overtime victory against the Nashville Predators in Game 4 of the NHL Stanley Cup first-round playoff series on April 28, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee. Goaltender Arturs Silovs and defenseman Carson Soucy celebrated the win, while Canucks center Teddy Blueger and Predators left wing Kiefer Sherwood battled for possession. Nashville's goaltender Juuse Saros made significant saves but let in a crucial goal at the end of the third period, allowing the Canucks to tie the game.
The Nashville Predators played against the New York Islanders in an NHL hockey game in Elmont, N Y on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Key moments included shots by Kiefer Sherwood, saves by goaltender Kevin Lankinen, and battles for the puck between players like Filip Forsberg and Cal Clutterbuck.
The Nashville Predators secured a 1-0 victory against the Detroit Red Wings in an NHL hockey game on March 23, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee, with left wing Filip Forsberg scoring the only goal. Players like goaltender Juuse Saros, defenseman Roman Josi, and centers Mark Jankowski and Joe Veleno showcased their skills during the intense match.
In Game 2 of the NHL Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, the Nashville Predators defeated the Vancouver Canucks in Vancouver, British Columbia. Filip Forsberg and Juuse Saros played key roles in the victory.
The Vancouver Canucks secured a win over the Calgary Flames in an NHL hockey game held in Vancouver, British Columbia on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. The game saw intense moments, including scuffles between players and celebrations by the Canucks after the victory.
The Vancouver Canucks and the Nashville Predators compete in Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, with players like J T Miller, Dakota Joshua, and Conor Garland showcasing their skills on the ice.
In an NHL hockey game in Vancouver on April 8, 2024, the Vancouver Canucks faced off against the Vegas Golden Knights. Players like Conor Garland, Ian Cole, and Arturs Silovs from the Canucks, and Jonathan Marchessault, William Karlsson, Jack Eichel, Chandler Stephenson, and Tomas Hertl from the Golden Knights, showcased their skills during the match. Conor Garland celebrated after scoring a goal, while Arturs Silovs made impressive saves in the third period.
The Nashville Predators faced off against the New Jersey Devils in an NHL hockey game on April 7, 2024, in Newark, New Jersey. Players like Filip Forsberg, Ryan O'Reilly, Kaapo Kahkonen, and Anthony Beauvillier were in action during the game.
The Vancouver Canucks defeated the Nashville Predators 4-2 in Game 1 of the first-round NHL playoff series, with a quick turnaround of events in the third period leading to the Canucks taking the lead. Despite being in a good position early on, the Predators struggled to regain momentum after allowing two quick goals. Coach Andrew Brunette highlighted the lack of focus as a key issue, reminiscent of early season challenges. The loss presents a challenge for the Predators to regroup before Game 2 on Tuesday.
The Vancouver Canucks defeated the Anaheim Ducks in an NHL game on March 31, 2024, with goals scored by Dakota Joshua and Brock Boeser. Conor Garland also celebrated Joshua's second goal. Lukas Dostal made saves for the Ducks as Cam Fowler checked Boeser. Quinn Hughes and Frank Vatrano competed for the puck, while Mason McTavish passed the puck with Tyler Myers skating close behind, in the game held in Vancouver, British Columbia.
The Los Angeles Kings emerged victorious against the Vancouver Canucks in an NHL hockey game played in Vancouver, British Columbia, on March 25, 2024. Anze Kopitar, center, played a key role in the game, scoring a goal celebrated by his teammates Mikey Anderson and Quinton Byfield. Cam Talbot, the Kings' goalie, made crucial saves, including stopping shots by the Canucks' Conor Garland. The game featured intense moments, including checks on players like Quinn Hughes and goal celebrations involving players like Adrian Kempe and Vladislav Gavrikov.
The Nashville Predators showcased a strong performance against the Chicago Blackhawks in an NHL hockey game on April 12, 2024, with Filip Forsberg scoring a hat trick. Other players like Jason Zucker, Anthony Beauvillier, and Kiefer Sherwood also contributed to the team's success. Goaltender Kevin Lankinen made several crucial saves throughout the game. The Chicago Blackhawks, despite efforts from players like Arvid Soderblom and Tyler Johnson, were unable to secure a victory against the Predators.
The Pittsburgh Penguins emerged victorious against the Nashville Predators in an NHL hockey game on Monday, April 15, 2024, in Pittsburgh. Players like Emil Bemstrom, Marcus Pettersson, Rickard Rakell, Sidney Crosby, Erik Karlsson, and goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic made significant contributions during the game, with head coach Mike Sullivan providing instructions to the team. Nashville Predators' head coach Andrew Brunette also guided his players during the game.
In Game 6 of the NHL Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, the Vegas Golden Knights emerged victorious against the Dallas Stars, with Mark Stone and Noah Hanifin scoring crucial goals in the game held on Friday, May 3, 2024, in Las Vegas. The match showcased intense action with standout performances from players like Esa Lindell, William Carrier, Jason Robertson, and Keegan Kolesar.
In an NHL hockey game on March 28, 2024, the Arizona Coyotes faced the Nashville Predators in Tempe, Arizona. Jack McBain, Sean Durzi, Nick Bjugstad, and Matias Maccelli of the Coyotes had significant moments during the game, while Juuse Saros, Cole Smith, Tommy Novak, Connor Ingram, Jeremy Lauzon, Ryan OReilly, and Jason Zucker were notable players for the Predators. The match showcased goals scored by McBain and Bjugstad for the Coyotes and Zucker for the Predators.
The 2016–17 Nashville Predators season was the 19th season for the National Hockey League (NHL) franchise that was established on June 25, 1997. The Predators advanced to their first ever Conference Final with a 4–2 series win over the St. Louis Blues in the Semifinals, and then advanced to their first-ever Stanley Cup Finals after defeating the Anaheim Ducks in six games. They became the third team to make the Stanley Cup Finals from the eighth seed since the Edmonton Oilers in 2006 and the Los Angeles Kings in 2012.It was also the first time a Tennessee-based team in an American professional sports league had made a championship round since the NFL's Tennessee Titans in 1999.
The Boston Bruins emerged victorious against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Toronto on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Players like Jeremy Swayman, Linus Ullmark, Brad Marchand, Charlie McAvoy, John Tavares, Mitch Marner, David Pastrnak, Pavel Zacha, and Tyler Bertuzzi were notable during the game.
The Arizona Coyotes played against the Vancouver Canucks in an NHL overtime game in Vancouver, British Columbia. Players like Dylan Guenther, Logan Cooley, Arturs Silovs, Ian Cole, Tyler Myers, Sam Lafferty, Josh Doan, Connor Ingram, Brock Boeser, Michael Kesselring, Juuso Valimaki, Dakota Joshua, Filip Hronek, Nick Schmaltz, Quinn Hughes, and Conor Garland participated in the match.
The Colorado Avalanche emerged victorious against the Winnipeg Jets in Game 4 of the NHL Stanley Cup first-round playoff series on Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Denver. Players such as Artturi Lehkonen and Cale Makar showcased strong performances during the game.
The Nashville Predators rallied from a three-goal deficit in the third period to defeat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-4 in overtime, with Roman Josi scoring the game-winner 40 seconds into overtime. Filip Forsberg extended his goal streak to six games and had two assists. Ryan O'Reilly, Mark Jankowski, and Gustav Nyquist also contributed to the win. Vegas had goals from William Karlsson, Ivan Barbashev, Brett Howden, and Shea Theodore. This victory extends Nashville's franchise-record point streak to 18 games, the longest in the NHL this season.
Vancouver Canucks' goaltender Thatcher Demko is injured and expected to miss some or all of Round 1 of the playoff series against the Nashville Predators. Despite a strong effort in Game 2, a 4-1 loss tying the series at 1-1, the Canucks face challenges in Demko's absence. Nashville blocked 32 shots in Game 2 and looks to improve based on regular-season performance. Casey DeSmith is set to start in Demko's place. Nashville's Juuse Saros anticipates the advantage in the goaltending battle for Game 3 in Nashville.
The Nashville Predators secured a playoff spot despite losing 4-3 in overtime to the Winnipeg Jets, with Kyle Connor scoring the game winner. Mark Scheifele had a goal and two assists, Tommy Novak, Spencer Stastney, and Ryan O'Reilly scored for the Predators. Jets' goalie Connor Hellebuyck made 45 saves. The Predators have reached the postseason in nine of the last 10 years. Key players included Keifer Sherwood and Roman Josi with two assists each.
Pittsburgh Penguins played against the Washington Capitals, New York Islanders, Nashville Predators, Boston Bruins, and Detroit Red Wings in April 2024. Sidney Crosby (87), Evgeni Malkin, and goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic were key players in these games.
The Edmonton Oilers secured a victory against the Los Angeles Kings in Game 5 of the NHL Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Edmonton, Alberta. Players such as Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Leon Draisaitl, Evan Bouchard, Zach Hyman, Connor McDavid, and Mattias Ekholm played pivotal roles in the win. The game featured thrilling moments including celebrations after goals and the traditional handshakes between the two teams at the end. Goalie Stuart Skinner also contributed to the victory. The match showcased intense gameplay with players like Mikey Anderson, Pierre-Luc Dubois, Matt Roy, and David Rittich showcasing their skills.
The 2018–19 Nashville Predators season was the 21st season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 25, 1997. They entered the season as the defending Presidents' Trophy winners, which was won by the Tampa Bay Lightning on March 18, 2019. The Predators clinched a playoff spot on March 25, after a 1–0 win over the Minnesota Wild. They were upset in the first round by the Dallas Stars, losing in six games.
The 2023 Stanley Cup Finals was the championship series of the National Hockey League's (NHL) 2022–23 season and the culmination of the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs. The Western Conference champion Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Eastern Conference champion Florida Panthers four games to one in the best-of-seven series to earn their first championship in their sixth season. The series began on June 3, and concluded on June 13.This was the first Finals series since 2018 in which neither team had previously won the Stanley Cup. For the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic, the Finals ran through the first weeks of June.
In Game 5 of the NHL Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, the Colorado Avalanche secured victory against the Winnipeg Jets, with players like Artturi Lehkonen, Yakov Trenin, and Alexandar Georgiev making significant contributions.
Roman Josi scored twice and added two assists in the Nashville Predators' 6-4 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Tommy Novak also scored twice, Cody Glass and Filip Forsberg found the back of the net. Juuse Saros made 31 saves for Nashville. Trey Fix-Wolansky scored twice for Columbus, while James Malatesta and Alexandre Texier also scored. Columbus has lost 11 straight road games. The Predators outscored the Jackets 3-1 in the second period.
The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver. The Canucks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference, and play their home games at Rogers Arena. Rick Tocchet is the head coach, Jim Rutherford serves as the president of hockey operations, and Patrik Allvin serves as the general manager.The Canucks joined the league in 1970 as an expansion team along with the Buffalo Sabres. The team has advanced to the Stanley Cup Finals three times, losing to the New York Islanders in 1982, the New York Rangers in 1994 and the Boston Bruins in 2011. They have won the Presidents' Trophy in back-to-back seasons as the team with the league's best regular season record in both the 2010–11 and 2011–12 seasons. The Canucks have won three division titles as a member of the Smythe Division from 1974 to 1993, and seven titles as a member of the Northwest Division from 1998 to 2013. The Canucks, along with the Sabres, are the two oldest teams in the NHL to have never won the Stanley Cup.The Canucks have retired six players' jerseys in their history—Pavel Bure (10), Stan Smyl (12), Trevor Linden (16), Markus Naslund (19), Daniel Sedin (22) and Henrik Sedin (33); all but Bure and Daniel Sedin have served as team captain, and all but Naslund were on one of the three Stanley Cup Finals rosters. Smyl has the distinction of being the only Canuck to have his jersey number retired at their former arena, Pacific Coliseum.
The history of the Vancouver Canucks begins when the team joined the National Hockey League (NHL). Founded as an expansion team in 1970 along with the Buffalo Sabres, the Vancouver Canucks were the first NHL team to be based in Vancouver. They adopted the name of the minor professional hockey team that had existed in Vancouver since 1945.After initially struggling as an expansion team in the NHL, the Canucks won their first division title in 1975. Vancouver then proceed to set a record for futility in North American professional sports by enduring 16 consecutive losing seasons, although it was in the midst of this streak when the team, led by captain Stan Smyl, made their first Stanley Cup Finals in 1982, losing in four straight games to the New York Islanders. After acquiring several key players, including Trevor Linden, Pavel Bure and Kirk McLean, they won consecutive division titles in 1992 and 1993. The Canucks made a second appearance in the Stanley Cup Finals in 1994, losing in the seventh and deciding game to the New York Rangers. Returning to several years of mediocre play in the late 1990s, the team improved under the leadership of captain Markus Naslund in the early part of the 21st century.
During a game against the Nashville Predators, the Montreal Canadiens scored a bizarre goal within six seconds, with a puck deflected off the glass into an open net, flipping the momentum of the game. Nick Suzuki scored the overtime goal leading the Canadiens to a 4-3 victory. The Predators had an eight-game winning streak snapped as Suzuki got his 100th career goal. Filip Forsberg and Gustav Nyquist scored for the Predators. Brendan Gallagher, David Savard, and Joshua Roy also scored for the Canadiens. Montreal faced Carolina next, while Nashville hosted Buffalo.
The Nashville Predators are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). The team was founded as an expansion franchise in 1997, and played their first game during the 1998–99 season. At the end of the 2018–19 season, 280 players, 17 goaltenders and 263 skaters (forwards and defenseman), have played at least one game for Predators in the regular or post-season.
In Game 3 of the NHL Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, the Edmonton Oilers emerged victorious against the Los Angeles Kings with notable performances by Zach Hyman and Connor McDavid.
The Florida Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 in overtime, leading the series 2-0. The New York Rangers defeated the Washington Capitals 4-3, while the Colorado Avalanche won 5-2 against the Winnipeg Jets, and the Nashville Predators triumphed 4-1 over the Vancouver Canucks, evening their playoff series.
In Game 3 of the NHL Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, the Dallas Stars emerged victorious against the Vegas Golden Knights with a game-winning goal by Wyatt Johnston in overtime. There were notable moments including a fight between players, a short-handed goal by Jack Eichel, and intense collisions on the ice.
The 2017 Stanley Cup Finals was the championship series of the National Hockey League's (NHL) 2016–17 season, and the culmination of the 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs. The Eastern Conference champion and defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Western Conference champion Nashville Predators, four games to two. Penguins captain Sidney Crosby was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player of the playoffs for the second consecutive year. The Penguins won the Stanley Cup in their opponent's rink for the fifth time.During the regular season, the Penguins finished second in the league with 111 points, which gave them home ice advantage in the series. The series began on May 29 and concluded on June 11. The Penguins made their second consecutive Finals appearance, marking the third time in their history they had done this, following their appearances in 1991–1992 and 2008–2009. This was the first time since 2009, a rematch between the Penguins and Detroit Red Wings, that any team appeared in consecutive Finals. The Penguins also became the first team since the Red Wings (in 1997 and 1998) to win the Stanley Cup in consecutive years and the first to do so since the introduction of the salary cap. They also became the fifth franchise to accomplish this feat more than once.This marked the second consecutive season in which a Western Conference team made their first appearance in the Finals; the San Jose Sharks made their Finals debut the year prior. This was the first time in NHL history that two United States–born head coaches faced off against each other in the Stanley Cup Finals.The Penguins won the first two games of the series despite being massively outshot by the Predators in both games. Nashville tied the series at two with a pair of convincing wins at home. However, Penguins goaltender Matt Murray shut out the Predators for the remainder of the series. Penguins coach Mike Sullivan became the third coach in NHL history to win the Stanley Cup in his first two seasons as a coach with his team, joining Pete Green of the original Ottawa Senators (in 1920 and 1921) and Toe Blake of the Montreal Canadiens (in 1956 and 1957). This was the first Finals since 1983 in which no game was decided by one goal, and the second Finals in three years to have none of its games reach overtime.
During Game 5 of the first-round NHL Stanley Cup Playoff series between the Florida Panthers and the Tampa Bay Lightning, Victor Hedman and Aleksander Barkov scored for their respective teams, with Carter Verhaeghe also contributing a goal for the Panthers. The intense matchup showcased moments of skill and teamwork from players like Sergei Bobrovsky, Andrei Vasilevskiy, Brandon Montour, Matthew Tkachuk, and Mikhail Sergachev.
The Nashville Predators (commonly referred to as the Preds) are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. The Predators compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division in the Western Conference, and have played their home games at Bridgestone Arena since 1998. Their television broadcasting rights are held by Bally Sports South, and the Nashville Predators Radio Network flagship station is WPRT-FM. The Predators are currently affiliated with two minor league teams: the Milwaukee Admirals of the American Hockey League (AHL), and the Atlanta Gladiators of the ECHL.The club was founded in 1997, when the NHL granted an expansion franchise to Craig Leipold, with the team beginning play in the 1998–99 season. After five seasons, the Predators qualified for their first Stanley Cup playoffs during the 2003–04 season. In 2008, ownership of the team was transferred from Leipold to a locally based ownership group. The Predators advanced to their first Stanley Cup Finals in 2017, but were defeated by the Pittsburgh Penguins in six games. In the following season, the Predators won their first Presidents' Trophy and Central Division title.
Conor Garland scored the tiebreaking goal for the Vancouver Canucks with 1:51 remaining in a 2-1 victory over the Arizona Coyotes. Quinn Hughes also scored for the Canucks, while rookie Arturs Silvos made 22 saves. Dylan Guenther netted the Coyotes' goal, and goalie Connor Ingram stopped 31 shots. The victory gives the Canucks a seven-point lead in the Pacific Division. Clayton Keller extended his points streak to nine games with an assist. The Canucks play the Los Angeles Kings next, while the Coyotes face the Vegas Golden Knights.
The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The Canucks are members of the National Hockey League (NHL) and are members of the Pacific Division in the Western Conference. The Canucks were founded in 1945 as a member of the Pacific Coast Hockey League (PCHL). They won the President's Cup in their first season, and another in 1948. In 1952, the PCHL was renamed the Western Hockey League (WHL), where the Canucks won four more league titles in 1958, 1960, 1969 and 1970. In 1960, the President's Cup was renamed the Lester Patrick Cup to honour the late Lester Patrick.After a failed attempt to gain an expansion team in the NHL's first expansion in 1967, a group from Vancouver tried to move the financial struggling Oakland Seals to town in 1969. However, the NHL prevented the move from happening. Prior to the 1970 NHL expansion a Minneapolis, Minnesota based company, Medicor, purchased the WHL Canucks, and an expansion franchise was granted for the NHL beginning in the 1970–71 season. The Canucks have not enjoyed the same success in the NHL, having thus far been unable to capture the Stanley Cup. The Canucks franchise has captured three conference titles, 1981–82, 1993–94, and 2010–11, and ten division titles in its NHL history.
The Nashville Predators are an American professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. They play in the Central Division of the Western Conference in the National Hockey League (NHL). The team joined the NHL in 1998 as an expansion team. The Predators have played their home games at the Bridgestone Arena since their inaugural season. The Predators are owned by Predators Holdings LLC, Barry Trotz is their general manager.Until the end of the 2013–14 season, the Predators franchise had only had one head coach, Barry Trotz. Trotz was then replaced by Peter Laviolette on May 6, 2014. Laviolette helped the Predators capture their first Clarence S. Campbell Bowl as well as making the team's first Stanley Cup Finals appearance. John Hynes replaced Laviolette during the 2019–20 season; after three and a half seasons, he was fired on May 30, 2023. The following day, former Predator Andrew Brunette was named head coach.
The 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs was the playoff tournament of the National Hockey League (NHL) for the 2016–17 regular season. They began on April 12, 2017, after the regular season, and they concluded on June 11, 2017, with the Pittsburgh Penguins defeating the Nashville Predators four games to two in the Finals to win the Stanley Cup for the second consecutive year.The Washington Capitals qualified for the playoffs as the Presidents' Trophy winners for the second consecutive year with the most points (i.e. best record) during the regular season. The Detroit Red Wings failed to make the playoffs for the first time since the 1989–90 season, ending the NHL's and the Major North American Sports longest active playoff streak at 25 consecutive seasons; the streak was also tied for the third-longest streak in NHL history. The San Antonio Spurs of the NBA now owned the longest playoffs streak at 20 years in Major North American Sports. The longest active playoff streak was assumed by the Penguins with eleven consecutive appearances. The Edmonton Oilers made the playoffs for the first time since 2006, ending a then-record-tying playoff drought for a team with ten years missed (the Florida Panthers also missed the playoffs between 2001 and 2011 inclusively. Buffalo set the record in 2022 missing eleven consecutive postseasons). For the first time since 2006, both Alberta teams, the Oilers and the Calgary Flames, qualified for the postseason in the same year. For the first time since 2013, and the fourth time since 2002, all three Eastern Canadian teams (Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, and Toronto Maple Leafs) qualified for the playoffs. In all, five Canadian-based teams made the playoffs, matching 2004 and 2015, after a season in which none of the seven teams in Canada contended. Five Original Six teams made the playoffs, with only the previously mentioned Red Wings failing to make it.The first round saw eighteen overtime games, eclipsing the previous record of seventeen overtime games in the first round set in 2013. There were 27 total overtime games in these playoffs, one short of the record set in 1993. It was also the first time since 2001 that no first round series went the full seven games.For the eighth season in a row (and the twelfth time in the last fourteen seasons), a California-based team was advanced to the Western Conference Final.
The 2023–24 Vancouver Canucks season is the 54th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on May 22, 1970.
In Game 4 of the NHL Stanley Cup first-round playoff series between the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings, various players including Stuart Skinner, Corey Perry, David Rittich, Matt Roy, Drew Doughty, Evander Kane, and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins were in action. Actor Will Ferrell was also spotted cheering during the game in Los Angeles on April 28, 2024.
The Nashville Predators are on a franchise-record 17-game point streak, leading the Western Conference wild-card spot. They are on pace for 101 points with strong performances from goaltending, top line players, and defensive form. In contrast, the Vegas Golden Knights are facing challenges with injuries and a busy schedule, currently holding the final wild-card spot. The Predators will face the Golden Knights in a crucial game, with Juuse Saros's exceptional performance and Filip Forsberg's goal streak contributing to their success.
The Dallas Mavericks faced the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 6 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series on May 3, 2024. Players like Luka Doncic, Josh Green, Kyrie Irving, James Harden, Maxi Kleber, Ivica Zubac, Dereck Lively II, and Norman Powell were involved in the intense matchup. The Mavericks came out on top with notable plays including a slam dunk alley-oop between Doncic and Green.
The 2023–24 Nashville Predators season is the 26th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 25, 1997. The Predators will attempt to make the playoffs for the ninth time in 10 years after missing them in previous season.This is the team's first season without David Poile as general manager, following his retirement on June 30, 2023. Poile was previously the only general manager in team history and retired as both the longest tenured and winningest general manager in team history.
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) looks to shoot at the basket as Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) and forward Jayson Tatum (0) defend in the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 21, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) goes up to shoot against Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, right, during the second half in Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey) Vancouver Canucks Tyler Myers, back right, checks Nashville Predators Ryan OReilly during the second period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, April 21, 2024. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP) Boston Bruins Morgan Geekie (39) checks Toronto Maple Leafs Nicholas Robertson (89) during the third period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) looks to shoot at the basket as Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) and forward Jayson Tatum (0) defend in the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 21, 2024, in Boston.
The 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs will be the playoff tournament of the National Hockey League (NHL) for the 2023–24 season. The playoffs will begin on April 20, 2024, and will conclude no later than June 24, 2024, with the 2024 Stanley Cup Finals, to determine the winner of the Stanley Cup.The New York Rangers will make the playoffs as the Presidents' Trophy winners with the most points (i.e. best record) during the regular season. Both the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs extended their playoff streaks to eight consecutive seasons, the longest active streak.
Thatcher Demko, goaltender for the Vancouver Canucks, will miss Game 2 against the Nashville Predators in the Western Conference first-round series due to an unspecified injury. Demko, who recently returned from a knee injury, is now considered day-to-day with a separate issue. Casey DeSmith is set to replace Demko in goal for the Canucks. Vancouver leads the series 1-0, and Demko's absence could impact their performance moving forward.
The New York Knicks emerged victorious in Game 6 of the NBA first-round playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday, May 2, 2024, in Philadelphia. Players like Josh Hart, Jalen Brunson, and Joel Embiid were notable during the game.
This is a list of seasons completed by the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League. This list documents the records and playoff results for all seasons the Predators have completed in the NHL since their inception in 1998.
The New York Rangers won Game 4 of the NHL Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Washington Capitals with key contributions from players like Artemi Panarin and Igor Shesterkin.
The Boston Red Sox won a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants on May 1, 2024 in Boston. Players like Kutter Crawford, Connor Wong, Enmanuel Valdez, and Rob Refsnyder made significant contributions during the game.
The Miami Marlins faced the Colorado Rockies in a baseball game in Miami on May 1, 2024. Players like Emmanuel Rivera, Luis Arraez, Bryan De La Cruz, and Dane Myers made significant plays during the game. Pitchers Roddery Munoz and Dakota Hudson were on the mound for their respective teams. Several key moments, including hits, runs scored, and defensive plays, shaped the outcome of the game.
The Philadelphia Phillies won against the Los Angeles Angels in a game on May 1, 2024, with key plays including a two-RBI single by Kyle Schwarber and a solo home run by Ehire Adrianza. Players like J.T. Realmuto, Whit Merrifield, and Bryce Harper were actively involved in the game, with pitchers Zack Wheeler and Gregory Soto contributing to the Phillies' victory. The match featured interactions between players, umpires, and managers, showcasing the competitive spirit of both teams.
During the NHL Stanley Cup Playoff series, Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos scored goals in several games against the Florida Panthers, with intense battles and celebrations captured in the photos.
On the evening of June 15, 2011, in the downtown core of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, a riot broke out almost immediately after the conclusion of the Boston Bruins' win over the Vancouver Canucks in game seven of the Stanley Cup Finals, in which the Bruins won the Stanley Cup. Nearly 150 people were injured during the incident, including four stabbings. On the night of the riot, nearly 100 arrests were made by the Vancouver police, including 85 for breach of peace, eight for public intoxication, and eight for criminal code offenses such as assault and theft. In 2015, four years after the riot, police finished their investigation and recommended the final charges against two suspects, bringing the total to 887 charges against 301 people. The riot did an estimated $4 million in damage, with an additional $5 million being spent on additional staffing costs for prosecuting the rioters.
Artūrs Šilovs (born 22 March 2001) is a Latvian professional ice hockey goaltender for the Abbotsford Canucks of the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League (NHL). Šilovs was selected by the Canucks in the sixth round, 156th overall, in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft and made his NHL debut with the team in 2023.Playing with the Latvian national team, Šilovs played a central role in the country's first-ever medal at Ice Hockey World Championships in 2023.
The Stanley Cup Finals in ice hockey (also known as the Stanley Cup Final among various media, French: Finale de la Coupe Stanley) is the National Hockey League's (NHL) annual championship series. The winner is awarded the Stanley Cup, North America's oldest professional sports trophy, and one of the "most important championships available to the sport [of ice hockey]" according to the International Ice Hockey Federation.Originally inscribed the Dominion Hockey Challenge Cup, the trophy was donated in 1892 by Lord Stanley of Preston, then–Governor General of Canada, initially as a "challenge trophy" for Canada's top-ranking amateur ice hockey club. The champions held onto the Cup until they either lost their league title to another club, or a champion from another league issued a formal challenge and defeated the reigning Cup champion in a final game to claim their win.Professional teams first became eligible to challenge for the Stanley Cup in 1906. Starting in 1915, the Cup was officially held between the champion of the National Hockey Association (NHA) and the champion of the Pacific Coast Hockey Association (PCHA). After a series of league mergers and folds, it became the championship trophy of the National Hockey League (NHL) in 1926. Starting in 1982, the championship round of the NHL's playoffs has been a best-of-seven series played between the champions of the Eastern and Western Conferences. Western champions have won 21 times, while the Eastern champions have won 19 times.
Nikita Sergeyevich Zadorov (Russian: Никита Сергеевич Задоров; born 16 April 1995) is a Russian professional ice hockey defenceman for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was originally drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in the first round, 16th overall, in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.
The 2023 IIHF World Championship was co-hosted by Tampere, Finland, and Riga, Latvia. The tournament was held from 12 to 28 May 2023, organized by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF).As in the 2022 edition, the tournament saw several upsets: Kazakhstan's win over Norway, Hungary's win over France, Latvia's first-ever victory over Czechia, Norway’s second-ever win over Canada, as well as Kazakhstan's first-ever victory over Slovakia. The playoffs also saw major upsets, as Latvia reached the semi-finals for the first time after defeating favourite Sweden 3–1 in the quarter-finals, Germany upset Switzerland 3–1 and the reigning Olympic and World Champion Finland lost to Canada 4–1. Czechia finished in 8th place after losing to the United States (USA) 3–0 in the quarter-finals, which is that nation's worst placement to date in the history of the World Championship. Germany reached the final for the first time since 1930 after upsetting the top-seeded USA 4–3 in overtime.Canada won its 28th title by beating Germany 5–2 in the final. The silver was Germany's first medal since 1953. Latvia claimed its first ever IIHF medal after defeating the USA 4–3 in overtime and finishing third.
In Game 5 of the NBA first-round playoff series, the Cleveland Cavaliers faced off against the Orlando Magic in Cleveland. Players like Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, and Evan Mobley made notable plays during the game.
The San Diego Padres secured a victory against the Cincinnati Reds in a baseball game on April 30, 2024, with notable plays by Manny Machado and Jake Cronenworth. Players like Elly De La Cruz, Will Benson, Stuart Fairchild, and Jonathan India showcased strong defensive plays for the Reds during the game.
Carl Filip Anton Forsberg (pronounced [ˈfǐːlɪp ˈfɔ̂ʂːbærj]; born 13 August 1994) is a Swedish professional ice hockey player for the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League (NHL). Forsberg was selected by the Washington Capitals in the first round, 11th overall, of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.
Nashville Soccer Club is an American professional soccer club based in Nashville, Tennessee. The team began play in Major League Soccer in 2020 as a continuation of the USL club of the same name and plays its home matches at Geodis Park. It is principally owned by John Ingram, owner of Ingram Industries, along with investors and partial owners the Turner family of Dollar General Stores.
The Indiana Pacers emerged victorious with a 120-98 win against the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 6 of the NBA first-round playoff series on May 2, 2024, in Indianapolis. Players like Pascal Siakam, Myles Turner, and coach Rick Carlisle contributed to the Pacers' success, while Milwaukee Bucks' stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton watched from the bench.
Colton Sissons (born November 5, 1993) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player for the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League (NHL). Sissons was selected by the Predators in the second round (50th overall) of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.Growing up in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Sissons played with the Vancouver NW Giants of the BC Hockey Major Midget League and Westside Warriors of the British Columbia Hockey League. Following this, he joined the Kelowna Rockets of the Western Hockey League (WHL) for three seasons. During his 2012–13 season with the Rockets, Sissons scored 28 goals and 39 assists through 61 games and was named team MVP and the top defensive forward for the season.Sissons concluded his major junior ice hockey career in 2013 upon joining the Predators' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Milwaukee Admirals. While centering the Admirals' first line, Sissons was selected for the 2014 AHL All-Star Game after being tied for second amongst league rookies with 13 goals. Sissons completed his first professional season by appearing in 17 NHL games and tallying four points with the Predators. Prior to the start of the 2015–16 season, Sissons became the youngest player in franchise history to be named captain of the Admirals.
Ian Douglas Cole (born February 21, 1989) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League (NHL). Cole won the Stanley Cup with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2016 and 2017.
Winnipeg Jets forward Vladislav Namestnikov sustained a fractured cheekbone from a slap shot during Game 4 of the Western Conference first-round series against the Colorado Avalanche. Jets coach Rick Bowness confirmed the injury but has not ruled him out for Game 5. Namestnikov, taken to a hospital for evaluation, has one goal in the series and boasts 298 points in his career. Additionally, Nashville's Roman Josi and Vancouver's Tyler Myers also faced puck-related injuries in their games.
During a baseball game in Anaheim, Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies hit a three-run home run while Luis Rengifo and Zach Neto of the Los Angeles Angels also hit home runs. Players like Bryce Harper and Mike Trout were part of the game on April 30, 2024.
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