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  • Late Lockwood strike gives Game 1 to Checkers
    • Late Lockwood strike gives Game 1 to Checkers
    Will Lockwood scored a shorthanded goal with 3:14 to go in regulation, breaking a tie and lifting the Charlotte Checkers to a 3-1 win over the Hartford Wolf Pack in Game 1 of their Atlantic Division first-round series on Thursday night....2024
  • Open Thread: Duo of Eastern Conference Game 3s
    • Open Thread: Duo of Eastern Conference Game 3s
    Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images A night of hockey before the next Colorado Avalanche gameday! It’s a double header tonight of two Eastern Conference playoff matchups heading into a pivotal Game 3. Both are on early but in a staggered start at 5 and 5:30 p.m. so it should be continuous action. Sit back and enjoy some of these games before the Colorado Avalanche host their own Game 3 tom...2024
  • Phantoms go on the road, take Game 1
    • Phantoms go on the road, take Game 1
    Adam Brooks and Rhett Gardner scored and Cal Petersen stopped 21 shots as Lehigh Valley went on the road and defeated Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, 2-1 in the opener of their Atlantic Division first-round series on Wednesday night....2024
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  • • Panther’s Bill Zito Well Deserving of His Extension and Promotion
    The Florida Panthers walk into the postseason as Atlantic Division champions with a record of 52-24-6 with 110 points. They are up 1-0 in their series against their big brother…...2024
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  • • 3 Takeaways From Bruins’ 5-1 Game 1 Win Over Maple Leafs
    After losing three of their final four games of the regular season, the Boston Bruins went from winning the Atlantic Division to finishing second. By finishing behind the Florida Panthers,…...2024
  • Open Thread: Playoffs Opening Night
    • Open Thread: Playoffs Opening Night
    Photo by Josh Lavallee/NHLI via Getty Images It’s not an Avalanche gameday but there’s still hockey to watch! Before the Colorado Avalanche get their postseason series started tomorrow night against the Winnipeg Jets there’s a doubleheader already underway with the opening of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. First up is the revenge of Patrick Roy and Semyon Varlamov’s New York Islanders against ...2024

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Atlantic Division injury and suspension

  • Preview: Big test at home against Toronto
    • Preview: Big test at home against Toronto
    Photo by Jack Dempsey/Getty Images Two of the league’s best go head-to-head in a tough matchup. The Colorado Avalanche return home for a big Saturday night showdown against the Toronto Maple Leafs. We will see two of the league’s best teams go head-to-head on Hockey Day in the USA in what should hopefully be a good game. The reason why they’re two of the league’s best? Well, they have two...2024
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  • • The Knicks vs. Heat rivalry in NBA Playoffs, explained through ‘90s clips and quotes
    Photo by Linda Cataffo/NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images The Knicks-Heat rivalry runs deep. Power struggles. Provincial rivalries. Changed allegiances. Fax machines. Mentors vs. pupils. The Big Apple. Fine Italian menswear. Off-the-rack suits. Toxic masculinity. Camaraderie. South Beach. Victorious underdogs. Fallen Goliaths. Boos. Body slams. Haymakers. Fines. Suspensions. Slapstick ...2023
  • • Preview: Avalanche will face the Lightning without Cale Makar
    Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images The Avalanche and Lightning are desperate for a win in this SCF rematch. The Colorado Avalanche and Tampa Bay Lightning will meet at Amalie Arena for the first time since June 26th, 2022, when Colorado won their third Stanley Cup by defeating the defending champions in six games. It's a new season; this time, the Avalanche are tasked with defending their...2023
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  • • Break brings back key Avalanche players
    Photo by André Ringuette/NHLI via Getty Images The Avs have good injury news for once. Players are back on the ice. As a team, this time. Not in similarly-colored jerseys playing 3-on-3 hockey which we saw this past weekend at a less-than-memorable NHL All-Star Game. While the Avs had Nathan MacKinnon, Mikko Rantanen, and Cale Makar representing the ‘A’ at the events, they fell in the fin...2023
  • Leafs F Spezza suspended six games for kneeing
    • Leafs F Spezza suspended six games for kneeing
    As Toronto battles Florida for first place in the Atlantic Division, the Maple Leafs will be without veteran forward Jason Spezza, who was suspended six games without pay by the NHL on Tuesday for a kneeing infraction....2021
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  • • Reviewing the last matchups for the Colorado Avalanche against the Metropolitan Division
    Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images Some new trends and familiar faces lead the way in the Metro this season The first of four division recaps we’ll be covering involves the Avs and the Metropolitan Division. Some things have changed since the last time the Avs faced any of these teams along the East Coast, but there’s still have some very familiar faces as well. Let’s go down the o...2021
  • • Kemba Walker won't know how knee will respond to live competition
    Kemba Walker‘s left knee is feeling better, but the Celtics guard won’t know how it’s going to respond to competition until he gets to test it against someone, writes A. Sherrod Blakely of NBC Sports Boston. Walker has gotten plenty of time to rest since the league shut down three weeks ago. “The knee is doing well,” he said. “It’s difficult because I don’t have anyone around to give me treatments...2020
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  • • Colorado Avalanche come home after an impressive trip to California
    Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports The Avalanche are riding a three game winning streak as they return to the Pepsi Center With the trade deadline behind them, the Colorado Avalanche are now able to focus on the task at hand - making a push towards a long playoff run. With Vladislav Namestnikov and Michael Hutchinson as the only two additions to the roster, Joe Sakic has shown that he has confi...2020
  • • Raptors guard Norman Powell fractures ring finger, out indefinitely
    Toronto Raptors starting shooting guard Norman Powell fractured the fourth metacarpal of his left hand and will be out indefinitely, according to TSN Sports’ Josh Lewenberg (Twitter link) and The Athletic’s Blake Murphy (Twitter link). Powell injured his non-shooting hand during the fourth quarter of the Raptors’ 105-92 defeat to the Pistons Friday night. Raptors backup guards Patrick McCaw and Te...2020
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  • • Cannon Blasts: What to do during the bye week
    Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images That and more of this week’s links After surging to a 16-2-4 record in their last 22 games, the Columbus Blue Jackets have earned a much-deserved break. The players who carried the load can rest up, and those that have been injured can continue to heal. In the meantime, what the heck are we supposed to do this week? Here are some ideas: Admire some art! I ofte...2020

Atlantic Division lifestyle

  • • Cannon Blasts: What to do during the bye week
    2020
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  • • Atlantic notes: LeBron 'disgusted' with report; Sixers happy to have Ilyasova back
    LeBron James shot down a rumor that he spent part of the All-Star break in Philadelphia checking out possible schools for his children, writes Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com. The report, which James called “disgusting,” started with Sixers TV analyst Alaa Abdelnaby, who said his brother told him a Philly-area superintendent relayed that James was looking at private schools in the region.“Pennsylvania...2018
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Timeline

  • 2024
    "They are second in the Atlantic Division with 50 points and a record of 24-12-2 through 38 games, just…"

  • 2023
    "Photo: Hartford Wolf Pack The Hershey Bears downed the Hartford Wolf Pack, 3-1 in game 3 of the Atlantic Division Finals Wednesday night at the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut."

  • 2022
    "Maple Leafs’ Easy March Could Lead to Atlantic Division Title"

  • 2021
    "That, obviously, means the Atlantic Division is back together, and it promises to be a powerhouse, perhaps the toughest of the four."

  • 2020
    "In our latest simulated action, there's a new third seed in the Atlantic Division, big wins by the Wild and Predators put pressure on the Jets and James van Riemsdyk has one of the biggest nights of his career."

  • 2019
    "Jaylen Brown scored a team-high 30 points as the Celtics handed the Raptors their first home loss to an Atlantic Division opponent in over four years."

  • 2018
    "Bruins Wrap: Boston Rolls Past Maple Leafs 4-1 In Atlantic Division Showdown"

  • 2017
    "The Boston Bruins will open the 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs against an Atlantic Division rival."

  • 2016
    "Trocheck had 25 goals and 28 assists for Florida last season, helping the Panthers win the Atlantic Division ti."

  • 2015
    "com's Brian Windhorst, the Nets were "facing paying the repeater tax, which would be the most punitive luxury penalty in league history," although an exact amount was elusive  The New York Daily News' Stefan Bondy reported Friday that Williams and head coach Lionel Hollins had a heated exchange midway through the season:  The Nets, who have now downgraded their talent at the point in the name of reducing their luxury-tax bill, owe their unprotected 2016 first-round pick to the Boston Celtics, which is great news for Brooklyn's Atlantic Division rivals, according to Bleacher Report's Michael Pina and The Brooklyn Game's Devin Kharpertian: Meanwhile, the Dallas Mavericks appear slated to land a point guard who can help improve an offense that added Wesley Matthews to an existing core of Chandler Parsons and Dirk Nowitzki this summer, per Synergy Sports:  In 68 games with the Nets last season, Williams averaged 13 points—his lowest single-season mark since his rookie season."

  • 2014
    "Jared Sullinger and the Boston Celtics had their way with the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night, but that didn't stop Nerlens Noel from winning a moral victory against the Sixers' Atlantic Division rivals."

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Atlantic Division trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • NHL Playoffs 2024: Full schedule, bracket, TV times, and more
    • NHL Playoffs 2024: Full schedule, bracket, TV times, and more
    Here’s every matchup and the times for the first round of the 2024 NHL Playoffs The 2023-2024 NHL regular season is in the books, and the Stanley Cup Playoffs are about to begin. Buckle up. The first round of the 2023-2024 NHL playoffs offer some fascinating contrasts starting with the series between the New York Rangers and the Washington Capitals. The Rangers secured the Presidents’ Trophy this ...2024
  • • Look Out Below, Plummeting Penguins Fall to Bruins, 5-1
    Heading into the 2005-06 season, the Penguins had high hopes. Following three dismal seasons, they won the right to draft phenom Sidney Crosby. In response to our exceeding good fortune, ownership allowed then-GM Craig Patrick to dip into the coffers and sign established stars Mark Recchi, John LeClair and Sergei Gonchar. Also on hand…an aging but still potent Mario Lemieux, who figured to be reju...2024
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  • NHL Rumors: Atlantic Division Rumor Roundup
    • NHL Rumors: Atlantic Division Rumor Roundup
    Taking a spin around the Atlantic Division and seeing who might be available and if any teams are talking to some of their free agents....2024
  • NHL Rumors: Atlantic Division Rumor Roundup
    • NHL Rumors: Atlantic Division Rumor Roundup
    Taking a spin around the Atlantic Division and seeing who might be available and if any teams are talking to some of their free agents....2024
  • • The Knicks vs. Heat rivalry in NBA Playoffs, explained through ‘90s clips and quotes
    2023
  • • Preview: Avalanche will face the Lightning without Cale Makar
    2023
  • The Canadiens have to deal with some pain before they make gains in the Atlantic Division
    • The Canadiens have to deal with some pain before they make gains in the Atlantic Division
    Montreal will miss the post-season for a second straight season, but the organization is loaded with prospects and draft picks....2023
  • Seattle expansion draft: Predicting Atlantic Division protection lists
    • Seattle expansion draft: Predicting Atlantic Division protection lists
    2021
  • • Morning Flurries: Draft picks, RFAs and Qualifying Offers
    Photo by Kyle Harris/NHLI via Getty Images The Colorado Avalanche welcome a new group of youngsters to the organization After what felt like the longest second round in the history of professional sports drafting, the 2020 NHL Entry Draft is now in the books. For only the second time in the last six years, the Colorado Avalanche were didn’t have a pick in the top-10. Despite that, Joe Sakic and...2020
  • • Cannon Blasts: Predicting is hard
    Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images That and more of this week’s links With the 2020 NHL season finally coming to an end, I thought it was time to revist the Cannon staff preseason predictions. Metro Division: Washington (4 votes)Carolina (2 votes)NY Rangers (1 vote) This is a good start, with the majority accurately predicting that the Capitals would remain the team to beat in the Metro. Carol...2020

Atlantic Division stats and results

  • • Panther’s Bill Zito Well Deserving of His Extension and Promotion
    2024
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  • NHL playoffs: Panthers vs. Lightning series schedule, TV channels, times, results
    • NHL playoffs: Panthers vs. Lightning series schedule, TV channels, times, results
    The Panthers captured the Atlantic Division crown during the regular season and will now take on the Lightning in the first round...2024
  • • NHL Playoffs 2024: Full schedule, bracket, TV times, and more
    2024
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  • Panthers vs. Lightning: Schedule, standings, games, TV channels, times
    • Panthers vs. Lightning: Schedule, standings, games, TV channels, times
    The Panthers captured the Atlantic Division crown during the regular season and will now take on the Lightning in the first round...2024
  • • Projected Lineups for the Bruins vs Capitals – 4/15/24
    The Washington Capitals (87 points) are clinging to the final wildcard spot in the Eastern Conference and welcome the Atlantic Division-leading Boston Bruins (109 points) at Capital One Arena on…...2024
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  • • Projected Lineups for the Bruins vs. Penguins 4/13/24
    The Pittsburgh Penguins (86 points) continue their quest to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs by hosting the Atlantic Division-leading Boston Bruins (107 points) at PPG Paints Arena for a…...2024
  • • Bruins Need to Focus on Division Title, Not Presidents’ Trophy
    After a 4-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday night, the Boston Bruins maintain a slim three-point cushion over the Florida Panthers atop the Atlantic Division standings. Last year’s…...2024
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  • Jesper Boqvist scores in OT as Bruins beat Panthers 3-2 to move 5 points up in Atlantic
    • Jesper Boqvist scores in OT as Bruins beat Panthers 3-2 to move 5 points up in Atlantic
    Associated Press (AP) — Jesper Boqvist scored 2:05 into overtime, Linus Ullmark stopped 28 shots and the Boston Bruins beat the Florida Panthers 3-2 on Saturday in a matchup of the top two teams in the Atlantic Division....2024
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  • Brayden Point scores, Andrei Vasilevskiy stops 23, surging Lightning beat the Bruins 3-1
    • Brayden Point scores, Andrei Vasilevskiy stops 23, surging Lightning beat the Bruins 3-1
    TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Brayden Point scored his 42nd goal of the season to break a second-period tie, goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy made 23 saves, and the surging Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Atlantic Division-leading Boston Bruins 3-1 on Wednesday night....2024
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  • • Panthers Face Must-Win Game Versus Bruins on Tuesday
    The Florida Panthers are in a dogfight for the top spot in the Atlantic Division, tied for first with the Boston Bruins with a record of 46-20-6 and 97 points.…...2024
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  • • Preview: Big test at home against Toronto
    2024
    Visit the page Jack Dempsey
  • • The Knicks vs. Heat rivalry in NBA Playoffs, explained through ‘90s clips and quotes
    2023
    See more articles Latrell Sprewell
  • • NBA Scores: Clippers take control of No. 5 in the West... for now
    Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images Plus: Milwaukee, Denver, Boston, and Philly are all locked into their playoff seeding With 80 games in the books for most teams across the NBA, the playoff picture is starting to take shape. Here’s everything that the Wednesday games set in stone: Bucks: #1 in the East and best record overall among both conferences Celtics: #2 and Atlanti...2023
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  • • Break brings back key Avalanche players
    2023
    Continue with Nathan MacKinnon
  • • Cannon Blasts: What to do during the bye week
    2020
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  • • Knicks' organization expects management to fire coach David Fizdale soon
    A member of the Knicks organization expects management to fire coach David Fizdale soon, Ian Begley of SNY-TV reports. Though that source doesn’t have decision-making authority on those matters, it shows the uneasiness within the organization at the moment, Begley adds. The Knicks have the Eastern Conference’s worst record and have dropped seven straight despite adding several veteran free agents ...2019
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  • • Blue Jackets vs. Capitals: Score, Highlights, Reaction from 2017 Regular Season
    2017
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  • • Cavaliers vs. Raptors: Game 3 Score and Twitter Reaction from 2016 NBA Playoffs
    2016
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  • • Pavel Datsyuk: Latest News, Rumors, Speculation on Red Wings Star's Future
    2016
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  • • Winter Classic 2016: Score and Twitter Reaction for Canadiens vs. Bruins
    2016
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Top Atlantic Division news

  • • Trocheck completes his 6-year, $28.5M deal with Panthers
    SUNRISE, Fla. - The Florida Panthers have finalized the signing of forward Vincent Trocheck to a six-year, $28.5 million contract. Trocheck had 25 goals and 28 assists for Florida last season, helping the Panthers win the Atlantic Division ti......2016
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  • • Deron Williams, Nets Agree to Buyout: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction
    2015
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  • • Wings excited for Lidstrom's induction
    TORONTO – As the Red Wings prepared for their Atlantic Division rivals tonight, it was hard for some of the players to avoid questions about the pre-game ceremony that will take place at center ice at Air Canada Centre. Prior to the game a......2015
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    ST. LOUIS - David Krejci had two goals and two assists and the Boston Bruins snapped out of a scoring funk to beat the St. Louis Blues 6-5 Friday night and hang onto third place in the Atlantic Division. Loui Eriksson got his 500th career poi......2016
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  • • Krejci has big game, Bruins hold off Blues 6-5
    ST. LOUIS - David Krejci had two goals and two assists and the Boston Bruins snapped out of a scoring funk to beat the St. Louis Blues 6-5 Friday night and hang onto third place in the Atlantic Division. Loui Eriksson got his 500th career poi......2016
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  • • Huberdeau puts Panthers back in first with 2 goals vs Devils
    SUNRISE, Fla. - Jonathan Huberdeau scored twice to move the Florida Panthers back into first place in the Atlantic Division with a 3-2 win over the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night. Jaromir Jagr had a pair of assists and Al Montoya made 23......2016
  • • Condon gets 1st shutout, Canadiens beat Lightning 3-0
    Rookie Mike Condon made 26 saves for his first NHL shutout and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-0 on Thursday night. Tampa Bay started play tied with Florida for first place in the Atlantic Division at 93 points each. The......2016
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  • • Hedman, Bishop lift Lightning over Maple Leafs 3-0
    TAMPA, Fla. - Victor Hedman had a goal and an assist, Ben Bishop made 34 saves and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-0 on Monday night to move into a tie for first place in the Atlantic Division. The Lightning's other goa......2016
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  • • Without DeMar DeRozan, Upstart Toronto Raptors Facing Toughest Test Yet
    2014
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  • • Lou Williams Trade Paying Early Dividends for Toronto Raptors
    2014
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  • • Toronto Raptors 2014-15 Season Preview: Roster Breakdown, Win-Loss Prediction
    2014
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Atlantic Division schedule, game

  • • Open Thread: Duo of Eastern Conference Game 3s
    2024
    Continue with Joel Auerbach
  • • Open Thread: Playoffs Opening Night
    2024
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  • • NHL playoffs: Panthers vs. Lightning series schedule, TV channels, times, results
    2024
  • • NHL Playoffs 2024: Full schedule, bracket, TV times, and more
    2024
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  • • Projected Lineups for the Bruins vs. Penguins 4/13/24
    2024
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  • • Jesper Boqvist scores in OT as Bruins beat Panthers 3-2 to move 5 points up in Atlantic
    2024
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  • Flyers Look To Gain Ground In Division Ahead Of Playoffs Vs. Bruins
    • Flyers Look To Gain Ground In Division Ahead Of Playoffs Vs. Bruins
    The NHL Playoffs are just a little over a month away, with the Boston Bruins in second place in the Atlantic Division and the Philadelphia Flyers in third place in the Metropolitan Division. The Flyers head into Saturday’s matchup just three points ahead of the New York Islanders. A win in Boston would be a […]...2024
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  • Knicks vs. Celtics prediction: NBA odds, picks for Saturday
    • Knicks vs. Celtics prediction: NBA odds, picks for Saturday
    The Knicks are back at the Garden on Saturday night for an Atlantic Division battle with the Celtics, who own the best record in the league at 44-12....2024
  • • Preview: Big test at home against Toronto
    2024
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  • Knicks vs. 76ers prediction: NBA odds, picks, bets for Friday
    • Knicks vs. 76ers prediction: NBA odds, picks, bets for Friday
    The New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers hook up in an Atlantic Division battle on Friday night at Wells Fargo Center....2024
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Atlantic Division rumors, scandals

  • • The Knicks vs. Heat rivalry in NBA Playoffs, explained through ‘90s clips and quotes
    2023
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  • • Sporting News: Brad Stevens needs to give his Celtics players more TLC
    There’s no denying that Brad Stevens wasted little time establishing himself as one of the best strategically minded coaches in the NBA. Now, amid rampant Anthony Davis discussion and speculation that Kyrie Irving will renege on his verbal commitment to re-sign with the Celtics, Stevens is getting a taste of a big league coach’s other responsibility: managing melodrama. Sean Deveney of the Sportin...2019
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  • • Atlantic notes: LeBron 'disgusted' with report; Sixers happy to have Ilyasova back
    2018
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  • • NHL Expansion Draft Strategy: Atlantic Division
    Now that the trade deadline has passed, many will be turning their attention to the upcoming expansion draft. There will be various mock drafts completed and the speculation about what each of the NHL's current 30 teams will be a large discussion point.The Vegas Golden Knights management will......2017
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  • • Anaheim Ducks Need To Ratchet Up The Pace As They Hit The Road
    The Anaheim Ducks pay a visit to the Sunshine State, starting a six-game east coast road trip.The opposition, Florida Panthers, currently sit fifth in the Atlantic Division just four points out of a play-off spot.When just a season ago, they won the division.Which is shocking to say the least.......2017
  • • B/R NHL Experts Discuss: Stanley Cup Favorites and Award Winners at Midseason
    2017
  • • NBA Insider: MVP Debate Forcing Voters to Examine What Matters Most to Them
    2015
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  • • Atlanta Hawks Proving Nobody Should Discount Them and Tuesday NBA Takeaways
    2015
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  • • Atlanta Hawks Poised for Toughest Test Yet and Other Saturday NBA Takeaways
    2014
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  • • Eastern Conference Cushion Giving Cavs, Other Contenders, Time to Come Together
    2014
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