Preview: Bruins look to stay hot against Hurricanes

Photo by Katherine Gawlik/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Bruins can make it six in a row tonight. Just the facts When: Tonight, 7:30 PM Where: TD Garden — Boston, Mass. How to follow: TNT, NESN, MAX, 98.5 The Sports Hub Opposing SB Nation site: Canes Country Know your enemy 25-15-5, 55PTS, 3rd in Metropolitan …

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Bruins look to keep momentum going against Avalanche

Photo by Dustin Bradford/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Tonight may be the fourth consecutive start for Swayman this season. Just the facts When: Tonight, 7:00 PM Where: TD Garden — Boston, Mass. How to follow: NESN, 98.5 The Sports Hub Opposing SB Nation site: Mile High Hockey Know your enemy 29-13-3, 61PTS, 2nd in Central …

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Patriots have some simple goals for their season finale against the Jets

Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images New England will close out its season against the Jets on Sunday. The New England Patriots will close the book on their underwhelming 2023 campaign on Sunday, hosting the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium. At 4-12, they have little to gain other than keeping an active 15-game winning streak …

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Preview: Bruins look to tighten defensive game against Lightning

Photo by Andrew Bershaw/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Time to bounce back. Just the facts When: Tonight, 7:00 PM Where: TD Garden — Boston, Mass. How to follow: NESN, 98.5 The Sports Hub Opposing SB Nation site: RawCharge Know your enemy 19-16-5, 43PTS, 4th in the Atlantic Division Nikita Kucherov: 27G-37A-64PTS; Brayden Point: 17G-23A-40PTS; Victor …

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Bill Belichick expects to be good to go against Jets despite illness

Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick called an audible on Friday morning when his typical press conference was moved to a virtual media call. The reason behind the change? The future Hall of Famer is dealing with an illness. Despite clearly being under the weather, however, he said that he …

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With Belichick’s Future in Question, Sunday’s Patriots Showdown Against Jets Has an Ominous Feel

With just days remaining until the New England Patriots close out the 2023 regular season at Gillette Stadium against the Jets, it feels like this one certainly has an ominous feel, given what may also soon follow. The post With Belichick’s Future in Question, Sunday’s Patriots Showdown Against Jets Has an Ominous Feel appeared first …

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Preview: Bruins face off against Penguins for first time this season

Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images The B’s look to keep their win streak alive tonight! Just the facts When: Tonight, 7:00 PM Where: TD Garden — Boston, Mass. How to follow: ESPN, 98.5 The Sports Hub Opposing SB Nation site: PensBurgh Know your enemy 18-14-4, 40PTS, 7th in the Metropolitan Division Jake Guentzel: 17G-25A-42PTS; Sidney …

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2024 WJC Day 4 RECAP: Tre Kronor Blanks Canada, Czechia keeps it close against the USA, and Latvia may be dead

IIHF Images Day 4 was AWESOME. Game 1: Slovakia beats Norway in High-Scoring 8-4 Track Meet Defense is optional, offense is mandatory, fun is just watching the highlights. Game Notes: Slovakia just puts the boots to just about anybody they play this year. They’re not perfect, but their talent is just too good to ignore. …

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Patriots playing to the whistle, against Bills QB Josh Allen

Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images New England will go up against one of the league’s top quarterbacks in Week 17. The New England Patriots are no strangers when it comes to going up against Josh Allen. Needless to say, they also are well-aware of the challenges the Buffalo Bills’ sixth-year quarterback brings to the table. …

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Patriots defense focused on stopping ‘extended plays‘ against Broncos, Russell Wilson

Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports New England wants to stay competitive on scramble drills. Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs might be the best quarterback in the NFL right now, in large part due to his ability to keep plays alive even after they break down. The New England Patriots defense saw this first-hand last …

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J.C. Jackson absence caught Patriots defenders by surprise against Chiefs

Photo by Elsa/Getty Images Jackson did not play a snap despite being active. Despite being active, New England Patriots cornerback J.C. Jackson did not step on the field — nor was spotted on the team’s sideline — Sunday in a 27-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. “He wasn’t available,” head coach Bill Belichick explained …

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‘Mental health issues’ reportedly behind J.C. Jackson’s absence against Chiefs

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The Patriots’ starting cornerback was a no-show on Sunday. J.C. Jackson was a surprise absentee during the New England Patriots’ 27-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Despite being declared active for the game, the veteran cornerback did not participate in the contest and was not even spotted …

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Bill Belichick gives insight into his fourth-down decision-making against Chiefs

Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images New England passed up some opportunities late in the game. The third quarter of their Week 15 game against the Kansas City Chiefs was a rough one for the New England Patriots. Entering it down 14-10, they were outscored 13-0 and lost their left tackle — the second starting O-lineman …

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Patriots elevate running back Kevin Harris from practice squad for Week 15 against Chiefs

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images Sunday’s kickoff at Gillette Stadium is set for 1 p.m. ET. The New England Patriots have elevated running back Kevin Harris from the practice squad ahead of Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs. As first shared by ESPN’s Mike Reiss, it marks the second consecutive call-up for the South …

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Patriots want to keep ‘second route’ covered against Patrick Mahomes-led Chiefs offense

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images New England’s defense is preparing for scramble drills against Patrick Mahomes and company. The Kansas City Chiefs offense is not lighting the world on fire like it usually did the last few seasons, but the unit is still a dangerous one largely due to one man: Patrick Mahomes. Now in …

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Bailey Zappe shares lessons learned from second-half struggles against Steelers

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images New England failed to score in the second half of its 21-18 win in Week 14. After getting shutout in his first start of the season, New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe came out red-hot in his Thursday night start against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Zappe tossed three touchdown passes in …

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Patriots News 12-10, Patriots Report Card Against Pittsburgh

Elliott was targeted eight times and made 7 catches for 72 yards and a touchdown. He saved the game with a tackle on the Zappe pick. The post Patriots News 12-10, Patriots Report Card Against Pittsburgh appeared first on PatsFans.com.

Patriots wide receiver depth fails test against Commanders

Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports New England had just four wide receivers on the game day roster. After injuries last week to Kendrick Bourne and DeVante Parker, the New England Patriots depth at wide receiver was set to be tested against the Washington Commanders. Without their top two receivers in terms of snaps, New England entered …

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Final Thoughts of Patriots Against the Dolphins

With the trade deadline approaching, it’s going to be interesting to see how the New England Patriots handle things at the wide receiver position on Sunday in Miami. The post Five Final Thoughts Ahead of Patriots’ Showdown Against the Dolphins appeared first on PatsFans.com.

Preview: Bruins look to keep momentum going against Predators

Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Back at it! Just the facts When: Tonight, 7:00 PM Where: TD Garden — Boston, Mass. How to follow: NESN, 98.5 The Sports Hub Opposing perspective: On The Forecheck Know your enemy 1-1-0, 2PTS Many players with two points Juuse Saros: 1-1-0, 2.05 GAA, .929 save …

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Preview: Bruins open season against Blackhawks

Photo by Melissa Tamez/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The start of the 100th season as an organization! Just the facts When: Tonight, 7:30 PM Where: TD Garden — Boston, Mass. How to follow: TNT, 98.5 The Sports Hub Opposing perspective: Second City Hockey Game notes It’s finally here! The start of the 2023-24 season — …

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Who’s playing for the Bruins against the Capitals?

Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports Heavy on the regulars. Tonight’s game against the Washington Capitals is the Bruins’ penultimate preseason tilt, and it looks like Jim Montgomery is using tonight as a final tune-up for most of his regulars. The B’s will ice a pretty NHL-heavy lineup, with most of the guys below expected to be …

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