Game Highlights πΉ Nashville π Inter Miami #ConcaChampions #championscup #nashville #intermiami #highlights #messi Lionel Messi's first ever Concacaf Champions Cup goal and a stoppage time header from Luis Suarez earned Inter Miami a dramatic 2-2 draw at Nashville SC in the first leg of their 2024 Champions Cup Round of 16 series on Thursday night at Geodis Park in Nashville, Tennessee. 2022 FIFA World Cup winner Messi added to his incredible legacy with his first Champions Cup goal, coming in the second half, but it was Nashville SC's Jacob Shaffelburg who stole the show for much of the night with two electric strikes. However, decorated Uruguayan striker Suarez also notched his first ever Champions Cup goal with a header in the final minutes to hand Inter Miami a slight edge in the series. Nashville could not have asked for a better start, as they took an early 1-0 lead in the 4' when Shaffelburg received a pass from Shaq Moore and hammered a left-footed shot into net. Inter Miami went to work on finding the equalizer and Argentina superstar Messi nearly found it in the 13' with a curling left-footed that just missed wide. Messi then had another chance later in the half, but saw his right-footed effort blocked by Nashville SC GK Joe Willis. But Shaffelburg would not be denied and just over a minute after the re-start, the Canadian scored his second of the night with a right-footed rocket from the edge of the area to double the lead to 2-0. Right when Inter Miami looked to be on the ropes, Messi rode to the rescue, taking a pass from Luis Suarez and serving up a perfectly placed left-footed shot that brought the visitors back to 2-1 in the 52'. The two sides traded punches in the final half-hour, and right when it looked like things would end in a Nashville victory, former Barcelona teammates Sergio Busquets and Suarez hooked up, with Busquets serving up a perfect cross for Suarez to head into net for a 2-2 final. π Subscribe to our channel, and turn on notifications: https://www.youtube.com/concacaf/view_as=subscriber?sub_confirmation=1 π» You can also visit our website and enjoy our exclusive content: https://www.concacaf.com/ π± Follow us on our social networks: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechampions/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thechampions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thechampions
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#Paul George, π renowned as one of the smoothest bucket getters in the NBA, exudes a unique blend of finesse, skill, and versatility on the court. Standing tall at 6'8", his combination of size, athleticism, and polished offensive game make him a nightmare matchup for defenders. George's offensive repertoire is nothing short of spectacular. He possesses a silky-smooth jumper with a quick release, capable of draining shots from beyond the arc or pulling up off the dribble. His handles are tight and precise, allowing him to create space and navigate through traffic with ease. Whether it's a step-back three-pointer or a mid-range pull-up, George has a knack for scoring in various ways, making him unpredictable and difficult to guard. ππ¦ What sets George apart is his ability to finish at the rim with finesse and authority. Blessed with exceptional athleticism and body control, he can glide through the air for acrobatic layups or rise above defenders for thunderous dunks. His length and agility enable him to maneuver around defenders and absorb contact while maintaining his balance, earning him trips to the free-throw line. ππ₯ Moreover, George's basketball IQ and understanding of the game elevate his scoring prowess. He reads defenses exceptionally well, exploiting mismatches and finding openings in the defense to exploit. Whether operating in isolation, running off screens, or moving without the ball, he consistently finds ways to put points on the board efficiently. π§ π Beyond his scoring prowess, George is a proficient playmaker and ball-handler. He possesses excellent court vision and passing skills, allowing him to create opportunities for his teammates when defenses collapse on him. His unselfishness and willingness to make the right play contribute to his overall impact on the game. π―π€ Defensively, George is equally impressive, utilizing his length, agility, and anticipation to disrupt passing lanes, contest shots, and shut down opposing players. His versatility allows him to guard multiple positions effectively, making him a valuable asset on both ends of the floor. π‘οΈπ In essence, Paul George's smoothness as a bucket getter stems from his combination of skill, athleticism, basketball IQ, and versatility. Whether draining jumpers, attacking the rim, or creating opportunities for his teammates, he consistently delivers in clutch situations, earning him a well-deserved reputation as one of the premier scorers in the NBA. ππ₯
The 1987 Stanley Cup playoffs, the playoff tournament of the National Hockey League (NHL) began on April 8, after the conclusion of the 1986β87 NHL season. It concluded on May 31, with the Edmonton Oilers defeating the Philadelphia Flyers to win the Stanley Cup. In an attempt to reduce the number of first round upsets, the NHL expanded the Division Semifinals series from a best-of-five series to a best-of-seven series. The 1987 playoffs marked the second consecutive year that all four former WHA teams made the playoffs in the same year. It would not happen again until 1999 by which time 3 of those teams had moved, the Quebec Nordiques to Denver, the Winnipeg Jets to Phoenix, and the Hartford Whalers to Raleigh. For the second time ever, the first time being 1978, all of the Original Six teams made the playoffs in the same season. At the time the Philadelphia Flyers set an NHL playoff record by playing in 26 games during the playoffs. This record was equaled by four other teams (2004 Calgary Flames, 2014 Los Angeles Kings, 2015 Tampa Bay Lightning, and 2019 St. Louis Blues) before the 2020 Dallas Stars broke the record during the expanded 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs. Patrick Division Philadelphia Flyers, Patrick Division champions, Prince of Wales Conference regular season champions β 100 points Washington Capitals β 86 points New York Islanders β 82 points New York Rangers β 76 points Prince of Wales Conference (P1) Philadelphia Flyers vs. (P3) New York Islanders This was the fourth playoff series meeting between these two teams. Philadelphia won two of the previous three series, including their most recent in the 1985 Patrick Division Finals in five games. April 20 New York Islanders 2β4 Philadelphia Flyers Spectrum Recap April 22 New York Islanders 2β1 Philadelphia Flyers Spectrum Recap April 24 Philadelphia Flyers 4β1 New York Islanders Nassau Coliseum Recap April 26 Philadelphia Flyers 6β4 New York Islanders Nassau Coliseum Recap April 28 New York Islanders 2β1 Philadelphia Flyers Spectrum Recap April 30 Philadelphia Flyers 2β4 New York Islanders Nassau Coliseum Recap May 2 New York Islanders 1β5 Philadelphia Flyers Spectrum Recap Philadelphia won series 4β3
The 1992 Stanley Cup playoffs, the playoff tournament of the National Hockey League (NHL) began on April 18, after the conclusion of the 1991β92 NHL season. The Stanley Cup was won by the Pittsburgh Penguins, defeating the Chicago Blackhawks in the Finals, in four games. The 1992 playoffs saw history being made, as for the first time ever, all four division winners were eliminated in the same round. In the division finals, the Norris Division champion Detroit Red Wings were swept by the Chicago Blackhawks in four straight games, and the Montreal Canadiens, who had won the Adams Division, suffered the same fate at the hands of the Boston Bruins. The Pittsburgh Penguins eliminated the Patrick Division titlists, the New York Rangers, in six games, while the Vancouver Canucks, the Smythe Division toppers, fell to the Edmonton Oilers, also in six games. A record 54 games were played in the first round, with six of the eight series going the full seven games, and the other two going six games (the Oilers' win over the Kings and the Blackhawks' win over the Blues). Three of the eight series featured teams coming back from 3β1 series deficits (Detroit against Minnesota, Pittsburgh against Washington, and Vancouver against Winnipeg), the most in a single playoff year; this record was equaled in 2003. Conversely, five series ended in sweeps, the most in a single playoffs since the modern format of four rounds of best-of-7 series was introduced in 1987. This was the last year the Hartford Whalers and Minnesota North Stars qualified for the playoffs. The franchises would not reach the post-season again until 1999 and 1994 respectively. By the time each franchise reached the playoffs again, they were known as the Carolina Hurricanes and the Dallas Stars, respectively. Video replay was used to decide a playoff game for the first time in game six of the DetroitβMinnesota division semifinal. Sergei Fedorov of the Red Wings appeared to hit the crossbar behind Minnesota goalie Jon Casey during the first overtime, but after the North Stars iced the puck immediately afterward, referee Rob Shick called for a video review, which determined that the puck had entered the goal just below the crossbar and caromed off the frame at the back of the net. Fedorov was awarded the goal, giving the Red Wings a series-tying victory. Clarence Campbell Conference Norris Division Detroit Red Wings, Norris Division champions, Clarence Campbell Conference regular season champions β 98 points Chicago Blackhawks β 87 points St. Louis Blues β 83 points Minnesota North Stars β 70 points Clarence Campbell Conference (N1) Detroit Red Wings vs. (N4) Minnesota North Stars This was the first playoff meeting between these two teams. This was the final playoff series played by the Minnesota North Stars. The next time that the Stars franchise made the playoffs was in 1994 when they were known as the Dallas Stars. Game six was the final playoff game played at the Met Center. April 18 Minnesota North Stars 4β3 Detroit Red Wings Joe Louis Arena Recap April 20 Minnesota North Stars 4β2 Detroit Red Wings Joe Louis Arena Recap April 22 Detroit Red Wings 5β4 OT Minnesota North Stars Met Center Recap April 24 Detroit Red Wings 4β5 Minnesota North Stars Met Center Recap April 26 Minnesota North Stars 0β3 Detroit Red Wings Joe Louis Arena Recap April 28 Detroit Red Wings 1β0 OT Minnesota North Stars Met Center Recap April 30 Minnesota North Stars 2β5 Detroit Red Wings Joe Louis Arena Recap Detroit won series 4β3
The 1987 Stanley Cup playoffs, the playoff tournament of the National Hockey League (NHL) began on April 8, after the conclusion of the 1986β87 NHL season. It concluded on May 31, with the Edmonton Oilers defeating the Philadelphia Flyers to win the Stanley Cup. In an attempt to reduce the number of first round upsets, the NHL expanded the Division Semifinals series from a best-of-five series to a best-of-seven series. The 1987 playoffs marked the second consecutive year that all four former WHA teams made the playoffs in the same year. It would not happen again until 1999 by which time 3 of those teams had moved, the Quebec Nordiques to Denver, the Winnipeg Jets to Phoenix, and the Hartford Whalers to Raleigh. For the second time ever, the first time being 1978, all of the Original Six teams made the playoffs in the same season. At the time the Philadelphia Flyers set an NHL playoff record by playing in 26 games during the playoffs. This record was equaled by four other teams (2004 Calgary Flames, 2014 Los Angeles Kings, 2015 Tampa Bay Lightning, and 2019 St. Louis Blues) before the 2020 Dallas Stars broke the record during the expanded 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs. Smythe Division Edmonton Oilers, Smythe Division champions, Clarence Campbell Conference regular season champions, Presidents' Trophy winners β 106 points Calgary Flames β 95 points Winnipeg Jets β 88 points Los Angeles Kings β 70 points (S1) Edmonton Oilers vs. (S3) Winnipeg Jets This was the fourth playoff series meeting between these two teams. Edmonton won all three previous meetings, including their most recent in the 1985 Smythe Division Finals in a four-game sweep. April 21 Winnipeg Jets 2β3 OT Edmonton Oilers Northlands Coliseum Recap April 23 Winnipeg Jets 3β5 Edmonton Oilers Northlands Coliseum Recap April 25 Edmonton Oilers 5β2 Winnipeg Jets Winnipeg Arena Recap April 27 Edmonton Oilers 4β2 Winnipeg Jets Winnipeg Arena Recap Edmonton won series 4β0 Skaters These are the top ten skaters based on points.[2] Player Team GP G A Pts +/β PIM Wayne Gretzky Edmonton Oilers 21 5 29 34 +10 6 Mark Messier Edmonton Oilers 21 12 16 28 +13 16 Brian Propp Philadelphia Flyers 26 12 16 28 +11 10 Glenn Anderson Edmonton Oilers 21 14 13 27 +13 59 Pelle Eklund Philadelphia Flyers 26 7 20 27 +11 2 Jari Kurri Edmonton Oilers 21 15 10 25 +11 20 Mats Naslund Montreal Canadiens 17 7 15 22 -1 11 Rick Tocchet Philadelphia Flyers 26 11 10 21 +7 72 Larry Robinson Montreal Canadiens 17 3 17 20 +4 6 Ryan Walter Montreal Canadiens 17 7 12 19 +4 10 Goaltenders This is a combined table of the top five goaltenders based on goals against average and the top five goaltenders based on save percentage, with at least 420 minutes played. The table is sorted by GAA, and the criteria for inclusion are bolded.[3] Player Team GP W L SA GA GAA SV% SO TOI Glen Hanlon Detroit Red Wings 8 5 2 227 13 1.68 .943 2 463:46 Ken Wregget Toronto Maple Leafs 13 7 6 366 29 2.29 .921 1 758:17 Grant Fuhr Edmonton Oilers 19 14 5 509 47 2.47 .908 0 1142:43 Kelly Hrudey New York Islanders 14 7 7 462 38 2.72 .918 0 838:59 Brian Hayward Montreal Canadiens 13 6 5 308 32 2.74 .896 0 701:58