The Carolina Hurricanes are the first team to advance to the third round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, dispatching the Philadelphia Flyers in four games and becoming just the fifth team in NHL history to start a postseason with eight straight wins. Today, the guys discuss if the Canes have become the favorite to win the Stanley Cup, Mitch Marner leading the league in playoff scoring, and if Gavin McKenna’s similarities to Marner should be viewed positively or negatively in Toronto for the Maple Leafs. Plus, thoughts on the Montreal Canadiens as legitimate contenders, now up 2-1 over the Buffalo Sabres, and the Anaheim Ducks tying their series with the Vegas Golden Knights after a 4-3 win last night. #nhl #hockey #playoffs 0:00 Intro 2:10 Are the Carolina Hurricanes the new Stanley Cup favorite? 5:30 Can the Freddy Andersen-Brandon Bussi tandem handle a Cup run? 10:11 Montreal Canadiens’ first power play unit is scary 12:00 Buffalo Sabres are playing sloppy hockey right now 15:16 The Habs have arrived as a true Stanley Cup contender 17:30 Anaheim Ducks even series, Mark Stone out for the Vegas Golden Knights 20:15 Joel Quenneville vs. John Tortorella 22:00 Mitch Marner leads the playoffs in scoring 25:11 Minnesota Wild bounce back against the Colorado Avalanche in Game 3 28:13 Who’s been the most impressive player in the series so far? 30:10 Do the Avs have a Brock Nelson problem? 35:03 Mitch Marner-Gavin McKenna comparisons 39:25 Did we get the right Hart Trophy finalists? 45:39 Norris Trophy finalists highlight a golden age of NHL defensemen For more Athletic Hockey Show content: - Join The Athletic Hockey Show Discord Server: https://discord.gg/UDmeAnvFB5 - Follow The Athletic Hockey Show wherever you listen to podcasts: https://podfollow.com/the-athletic-hockey-show-a-show-about-the-nhl Follow our hosts on Bluesky: Max Bultman: https://bsky.app/profile/mbultman.bsky.social Mark Lazerus: https://bsky.app/profile/marklazerus.bsky.social Jesse Granger: https://bsky.app/profile/jessegranger.bsky.social Sean Gentille: https://bsky.app/profile/seangentille.bsky.social Sean McIndoe: https://bsky.app/profile/downgoesbrown.bsky.social Hailey Salvian: https://bsky.app/profile/haileysalvian.bsky.social Scott Wheeler: https://bsky.app/profile/scottcwheeler.bsky.social Chris Peters: https://bsky.app/profile/chrismpeters.bsky.social Follow our hosts on X: Max Bultman: https://x.com/m_bultman Mark Lazerus: https://x.com/MarkLazerus Jesse Granger: https://x.com/JesseGranger_ Sean Gentille: https://x.com/seangentille Sean McIndoe: https://x.com/DownGoesBrown Frank Corrado: https://x.com/frankcorrado22 Hailey Salvian: https://x.com/hailey_salvian Corey Pronman: https://x.com/coreypronman Chris Peters: https://x.com/chrismpeters Scott Wheeler: https://x.com/scottcwheeler - Subscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow -Photo credit: Grant Halverson/Getty Images
#NHL #Sports #BestBets #Odds #Picks #StanleyCupPlayoff #ConferenceSemifinals #Avalanche #Wild #HartTrophy #HartTrophyOdds #Kalshi #Polymarket #PredictionMarkets #SportsBetting #SportsGrid is #live 24 hours per day with #sportsbetting content It's Smarter to be on SportsGrid Avalanche vs. Wild Game 4 Betting Breakdown + NHL Playoff Totals, Hart Trophy Talk & Stanley Cup Picks The hosts preview Avalanche vs Wild Game 4 in Minnesota, noting Colorado opened around -118 and moved into the -130 to -135 range with a 6.5 total, discussing a possible Avalanche goalie change and expecting goals; one host locks in the over while later leaning to Colorado as a road favorite despite Minnesota’s Game 3 home win. Tom Vecchio joins to discuss the busy sports slate and playoff hockey, including Canadiens leading the Sabres 2-1 and a shift from overs at 5.5 toward unders now that Game 4 is lined at 6.5, while still favoring overs in Ducks vs Knights. Vecchio assesses Colorado’s strengths and concerns, predicts an Avs-Canes Stanley Cup Final with a slight edge to Colorado, and reacts to Hart Trophy finalists Kucherov, MacKinnon, and McDavid, explaining why Celebrini wasn’t top three. 00:00 Wild Avs Betting Lines 00:26 Why This Game Matters 01:01 Over Six And A Half 01:22 Tom Vecchio Joins 02:05 Flyers Frustrations 02:34 Habs Sabres Total Shift 03:21 Ducks Knights Over Trend 04:23 Are The Avs Vulnerable 05:38 Stanley Cup Finals Pick 06:07 Hart Trophy Debate 07:17 Who Wins The Cup 08:15 Game Four Ice Advice Download our App here: https://bit.ly/46Fmptb Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/sportsgridTV3 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/sportsgridradio Where to watch SportsGrid: https://www.sportsgrid.com/where-to-watch Subscribe to Email Newsletter: https://www.sportsgrid.com/newsletter
In this powerful and honest moment, Gareth Bale speaks about the reality behind being a global football superstar. Despite playing for clubs like Real Madrid CF and being one of the most famous players in the world, Bale reveals that he never enjoyed the media attention, pressure, or the “circus” that comes with fame. He explains that all he ever wanted was simple: play football, give his best on the pitch, and go home to live a normal life. This clip shows a different side of football — not just goals and trophies, but the mental side of being in the spotlight. If you enjoy real football moments, player stories, and emotional clips like this, make sure to follow for more ⚽ #Shorts #GarethBale #Football #Soccer #RealMadrid #FootballLife
Tampa Bay Lightning face big questions as Brayden Point endures a lackluster season—his lowest goal output since 2017. Can the Lightning’s top center rebound in 2027, or is this the start of a concerning trend? Nick Morgan and Greg Stephen break down Point’s struggles, debate whether injuries played a hidden role, and explore the impact on Tampa’s playoff chances with aging stars like Victor Hedman and tough opposition from rising young teams. Nikita Kucherov’s Hart Trophy nomination sparks a heated MVP debate: does his mid-season scoring surge and leadership through adversity give him the edge over Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon? The duo highlights Kucherov’s case, Montreal Canadiens’ red-hot playoff run, Kirby Dach’s emergence, and the Carolina Hurricanes’ undefeated Eastern Conference streak. Plus, insights on the Anaheim Ducks’ youth movement, Vegas Golden Knights’ postseason battle, and whether Tampa’s Stanley Cup window is still open. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://tinyurl.com/yyk2dty5 Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Follow Us on Social Media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lockedonlightning/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lockedonlightning X: https://x.com/LO_Lightning
The historic rivalry between Bangladesh and Pakistan reaches a fever pitch as Test cricket returns to the iconic Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur! This 2026 series is more than just a match; it’s a battle for redemption and dominance in the ICC World Test Championship cycle. Following Bangladesh's legendary sweep of Pakistan in 2024, the "Tigers" are looking to prove that their rise in red-ball cricket was no fluke, entering this match with a flawless international record so far this year. Meanwhile, Pakistan arrives with a point to prove, transitioning from a heavy T20 diet to the grueling demands of the five-day game. With Babar Azam fresh off a PSL trophy win and the veteran Mushfiqur Rahim holding the fort for the hosts, the stage is set for an absolute classic in Dhaka. In this video, we bring you right into the heart of the action with [Live Coverage / Key Highlights / Game-Changing Clips] from the first Test. Watch as Bangladesh’s fiery pace quartet, led by the lightning-fast Nahid Rana and the returning Taskin Ahmed, tests the resolve of Pakistan’s new-look opening pair. We also keep a close eye on the Mirpur pitch—will the green tinge provide a seam-bowling paradise, or will the legendary spin duo of Sajid Khan and Noman Ali turn the game on its head as they have so many times before? Whether you're here for the tactical masterclasses, the towering sixes, or the clinical wickets, we’ve got every angle covered as these two giants of South Asian cricket collide.Don't miss a single delivery! Make sure to Like the video if you're backing your team today and Subscribe to the channel for daily session recaps, post-match analysis, and all the viral moments from the BAN vs PAK 2026 Test series. #BANvPAK #Cricket2026 #TestCricket #WTC27 #BangladeshCricket #PakistanCricket #BabarAzam #MushfiqurRahim #NahidRana #MirpurTest #CricketHighlights #LiveCricket For Latest Updates Follow Us On Facebook & Instagram NOW https://www.facebook.com/Sports-Central-100403292093264/ https://instagram.com/sportscentral_drm Welcome to Sports Central where we bring you all the highlights, interviews, behind the scenes footage and more from sporting events across Pakistan. From Pakistan Super League, International T20 and ODI matches, hockey and Kabaddi to gaming superstars such as Arslan Ash, Sports Central brings you all the sports related updates under one roof. Sports Central is managed by Dot Republic Media. All Copyright Rights Reserved. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/SubscribeSportsCentral
1st Test Day 4 Full Highlights | Bangladesh vs Pakistan | ICC World Test Championship | M9I1J #BANvPAK #Cricket2026 #TestCricket #WTC27 #BangladeshCricket #PakistanCricket #BabarAzam #MushfiqurRahim #NahidRana #MirpurTest #CricketHighlights #LiveCricket The historic rivalry between Bangladesh and Pakistan reaches a fever pitch as Test cricket returns to the iconic Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur! This 2026 series is more than just a match; it’s a battle for redemption and dominance in the ICC World Test Championship cycle. Following Bangladesh's legendary sweep of Pakistan in 2024, the "Tigers" are looking to prove that their rise in red-ball cricket was no fluke, entering this match with a flawless international record so far this year. Meanwhile, Pakistan arrives with a point to prove, transitioning from a heavy T20 diet to the grueling demands of the five-day game. With Babar Azam fresh off a PSL trophy win and the veteran Mushfiqur Rahim holding the fort for the hosts, the stage is set for an absolute classic in Dhaka. In this video, we bring you right into the heart of the action with [Live Coverage / Key Highlights / Game-Changing Clips] from the first Test. Watch as Bangladesh’s fiery pace quartet, led by the lightning-fast Nahid Rana and the returning Taskin Ahmed, tests the resolve of Pakistan’s new-look opening pair. We also keep a close eye on the Mirpur pitch—will the green tinge provide a seam-bowling paradise, or will the legendary spin duo of Sajid Khan and Noman Ali turn the game on its head as they have so many times before? Whether you're here for the tactical masterclasses, the towering sixes, or the clinical wickets, we’ve got every angle covered as these two giants of South Asian cricket collide.Don't miss a single delivery! Make sure to Like the video if you're backing your team today and Subscribe to the channel for daily session recaps, post-match analysis, and all the viral moments from the BAN vs PAK 2026 Test series. Welcome to Sports TV – Your Home for Current Matches! 🏏 Missed the action? We’ve got you covered! On this channel, you can watch all the thrilling highlights from around the Globe, including epic sixes, match-winning performances, stunning wickets, and unforgettable moments. 👉 Subscribe now and never miss a moment of any Action! #CricketPakistan #Cricket #SportsTV Sports TV is managed by Dot Republic Media. All Copyright Rights Reserved.