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Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Rangers trade Chris Kreider to Ducks for prospect Carey Terrance, exchange of draft picks
What's felt inevitable since his name was leaked in a League-wide trade memo seven months ago finally became reality Thursday, when the New York Rangers traded Chris Kreider and a fourth-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft to the Anaheim Ducks for center prospect Carey Terrance and a 2025 third-rounder. The Rangers are sending Anaheim the fourth-round pick they received as part of the trade that sent defenseman and captain Jacob Trouba to the Ducks in December. They will receive a third-round pick that originally belonged to the Toronto Maple Leafs. The net effect is that the Rangers will move up 15 spots in the draft. Advertisement The key to this trade was that the Rangers did not retain any salary. The Ducks assume all $13 million Kreider is owed for the next two seasons, freeing up a crucial $6.5 million in salary-cap space for the Rangers, who now have roughly $15 million available this offseason but need to sign a handful of restricted free agents, including forward Will Cuylle. Terrance is 20 years old and was Anaheim's second-round pick (No. 59 overall) in the 2023 NHL Draft. The upstate New York native signed his entry-level contract April 9 and will turn pro next season. He's a high-character, two-way center, who was captain for Erie in the OHL this season and is likely suited for a bottom-six role in the NHL. Kreider was the longest-tenured player on the Rangers roster, after making his NHL debut in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series against the Ottawa Senators in 2012, shortly after helping Boston College win the NCAA National Championship. Advertisement The 34-year-old forward played 883 regular-season games over 13 years with the Rangers, seventh most in franchise history. He also appeared in a Rangers-record 123 Stanley Cup Playoff games, and is their all-time leader with 48 postseason goals. The Rangers reached the Stanley Cup Final in 2014 and the Eastern Conference Final five times during Kreider's tenure. Likely his greatest moment wearing the Rangers sweater came in the spring of 2024, when he scored a natural hat trick in the third period to spark a comeback victory and eliminate the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Second Round. When Kreider and the Rangers returned from Raleigh, Kreider's lawn was filled with signs and balloons from fans celebrating his heroics. But that joy didn't continue for Kreider, whose name was included in a November memo Rangers general manager Chris Drury sent to all 31 teams expressing his desire to trade the power forward and Trouba, the team captain. Advertisement Though only Trouba was traded — coincidentally to the Ducks in December — Kreider was stung by the memo. He retreated into himself, dealt with back and hand injuries, and had a major backslide in production, ending up with just 30 points in 68 games. Despite finishing third on the Rangers with 22 goals, Kreider's struggles were a big reason the Blueshirts missed the playoffs for the first time in four years to complete one of the most disappointing seasons in franchise history. So, this day seemed inevitable and necessary for both Kreider and the Rangers, albeit still somewhat shocking considering his place in Rangers history. Advertisement Related: Why former Rangers center nearly was traded 2nd time before deadline Chris Kreider goes down as one of greats in Rangers history There's a good chance Kreider's No. 20 will end up in the rafters at Madison Square Garden one day. He's third all-time in Rangers history with 326 goals and tied with Camille Henry for first with 116 power-play goals. His 582 points are 10th in team history. A beast in front of the net who brought blazing speed and brute strength to the Rangers lineup for more than a decade, Kreider scored 52 goals in 2021-22. He's one of only four players in Rangers history to score 50 goals in a season and ended the season two shy of tying Jaromir Jagr's record of 54 set in 2005-06. Kreider won the prestigious Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award in 2021-22, as well as the Rod Gilbert Mr. Rangers Award that same season. He represented the Rangers in the 2020 and 2022 NHL All-Star Games, and the United States at the 4 Nations Face-Off in February. Advertisement The respected alternate captain is headed to Orange County, where he's reunited with Trouba, Ryan Strome and Frank Vatrano — and is expected to be a leader on a talented, young Ducks team on the upswing. Earlier this offseason, the Ducks hired three-time Stanley Cup winner Joel Quenneville as coach. The Ducks have missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs seven consecutive seasons, but improved 21 points (to 80) year-over-year in 2024-25 and appear poised to be in the postseason picture next season. Related Headlines
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Auston Matthews injury update: Toronto Maple Leafs captain beats eye scare to score clinching third-period goal in Game 6 against Florida Panthers
Auston Matthews (via Getty Images) Toronto Maple Leafs ' Auston Matthews turned a harrowing second-period eye injury into a career-defining playoff moment on Friday, coming back to score the game-winning goal in a 2-0 win over the Florida Panthers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Second Round. Hit under his visor by Aleksander Barkov's stick with the series — and the Toronto Maple Leafs' season — on the line, Auston Matthews suffered from an eye injury momentarily and was hurried to the dressing room by medical personnel before returning. Toronto Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner join forces for clutch goal against Florida Panthers PAUL MAURICE: Toronto Maple Leafs Force Game 7, Beat Florida Panthers in Sunrise Auston Matthews required only one precise pass from Mitch Marner to turn a scoreless standoff. Gathering up Mitch Marner's stick off the Florida Panthers' blue line, the Toronto Maple Leafs captain moved to the left face-off dot and let fly his signature snap shot through the pads of goalie Sergei Bobrovsky. The goal, Auston Matthews' first score against Florida in 11 playoff games, sent a season's worth of tension flying after he had just two goals in Toronto's last 11 playoff games. Earlier, panic spread through the bench when Aleksander Barkov's back-swing slid behind Auston Matthews' shield. Trainers led him away as he winced in fright, but a quick check brought good news: no structural damage, vision restored within minutes. 'I just caught it in the eye,' he said. 'So, it was a little scary there. I had trouble seeing, so they wanted to check it out in the room and let it calm down. I was kind of able to get whatever kind of decent vision back and finally go out there. But they definitely wanted to make sure it was checked out and make sure it was all good.' Joseph Woll bore the defensive heroics, holding off all 22 shots for his first postseason shutout and calming a team that has lost six consecutive Game 7s since 2013. Grizzled winger Max Pacioretty provided insurance on a late rush, scoring his eighth goal in 16 career game-sealing contests, while rookie Matthew Knies fought through a lower-body knock after an early Aaron Ekblad hit. Historic burden and fresh leadership Toronto's 0-6 losing streak in pivotal Game 7s hangs over them, but bench coach Craig Berube has credentials: He led the St. Louis Blues over the Boston Bruins in the 2019 Stanley Cup Final's dramatic seventh game. Berube waved aside reminders of previous disappointment — 'They're fun,' he said with a smile — maintaining that his Leafs are authoring their own narrative. Also read: Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner are facing an uncertain future as the Toronto Maple Leafs stumble From fuzzy vision to crystal-clear redemption, Auston Matthews took back center stage at the very moment Toronto most needed him. If star sniper and linemate Mitch Marner match the resolve they showed Friday, and Joseph Woll continues to play it cool, the Maple Leafs can take that elusive first step to flipping their Game 7 script and extending the Stanley Cup dream. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Woll's wall: Rookie goalie keeps Leafs alive as Game 7 awaits in Toronto
With their backs against the wall and a season hanging by a thread, the Toronto Maple Leafs found their calm in the chaos. Rookie goaltender Joseph Woll stood tall in his most critical NHL moment to date, stopping all 22 shots he faced and earning his first postseason shutout. His poise gave the Leafs exactly what they needed, a 2-0 win over the Florida Panthers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Second Round at Amerant Bank Arena. For a team under constant scrutiny, and coming off three straight losses in which they allowed 13 goals, this win was as much about mental resolve as it was about gameplay. Woll, speaking postgame, framed the pressure as opportunity. 'This is a pretty special opportunity for our team,' he said. 'We felt good going in. We know our process and we're going to carry that through.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like She is Revealing Her Secret Strategy in Commodity Trading TradeWise Learn More Undo Also read: Leafs stars fade as Panthers exploit chaos in pivotal Game 5 Maple Leafs force Game 7 back in Toronto Live Events The victory means the Maple Leafs, the Atlantic Division's top seed, have one last chance to complete the comeback. Game 7 will be played Sunday night, May 18 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, giving the home crowd one more shot at willing their team to a series win. Toronto broke through in the third period after two tightly contested frames. Auston Matthews , who had been held scoreless all series, finally delivered. His go-ahead goal at 6:20 came on a clean five-hole shot past Florida's Sergei Bobrovsky after a Florida turnover in the neutral zone. Matthews highlighted the team's grit. 'The willingness to grind through 60 minutes like that in a tight game... [Woll] made some big saves. I thought we competed hard and obviously broke through in the third. We gritted it out. Really proud of all the guys in the room from top to bottom.' Max Pacioretty doubled the lead at 14:17 of the third, finishing a rush started by Bobby McMann who chased down a loose puck and fed a perfect centering pass. The second goal sealed the win and silenced a Florida crowd that had hoped to witness a series victory. Also read: Resilient Tigers roar into Toronto without Skubal but with a deep and dangerous lineup Defense and discipline define Toronto's win While the goals were crucial, the story was just as much about the Maple Leafs' defensive commitment. Florida finished the game with 81 shot attempts, but 31 were blocked by Toronto's skaters. Coach Craig Berube credited the win to fundamentals. 'There is always pressure,' Berube said. 'We came out and skated, were on our toes, played our game. We played a simple game tonight and were determined... We were doing all the little things right.' Toronto's defensive discipline stymied the Panthers' normally dynamic offense. Bobrovsky made 15 saves in net, but the Panthers could not capitalize on their offensive zone time, struggling to generate clean looks. Panthers reset as Leafs regain Momentum Despite the loss, Florida remains confident. Coach Paul Maurice acknowledged the tight nature of the game, saying, 'We didn't get the puck there early enough, but we launched it a bunch of times... They played hard, we played hard, and it was tight.' Florida forward Matthew Tkachuk praised Toronto's effort and looked ahead. 'They took care of one on our home ice... We were down 2-0 in this series, so we would have loved a Game 7. We're not going to sit here and pout about it.' Also read: Marner's magic and Woll's wall: Toronto Maple Leafs seize 2-0 lead over Panthers in NHL Playoffs Toronto did suffer one setback. Forward Matthew Knies was sidelined after an apparent injury late in the first period. Berube said his status will be re-evaluated Saturday. Now, all eyes turn to Game 7 in Toronto. One game, one winner, one step closer to the Stanley Cup.
New York Post
13-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Heroes, zeros of Game 4: Jrue Holiday was invisible for Celtics
Heroes, zeros and more in the Knicks' 121-113 Game 4 win over the Celtics at Madison Square Garden on Monday night: Hero Who else? This was the vintage Jalen Brunson game that had been missing this series. He poured in 39 points on 14-for-25 shooting from the field. Zero Jrue Holiday was nearly invisible, finishing with just four points on 2-for-5 shooting from the field. He also struggled on the defensive end against Brunson. Jrue Holiday #4 of the Boston Celtics loses the ball against the New York Knicks during the first quarter in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Getty Images Unsung hero Mikal Bridges has become the Knicks' Mr. 4th Quarter. He recorded 10 points in Monday's fourth quarter and finished with 23. New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges goes up for a shot during the third quarter. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post Key stat The Knicks grabbed 13 offensive rebounds — six more than the Celtics — and had 15 second-chance points as a result. The Celtics had just nine.
Newsweek
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
How to Watch Celtics vs Knicks Game 3: Live Stream NBA Playoffs, TV Channel
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. A pivotal Game 3 in the second round of the NBA playoffs takes place on Saturday as the Boston Celtics, down two games to zero, head to the Big Apple trying to avoid going down three to zero, a hole no NBA team has ever crawled out of in league history. Tune into ABC on Saturday afternoon to see Game 3 of the Celtics vs. Knicks series. Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics is fouled by Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks during the third quarter in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs at TD... Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics is fouled by Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks during the third quarter in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on May 07, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. More Photo byHow to Watch Celtics vs. Knicks, Game 3: Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025 Time: 3:30 p.m. ET Venue: Madison Square Garden Channel: ABC Stream: Fubo (try for free) Despite playing both games in Boston, the Celtics find themselves down two games to zero in the series. In both games, Boston blew a lead to fall into a very precarious position, needing to win a game, if not two, in front of what promises to be a hostile New York crowd. New York took Game 2 in Boston 91-90 behind 23 points and six rebounds by Josh Hart, and 21 points and 17 rebounds by Karl-Anthony Towns. Derrick White and Jaylen combined for 40 points, and Boston still couldn't hold onto its big lead in Game 2, and now is close to facing elimination in the second round of the playoffs as reigning champions. Jayson Tatum had an uncharacteristically poor outing in Game 2, scoring just 13 points, though he did chip in with 14 rebounds and five assists. White himself also added nine rebounds and five assists. Tune in to ABC nationally at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday to find out if the Celtics can find some hope and make it a series, or if the Knicks will inch that much closer to their first Eastern Conference Finals trip since the year 2000. Live stream Celtics vs Knicks Game 3 for free on Fubo: Start your subscription now! Regional restrictions may apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
