LAS VEGAS — If the Blackhawks had been enjoying hockey like a marathon earlier this season, they’re now enjoying it like a 100-yard sprint. The Hawks and Golden Knights traded probabilities as if a 3-on-Three time beyond regulation prolonged right into a full 60-minute recreation Wednesday, and but once more, the chaos paid off in a 5-Three win. “I don’t think we were giving up a ton, we were able to get going the other way and I think the quality of our chances was good,” Jeremy Colliton mentioned. Colliton’s choice to unleash the transition offense — which supposedly entailed solely pushing their weak-side winger greater within the defensive zone, however appears to have modified the
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Blackhawks-Sharks remaining rating: Hawks’ offensive futility
SAN JOSE, Calif. — The Blackhawks have spent a lot of autumn maligning their incapacity to create second probabilities on offensive possessions. For a lot of Tuesday’s 4-2 loss to the Sharks, they appeared unable to create offensive possessions in any respect, a lot much less translate them into scoring probabilities. Despite an admirable late push, slicing the deficit briefly to 1 purpose, the general effort was once more removed from enough. The Hawks suffered via a stretch of 27 minutes, 42 seconds — lasting from early within the first interval to halfway via the second — with only one shot on purpose. Through two durations, that they had been out-attempted 44-17, although they did eat
Patriots Notes: James Develin, Touchdown Machine, Is Unlikely Offensive Hero Vs. Vikings
by Zack Cox on Sun, Dec 2, 2018 at 10:43PM FOXBORO, Mass. — The New England Patriots found an unexpected solution to their goal-line issues Sunday: Just hand the ball to James Develin. Never known for his ball-carrying abilities, the Pro Bowl fullback was an unlikely offensive hero in Sunday’s 24-10 win over the Minnesota Vikings, scoring the third and fourth touchdowns of his seven-year NFL career on a pair of goal-line plunges. “Honestly, I’ve never dreamt about a game ... NESN.com
Rick Porcello Makes MLB History With Latest (Offensive) Performance
Rick Porcello — and his bat — now are in the Major League Baseball record books. The Boston Red Sox pitcher went 1-for-2 in Tuesday’s 5-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves, giving him hits in three games this season. Porcello now is just the fifth American League pitcher in the designated hitter era, which began in 1973, to record a hit in at least three games in one season. Porcello spoke about his surprising success at the plate after Tuesday’s victory at SunTrust Park. To hear what the right-hander had to say, check out the video above from “Red Sox First Pitch,” presented by
Jalen Rose’s Grandma Trash Talks Sister Jean Ahead Of Final Four Matchup
The No. 11 seeded Loyola-Chicago Ramblers made their first Final Four in 55 years when they defeated No. 9 Kansas State to win the South Region on Saturday. The Ramblers’ incredible run has been due to their disciplined offensive approach and a number of clutch shots by Clayton Custer, Ben Richardson and Marques Townes. And don’t forget about Sister Jean, the team’s 98-year-old chaplain who has served as a good-luck charm throughout Loyola-Chicago’s journey. Sister Jean might have met her match, though, in the form of Jalen Rose’s 100-year-old grandmother Mary Belle Hicks. Hicks sent Sister Jean a message ahead of Loyola-Chicago’s... NESN.com
NFL Rumors: Josh McDaniels’ Agent Was Against Turning Down Colts Job
by Zack Cox on Wed, Feb 7, 2018 at 10:45AM 2,102 Even Josh McDaniels’ agent knew the offensive coordinator was taking a huge career risk by spurning the Indianapolis Colts to remain with the New England Patriots. From NFL.com: (NFL Media’s Mike) Garafolo reported on NFL Network’s “Good Morning Football” that even McDaniels’ agent, Bob Lamonte, told the OC that he’s making perhaps the biggest professional mistake of his caree... NESN.com
Celtics Notes: Boston Needs To Find Scoring Help For Kyrie Irving
Kyrie Irving can’t do it all by himself. The Boston Celtics have been struggling since getting back from London, dropping their fourth consecutive game in a 108-107 loss to the Lonzo Ball-less Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. Irving did everything he could at Staples Center, scoring 33 points on 13-for-24 shooting while recording a team-high plus-16. The star point guard only spent 9:36 seconds on the bench, but the Celtics were outscored by 17 points in that time period, leading to the one-point loss. Boston’s offensive limitations have been on full display during its recent four-game losing streak. Irving has tallied 27, 40 a... NESN.com