The jury nonetheless is out on if the Celtics are official NBA Finals contenders, however a visit to the second spherical is effectively inside Boston’s attain. The C’s drew a positive first-round opponent within the Indiana Pacers, who’ve steadily declined since Victor Oladipo sustained a season-ending damage in late January. Boston, in the meantime, began to return into its personal in the course of the again finish of the common season and managed to steal home-court benefit for Round 1 from Indiana. The Pacers definitely aren’t going to let the Celtics stroll throughout them, however Colin Cowherd believes Kyrie Irving and Co. will declare the best-of-seven set briefly order. “Indiana is... NESN.com
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NHL Playoff Odds: Bruins Open Series Vs. Maple Leafs As
The Boston Bruins will face a well-recognized postseason foe after they host the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 1 of their opening-round playoff sequence on Thursday evening as -150 favorites on the NHL odds at sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark.com. Boston closed out the NHL common season on a shedding word, falling 6-Three to the league-leading Tampa Bay Lightning as -120 residence chalk on Saturday, and has fallen to defeat in 4 of seven contests forward of Thursday evening’s Maple Leafs vs. Bruins betting matchup at TD Garden. The Bruins’ late-season swoon has raised considerations about their capacity to advance previous the second spherical of the playoffs, one thing the crew has not accomplished in its previous three postseason appearances. However, the
Blackhawks ‘not accepting any destiny’ in playoff race, beat
SAN JOSE, Calif. — The Blackhawks are attempting to hold round so long as attainable within the Western Conference wild-card race to see in the event that they someway can catch sufficient breaks to sneak into the playoffs, they usually purchased themselves somewhat extra time with a feisty efficiency in opposition to the Sharks. The Hawks scored 3 times within the first interval and held on for a 5-Four victory Thursday to maintain themselves in play as a protracted shot. They path the Avalanche by 5 factors for the ultimate playoff spot with 5 video games left. The Coyotes are two factors behind the Avalanche and might pull even when the groups play Friday in Denver. The Wild
Patrice Bergeron Sharp In Bruins’ Playoff Berth-Clinching
Patrice Bergeron shined within the Boston Bruins’ playoff berth-clinching 7-Three victory over the Florida Panthers on Saturday evening. Boston’s alternate captain had two factors within the recreation (one aim and one help) and helped cleared the path for the Bruins. The 33-year-old now has factors in 5 of the B’s final six video games, together with six targets and three assists. To see how Bergeron matched up with Panthers heart Vincent Trocheck in Saturday’s tilt, try the “Bruins Breakaway Live” video above, introduced by Rodenhiser Heating & Cooling. Thumbnail picture through Robert Mayer/USA TODAY Sports Images Source hyperlink
Bruins Wrap: Boston Secures Playoff Berth With 7-3 Win Over
The Boston Bruins are headed to the postseason for the third straight year, and they earned the playoff berth in a big way. In the third contest of a four-game road trip, the Bruins beat the brakes off the Florida Panthers 7-3 at BB&T Center on Saturday, thanks largely to a five-goal second period. Noel Acciari had a goal and a fighting major in the victory, while Zdeno Chara tallied a goal and an assist. Brad Marchand, Karson Kuhlman, Steven Kampfer, David Pastrnak and Patrice Bergeron (empty-netter) accounted for Boston’s other four scores. Jayce Hawryluk, Mike Hoffman and Vincent Trocheck scored Florida’s goals. Jaroslav Halak made 31 saves for the Bruins, while Panthers netminder Sam Montembeault turned away 32 shots. The Bruins climb to
Spurs, Chelsea among Youth League play-off winners
Last season's UEFA Youth League runners-up Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Dinamo Zagreb and debutants Hertha Berlin won through to the round of 16 on Tuesday. Dynamo Kyiv and Midtjylland beat Juventus and Roma respectively to join them in the first of Wednesday's four remaining play-off ties. The eight teams from the Domestic Champions path are at home to the eight UEFA Champions League path group runners-up in one-off ties. Winners through to round of 16: knockout draw streamed live at 14CET on Friday. Play-off fixtures/results
Can Patriots Beat Chiefs In Road Playoff Tilt? Colin Cowherd Doesn’t Think So
The New England Patriots have had the luxury of playing most of their playoff games at home in the Tom Brady-Bill Belichick era. But if the Patriots are going to reach Super Bowl LIII, it’s looking like it might have to win a postseason matchup away from Gillette Stadium. While the 7-3 Patriots very much are in position to earn a first-round bye, the high-flying Kansas City Chiefs currently own the No. 1 seed. And if New England ultimately is tasked with having to travel to Arrowhead Stadium in January, Colin Cohwerd doesn’t see Tom Brady and Co. coming out on top. It’s not often you can be impressed by a pair