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However, in true playoff hockey fashion, he returned to the ice for the next period in Pittsburgh’s 4-1 victory againt Nashville. MORE: Best Penguins of all time Bonino is listed as a game-time decision for Game 3 on Saturday in Nashville because of a “lower-body injury.” But he’s not alone. The Penguins’ entire roster is listed as a game-time decision, coach Mike Sullivan said. It’s a move on par with John Calipari announcing that all of Kentucky’s basketball players, including walk-ons, were declaring for the 2016 NBA draft, and Sullivan revealed about as much information as Bill Belichick has in any press conference ever....

The 6-foot-9 Cleare came to Maryland two years ago as a highly touted recruit but started only 28 of 69 career games. He averaged 3.0 points and 2.5 rebounds as a sophomore this season. MORE: 2014-2015 Top 25 | Early entry draft list | Digger Phelps retiring The 6-6 Faust started 13 games as a junior this season. He averaged 9.4 points, 3.7 rebounds and two assists. Peters appeared in all 32 games as a freshman, averaging 4....

It has been reported that the Denver Broncos are interested in trading free safety Justin Simmons. The Dallas Cowboys have offered the best package for Simmons. Dallas has offered a deal that consists of a 2021 second-round pick and also a 2022 fourth-round pick. The Cowboys need to be careful with this trade because Simmons is playing on the Franchise Tag and will be looking to sign a big deal....

Howie Roseman will make a run at Russell Wilson if the Seattle Seahawks make him available through a trade. With Jalen Hurts and a stockpile of draft picks, the NFL executive feels that the Eagles will be the front runners to land Wilson if he does become available. The big question now is, will Russell Wilson add the Philadelphia Eagles to his list of four teams? NFL Trade Rumors: Will Russell Wilson add one more team to his list of teams he’s willing to be traded to?...

MORE: AFC predictions | NFC predictions | SN’s Super Bowl picks | Awards predictions While the champs made the marquee, there's a darn good undercard, as the NFC East helps close out the schedule in prime time. From Manning to Manning and beyond, it's a reminder that this year sets up to be bigger than the last: IYER: Week 1 Huddle Up! Podcast Game of the Week Green Bay at San Francisco (Sunday, 4:25 p....

As for the Los Angeles Chargers (3-8), they continue to fail in closing out games properly despite the rookie quarterback Justin Herbert’s efforts. They lost to the Buffalo Bills last week and are ultimately slated to get a top-five pick in the 2021 NFL Draft next year. Nonetheless, this will be an important game for the Patriots to win in order to stay in the hunt for a playoff spot, as they battle with the Miami Dolphins for second place in the AFC East....

The New Orleans Saints have separated themselves from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC South. The Saints are still trying to survive without their veteran quarterback Drew Brees. Backup quarterback Taysom Hill is looking to lead the Saints to his third straight win as a starting quarterback. The Atlanta Falcons are trying to stay on the path. They have salvaged their season and have a shot at making the playoffs....

The rest of the games look to be played in clear conditions, albeit with some chilly temperatures. Still, 30-degree weather isn’t enough reason to bench your normal starters. Let’s look at the two aforementioned games and see if there’s reason to consider sitting anyone you would normally start. WEEK 14 RANKINGS:Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker NFL Week 14 weather updates The Colts-Bills game in Buffalo is expected to see temperatures in the low-20s to go along with 15-mph winds and some snow....

Follow along for live links to play-by-play updates, stats, video highlights and recaps as today’s action progresses. MORE: RG3 could cause long-term pain | Fantasy injury roundup | Week 2 Checkdown: Winless Saints top slew of early surprises LINEMAKERS: Week 3 opening lines | Wilkerson ejected | Packers erase 18-point deficit NFL Week 2 scores All times ET Upcoming: Monday Night Football Philadelphia Eagles at Indianapolis Colts, 8:30 p.m.: Preview Complete: Chicago Bears 28, San Francisco 49ers 20: Recap | Stats...

In the TV network’s early Sunday afternoon time slot, the majority of the country will be presented Texans vs. Chiefs. In its late Sunday afternoon time slot, the majority of the country will be presented Cowboys vs. Jets, which is getting the game-of-the-week treatment with Jim Nantz and Tony Romo on the call from New York. WEEK 6 NFL PICKS:Against the spread | Straight-up predictions As for Fox’s single Sunday coverage map in Week 6, three solid games — Eagles vs....

Only a few spots around the country (and in the UK) will see worry-free fall weather, and even worse, only two games are being played in a stadium with a roof (Bills-Colts, Giants-Falcons). Week 7 Rankings:Quarterback | Running Back | Wide Receiver | Tight End | D/ST | Kicker NFL Week 7 weather updates Sustained windy conditions figure to plague the Vikings-Jets, Panthers-Redskins, Saints-Ravens, Cowboys-Redskins, and Rams-49ers. While the latter four games will see winds of around 10-15 mph with slightly stronger gusts, the Vikings-Jets could see 20-mph winds with 30-mph gusts....

Of the eight new teams in this year’s postseason tournament, three are ending long postseason droughts as they compete for the right to finish their season at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis in Super Bowl LII. That quest begins on Saturday with a pair of games that kick off a wide-open wild-card weekend in which six of the eight teams were not even in the playoffs a year ago....

Not the people — Jim Corsi and Matt Fenwick, thankfully, are very much alive. The NHL, after co-opting the puck-possession stats that have borne their name for the last several years, are going in a different, more descriptive direction. MORE: East playoff race | Kessel rumors | Ovi the badass When the league’s expanded stats package roles out in a couple days, Corsi will be “shot attempts,” and Fenwick “unblocked shot attempts....

There are quite a few nice DFS tournaments tonight, including a $33 line change that pays $20,000 for first place and another $3 sniper for lower stakes players.For lineup construction, keep in mine several games could have an over/under of six from Las Vegas.​ Of course, Vegas is not always right. MORE: SN DFS | DFS Lineup Builder Because of the volatile nature of goalies (and other reasons), there will be more information on social media coming closer to roster lock....

Again, this large slate has a few different contest options, including a two turbo slates (three games) and a late (two games) contest for daily players. Please note that DraftKings has brought back the $4 Forecheck. Four of the games have an over/under of six based on Vegas lines. Expected goals could be quite high tonight, but remember there are always duds. Los Angeles will get some higher ownership due to matchup, as well....

Kakko deserves to be the top pick — an idea that has steadily become perceptible since the midway point of this draft season. But why has the narrative changed? What has Kakko done to challenge for the top spot that Hughes has been earmarked for? A good starting point would be head-to-head competition, specifically their performances at international events. Kakko and Hughes have faced off in title games at two high-profile prospect tournaments, with the last being at the 2019 World Junior Championship....

Normally, efforts in ranking prospects are considered to be slightly more difficult for when drafting outside the first or second pick, mainly because the kids earmarked in the preseason for the top two slots usually end up there on draft day. The same should ring true this year, as record-setting seasons from both American-born center Jack Hughes and Finnish sniper Kaapo Kakko — two neophytes designated as top-pick candidates for several years — have created a sizable gap between them and the rest of the elites for 2019....

UNMET EXPECTATIONS We need to talk about the Florida Panthers. And, probably unfair to them, but hot finishes tend to fuel unrealistic expectations or too much hype heading into the next season. I remember covering the Columbus Blue Jackets when they were way out of the race late in 2014-15 and went 15-1-1 down the stretch, ruining their chance at Connor McDavid or Jack Eichel while creating a false sense of hope moving forward, as well....