The Latest Breaking News from Eastern Conference

Paul Zeise: Rest of Penguins season is a Ron Hextall referendum

The Penguins are fighting for their playoff lives. Although it looks like they are back on track after a miserable stretch of five losses in six games, they still have work to do. They currently sit in fifth place in the Metro Division and occupy the eighth and final playoff…

Tribune News Service · Mar 8, 2023

Buffalo Sabres vs. New York Islanders, live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch the NHL on ESPN+

The Buffalo Sabres will be looking to close the gap on the New York Islanders in the playoff race on Tuesday night from UBS Arena.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 7, 2023

Cleveland Cavaliers beat Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers roll on

Boston Celtics slipped to third consecutive loss with a close 118-114 defeat in overtime against Cleveland Cavaliers who were led by Donovan Mitchell's 40 points in the Eastern Conference NBA game on Monday night.

The Times of India · Mar 7, 2023

Coach Ezra Hendrickson, Fire looking to prove doubters wrong

After a somewhat-quiet offseason, the Fire are widely picked to finish near the bottom of the Eastern Conference and miss the playoffs again.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 4, 2023

The winners (Rangers!) and losers (Flyers) of the 2023 NHL trade deadline

Which NHL teams were the big winners (and losers!) at the trade deadline?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 3, 2023

Dave Hyde: Homestand is time for Heat to make a stand with season on the line

MIAMI — In the quiet of the losing locker room, the quiet of a season in trouble, the newest member of the Miami Heat sounded as perplexed as those who have seen it all. Kevin Love said, sure, they started strong Wednesday with 38 first-quarter points against Philadelphia.

Tribune News Service · Mar 2, 2023

Desperate times for the Lightning? Maybe

TAMPA, Fla. — The Penguins are coming into Amalie Arena on Thursday night to fight for their playoff lives. With 22 games left in their season, Pittsburgh is clinging to the second wild card in the Eastern Conference, with five teams nipping furiously at their heels to knock them out.

Tribune News Service · Mar 1, 2023

NHL Trade Deadline: Rangers Didn’t Give Up Much For Patrick Kane

Plus, we look at some potential moves that could be made before Friday’s 3 p.m. ET deadline.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 1, 2023

SI:AM | The NHL Trade Market Is Red Hot

There have already been a bunch of big moves before Friday’s deadline.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 1, 2023

NHL March power rankings: The East is so loaded as the trade deadline approaches

The arms race in the Eastern Conference has shifted our March power rankings.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 1, 2023