The Seattle Kraken saw an exciting debut from Jani Nyman, who delivered a crucial goal in his first NHL game, helping Seattle rally for a 5-4 overtime victory against the Montreal Canadiens. Now, the Kraken prepare for a critical showdown against the Utah Hockey Club on Friday night as both teams fight for a playoff spot in the Western Conference. Seattle coach Dan Bylsma promised that Jani Nyman would play a significant role in his debut, and the 20-year-old Finnish forward proved why he was a top prospect. “I don’t even know what to say,” said Nyman, whose parents traveled from Finland to witness his debut. “It’s a very special night.” Bylsma was highly impressed with his performance: “Jani showed

Mark Pope’s first season leading Kentucky has been a rollercoaster, with the Wildcats struggling to maintain extended winning streaks. Their last three-game winning streak came in early December, but they have a chance to match it on Thursday night when sixth-seeded Kentucky (21-10) faces 14th-seeded Oklahoma (20-12) in the second round of the Southeastern Conference tournament in Nashville. The Sooners advanced on Wednesday with an 81-75 victory over 11th-seeded Georgia, keeping their NCAA Tournament hopes alive. The No. 15-ranked Wildcats have had four different two-game winning streaks since their 10-1 start, but they have failed to string together a longer run. Their latest victories over LSU and then-No. 15 Missouri at the end of the regular season have boosted their

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Blue Demons versus the Bluejays? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FS1. The game will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. This Big East conference matchup has an over/under of 144.5 points, and Creighton is favored to win by -11.5 at home vs. DePaul. DePaul improved to 14-18 on the season with a 71-67 win over Georgetown on Wednesday, March 12th. The Blue Demons were +4.5 point underdogs going into the game and covered the spread with the victory. DePaul trailed 40-38 at halftime but tightened up defensively in the second half, allowing just 27 points while

Purdue enters the Big Ten tournament with little room for complacency after dropping five of its final seven regular-season games. Any hopes of a deep run have been replaced with a step-by-step approach as the sixth-seeded Boilermakers (21-10) open second-round play against 14th-seeded Southern California (16-16) on Thursday night in Indianapolis. Purdue appeared poised for a high seed in the NCAA Tournament after winning 11 of its first 13 conference games. However, a four-game losing streak triggered a late-season slump, and now the 20th-ranked Boilermakers are simply looking to regain momentum. Big Ten Player of the Year Braden Smith emphasized the importance of staying focused on the present. Purdue concluded its regular season with an 88-80 road loss to Illinois.