The St. Louis Blues welcome the Anaheim Ducks to Enterprise Center on Thursday night, as both teams look to address their special teams struggles and solidify their positions in the Western Conference playoff race. The Blues (8-9-1 at home) enter a pivotal stretch with 13 of their next 17 games on home ice. General manager Doug Armstrong emphasized the importance of turning Enterprise Center into a fortress for the remainder of the season. St. Louis is coming off back-to-back 6-4 road losses to Columbus and Minnesota. In the latter game, the Blues held a 4-2 lead before surrendering three unanswered goals in the third period. Head coach Jim Montgomery praised his team’s five-on-five play since taking over but acknowledged the

The Vegas Golden Knights are back on home ice, and they’re looking to keep their hot streak alive. Sitting at the top of the NHL standings, Vegas has been nearly unstoppable this season, especially against Western Conference teams. But when it comes to Eastern opponents? That’s been a bit of a different story. On Thursday night, they’ll face the New York Islanders, a team desperate to stay in the playoff hunt. Here’s what you need to know about this intriguing matchup. Let’s not sugarcoat it—Vegas is having an incredible season. With a 22-3-2 record against Western teams and a 17-4-0 record at home, they’re leading the league for a reason. Meanwhile, the Islanders are coming into this game in a

The Columbus Blue Jackets are heading into the second half of their season with serious momentum. Sitting in the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference, they’re fighting to make the playoffs for the first time in five years. After a gutsy comeback win against the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Blue Jackets are ready to protect their home ice against a struggling Seattle Kraken team. Here’s everything you need to know about this big game. The Blue Jackets are on fire right now. They’ve won two straight and six of their last nine games, including a thrilling 4-3 shootout victory over Pittsburgh on Tuesday. That win snapped a brutal 15-game losing streak in Pittsburgh that had haunted Columbus since 2015. In

It’s time for a massive clash between two college football heavyweights: No. 5 Texas and No. 8 Ohio State. This year’s Cotton Bowl is more than just a playoff game—it’s a chance to punch a ticket to the College Football Playoff (CFP) national championship. With two star quarterbacks, a powerhouse receiving corps, and some serious stakes, this game is set to be an epic showdown. Let’s break it all down. First, let’s talk quarterbacks—because, honestly, that’s where all the drama starts. Ewers vs. Howard might not seem like a grudge match at first, but there’s plenty of backstory to make this one spicy. Here’s the thing: Ohio State’s wide receivers are terrifying for defenses. Texas’ defense is fully aware of