The Montreal Canadiens, buoyed by a dominant shutout victory over the Florida Panthers, head to Tampa Bay on Sunday to face the Lightning in the finale of back-to-back games for both teams. The Canadiens will look to maintain their momentum against a surging Tampa Bay squad coming off a convincing win of its own. Montreal’s 4-0 triumph over Florida on Saturday was highlighted by the NHL debut of goaltender Jakub Dobes. The 23-year-old Czech rookie made an impressive 34 saves, becoming the first goalie since 1985 to record a shutout against a defending Stanley Cup champion in his debut. Dobes’ strong play came as the Canadiens made a notable roster move, placing backup goaltender Cayden Primeau on waivers earlier in

The Orlando Magic will aim to snap out of their offensive struggles and complete a season sweep when they host the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday afternoon. While the Magic have shown dominance in their first three matchups with Brooklyn, they are currently navigating a slump caused in part by the absence of Franz Wagner. Orlando won the first three meetings with Brooklyn by a combined 46 points. Wagner was instrumental in those victories, scoring 78 points across the contests, including two standout 29-point performances in a 15-point win on Oct. 25 and a 23-point victory on Nov. 29. Those wins were part of a red-hot stretch for Orlando, where they claimed 12 victories in 13 games. However, the Magic have

The Oregon Ducks are rolling into their last nonconference game of the season on Sunday with a ton of momentum. Ranked No. 9 in the country, the Ducks (11-1) are hosting the Weber State Wildcats (6-7) in Eugene, and all eyes are on Oregon’s elite defense to deliver yet again. If there’s one thing that defines Oregon this season, it’s their defense. Head coach Dana Altman has crafted a system that’s frustrating opponents and racking up wins. The Ducks are: Their recent win over Stanford was a perfect example of how their defense sets the tone. Oregon’s full-court press made life miserable for the Cardinal, who shot just 37.1% from the floor and 26.7% from deep. “For a long time

The North Carolina Tar Heels are back on the court Sunday night, hosting in-state rival Campbell for their last nonconference game of the season. After a huge win over UCLA, UNC is looking to keep the good vibes rolling and fine-tune their game before diving into ACC play. UNC (7-5) heads into this game with a fresh dose of confidence. They pulled off an impressive comeback win against then-No. 18 UCLA on Dec. 21, marking their first victory over a ranked opponent this season. It was a huge moment for a team that’s had its fair share of struggles in tight games. The Tar Heels have had an up-and-down start to the season, but they’re starting to find their rhythm,