Get ready for an exciting basketball showdown as the Indiana Hoosiers host the Winthrop Eagles this Sunday in Bloomington. Both teams are riding some momentum after picking up big wins just before the holiday break, and their contrasting styles promise an intriguing matchup. The Hoosiers (9-3) have been crushing it lately, winning five of their last six games. Their latest victory—a solid 74-65 win over Chattanooga—was a great example of how they spread the workload. What’s the Focus?Head coach Mike Woodson wants his team to find more consistency, especially when it comes to starting strong and maintaining momentum.We’ve had games where we’ve jumped on teams and others where we’ve started slow,” Woodson said. “We need to sustain our energy better.”

The Edmonton Oilers aim to regain their winning form on Sunday afternoon when they visit the Anaheim Ducks in a Pacific Division clash. Both teams are coming off games played the night before, setting up a battle of stamina and execution. The Oilers narrowly fell 4-3 in overtime to the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday, snapping a three-game winning streak. Edmonton had rallied from a 2-1 deficit with two quick goals in the second period but couldn’t maintain momentum through the final frame and overtime. Despite the loss, Edmonton remains one of the league’s hottest teams, boasting a 12-3-1 record over their past 16 games. However, the setback dropped the Oilers to third in the Pacific Division, tied with the

The Detroit Red Wings face another tough test as they host Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals on Sunday. With new head coach Todd McLellan at the helm, Detroit looks to halt a four-game skid and address glaring defensive issues against a surging Washington squad. McLellan’s debut as the Red Wings’ coach was a rough one, as Detroit fell 5-2 to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday. The loss, their fourth straight, highlighted the defensive lapses that have plagued the team all season. Detroit is currently tied with the Buffalo Sabres for the fewest points (30) in the Eastern Conference. Despite tinkering with different line combinations during the game, Detroit was unable to generate consistent offensive pressure. Both of their

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