The Detroit Pistons and Toronto Raptors face off on Saturday, with both teams aiming to turn their fortunes around. The Pistons are looking to bounce back from a tough loss, while the Raptors strive to break their ongoing slump. Here’s an in-depth look at the teams’ recent performances, key players, and the stakes heading into this matchup. The Detroit Pistons saw their impressive five-game winning streak snapped on Thursday in a nail-biting 107-104 loss to the Golden State Warriors. Despite coming off a back-to-back road game at Brooklyn, Detroit showcased resilience by nearly erasing an 18-point deficit. “We could have easily folded,” said guard Malik Beasley. “We showed the growth of this team and how much we have each other’s

The New Jersey Devils have been among the NHL’s best on the power play this season, but recent struggles on the man advantage have coincided with a rough stretch in their campaign. As they return home to host the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday in Newark, N.J., they’re desperate to regain their early-season spark against a stingy penalty-killing unit. Through their first 44 games, the Devils have converted 28% of their power-play opportunities, ranking second in the NHL. However, their performance has taken a sharp downturn since late December. After scoring three power-play goals in a 5-0 victory over the New York Rangers on Dec. 23, New Jersey has gone just 1-for-16 in its last seven games, with a 2-4-1

Sidney Crosby is set to make headlines once again as the Pittsburgh Penguins host the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. Crosby, now ranked as the ninth-leading scorer in NHL history, leads a Penguins team eager to build momentum following a recent slump. Meanwhile, the Senators arrive in Pittsburgh desperate to reverse their own losing streak and re-establish their footing in the season. Pittsburgh captain Sidney Crosby continues to cement his legacy as one of the NHL’s greatest players. In Thursday’s 5-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers, Crosby notched a goal and two assists, pushing his career total to 1,643 points (604 goals, 1,039 assists). This achievement moved him past Hall of Famer Joe Sakic into ninth place on the all-time scoring

The Buffalo Sabres and the Seattle Kraken, two NHL teams battling challenges, are set to clash on Saturday in Buffalo. While the Sabres are showing promising signs of resurgence, the Kraken are desperate to shake off a recent slump. This game marks a critical opportunity for both teams to steer their seasons in the right direction. The Buffalo Sabres, sitting at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings, have displayed a newfound determination. They’ve secured points in six of their last eight games (5-2-1), including back-to-back victories. Their latest triumph, a 4-0 shutout win over the Ottawa Senators, showcased their potential to play cohesive, winning hockey. Goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has been a cornerstone of the Sabres’ recent success. With 35