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Bruins look to finish in regulation against playoff-teetering Jets
Mar 17, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (88) plays the puck against Montreal Canadiens goalie Jakub Dobes (75) during the third period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images The Boston Bruins are working overtime in the midst of a heated playoff race.
After reaching overtime in three straight road games and five of their last six overall, coach Marco Sturm’s Bruins look to get back on the winning track at home when they entertain the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night.
“We wanted to be .500 and above (on the road trip) and we did that,” Sturm said. “So, now we got to go home and reset.”
The Bruins (37-23-8, 82 points) earned points but also left some on the table. As a result, they are tied with the Detroit Red Wings as the two current Eastern Conference wild-card teams, but the Columbus Blue Jackets sit just one point behind and have a game in hand.
During the final minute of overtime in Tuesday’s 3-2 loss at Montreal, Pavel Zacha’s breakaway opportunity was stopped by Canadiens goalie Jakub Dobes. Cole Caufield scored the game-winner at the other end of the ice.
“Sometimes, it’s not on our side,” Sturm said.
Zacha was at the forefront of the attack Tuesday, scoring twice to establish a new career-high goal total of 22 and nearly lifting goaltender Jeremy Swayman to his fifth win in six starts with another tally in overtime. He has scored three in the last two games.
“We are clicking with our line, and it is a lot of fun playing with them. I also think power play helps a lot, too,” Zacha said. “We’re better on the power play than last year. That kind of gives you more of the looks and points there.”
The Jets (28-28-11, 67 points) have a tougher path to the playoffs, with three other teams separating them from the Western Conference cut line, and taking a 4-3 shootout loss to the Nashville Predators on Tuesday did not help.
Winnipeg held a 39-23 shot advantage and managed to tie the game with just over a minute remaining in regulation, but it wasn’t enough.
Gabriel Vilardi notched a goal and an assist, while Josh Morrissey and Jonathan Toews also scored goals for Winnipeg against Nashville. Kyle Connor assisted on all three Jets goals.
“We had 70 to 80 shot attempts. Their goaltender (Juuse Saros) was outstanding,” said Jets coach Scott Arniel. “In that second period, some shots he didn’t see. We hit a couple of crossbars and posts and missed the net a few times. We had tons of opportunities and Saros made some big stops.”
It was a point earned to conclude an eight-game homestand at 5-2-1. However, all three losses have come in the last five games.
“Every game’s playoff mode right now for us. That’s the position we put ourselves in because of our earlier in the season trouble,” Vilardi said. “Right now we’re in playoff mode obviously, and we got to preferably get two points, but what are you going to do?”
One downside recently has been the Winnipeg power play, which went 2-for-18 during the recent homestand and 1-for-4 on Tuesday. Improving that statistic will be crucial to navigate the competitive West playoff race.
“Special teams can be difference makers,” defenseman Josh Morrissey said. “We have done a lot of good things, but we have another gear as a group.”
–Field Level Media
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French superstar Antoine Griezmann joins Orlando City
[Subscription Customers Only] Jun 15, 2025; Pasadena, California, USA; Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann (7) reacts during a group stage match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at Rose Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Cole-Reuters via Imagn Images Orlando City SC completed the long-anticipated signing of Atletico Madrid superstar Antoine Griezmann on Tuesday.
The 35-year-old French attacker is signed from July 2026 through the 2027-28 season with an option for 2028-29. Financial terms were not disclosed.
“Bringing Antoine to Orlando is a landmark moment not only for our club, but for our city, our supporters and for Major League Soccer,” team owner and chairman Mark Wilf said. “He is one of the most gifted, accomplished and influential players of his generation, and his decision to choose Orlando City reflects the mission and culture of our club. Our focus is on consistently building a championship-caliber roster every year, and adding a world-class player like Antoine reinforces that commitment and our belief in what the Club can achieve.”
Griezmann will join the Lions as a designated player when the MLS secondary transfer window opens in July, pending medical clearance and receipt of his international paperwork.
“I am very excited to begin this next chapter of my career with Orlando City,” Griezmann said. “From my first conversations with the Club, I could feel a strong ambition and a clear vision for the future, and that really spoke to me. I look forward to making Orlando my new home, meeting the supporters, feeling the energy at Inter&Co Stadium, and giving everything I have to help the team achieve great things.”
Griezmann has recorded 13 goals and four assists across all competitions with the La Liga side this season.
The 2018 FIFA World Cup winner spent 10 seasons at Atletico Madrid, where he is the club’s all-time leader with 211 goals across all competitions from 2014-19 and 2021-26. He was the La Liga Player of the Year in 2015-16 and placed third in the Ballon d’Or voting in 2016 and 2018.
“Antoine is a complete footballer–creative, intelligent, clinical–and he is a proven winner on the biggest stages of the game,” Orlando City general manager Ricardo Moreira said. “Beyond his talent, he brings leadership, a relentless drive and a championship mentality that will elevate everyone around him. This is a statement signing for our club and ownership group, and we are thrilled to welcome Antoine and his family to Orlando.”
Griezmann has tallied 298 goals and 132 assists across 792 professional appearances in Spain. He had 44 goals in 137 caps for France before retiring from international competition in 2024.
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Kylian Mbappe: Knee is 100%, 'false things were said'
Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe at Real Madrid’s game against Sevilla in Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, on Dec. 20, 2025 .
French striker Kylian Mbappe disputed reports about the severity of the left knee sprain that has limited his availability of late for Real Madrid.
“My knee is fine. It’s getting better,” he said at a promotional event in France on Monday. “It’s going quite well, and I know there’s been a lot of speculation about it and some false things have been said.
“It’s the life of a top athlete, and we’re used to people saying things without verifying them or having any basis in fact.”
Mbappe, 27, came off the bench in Real Madrid’s two most recent matches: Sunday’s 3-2 La Liga defeat of Atletico Madrid and a 2-1 win at Manchester City on March 17 in the second leg of a UEFA Champions League Round of 16 match.
His last appearance before that, and his most recent start, was on Feb. 21. In 24 La Liga matches this season, Mbappe has 23 goals and four assists.
The 2018 FIFA World Cup winner is on the roster for France’s upcoming friendlies in the United States against Brazil (March 26) and Colombia (March 29).
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Falcons add veteran Trevor Siemian to QB room
Jan 7, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New York Jets quarterback Trevor Siemian (14) throws the ball against the New England Patriots during the first half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images The Atlanta Falcons are signing veteran quarterback Trevor Siemian, his agent confirmed to ESPN on Tuesday.
Siemian, 34, adds depth behind newcomer Tua Tagovailoa and 2024 first-round pick Michael Penix Jr.
Terms weren’t disclosed for Siemian, who last appeared in an NFL regular-season game in 2023 with the New York Jets. He spent most of the 2024 and 2025 campaigns on the Tennessee Titans’ practice squad.
Siemian is 15-18 as a starter, completing 58.5% of his passes for 7,751 yards, 44 touchdowns and 32 interceptions in 40 games with the Denver Broncos (2015-17), Jets (2019, 2023), New Orleans Saints (2021) and Chicago Bears (2022). He has rushed for 251 yards and two scores.
The Broncos drafted Siemian in the seventh round in 2015.
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French superstar Antoine Griezmann joins Orlando City
Kylian Mbappe: Knee is 100%, 'false things were said'
