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New York Islanders vs Philadelphia Flyers NHL Live Stream

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New York Islanders vs Philadelphia Flyers NHL Live Stream on 7:00 pm EST Thu Feb 24, 2011. The Islanders have lost 11 straight in Philadelphia since a 4-2 victory April 7, 2007. New York fell 2-1 to Toronto on Tuesday, but it marked the first time the Islanders were held to less than three goals since being shut out by St. Louis on Feb. 2. Since that loss to the Blues, the Islanders have gone 7-3-0 while scoring 42 goals in that stretch. Matt Moulson scored his team-high 27th goal Tuesday, giving him six in the last three games. Where to Watch New York Islanders vs Philadelphia Flyers NHL Live. Moulson, who scored in a 2-1 loss to the Flyers on Nov. 6, had two goals Saturday against Los Angeles and recorded his first hat trick since Dec. 3, 2009, on Monday against Florida.

Philadelphia has won 18 of 19 against the Islanders, outscoring them 66-35 during that stretch. A win against the conference leader would add a signature victory to the New York Islanders’ recent hot streak. Philadelphia looks to continue its recent dominance against visiting New York as the Atlantic Division foes meet Thursday night. New York Islanders vs Philadelphia Flyers NHL Live, Recap, Highlights. The Flyers are 13-2-1 versus the Atlantic, the best record of any NHL team against its own division. It includes a 3-0-0 mark against the Islanders this season.

Dallas Stars vs Detroit Red Wings NHL Live Stream

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Dallas Stars vs Detroit Red Wings NHL Live Stream on 7:30 pm EST Thu Feb 24, 2011. The Stars on Wednesday activated forwards Krys Barch and Adam Burish after each missed eight games because of facial injuries sustained in separate fights Feb. 3 against Boston. Dallas won the only other matchup in Detroit this season - 4-3 on Dec. 19 on Loui Eriksson’s overtime goal - and have taken three of the last four meetings at Joe Louis Arena. Where to Watch Dallas Stars vs Detroit Red Wings NHL Live. The Red Wings had a season-high five-game winning streak snapped Tuesday with a 4-3 loss to San Jose, falling to 6-6-2 at home since Dec. 13.

Dallas has five goals in the four games Richards has missed after he scored in three straight games prior to his injury. Richards, who has 24 goals and 39 assists, has scored in four straight meetings against Detroit. A victory against the Central Division-leading Detroit Red Wings may provide a boost to the Stars’ confidence.
Brad Richards is expected to miss his fifth straight game with a concussion as Dallas looks to end a five-game losing streak Thursday night in Detroit. Dallas Stars vs Detroit Red Wings NHL Live, Recap, Highlights. The Stars have slipped into a logjam with much of the conference for playoff position after having lost 11 of 13 while being outscored 50-24 and going 4 for 41 on the power play during that stretch.

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Montreal Canadiens NHL Live Stream

2011-02-24T07:40:00.000-08:00

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Montreal Canadiens NHL Live Stream on 7:30 pm EST Thu Feb 24, 2011. Maple Leafs, meanwhile, have an opportunity to win three straight on the road for the second time this season. They had a season-best, five-game win streak there Dec. 26-Jan. 11. Phil Kessel, who has scored four goals in the past four games, has three in his last six matchups with the Canadiens. Toronto and Montreal have split their four overall matchups this season. Where to Watch Toronto Maple Leafs vs Montreal Canadiens NHL Live. Canadiens could use some more scoring as they’ve dropped three of four at home, including two losses coming via shootouts. Montreal was 15-3-3 in its previous 21 games at the Bell Centre.

Canadiens also seemed to benefit from a lineup change after posting one win in their previous seven games. They had scored 16 times during that stretch but three different lines accounted for the goals Tuesday. Maple Leafs rookie is 4-0-2 with a 1.72 goals-against average in his last six appearances and stopped 29 shots in a 2-1 win over the New York Islanders on Tuesday. Reimer is 9-4-2 with a 2.12 GAA this season but hasn’t faced the Canadiens. Toronto Maple Leafs vs Montreal Canadiens NHL Live, Recap, Highlights. Maple Leafs goaltender and Montreal native Jean-Sebastien Giguere is day-to-day with a lower-body ailment. Jonas Gustavsson is also on a conditioning stint after undergoing a heart ablation procedure.

Chicago Blackhawks vs Nashville Predators NHL Live Stream

2011-02-24T07:38:00.000-08:00

Chicago Blackhawks vs Nashville Predators NHL Live Stream on 8:00 pm EST Thu Feb 24, 2011. Predators have totaled 24 goals over their last 12 games, salvaging 10 points during that stretch thanks to one of the league’s best defenses. Nashville might need a better offensive performance to avoid a third consecutive defeat. Where to Watch Chicago Blackhawks vs Nashville Predators NHL Live. Nashville’s defense couldn’t stop Columbus long enough Tuesday, when Pekka Rinne gave up all four goals in the final 18:49 of a 4-0 loss.

Blackhawks won three of four games with assistant coach Mike Haviland filling in for Quenneville, concluding that stretch by scoring four second-period goals Monday in a 5-3 victory at St. Louis. Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville said he watched every second of the past four games. He’ll have a better view for the next one. After a week-long hospitalization, Quenneville is expected to return to the bench Thursday night when the Blackhawks visit the Nashville Predators. Chicago Blackhawks vs Nashville Predators NHL Live, Recap, Highlights. Quenneville went to the emergency room last Tuesday after feeling discomfort at his suburban Chicago home. He was admitted the next day with gastrointestinal bleeding caused by a small ulcer.

St. Louis Blues vs Vancouver Canucks NHL Live Stream

2011-02-24T07:35:00.000-08:00

St. Louis Blues vs Vancouver Canucks NHL Live Stream on 10:00 pm EST Thu Feb 24, 2011. Canucks got some good news with the returns of defensemen Dan Hamhuis and Keith Ballard. Hamhuis missed five games due to a concussion, and Ballard six with a sprained knee. Chris Stewart scored his third power-play goal in as many games with St. Louis on Tuesday after being acquired last week from Colorado. The Blues are 8 for 18 with the man advantage in their last five games. Where to Watch St. Louis Blues vs Vancouver Canucks NHL Live . St. Louis is opening a three-game western Canada road trip.

St. Louis has neutralized Vancouver’s league-leading 25.2 percent conversion rate on the power play, limiting the Canucks to one goal in 11 chances. St. Louis had been the last team to beat him in regulation in Vancouver, also by a 3-2 score. Luongo felt that the way the Canadiens scored two goals in the first period by peppering him with 16 shots Tuesday was more similar to his last start against the Blues, who scored twice on 11 first-period shots in a 3-2 victory Feb. 14. St. Louis Blues vs Vancouver Canucks NHL Live, Recap, Highlights. The league-leading Canucks have struggled against the Blues this season heading into their final meeting Thursday night at Rogers Arena.

Minnesota Wild vs Los Angeles Kings NHL Live Stream

2011-02-24T07:33:00.000-08:00

Minnesota Wild vs Los Angeles Kings NHL Live Stream on 10:30 pm EST Thu Feb 24, 2011. Minnesota also will try to take advantage of a struggling Kings power play. Los Angeles is 1 for 15 with the man advantage over the last seven games, while the Wild have killed off 13 consecutive penalties. Kopitar’s goal was only his third in 26 games and 18th this season. Where to Watch Minnesota Wild vs Los Angeles Kings NHL Live. He had a goal and an assist in a 3-2 shootout win in Minnesota on Oct. 25, but his two assists were not enough to help Los Angeles at Staples Center on Dec. 11 as the Wild prevailed 3-2 on Brett Burns’ overtime goal. The Kings avoided a third straight loss Wednesday with a 3-2 win over Anaheim.

Minnesota is 3-0-1 in its last four overall against the Kings and is searching for a series-high third straight win in Los Angeles. The Wild have taken each of the past two meetings there by one goal. Wild might have a difficult challenge against a Kings team set to play at home for the first time this month. Los Angeles finished 6-1-3 on its extended swing, which began with a 1-0 shootout loss to Minnesota on Feb. 1.Minnesota Wild vs Los Angeles Kings NHL Live, Recap, Highlights. Minnesota has split two games since losing Mikko Koivu to a broken left index finger. While there’s no timetable for his return, he’s expected back before the end of the regular season.

Miami Heat vs Chicago Bulls NBA Live Stream

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Miami Heat vs Chicago Bulls NBA Live Stream on 8:00 pm EST Thu Feb 24, 2011. Heat have done anything but dominate the NBA’s elite. Miami is 1-6 against Boston, Chicago, San Antonio, Dallas and the two-time defending champion Los Angeles Lakers. Thursday’s rematch with the Bulls begins a 13-game stretch in which the Heat face 12 legitimate playoff contenders. Where to Watch Miami Heat vs Chicago Bulls NBA Live. Miami’s superstar trio showed no signs of fatigue after All-Star weekend. James scored 31 points, Wade added 23 and Bosh finished with 22 points and nine rebounds against the Kings. Miami has beaten Chicago in seven of the last 10 meetings, but the Bulls have won three of the last four matchups at the United Center.

Chicago star Rose had 34 points to lead all scorers, while Wade scored 33 to nearly lead the Heat back from a 14-point deficit. Noah returned to the Bulls’ starting lineup Wednesday, scoring seven points and grabbing 16 rebounds in Chicago’s 118-113 loss at Toronto. He missed the previous 30 games because of surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb, but the Bulls went 22-8 without him. Miami Heat vs Chicago Bulls NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. Chicago star Rose had 34 points to lead all scorers, while Wade scored 33 to nearly lead the Heat back from a 14-point deficit. Miami visits Chicago on Thursday night in an Eastern Conference showdown with both teams at full strength.

Boston Celtics vs Denver Nuggets NBA Live Stream

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Boston Celtics vs Denver Nuggets NBA Live Stream on 10:30 pm EST Thu Feb 24, 2011. Celtics have been playing without centers Shaquille O’Neal and Jermaine O’Neal, and they may be without Kendrick Perkins on Thursday after he left Tuesday’s game with a bruised knee. His status is uncertain. Pierce scored 23 points Tuesday while Garnett had 24 - his highest output since scoring 26 on Nov. 26. Garnett added 12 rebounds and six assists, while Rajon Rondo had 19 points and 15 assists. Where to Watch Boston Celtics vs Denver Nuggets NBA Live. Boston began a four-game trip with a 115-93 win over Golden State on Tuesday thanks to solid second-half effort. After going into halftime tied at 60, the Celtics outscored the Warriors by 22 over the final two quarters for their third consecutive win.

The Nuggets, whose 107.8 points per game rank first in the league, are 3-13 when they score less than 100. Denver, which also acquired Kosta Koufos from Minnesota in the three-team trade, led by 19 after two quarters and scored a season-best 41 points in the third to put the game out of reach. Boston Celtics vs Denver Nuggets NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. three-team deal that sent Anthony, Chauncey Billups and three other Nuggets to New York for Wilson Chandler, Raymond Felton, Danilo Gallinari and Timofey Mozgov left the Nuggets short-handed Tuesday. Denver, though, defeated Memphis 120-107 as six of its eight active players scored in double figures.

Toronto Raptors vs Charlotte Bobcats NBA Live Stream

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Toronto Raptors vs Charlotte Bobcats NBA Live Stream on 7:00 pm EST Tue Feb 22, 2011. Raptors stayed close the entire way and were within four points with less than 4 minutes to play, but couldn’t pull off the upset and lost for the 17th time in 19 games. Augustin was one of five Bobcats to reach double figures in the last game against the Raptors, a 97-91 home win Dec. 14. Charlotte also won in Toronto 101-96 on Nov. 10, getting 20 points from Stephen Jackson. Where to Watch Toronto Raptors vs Charlotte Bobcats NBA. Raptors haven’t played since an emotional 103-95 loss to Miami on Wednesday, with Chris Bosh making his first return to Toronto since joining the Heat.

Bobcats have recorded victories over several of the league’s best teams in Boston, Atlanta and the Los Angeles Lakers. They were seeking a third victory over Central Division-leading Chicago last Tuesday, but fell 106-94. Despite losing to the Bulls, Charlotte received another strong performance from Gerald Henderson, who is blossoming under Silas. Toronto Raptors vs Charlotte Bobcats NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. Henderson, who averages 6.7 points, scored a career-high 22 against Chicago and has totaled 40 points in his last two games. Five of his 11 double-digit scoring performances have come this month.

Indiana Pacers vs Washington Wizards NBA Live Stream

2011-02-22T09:48:00.000-08:00

Indiana Pacers vs Washington Wizards NBA Live Stream on 7:00 pm EST Tue Feb 22, 2011. Washington has dropped 12 of 15, but has won two straight and six of eight at home against Indiana. The Wizards took the first matchup at the Verizon Center 104-90 on Dec. 29, with Young scoring 25 points to lead six Washington players in double figures. Indiana avoided a home-and-home sweep two days later with a 95-86 victory. Where to Watch Indiana Pacers vs Washington Wizards NBA. Pacers center Roy Hibbert - averaging 17.8 points and 7.9 rebounds under Vogel - had 17 points and eight boards Dec. 31 after scoring five points with four rebounds in 15 foul-plagued minutes two days before.

Wizards enjoyed plenty of exposure during All-Star weekend, with John Wall recording 22 assists to earn MVP honors of the rookie challenge and JaVale McGee finishing second in the slam dunk contest. Washington, though, returns from the break with the third-worst record in the East. Pacers, though, may not need their best defensive effort against a Washington team that’s scored more than 100 points once in its last nine games. Indiana Pacers vs Washington Wizards NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. Wizards snapped a franchise-record 26-game road losing streak Feb. 13, but without leading scorer Nick Young, the team was routed 101-76 at Orlando in its last game Wednesday.

Sacramento Kings vs Miami Heat NBA Live Stream

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Sacramento Kings vs Miami Heat NBA Live Stream on 7:30 pm EST Tue Feb 22, 2011. Kings have lost seven of eight overall, including their final two before the All-Star break as top scorer Tyreke Evans sat out with plantar fasciitis. Evans, averaging 18.3 points, is questionable for Tuesday. The Kings dropped to 1-6 when he’s not in the lineup with Wednesday’s 116-100 loss at Dallas. Where to Watch Sacramento Kings vs Miami Heat NBA Live. With Evans not healthy, DeMarcus Cousins will look to further step up. The rookie is averaging 19.0 points and 13.2 rebounds over the last five games and was impressive in the Rookie Challenge on Friday with 33 points and 14 boards. Cousins was held to six points and Evans to five in a 104-83 home loss to the Heat on Dec. 11. Wade led Miami with 36 points.

The Heat’s leading scorer said after some initial hesitation, he and Dwyane Wade have become more comfortable taking over games and not feeling the need to defer to one another. Wade scored 69 points in the final two games before the break. After some initial bumps with its new superstar trio during a 9-8 start, Miami feels confident the adjustment period is over. The Heat won 10 of 11 entering the break, and they could move atop the East as early as Tuesday if they win this game and conference-leading Boston loses at Golden State. Sacramento Kings vs Miami Heat NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. As poorly as the season began for the Miami Heat, they have a chance to start the second half atop the Eastern Conference.

Houston Rockets vs Detroit Pistons NBA Live Stream

2011-02-22T09:43:00.000-08:00

Houston Rockets vs Detroit Pistons NBA Live Stream on 7:30 pm EST Tue Feb 22, 2011. Rockets, 5-15 when allowing teams to shoot at least 50 percent, are one of the worst defensive clubs in the league, allowing an average of 104.9 points. They are 6-23 when surrendering at least 105 but could have better luck against Detroit, which has one of the worst offenses at 94.9 points per game. In addition to elevating its defensive intensity, Houston also needs leading scorer Kevin Martin to find his shooting touch. Where to Watch Houston Rockets vs Detroit Pistons NBA. Martin, averaging 23.0 points, scored nine on 3-of-12 shooting against the 76ers and is averaging 13.0 points on 23.5 percent shooting from 3-point range in his last three games. He averaged 28.6 points and made 45.5 percent of his attempts from beyond the arc in his previous five.

Pistons squandered a 10-point lead with less than 5 minutes to play in regulation, but instead of crumbling and losing for the ninth time in 12 games, they regrouped and outscored Indiana 11-5 in overtime. Tayshaun Prince had 25 points and 11 rebounds while Tracy McGrady scored 15 for Detroit, which snapped a season-worst four-game home losing streak. Detroit is 4 1/2 games back of Indiana for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference and posted a 115-109 overtime victory over the Pacers on Wednesday. Houston Rockets vs Detroit Pistons NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. Detroit Pistons coach John Kuester is thrilled with the way his team played in its final game before the All-Star break.

Los Angeles Clippers vs Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Live Stream

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Los Angeles Clippers vs Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Live Stream on 8:00 pm EST Tue Feb 22, 2011. Thunder could be in good position to end their home drought against the Clippers. Northwest Division-leading Oklahoma City has won seven of 10 overall, and entered the break with a 126-96 home victory over Sacramento last Tuesday. Where to Watch Los Angeles Clippers vs Oklahoma City Thunder NBA. Daequan Cook scored 20 points off the bench to lead seven players in double figures for the Thunder, who scored a season-high 68 points in the first half and held the Kings to 40.2 percent shooting on the night.

Clippers and Boston are each 3-0 all-time at Oklahoma City, and are the only teams the Thunder have yet to beat on their home floor since relocating from Seattle prior to the 2008-09 season. The Clippers have not lost a road game to the Thunder franchise since Dec. 5. 2007. A knee injury kept the Oklahoma City native from playing at all last season, when Los Angeles won 101-93 at the Thunder, but nothing will stop Griffin from taking the court this time. Los Angeles Clippers vs Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. They also are looking for a second straight victory overall in this series after winning 107-92 at home Nov. 3. Griffin had 18 points and nine rebounds as the Clippers held the Thunder to 37.8 percent shooting. NBA scoring leader Kevin Durant shot 6 of 24 from the field and finished with 16 points.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Milwaukee Bucks NBA Live Stream

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Milwaukee Bucks NBA Live Stream on 8:00 pm EST Tue Feb 22, 2011. Minnesota has averaged 86.0 points and shot 36.8 percent over the last three games. Michael Beasley, averaging 19.9 points and 5.6 rebounds, has missed the last five with a sprained left ankle and it’s not certain if he’ll be available Tuesday night. Where to Watch Minnesota Timberwolves vs Milwaukee Bucks NBA. Point guard Jonny Flynn will miss a second straight game after he was shut down before the break as he tries to recover from hip surgery. Flynn, averaging 5.8 points and 3.3 assists, will also sit out Wednesday against Memphis.

Bucks would particularly like to avenge a 96-85 loss to Minnesota on Oct. 29. They shot 35.6 percent, were outrebounded 62-39 and Salmons was held to seven points on 3-of-8 shooting. Milwaukee will begin the second half looking to take better advantage of favorable matchups. Of its last five losses, three came against teams that had losing records. Minnesota Timberwolves vs Milwaukee Bucks NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. Milwaukee is the worst-shooting and lowest-scoring team in the NBA. The Bucks are averaging 89.6 points in their last seven games. Bucks will try to avoid a second loss this season to the last-place Minnesota Timberwolves when they meet Tuesday night at the Bradley Center. Milwaukee is in 10th place in the East, but despite stumbling before the break, it hasn’t played itself out of playoff contention. The Bucks trail eighth-place Indiana for the final spot by 3 1/2 games.

Memphis Grizzlies vs Denver Nuggets NBA Live Stream

2011-02-22T09:32:00.000-08:00

Memphis Grizzlies vs Denver Nuggets NBA Live Stream on 9:00 pm EST Tue Feb 22, 2011. Denver is currently seventh in the Western Conference race, one-half game behind Portland and New Orleans but also just one game ahead of Utah and Memphis. If the Nuggets drop out of a playoff spot, the Grizzlies could benefit. Memphis won four in a row and nine of 11 heading into the All-Star break to climb back into the picture. Where to Watch Memphis Grizzlies vs Denver Nuggets NBA. The Pepsi Center has been a house of horrors for Memphis, which has won there just once. The Grizzlies have lost seven straight on the Nuggets’ home floor - surrendering 115.3 points per game - and 24 of 25 overall in Denver dating to the team’s days at the McNichols Sports Arena.

New Jersey again appeared in the running to land Anthony over All-Star weekend in Los Angeles, but the Brooklyn native will now be playing in New York. Late Monday night, the Nuggets reportedly struck a deal that will ship Anthony to the Knicks. Wilson Chandler, Raymond Felton, Danilo Gallinari, Timofey Mozgov and three draft picks will come to Denver. Memphis Grizzlies vs Denver Nuggets NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. Nuggets put a three-year, $65 million extension on the table, but Anthony’s refusal to commit kicked off a season-long soap opera, with New York emerging as his most desirable option. A four-team trade that would have sent him to New Jersey in the summer fell through, then the Nets pulled out of a three-team deal last month.

Atlanta Hawks vs Los Angeles Lakers NBA Live Stream

2011-02-22T09:30:00.000-08:00

Atlanta Hawks vs Los Angeles Lakers NBA Live Stream on 10:30 pm EST Tue Feb 22, 2011. Lakers split the season series with Atlanta in 2009-10, with Bryant combining for 69 points in the two games. Like Los Angeles, the Hawks entered the break in a bit of a funk, losing to New York 102-90 on Wednesday. They’ve dropped three of four to fall one game back of Orlando for fourth in the East. Where to Watch Atlanta Hawks vs Los Angeles Lakers NBA. Two-time All-Star center Al Horford had 12 points and 11 rebounds against the Knicks, his third game after sitting out two with a bruised back. He had two points and three boards in 10 minutes Sunday, while Atlanta teammate Joe Johnson scored 11 for the East.

Los Angeles appeared to be headed in the right direction by winning the first four contests of a seven-game road trip leading into the break, but things quickly took a turn for the worse. An exciting All-Star weekend in Los Angeles may have helped that cause, though Bryant and the Lakers will still be trying to put an ugly stretch behind them when they host the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night in the teams’ first meeting of the season. Atlanta Hawks vs Los Angeles Lakers NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. Bryant had 17 points on 8-of-24 shooting, Andrew Bynum missed 10 of 12 shots to finish with six points and Los Angeles had 19 turnovers, its most since Jan. 2.

Boston Celtics vs Golden State Warriors NBA Live Stream

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Boston Celtics vs Golden State Warriors NBA Live Stream on 10:30 pm EST Tue Feb 22, 2011. Warriors improved to 15-2 when they hold their opponent to 100 points or fewer, but getting a big contribution from Ellis is still critical. Golden State is 16-5 when Ellis scores 27 or more. Where to Watch Boston Celtics vs Golden State Warriors NBA. Rondo will be at least partly in charge of slowing Ellis down, but the NBA assist leader has had some huge offensive games against the Warriors. Rondo has averaged 20.3 points versus Golden State since 2008-09, easily his most against any opponent.

Golden State has averaged the second-most points in that span, and while it’s been held to 96.0 points per game in losing all three trips to TD Garden, the Celtics haven’t done so well defensively in Oakland. The Warriors have averaged 107.0 points in three victories over Boston at Oracle Arena, stretching their home winning streak in the series to six with a 103-99 win on Dec. 28, 2009, behind 37 points from Monta Ellis. Boston Celtics vs Golden State Warriors NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. Boston has won 218 games over the past 3 1/2 seasons, riding the league’s top defense to two NBA finals appearances and the 2007-08 championship.

Florida Panthers vs New York Islanders NHL Live Stream

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Florida Panthers vs New York Islanders NHL Live Stream on 1:00 pm EST Mon Feb 21, 2011. Panthers’ last three-game road winning streak was a 4-0-0 stretch from Nov. 12-21, 2009. Islanders rookie Michael Grabner has a team-best 10 goals in the last eight games, while Tavares has five goals and eight assists during that stretch. Where to Watch Florida Panthers vs New York Islanders NHL. Florida’s Tomas Vokoun seems likely to return to the net after Scott Clemmensen stopped 34 shots through overtime Saturday. Vokoun is 2-0-0 with a 2.01 goals-against average against the Islanders this season and 14-4-1 with a 1.86 GAA in his career versus New York.

While the Islanders have found success of late, they’ve had very little against the Panthers recently. New York had its season-high four-game winning streak snapped Thursday by Boston, but bounced back by ending Los Angeles’ 11-game point streak with a 3-0 home victory Saturday. Despite John Tavares’ first career hat trick, Florida snapped New York’s three-game winning streak and posted its eighth straight home victory in this matchup with a 4-3 win Oct. 23. Florida Panthers vs New York Islanders NHL Live, Recap, Highlights. That began the Islanders’ franchise-record 0-11-3 skid, which included a 4-1 home loss to the Panthers on Nov. 20 that sent New York to a club-worst 12th straight defeat. Florida has taken six of the past seven overall meetings.

Chicago Blackhawks vs St. Louis Blues NHL Live Stream

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Chicago Blackhawks vs St. Louis Blues NHL Live Stream on 2:00 pm EST Mon Feb 21, 2011. Despite being pulled after allowing three goals on five shots Saturday, Ty Conklin could be in net. He was roughed up in a 7-5 loss at Chicago on Nov. 30, but stopped 25 shots in a 3-1 win over the Blackhawks on Dec. 28. Three of Patrick Sharp’s team-leading 31 goals have come against St. Louis, but the All-Star MVP was held without a point in that December contest. Sharp scored his third in two games Sunday and Patrick Kane had the lone shootout goal as the Blackhawks won for the fourth time in 11 games. Where to Watch Chicago Blackhawks vs St. Louis Blues NHL. Kane has two goals and two assists against the Blues this season, but he’s been held without a point his last three trips to St. Louis.

Blackhawks improved to 2-1 under assistant Mike Haviland after Sunday’s 3-2 shootout win over Pittsburgh, but they still have plenty of work left in order to defend their Stanley Cup title. St. Louis is 13th in the Western Conference, five points out of the final playoff spot. The Blues are three points behind 11th-place Chicago, which is two points in back of the eighth and final postseason berth. Chicago Blackhawks vs St. Louis Blues NHL Live Stream. Defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk, who came over with Stewart a day after the Blues traded captain Eric Brewer to Tampa Bay, added an assist as the Blues posted their highest-scoring game of the season.

Washington Capitals vs Pittsburgh Penguins NHL Live Stream

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Washington Capitals vs Pittsburgh Penguins NHL Live Stream on 7:30 pm EST Mon Feb 21, 2011. While the Capitals will have their captain on the ice, the Penguins aren’t sure when they’ll have Sidney Crosby back from a mild concussion, initially suffered on a hit from Washington’s David Steckel in the Winter Classic. He hasn’t played since a Jan. 5 win over Tampa Bay. Where to Watch Washington Capitals vs Pittsburgh Penguins NHL. Injury-riddled Pittsburgh is 10-7-2 without Crosby, but is feeling positive after losing 3-2 in a shootout at Chicago on Sunday.

Washington, which is looking to conclude a five-game trip above .500, may feel fortunate to enter this meeting with some momentum. Mathieu Perreault’s shot deflected off Marcus Johansson and into the net for the go-ahead goal midway through the third period during Sunday’s 2-1 win at Buffalo. Capitals ran their winning streak at Pittsburgh to six with a 3-1 win in the Winter Classic on Jan. 1.Washington Capitals vs Pittsburgh Penguins NHL Live, Recap, Highlights. Extending that run in their first visit to Consol Energy Center would equal their entire win total from the previous 23 contests in Pittsburgh.

Philadelphia Flyers vs New York Rangers NHL Live Stream

2011-02-20T08:40:00.000-08:00

Philadelphia Flyers vs New York Rangers NHL Live Stream on 12:30 pm EST Sun Feb 20, 2011. Philadelphia still has a solid lead atop the East despite the loss. Sergei Bobrovsky made 26 saves but has lost three of five starts after going 6-0-0 with a 1.83 GAA from Jan. 11-25. Former Ranger Blair Betts scored his first goal since Nov. 4 and Braydon Coburn tied the game in the third period with his second of the season. However, the Flyers allowed the winner with just over three minutes remaining. Where to Watch Philadelphia Flyers vs New York Rangers NHL. Philadelphia has won four straight and six of the last eight meetings, but the Rangers have won four of the past six matchups at MSG.

Rangers fell to 2-6-1 in their last nine games with a 1-0 loss to New Jersey on Friday and have been held to two or less goals in five of the last seven. Once contending for home-ice advantage in the first round in the Eastern Conference playoffs, New York has slipped in the standings and is 15 points back of the first-place Flyers. Henrik Lundqvist made 27 saves but fell to 2-4-1 with a 3.00 goals-against average in his last seven starts. He didn’t get much offensive support, as the Rangers finished with a season-low 15 shots. Philadelphia Flyers vs New York Rangers NHL Live, Recap, Highlights. New York looks to beat Philadelphia for the first time in five games when they face off Sunday afternoon at Madison Square Garden.

Washington Capitals vs Buffalo Sabres NHL Live Stream

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Washington Capitals vs Buffalo Sabres NHL Live Stream on 12:30 pm EST Sun Feb 20, 2011. The Capitals are fifth in the East but enduring their own sluggish stretch, dropping four of five. They struggled again Thursday, falling 3-2 at San Jose a night after they appeared to break out with a 7-6 win at Anaheim. Washington has totaled five goals over those four defeats. Where to Watch Washington Capitals vs Buffalo Sabres NHL Live. Alex Ovechkin, though, may be providing some hope, getting three goals and two assists over the last four games, including one of each in each of the past two.

Washington could have Mike Green back after he missed three games with an inner-ear issue. The defenseman has three assists in his last 12 games, and no points in two meetings with the Sabres this season. Washington Capitals are having their own problems. With their ownership situation almost settled, the Sabres look to avoid a fourth consecutive home defeat when they face the sputtering Capitals on Sunday. Washington Capitals vs Buffalo Sabres NHL Live, Recap, Highlights. The NHL has approved the $189 million sale of the Sabres to Pennsylvania billionaire Terry Pegula, who could officially take over the club from Tom Golisano as early as Tuesday.

Detroit Red Wings vs Minnesota Wild NHL Live Stream

2011-02-20T08:35:00.000-08:00

Detroit Red Wings vs Minnesota Wild NHL Live Stream on 12:30 pm EST Sun Feb 20, 2011. Minnesota, winners in five of six at home, got defenseman Marek Zidlicky back after a 21-game absence due to a separated shoulder, but Mikko Koivu left after the first period with a hand injury. If the Wild don’t have their captain, they might lean on Backstrom, who has a 1.33 goals-against average in six starts this month. He’s 1-4-2 with a 3.57 GAA in nine career appearances against the Red Wings. Where to Watch Detroit Red Wings vs Minnesota Wild NHL. Detroit has split its past four games in Minnesota after going 7-0-1 there.

Red Wings have outscored opponents 20-8 during their win streak after being outscored 12-4 over their previous four games. Bertuzzi’s linemate, Henrik Zetterberg, has eight assists and one goal during a five-game point streak. Pavel Datsyuk also has five goals and four assists since returning from a broken right wrist Feb. 7. Detroit Red Wings vs Minnesota Wild NHL Live, Recap, Highlights. Bertuzzi had eight goals in his first 54 games this season but has posted three two-goal games during Detroit’s win streak. He scored his second goal Friday night with 7:32 remaining and gave the Central Division leaders a 4-3 victory at Florida, their third in a row on the road.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Chicago Blackhawks NHL Live Stream

2011-02-20T08:31:00.000-08:00

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Chicago Blackhawks NHL Live Stream on 3:30 pm EST Sun Feb 20, 2011. Pittsburgh’s roster looks different from its 2009 Stanley Cup champion team because of injuries, the Blackhawks had to part ways with several key members of last season’s team because of the salary cap. They kept their core intact, but have been receiving little production from their role players. Against the Blue Jackets, Patrick Sharp had two goals and assisted on a score by Patrick Kane as Chicago’s top line - along with Jonathan Toews - accounted for all of its offense. Where to Watch Pittsburgh Penguins vs Chicago Blackhawks NHL. Kane and Toews both had two assists, and the trio has combined for 20 of the team’s 38 points in the last five games.

Blackhawks are 11th in Western Conference, four points out of a playoff spot. They lost to Columbus 4-3 on Friday after earning six of eight points in their previous four games. The defending champion Blackhawks might again be without coach Joel Quenneville as he continues to recover from gastrointestinal bleeding brought on by a small ulcer. The 52-year-old has been released from the hospital, but it is unclear when he will return to the bench. Pittsburgh Penguins vs Chicago Blackhawks NHL Live, Recap, Highlights. Neither the Chicago Blackhawks nor the Pittsburgh Penguins, however, resemble their Cup-winning teams or are playing at a championship level.

Montreal Canadiens vs Calgary Flames NHL Live Stream

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Montreal Canadiens vs Calgary Flames NHL Live Stream on 6:00 pm EST Sun Feb 20, 2011. Environment Canada’s forecast for Sunday’s game has been constantly changing, but as of Saturday, the expected high was -9 C with some clouds. If that’s the case, Iginla will reduce the insulation under his jersey. Where to Watch Montreal Canadiens vs Calgary Flames NHL. The Heritage Classic has also created competition between players over who is the hardiest in the cold. Alaskan Scott Gomez refused to wear the extra clothes and mercilessly teased Canadiens teammates who did. Defenseman James Wisniewski skated Saturday despite taking a puck in the cheekbone Thursday in Edmonton. Montreal head coach Jacques Martin said there “is a good possibility” Wisniewski will play in the Heritage Classic.

The Flames and Habs had sensory overload the moment they stepped on the ice at McMahon. The glare of the sun off the ice prompted many to smear black under their eyes or put black tape there. Shooters had to adjust to seeing blue sky and open space behind the net. Montreal Canadiens vs Calgary Flames NHL Live, Recap, Highlights. It was a brilliantly sunny day, but cold as the temperature peaked at -15 C. The Flames and Habs tested different underwear, gloves and headwear to see what would work for Sunday’s game. Many donned the hoods under their helmets that football players also wear in frigid temperatures, although Cammalleri complained his created frost on his visor. The Habs also had chicken soup at their bench.

Boston Bruins vs New York Islanders NHL Live Stream

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Boston Bruins vs New York Islanders NHL Live Stream on 7:00 pm EST Thu Feb 17, 2011. A six-game road trip could be what Boston needs. The Bruins are 15-12-3 at TD Garden, but they’re 16-7-4 away from home. Figuring out what’s wrong with their penalty kill could be the first step. Boston has let its opponents score nine times in 22 chances with the man advantage over the past five games. Where to Watch Boston Bruins vs New York Islanders NHL. That’s left the Bruins rumored to be looking for defensive help prior to the trade deadline, but after Tuesday’s loss they acquired some offensive help. Boston sent a second-round pick to Ottawa for center Chris Kelly, who has 12 goals and 11 assists.

Red Wings outscored the Bruins 10-3 in two defeats that had Julien lamenting his team’s mistakes, but it took a loss to Toronto on Tuesday for the coach to vent his frustration. Boston led 3-2 with less than seven minutes to play but gave up two goals - including one with 1:01 remaining - in a 4-3 loss. Boston Bruins vs New York Islanders NHL Live, Recap, Highlights. Boston beat Montreal 8-6 last Wednesday - its fourth win in five games - for a four-point cushion over the second-place Canadiens atop the Northeast Division heading into a pair of games against Central-leading Detroit.

Los Angeles Kings vs New York Rangers NHL Live Stream

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Los Angeles Kings vs New York Rangers NHL Live Stream on 7:00 pm EST Thu Feb 17, 2011. Rangers, meanwhile, will try to win consecutive games for the first time since Jan. 22-24, after snapping a season-high six-game skid with a 5-3 win over Pittsburgh on Sunday. Ryan Callahan scored twice and added an assist as New York overcame a 2-0 deficit to win for the first time in February. Where to Watch Los Angeles Kings vs New York Rangers NHL. The Rangers are seventh in the East, two points ahead of eighth-place Carolina.

Kings now can match a franchise record of 11 consecutive games with a point set in 1974 during their visit to Madison Square Garden, where they lost 4-2 in their most recent trip on Oct. 14, 2009. Los Angeles improved to 5-0-2 on its season-high 10-game trip with a 4-3 shootout win at Columbus on Wednesday. The Kings, 15-13-2 away from home this season, are in the midst of a 6-0-2 road stretch. Los Angeles Kings vs New York Rangers NHL Live, Recap, Highlights. They’ve also gone 8-0-2 overall following a 2-10-0 stretch and remain very much in the hunt for a playoff spot in the wild Western Conference.

Detroit Red Wings vs Tampa Bay Lightning NHL Live Stream

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Detroit Red Wings vs Tampa Bay Lightning NHL Live Stream on 7:30 pm EST Thu Feb 17, 2011. Detroit, meanwhile, has a six-point cushion on Nashville in the Central Division and is getting healthy. Datsyuk has five points in four games since returning from a broken wrist - including a goal in Sunday’s 4-2 win over Boston - and defenseman Brad Stuart should play Thursday for the first time since suffering a broken jaw Jan. 7. Where to Watc Detroit Red Wings vs Tampa Bay Lightning NHL. Stuart will certainly spend time trying to contain Steven Stamkos, who leads the NHL with 40 goals and 74 points but has been held pointless in two career games against Detroit.

Lightning are atop their division with 74 points - just like the Red Wings - heading into Thursday night’s showdown at the St. Pete Times Forum, the clubs’ first since Yzerman left Detroit to become Tampa Bay’s general manager. Detroit Red Wings vs Tampa Bay Lightning NHL Live, Recap, Highlights. He couldn’t have done better in his first chance at assembling a winner, putting together the Canadian Olympic roster that took home gold in the 2010 Vancouver Games. But with Holland running Detroit, Yzerman decided in May to leave for Tampa, where he became the vice president and general manager of a team that finished 2009-10 with the league’s sixth-fewest points.

Vancouver Canucks vs Nashville Predators NHL Live Stream

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Vancouver Canucks vs Nashville Predators NHL Live Stream on 8:00 pm EST Thu Feb 17, 2011. Nashville, which has lost of five of six home meetings with Vancouver, is looking to rebound from a 2-1 overtime loss to San Jose on Tuesday. The Predators have dropped all five of their contests decided in OT. Where to Watch Vancouver Canucks vs Nashville Predators NHL. Predators have been far more effective defensively, allowing 135 goals - among the fewest in the league. Nashville is one of the best penalty killing teams at 86.4 percent and killed off all four short-handed situations against Vancouver on Jan. 26.

Vancouver got a key contribution from a defenseman when it last faced Nashville, as Lee Sweatt beat Pekka Rinne with 7:29 remaining in his league debut to lift the Canucks to a 2-1 victory Jan. 26. Canucks leading scorer Daniel Sedin extended his point streak against Nashville to five games with an assist last month. He has two goals and six assists in that span. Vancouver Canucks vs Nashville Predators NHL Live, Recap, Highlights. Vancouver has a nine-point lead in the Western Conference, but it would likely feel far more comfortable about its position if it had a healthy defense. Keith Ballard, Dan Hamhuis and Andrew Alberts have been injured in the last 10 days, and it appeared Kevin Bieksa would join that group when he was hit on the foot by a shot and limped to the dressing room Tuesday.

Atlanta Thrashers vs Phoenix Coyotes NHL Live Stream

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Atlanta Thrashers vs Phoenix Coyotes NHL Live Stream on 9:00 pm EST Thu Feb 17, 2011. Coyotes are looking to close their homestand with their first 5-0 stretch at Jobing.com Arena since a seven-game run to end 2009-10. They’ll face a Thrashers team that’s struggling to stay in playoff contention as it opens a three-game trip. Where to Watch Atlanta Thrashers vs Phoenix Coyotes NHL. Atlanta fell two points behind Carolina for the final East playoff spot with a 3-2 home loss to the Hurricanes on Sunday, its 12th defeat in 15 games.

Thrashers, though, have gone 0-5-1 with a tie all-time in Arizona. In the teams’ last meeting - the third straight decided past regulation - the visiting Coyotes won their fourth in a row in the series, 3-2 in a shootout March 14. Phoenix has allowed six goals while killing off 16 of 18 penalties during its winning streak. The Coyotes blocked a season-high 20 shots in a 3-2 victory over Washington on Monday. Atlanta Thrashers vs Phoenix Coyotes NHL Live, Recap, Highlights.Ondrej Pavelec, who made 32 saves in that game, is 1-4-1 with a 3.51 GAA in six starts this month. He allowed the winning goal to Erik Cole with 1:19 remaining Sunday.

Montreal Canadiens vs Edmonton Oilers NHL Live Stream

2011-02-17T10:07:00.000-08:00

Montreal Canadiens vs Edmonton Oilers NHL Live Stream on 9:00 pm EST Thu Feb 17, 2011. Canadiens have been outscored 15-7 in their last three in Edmonton and have gone 1-5-2 in the last eight road matchups in the series. Where to Watch Montreal Canadiens vs Edmonton Oilers NHL. The Oilers snapped an overall three-game skid and season-worst seven-game slide at Rexall with a 4-1 victory over Dallas on Tuesday. Edmonton was sparked by the return of captain Shawn Horcoff, who had a goal and two assists after missing two games due to bronchitis.

Oilers have converted a league-worst 12.0 percent with the man advantage, but went 2 for 6 against the Stars. Rookie Taylor Chorney’s first NHL goal in the second period ended the club’s 0-for-24 stretch on the power play. The Oilers went 1 for 5 with the man advantage in a 4-3 overtime victory at Montreal on Dec. 1. Edmonton has gone 9-2-3 in the last 14 matchups. Montreal Canadiens vs Edmonton Oilers NHL Live, Recap, Highlights. Devan Dubnyk made 36 saves in the teams’ last meeting, but he could be on the bench again after Nikolai Khabibulin stopped 24 shots Tuesday to snap a 14-game losing streak.

Washington Capitals vs San Jose Sharks NHL Live Stream

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Washington Capitals vs San Jose Sharks NHL Live Stream on 10:30 pm EST Thu Feb 17, 2011. San Jose’s Logan Couture became the first rookie with seven game-winning goals on the road in one season last week against the Capitals. He’s been held to one assist in four games since then. Where to Watch Washington Capitals vs San Jose Sharks NHL. Washington hopes to put forth a similar defensive effort, but with more offense than it displayed during a 2-0 home loss to the Sharks on Feb. 8. Ovechkin and Semin combined for seven shots, but the Capitals lost for the 13th time in 14 games to San Jose.

Capitals might need that same approach while trying for their first win at San Jose since Oct. 30, 1993. Washington has gone 0-9-0 with a tie on the road against the Sharks since then. Capitals look to end their woes in northern California on Thursday night while trying to avenge last week’s home loss to the Sharks. Washington Capitals vs San Jose Sharks NHL Live, Recap, Highlights. Ending that drought might be difficult if the Capitals can’t improve play in their own zone. Semyon Varlamov and Michal Neuvirth each allowed three goals and combined for only 15 saves while getting little help up front Wednesday.

San Antonio Spurs vs Chicago Bulls NBA Live Stream

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San Antonio Spurs vs Chicago Bulls NBA Live Stream on 8:00 pm EST Thu Feb 17, 2011. Boozer was still recovering from a broken right hand during Chicago’s stop in San Antonio on Nov. 17, part of its annual circus trip, and the Bulls could have used him. Tim Duncan had 16 points and 18 rebounds as San Antonio rallied from a 17-point first-half deficit to win 103-94. Taj Gibson(notes), filling in for Boozer, missed all seven shots and didn’t score. Where to Watch San Antonio Spurs vs Chicago Bulls NBA. Boozer dominated the Spurs last season with Utah, averaging 25.8 points and 11.3 rebounds in four wins.

Spurs opened their annual rodeo trip with a loss to Portland but have won six of seven since, with only a poor shooting effort Friday at Philadelphia slowing them down. San Antonio bounced back with a 24-point win at Washington a night later, then cruised past New Jersey 102-85 on Monday. San Antonio Spurs vs Chicago Bulls NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. A victory Thursday would give the Spurs their most wins on the rodeo trip since the 2002-03 team wrapped up its nine-game journey with eight straight victories. That team went on to win the NBA title.

Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns NBA Live Stream

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Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns NBA Live Stream on 10:30 pm EST Thu Feb 17, 2011. The Mavericks, though, have since won 13 of 15 while averaging 103.9 points - 5.2 more than their season mark - and sit in second place in the Western Conference. Dallas has defeated Phoenix in five of six while averaging 113.8 points on 50.1 percent shooting. Where to Watch Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns NBA. The Suns are also playing much better of late. They’ve won seven of nine after defeating Utah 102-101 on Tuesday night thanks in large part to Channing Frye’s career-high 31 points and 11 rebounds.

Mavericks led by 13 at halftime and were able to rest their starters after using a 24-4 run late in the third quarter to put Wednesday night’s 116-110 win over Sacramento out of reach. Dallas Mavericks are playing more like the elite team that cruised through the first two months of the season than the banged-up club that struggled through a dismal stretch after Christmas. Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. With growing contributions from Peja Stojakovic and Rodrigue Beaubois, they might be getting even better.

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Buffalo Sabres NHL Live Stream

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Toronto Maple Leafs vs Buffalo Sabres NHL Live Stream on 7:00 pm EST Wed Feb 16, 2011. Leafs are trying to create some momentum on a 3-1-1 stretch. Mikhail Grabovski scored with 1:01 left in regulation to clinch a 4-3 win at Boston on Tuesday. Similar to Stafford, Grabovski is Toronto’s surprising goals leader with a personal-best 24 after finding the net twice against the Bruins. However, the center has just one goal in eight career visits to Buffalo and no points in the last three. Where to Watch Toronto Maple Leafs vs Buffalo Sabres NHL. Phil Kessel has 21 goals and is coming off his own two-goal performance Tuesday, ending a 14-game drought that came one contest shy of matching the longest of his career.

Buffalo is tied with Atlanta for ninth in the Eastern Conference, two points back of eighth-place Carolina. The Sabres haven’t held a playoff position since a five-game losing streak that followed a season-opening win. Buffalo Sabres could use some improved play from Ryan Miller. Drew Stafford is certainly doing his part in the offensive end. Toronto Maple Leafs vs Buffalo Sabres NHL Live, Recap, Highlights. A rested Miller will likely get a chance to redeem himself while Stafford looks to remain red-hot and help the Sabres continue their dominance of the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday night.

Los Angeles Kings vs Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Live Stream

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Los Angeles Kings vs Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Live Stream on 7:00 pm EST Wed Feb 16, 2011. Nash has four goals in the season series and Jakub Voracek has three assists for Columbus. Mason is 4-5-0 with a 3.28 GAA in nine starts against the Kings while backup Mathieu Garon is 3-2-0 with a 3.69 GAA in five starts against them since leaving Los Angeles following 2006-07. Quick is 5-4-0 with a 2.24 GAA in nine starts against the Blue Jackets while backup Jonathan Bernier has never faced them. Where to Watch Los Angeles Kings vs Columbus Blue Jackets NHL. Anze Kopitar ended a 10-game goal drought Saturday. He’s got 17 points in his last 13 games against Columbus, with nine in his last six at Nationwide Arena.

Blue Jackets are 0 for 7 on the power play against the Kings this season and have one of the league’s worst units at 13.6 percent. Los Angeles has killed off 26 of its opponents’ last 27 chances. Kings are 4-0-2 on their franchise-record 10-game trip. They have had two days off since two big wins over the weekend, 4-1 over Washington on Saturday and 1-0 over Philadelphia on Sunday. Los Angeles Kings vs Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Live, Recap, Highlights. Jonathan Quick stopped 40 shots and Drew Doughty scored 17 seconds into the second period Sunday. Quick is 6-0-1 with a 1.52 goals-against average in his last seven starts.

Carolina Hurricanes vs New Jersey Devils NHL Live Stream

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Carolina Hurricanes vs New Jersey Devils NHL Live Stream on 7:00 pm EST Wed Feb 16, 2011. Carolina center Jeff Skinner has two goals in each of the teams’ two meetings this season. The clubs close out their season series Saturday. New Jersey seems to have little chance of extending its 13-season streak of playoff appearances, it has been making a strong push to the finish line. The Devils were last in the NHL going into the new year, but have gone 12-1-2 in their last 15. Where to Watch Carolina Hurricanes vs New Jersey Devils NHL. New Jersey will be trying to win five in a row for the first time since Dec. 12-21, 2009.

Hurricanes, making their final visit of the season to New Jersey, are in the thick of a crowded battle for a playoff spot. After Wednesday, Carolina will play 16 of its final 24 at home, and each of its last eight road contests will come in single-game trips. Carolina Hurricanes vs New Jersey Devils NHL Live, Recap, Highlights. The Hurricanes, though, will have to start playing better for the favorable schedule to matter. They’ve gone 2-5-2 in their last nine. Carolina lost its fourth straight at the Prudential Center last Tuesday, falling 3-2 in overtime as Mattias Tedenby beat Cam Ward 2:42 into the extra period.

Philadelphia Flyers vs Florida Panthers NHL Live Stream

2011-02-16T10:01:00.000-08:00

Philadelphia Flyers vs Florida Panthers NHL Live Stream on Florida is looking to win consecutive games for the first time since a three-game winning streak Jan. 11-15. The Panthers have dropped nine of 12 since, but scored twice in the final 9:24 to rally for a 3-2 win over San Jose on Sunday. Jason Garrison’s goal with 2:01 left in regulation clinched the victory for Florida, which played a one-goal game for the 11th time in the past 12 contests. Where to Watch Philadelphia Flyers vs Florida Panthers NHL. Flyers have dropped three straight and six of the last eight matchups at BankAtlantic Center.

Flyers, winners of 12 of their last 16 away from home, are 18-6-3 on the season to tie San Jose with a league-high 39 road points - two more than their entire 2009-10 total. Scott Hartnell has put together his own strong stretch away from Philadelphia, scoring half of his 18 goals this season in the last 11 road games after finding the net again Tuesday. Hartnell, though, hasn’t scored in nine visits to Sunrise, Fla. Philadelphia Flyers vs Florida Panthers NHL Live, Recap, Highlights. Jeff Carter, second on the team with 26 goals and 50 points, hasn’t scored in consecutive away games after recording nine goals in the previous 11. The right wing has four goals in his last nine road meetings with the Panthers.

Minnesota Wild vs Chicago Blackhawks NHL Live Stream

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Minnesota Wild vs Chicago Blackhawks NHL Live Stream on 8:00 pm EST Wed Feb 16, 2011. The Wild, meanwhile, have won 12 of 17 on the road. Chicago plays six of its next nine at home but has been outscored 8-3 in its last two games there. The challenge in the offensive zone could get tougher if Patrick Kane is unable to play after dealing with the flu this week. Though Kane didn’t score in Saturday’s 3-2 loss to the Coyotes, he had four goals and three assists the previous three games. Kane has two goals with six assists in his last seven versus Minnesota. Where to Watch Minnesota Wild vs Chicago Blackhawks NHL. Despite losing four of five, Crawford is expected to start Wednesday. He stopped just 18 of 22 shots last month in his first career start against the Wild.

Blackhawks, coming off shootout losses at Dallas and Phoenix to conclude a 2-2-2 road swing, have lost six of eight. They’re returning to the United Center for the first time since falling 4-2 to Minnesota on Jan. 25. Bowman added that assistant Mike Haviland will fill in for this game. Minnesota Wild vs Chicago Blackhawks NHL Live, Recap, Highlights. Quenneville’s absence comes at a time when the coach knew just how badly his team needed to get hot in order to defend its Cup title. Chicago is 11th in the West, four points out of the eighth and final playoff spot with 26 games left.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Colorado Avalanche NHL Live StreamPittsburgh Penguins vs Colorado Avalanche NHL Live Stream

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Pittsburgh Penguins vs Colorado Avalanche NHL Live Stream on 9:00 pm EST Wed Feb 16, 2011. Penguins fell 9-3 to the New York Islanders in a fight-filled affair Friday and blew a two-goal first-period lead to the New York Rangers in a 5-3 loss Sunday, their third straight on the road. The Islanders and Rangers combined to score five power-play goals in 11 chances. Penguins beat the Avalanche 4-1 in the most recent meeting Dec. 3, 2009, behind two goals from Crosby and three assists from Malkin. Where to Watch Pittsburgh Penguins vs Colorado Avalanche NHL.

Colorado made three goaltender changes, with Peter Budaj and Craig Anderson each making two stints in net. Budaj finished with 13 saves and five goals allowed, while Anderson gave up four on 15 shots. but the Avalanche may be able to get back on track Wednesday as they’re 6-1-0 with two ties against the Penguins all-time in Colorado. Pittsburgh Penguins vs Colorado Avalanche NHL Live, Recap, Highlights. Colorado’s loss came just hours after Peter Forsberg announced his retirement after playing in only two games. The Avalanche have been outscored 35-12 during their eight-game losing streak, the team’s longest since the franchise relocated from Quebec prior to the 1995-96 season. The nine goals allowed also set a record since the move.

Dallas Stars vs Calgary Flames NHL Live Stream

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Dallas Stars vs Calgary Flames NHL Live Stream on 9:30 pm EST Wed Feb 16, 2011. Stars, could have a hard time getting back on track if Brad Richards—the team leader with 24 goals and 39 assists—misses a second straight game with an upper-body injury. Defenseman Nicklas Grossman also could miss his second consecutive contest because of a groin injury. Where to Watch Dallas Stars vs Calgary Flames NHL. Loui Eriksson will be on the ice after he scored Tuesday for the Stars, who have scored 12 goals while going 1-5-1 since the All-Star break.

Flames have gone 2-0 against the Stars this season, including a 7-4 home win over Dallas on Jan. 21 as Iginla had a goal and assist. That victory equaled Calgary’s highest-scoring game of the season until Monday’s 9-1 rout of Colorado in Denver. Dallas Stars vs Calgary Flames NHL Live, Recap, Highlights. Iginla scored twice, giving him three goals with six assists his last six games. Curtis Glencross added two goals with an assist while Olli Jokinen and David Moss each had a goal with three assists.

Washington Capitals vs Anaheim Ducks NHL Live Stream

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Washington Capitals vs Anaheim Ducks NHL Live Stream on 10:00 pm EST Wed Feb 16, 2011. Ducks are again catching the Capitals when they’re down. Washington began its trip Monday with a 3-2 loss in Phoenix after back-to-back home losses to San Jose and Los Angeles. The Capitals have totaled three goals during their three-game slide and have lost six of eight. Where to Watch Washington Capitals vs Anaheim Ducks NHL. Washington is 0 for 15 on the power play in the last four games and 3 for 43 in its last 15.

This is only the second home game since Jan. 16 for Anaheim, which goes back on the road this weekend for matchups in Minnesota and St. Louis before starting a seven-game homestand. Ducks capped a 4-0-0 trip Sunday with a 4-0 win in Edmonton while allowing only 12 shots to reach Jonas Hiller, who earned his career-high fifth shutout of the season. Washington Capitals vs Anaheim Ducks NHL Live, Recap, Highlights. Ryan Getzlaf added two assists Sunday and has at least one in all three games since returning from a 14-game absence with nasal sinus fractures stemming from being hit with a puck Dec. 28.

Miami Heat vs Toronto Raptors NBA Live Stream

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Miami Heat vs Toronto Raptors NBA Live Stream on 7:00 pm EST Wed Feb 16, 2011. Toronto hasn’t had much to celebrate lately, it defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 98-93 on Sunday, just its second victory in 18 games. Andrea Bargnani, who has totaled 50 points in two games against Miami this year, scored 27, while Ed Davis added 13 points and a career-high 14 rebounds. Coach Jay Triano said his team played with a bit more energy because none of his players wanted to be dunked on by Blake Griffin. Where to Watch Miami Heat vs Toronto Raptors NBA. The Heat are looking like a title contender, the Raptors are two losses away from matching last season’s total.

Raptors general manager Bryan Colangelo also took a shot at his former player saying Bosh was checked out late last season and chose not to play some of Toronto’s final games. He also said Bosh, James and Wade had all planned to play together years ago. Bosh, the Raptors’ all-time leader in points, rebounds and blocks in seven seasons with Toronto, didn’t go on national TV to announce his free-agency plans like LeBron James, but his decision to leave the Raptors and join the Heat also left Toronto fans smarting. Miami Heat vs Toronto Raptors NBA Live, Recap, Highlights.

Washington Wizards vs Orlando Magic NBA Live Stream

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Washington Wizards vs Orlando Magic NBA Live Stream on 7:00 pm EST Wed Feb 16, 2011. Wizards won for only the second time in 11 tries Sunday, beating lowly Cleveland 115-100 for its first road win this season. Nick Young scored 31 points and John Wall added 19 and 14 assists. Saunders said he wasn’t sure how his team would respond to his speech Sunday, especially after Washington’s 118-94 loss to San Antonio the previous night in which it trailed by as many as 41 points. Where to Watch Washington Wizards vs Orlando Magic NBA. A victory may prove to be more difficult in Orlando, where the Wizards have lost five of six and won nine of 43 all-time.

Magic are coming off arguably their biggest win of the season, beating the Los Angeles Lakers 89-75 on Sunday. Dwight Howard had 31 points and 13 rebounds for Orlando, which had lost its previous eight games against teams with a winning record. Brandon Bass returned after missing the previous six games with a sprained left ankle and scored six points off the bench. Washington Wizards vs Orlando Magic NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. The biggest contribution came from Howard, who had his 14th straight double-double and is averaging 24.8 points and 16.1 rebounds while shooting 63.6 percent during that stretch.

New Jersey Nets vs Boston Celtics NBA Live Stream

2011-02-16T09:33:00.000-08:00

New Jersey Nets vs Boston Celtics NBA Live Stream on 7:30 pm EST Wed Feb 16, 2011. Nets have dropped two straight, both at home. Following a 105-95 loss to New York on Saturday, they never seriously challenged San Antonio. Brook Lopez and Travis Outlaw tied for the team lead with 11 points apiece. Where to Watch New Jersey Nets vs Boston Celtics NBA. Rookie forward Damion James, who has missed 33 games due to a broken right foot, participated fully in practice Tuesday and has a chance to return for the Nets on Wednesday.

The Nets lost 102-85 at home to NBA-best San Antonio on Monday. Following this contest and the All-Star break, they won’t take the floor again until visiting the Spurs on Feb. 25. Boston took command of the race for the top seed in the Eastern Conference on Sunday with an 85-82 victory over Miami. While the Celtics own a slim lead over the Heat in the standings, they’ve clinched the tiebreaker by winning all three meetings with Miami in the season series. New Jersey Nets vs Boston Celtics NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. It was the second time in his career that Pierce shot 0 for 10 or worse, and the first time since he was 0 for 11 from the floor and had two points in a loss at Cleveland on March 2, 1999 - the 13th game of his NBA career.

Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks NBA Live Stream

2011-02-16T09:30:00.000-08:00

Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks NBA Live Stream on 7:30 pm EST Wed Feb 16, 2011. The Hawks opened a stretch of seven straight road games with Monday’s 94-79 victory at Detroit. They improved to 17-11 on the road for the second-best mark in the East after losing two straight at home. New York shot 27.0 percent on 3-pointers in those games. Atlanta is one of the league’s best in defending the 3 at 32.9 percent. Where to Watch Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks NBA. The Knicks were much better from long range Saturday, making 16 of 34. Smith had 27 points and 14 rebounds for the Hawks, winners of eight of 10 on the road.

Knicks have suffered two nine-point losses to the Atlanta Hawks and the last meeting featured a fight heading into Wednesday night’s game at Madison Square Garden.
Stoudemire missed his first game of the season Saturday in New York’s 105-95 win at New Jersey due to a sprained right big toe. The Knicks have been off since that game, and the All-Star forward believes he’ll be back against the Hawks. Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks NBA Live, Recap, Highlights . He will probably need to be at his best since Atlanta won 99-90 at New York on Nov. 27 and 111-102 at home Jan. 28.

Indiana Pacers vs Detroit Pistons NBA Live Stream

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Indiana Pacers vs Detroit Pistons NBA Live Stream on 7:30 pm EST Wed Feb 16, 2011. Detroit, averaging 90.5 points while losing 10 of its last 15, will likely need a better effort offensively if it hopes to keep up with the Pacers, who are averaging 107.1 points in their last nine games. The Pistons are 1-21 in regulation when giving up at least 100 points. Detroit’s Richard Hamilton missed his fifth consecutive game with a groin injury Monday and his status is unknown. Where to Watch Indiana Pacers vs Detroit Pistons NBA. Granger is averaging 29.3 points in his last eight meetings with the Pistons, including a 32-point effort in a 98-83 road win March 23.

Pacers entered Tuesday night 7-1 since Vogel took over for Jim O’Brien on Jan. 30, but allowed a combined 90 points to Miami stars LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh en route to a 110-103 loss. Both of Indiana’s defeats under Vogel have come against the star-studded Heat, and the Pacers remain eighth in the Eastern Conference. Indiana Pacers will look to bounce back against an opponent they’ve dominated recently. Indiana Pacers vs Detroit Pistons NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. Indiana will try for a seventh consecutive win over the host Detroit Pistons when the teams meet Wednesday night for the first time this season.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Live Stream

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Los Angeles Lakers vs Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Live Stream on 7:30 pm EST Wed Feb 16, 2011. Lakers are in the middle of the pack in 3-point shooting at 35.6 percent, but when they shoot it well, they win. When Los Angeles hits 40 percent or more from beyond the arc, it’s 19-1. The Lakers are facing the right team to try to regain their touch from long distance. The Cavaliers allow opponents to shoot 42.6 percent from 3-point range. Only the 2008-09 Kings have let the opposition shoot better than 40 percent from beyond the arc since the line was installed in 1979-80. Where to Los Angeles Lakers vs Cleveland Cavaliers NBA. Los Angeles lost five of its last six visits to Cleveland against the LeBron James -led Cavs. Kobe Bryant only averages fewer points versus New Jersey than he does against Cleveland.

Lakers couldn’t get anything going in an 89-75 loss to Orlando on Sunday, then couldn’t stop Charlotte in a 109-89 defeat Monday that left Jackson discouraged after his team began its lengthy road trip 4-0. Los Angeles’ 55-point beatdown of the Cavaliers last month was the low point in their 26-game losing streak and the worst defeat in franchise history, a humiliating performance Cleveland would love to avenge Wednesday night at Quicken Loans Arena. Los Angeles Lakers vs Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. Los Angeles Lakers experienced their most lopsided loss of the season Monday - a 20-point drubbing on the road - coach Phil Jackson said he was embarrassed.

Los Angeles Clippers vs Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Live Stream

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Los Angeles Clippers vs Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Live Stream on 8:00 pm EST Wed Feb 16, 2011. Minnesota, loser of 17 of 21, has shot 39.4 percent during a season-high four-game home skid. The Timberwolves last dropped five in a row in Minneapolis during a 10-game slide there Feb. 10-March 28, 2010. Griffin, who had 26 points and 17 rebounds against the Timberwolves on Nov. 17, has averaged 25.5 points and 9.0 boards in two home wins over the Timberwolves. Where to Watch Los Angeles Clippers vs Minnesota Timberwolves NBA. His franchise-record 27-game double-double streak was snapped in a 126-111 victory over Minnesota on Jan. 19, as he finished with 29 points and eight rebounds.

Los Angeles shot 37.1 percent and committed 17 turnovers in a 102-78 loss to Milwaukee on Monday. Chosen as the first rookie All-Star since Tim Duncan in 1998, Griffin will be joined on the Western Conference roster by Love, who was selected as an injury replacement for Yao Ming. While Griffin and Love continue to put up double-doubles - Griffin’s 46 are second to Love’s 50 - their clubs are slumping. Los Angeles Clippers vs Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. Since a 14-7 stretch, the Clippers have dropped seven of eight this month, including six of seven on an 11-game stretch away from Staples.

Sacramento Kings vs Dallas Mavericks NBA Live Stream

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Sacramento Kings vs Dallas Mavericks NBA Live Stream on 8:30 pm EST Wed Feb 16, 2011. Mavericks have averaged 114.6 points on 51.7 percent shooting during a 13-game home winning streak over Sacramento that dates to a 126-124 loss Feb. 27, 2003. Looking to match a season high with a seventh consecutive home win, the Mavericks have put up 109.8 points per contest while winning eight straight overall against the Kings. Where to Watch Sacramento Kings vs Dallas Mavericks NBA. Stojakovic, who spent his first 7 1/2 seasons with the Kings, had just four points on 1 of 7 shooting in Dallas’ 102-100 win at Sacramento last Wednesday. Reserve guard Jason Terry and J.J. Barea combined for 42 points on 15 of 24 shooting to pace the Mavericks.

Sacramento’s Tyreke Evans scored 20 in that contest, and has totaled 49 points and gone 22 of 36 from the field in two career games at Dallas. The Kings hope that success continues as Evans is expected to return after missing Tuesday’s 126-96 loss at Oklahoma City with plantar fasciitis. The second-year guard has averaged 22.2 points in six games this month. Sacramento Kings vs Dallas Mavericks NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. Evans hopes to join rookie DeMarcus Cousins after he posted 21 points and 13 rebounds Tuesday in his return from a one-game suspension for fighting with teammate Donte Greene following Saturday’s home loss to the Thunder.

Philadelphia 76ers vs Houston Rockets NBA Live Stream

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Philadelphia 76ers vs Houston Rockets NBA Live Stream on 8:30 pm EST Wed Feb 16, 2011. Houston, which is averaging 109.8 points over its last four games, has been held to just 95.8 while losing five of six to the 76ers. The Rockets have also fallen in four of five versus Philadelphia at home, with all the losses coming by seven points or less. Where to Watch Philadelphia 76ers vs Houston Rockets NBA. Kevin Martin, who leads Houston with 23.2 points per contest, is averaging 15.0 on 34.6 percent shooting in his last two games. Martin is averaging 17.3 points in seven career games versus Philadelphia, but all those contests came while playing with Sacramento.

The 76ers, who are seventh in the Eastern Conference, have lost 17 of 18 - including six straight - when allowing at least 100 points. Philadelphia trails sixth-place New York by two games and has a one-game edge over Indiana for the final playoff spot in the East. The 76ers will now face a Rockets team tied for third in the NBA with 105.1 points per game. Philadelphia 76ers vs Houston Rockets NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. Andre Iguodala’s recent offensive woes continued versus the Grizzlies, as he finished with nine points on 2-of-7 shooting and is averaging 10.3 points on 22.6 percent from the floor in his last three games. However, Iguodala is averaging 21.5 points while shooting 54.4 percent in his last four matchups with Houston.

Denver Nuggets vs Milwaukee Bucks NBA Live Stream

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Denver Nuggets vs Milwaukee Bucks NBA Live Stream on 9:00 pm EST Wed Feb 16, 2011. Bucks had 25 assists Monday, an impressive effort for a team that averages an NBA-worst 18.4. When Milwaukee has 23 assists or more, it’s 8-3. Bucks didn’t have much going offensively Dec. 1 in Denver, when they shot 40.0 percent in a 105-94 loss. Andrew Bogut missed that game with a sore back, and Nene Hilario took advantage, scoring 24 points on 8 of 9 shooting. Where to Watch Denver Nuggets vs Milwaukee Bucks NBA. Anthony has averaged 30.4 points in seven games at Milwaukee. But after the Nuggets won his first four trips to the Bradley Center, they’ve lost the last three.

After a stretch of seven losses in eight games, though, Milwaukee turned in its best performance in weeks Monday against the Los Angeles Clippers. Carlos Delfino had a season-high 26 points - hitting 7 of 10 3-pointers - and Milwaukee shot 51.5 percent in a 102-78 rout. Denver has lost four of five, blowing double-digit leads in its past three defeats. Denver Nuggets vs Milwaukee Bucks NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. Denver has lost four of five and seven of 10 to fall to eighth in the Western Conference playoff race, a slump they’ll try to emerge from Wednesday night when they visit the Milwaukee Bucks in their final game before the All-Star break.

Golden State Warriors vs Utah Jazz NBA Live Stream

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Golden State Warriors vs Utah Jazz NBA Live Stream on 9:00 pm EST Wed Feb 16, 2011. Warriors defeated New Orleans 102-89 on Tuesday, and have won six of eight, with five of those victories coming against teams with winning records. Surprisingly, Golden State’s defense has keyed this turnaround. The Warriors, fourth-worst in opponents’ scoring at 105.6 points, have limited teams to fewer than 100 points in five of their past six wins. Where to Watch Golden State Warriors vs Utah Jazz NBA. Warriors are playing much better, most of that success has come at home. They’ve dropped three straight road games and are 6-18 away from Oracle Arena. At Salt Lake City in December, Ellis had another subpar performance, finishing with 16 points - 9.2 less than his team-leading average.

Jazz have dropped four straight in Utah since an 83-78 win over Charlotte on Jan. 31, and haven’t lost five consecutive home games since a franchise-worst 12-game skid Feb. 15-March 29, 1982. Golden State Warriors vs Utah Jazz NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. Utah has lost two of three to the Warriors this season, but both of those defeats came at Oracle Arena. The Jazz beat Golden State 108-95 in Salt Lake City on Dec. 13, and have won eight of the last nine meetings there.

New Orleans Hornets vs Portland Trail Blazers NBA Live Stream

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New Orleans Hornets vs Portland Trail Blazers NBA Live Stream on 10:00 pm EST Wed Feb 16, 2011. Portland isn’t sure when either player will return, but the team is 9-4 without the duo and 21-11 without Roy. Aldridge will try to help Portland defeat the Hornets for the first time in three meetings this season, but he’ll need to play much better than he did in the first two matchups. He shot 4 of 14 from the field and scored 12 points as the Blazers lost 107-87 at New Orleans on Nov. 13, and was 6 of 15 for 14 points in a 97-78 defeat at the Rose Garden on Nov. 26. Where to New Orleans Hornets vs Portland Trail Blazers NBA Live Stream. The timing may be right for Portland to avoid a third straight loss in the series. New Orleans is limping toward the break with eight defeats in 10 games since winning a season-high 10 in a row.

Portland Trail Blazers go for their longest winning streak in 15 months Wednesday night, when they look to avoid a third straight rout at the hands of the New Orleans Hornets. Aldridge is averaging career highs of 22.1 points and 8.9 rebounds, leading Portland in scoring while ranking second in boards behind Marcus Camby. New Orleans Hornets vs Portland Trail Blazers NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. The big man failed to make his first All-Star team, however, after commissioner David Stern chose Minnesota’s Kevin Love to replace the injured Yao Ming.

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Boston Bruins NHL Live Online

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Toronto Maple Leafs vs Boston Bruins NHL Live Online on 7:00 pm EST Tue Feb 15, 2011. While Boston is atop the Northeast, Toronto is 12th in the Eastern Conference, 10 points out of playoff position and possibly looking ahead to next season. The club dealt left wing Kris Versteeg to East-leading Philadelphia on Monday for two draft picks. Versteeg had 14 goals and 21 assists in 53 games with Toronto after winning a Stanley Cup with Chicago last season. Where to Watch Toronto Maple Leafs vs Boston Bruins Live Streaming. It’s the Leafs’ second notable deal in less than a week after sending defenseman Francois Beauchemin to Anaheim for left wing Joffrey Lupul, who has no points in two games.

Bruins seem poised to begin building an ample cushion. Six of Boston’s next seven opponents are currently outside the playoff picture, including two with Ottawa and another at Edmonton - the two teams with the fewest points in the NHL. Toronto Maple Leafs vs Boston Bruins Game Live, Recap, Highlights. Starting that stretch versus Toronto should help. The Bruins are 11-1-2 in the last 14 meetings with the Maple Leafs, winning all six home matchups with a 30-13 scoring advantage.

Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens NHL Live Online

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Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens NHL Live Online on 7:30 pm EST Tue Feb 15, 2011. Stafford recorded his second hat trick in three games Sunday and has eight goals in the last four for the Sabres, who haven’t lost two in a row since Dec. 23-27. He doesn’t have a goal in four games against the Canadiens this season but has only 26 minutes of ice time, having missed one contest with an injury and leaving two others for the same reason. Where to Watch Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens Live Streaming. Price posted a 1.33 GAA in winning Montreal’s first three games of the season against the Sabres. He stopped 37 shots in last month’s meeting before allowing Jason Pominville to beat him 1:09 into the extra period.

Just minutes into that game, Montreal’s Michael Cammalleri was crosschecked to the back of the neck by Sabres defenseman Mike Weber. Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens Game Live, Recap, Highlights.Cammalleri, tied for second on the team with 31 points, left with a separated shoulder and hasn’t played since. Montreal’s Carey Price can certainly relate, experiencing a similar humbling experience last week before bouncing back with one of his best outings.

Philadelphia Flyers vs Tampa Bay Lightning NHL Live Online

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Philadelphia Flyers vs Tampa Bay Lightning NHL Live Online on 7:30 pm EST Tue Feb 15, 2011. Flyers acquired forward Kris Versteeg from Toronto on Monday for draft picks. Versteeg has 35 points in 53 games this season. Flyers haven’t lost back-to-back games since late December, they’re suffering from a sudden lack of offense. Philadelphia outshot the Kings 40-25, but it has scored eight goals in the last five games. The Flyers are tops in the conference with 182 goals. Where to Watch Philadelphia Flyers vs Tampa Bay Lightning Live Streaming. Coach Peter Laviolette shuffled his lineup Sunday as a result, starting Claude Giroux at center between two other regular centers, Mike Richards and Jeff Carter. He shifted Andreas Nodl to center between James van Riemsdyk and Daniel Carcillo, marking the first time Nodl had played the position since junior hockey.

Against the Hurricanes, the Lightning blew a 3-1 advantage by allowing two goals 19 seconds apart in the final minute, but defenseman Marc-Andre Bergeron’s first goal with Tampa Bay salvaged the win in overtime. Philadelphia Flyers vs Tampa Bay Lightning Game Live, Recap, Highlights. Lightning have won eight of 10, defeating Carolina 4-3 in overtime Saturday. If they can win in regulation Tuesday, they’ll move within two points of the Flyers for the conference lead.

New York Islanders vs Ottawa Senators NHL Live Online

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New York Islanders vs Ottawa Senators NHL Live Online on 7:30 pm EST Tue Feb 15, 2011. Senators, who are last in the East and three points behind New York, had given up 39 goals in their previous eight games. Ottawa has lost eight straight at Scotiabank Place, but won its last four visits from the Islanders. Where to Watch New York Islanders vs Ottawa Senators Live Streaming. Ottawa is looking to win back-to-back games after snapping an 11-game losing streak with a 5-3 win over Edmonton on Saturday. Alex Kovalev had two goals and an assist the Senators won for the first time since a 6-4 road victory over the Islanders on Jan. 13.

New York scored three times in the third period and Grabner completed his hat trick 2:55 into the extra session. Grabner, who is tied with San Jose’s Logan Couture for the rookie lead with 24 goals, has nine in the last five games. New York Islanders vs Ottawa Senators Game Live, Recap, Highlights. Islanders were without forwards Trevor Gillies and Matt Martin, who began suspensions of nine and four games, respectively, for their roles in Friday’s fights.

Vancouver Canucks vs Minnesota Wild NHL Live Online

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Vancouver Canucks vs Minnesota Wild NHL Live Online on 8:00 pm EST Tue Feb 15, 2011. Vancouver had won seven of its previous eight. Luongo’s loss was his first in regulation in 22 games. He’s 16-1-5 with a 1.96 GAA and one shutout in that stretch.
Luongo has compiled a 7.00 GAA while losing his last three starts at Minnesota, getting pulled each time. He was yanked after two periods in his most recent game there Oct. 19, giving up six goals on 18 shots in a 6-2 defeat. Where to Watch Vancouver Canucks vs Minnesota Wild Live Streaming. Backup Cory Schneider made 21 saves but took the loss in last month’s meeting.

Ryan Kesler, the Canucks’ leader with 32 goals, has just four tallies in 19 career visits to Minnesota, and one in his last 11 games there. The center has gone without a point in his last two games overall after totaling eight goals and four assists in his previous 10. Vancouver Canucks vs Minnesota Wild Game Live, Recap, Highlights. Vancouver leads second-place Minnesota by 16 points in the Northwest Division, and has a seven-point edge on Central Division-leading Detroit for the top spot in the West.

San Jose Sharks vs Nashville Predators NHL Live Online

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San Jose Sharks vs Nashville Predators NHL Live Online on 8:00 pm EST Tue Feb 15, 2011. Sharks are 0 for 7 in their last four games on the power play while Predators’ opponents are 0 for 12 in their last four games. San Jose has one of the league’s best power plays at 22.3 percent, and Nashville has one of the best penalty-kill units at 86.2 percent. Where to Watch San Jose Sharks vs Nashville Predators Live Streaming.

Nashville lost three of four to San Jose in 2009-10 by posting a 4.75 goals-against average. That figure is down to 2.53 this season, with Anders Lindback making 25 saves in December and Pekka Rinne 42 in January. David Legwand has scored in the Predators’ consecutive wins. Martin Erat added a goal and two assists in Saturday’s 5-3 victory over Colorado, as Nashville scored three unanswered goals in the third period. San Jose Sharks vs Nashville Predators Game Live, Recap, Highlights. Mike Fisher had an assist in his Nashville debut after being acquired Thursday from Ottawa. Fisher had spent his entire career with the Senators since 1999.

Dallas Stars vs Edmonton Oilers NHL Live Online

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Dallas Stars vs Edmonton Oilers NHL Live Online on 9:00 pm EST Tue Feb 15, 2011. Edmonton fell 4-0 to Anaheim on Sunday, its third straight loss and seventh in the last eight. The Oilers matched a season low with 12 shots on goal. The Oilers have gone 0-6-1 in their last seven home games, scoring once in 29 power-play opportunities. Where to Watch Dallas Stars vs Edmonton Oilers Live Streaming. Edmonton is hoping that captain Shawn Horcoff will return Tuesday. Horcoff has missed the last two games due to bronchitis. The Oilers, last in the NHL on the power play at 11.3 percent, have gone 1 for 10 against the Stars.

Stars fell 2-1 to Columbus at home and were outshot 18-6 in the first period, the fifth straight game they were outshot through 20 minutes. Stars go for their sixth straight win over the NHL-worst Edmonton Oilers as they try to end a four-game road losing streak Tuesday night. Dallas Stars vs Edmonton Oilers Game Live, Recap, Highlights. Dallas has gone 2-6-1 in its last nine games. The only regulation win in that stretch came over Edmonton on Jan. 26, and the Stars’ slump began immediately after a five-game win streak - which was capped with a victory over the Oilers on Jan. 20.

Miami Heat vs Indiana Pacers NBA Live Online

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Miami Heat vs Indiana Pacers NBA Live Online on 7:00 pm EST Tue Feb 15, 2011. Miami has taken five of the last six meetings and two in a row at Conseco Fieldhouse. Wade suffered through an even worse shooting effort against Indiana in November, going 1 of 13 from the field and finishing with three points in one of the worst performances of his career. Where to Watch Miami Heat vs Indiana Pacers Live Streaming. James has averaged 34.9 points in his last seven against the Pacers, winners of five straight at home.

Indiana Pacers have thrived under interim coach Frank Vogel’s new approach, winning seven of eight games in their push for a playoff berth. Their only loss in that stretch came against the Miami Heat. The teams meet again Tuesday night in Indiana as Miami looks to rebound after falling out of the top spot in the Eastern Conference. Miami Heat vs Indiana Pacers Game Live, Recap, Highlights. The Pacers have surged into eighth place in the East, with a slight cushion over ninth-place Charlotte. Indiana is averaging 107.6 points since Vogel took over, compared to 97.8 under the fired Jim O’Brien.

Charlotte Bobcats vs Chicago Bulls NBA Live Online

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Charlotte Bobcats vs Chicago Bulls NBA Live Online on 8:00 pm EST Tue Feb 15, 2011. The Bulls have won five straight at the United Center since, improving their home record to a conference-best 23-4. Chicago returns home after a 3-2 road trip, highlighted by impressive wins over Utah and New Orleans. Rose had 23 points and held West All-Star starter Chris Paul in check in Saturday’s 97-88 victory over the Hornets. Where to Watch Charlotte Bobcats vs Chicago Bulls Live Streaming. Three nights earlier, Rose scored 29 in a matchup against Deron Williams in a 91-86 win over the Jazz.

Charlotte’s Stephen Jackson struggled Monday, finishing with nine points after averaging 26.7 in his previous three games. He could have trouble bouncing back against the Bulls, who have limited him to an average of 14.0 points on 35.5-percent shooting in the season series. Charlotte Bobcats vs Chicago Bulls Game Live, Recap, Highlights. The Bulls are an Eastern Conference-best 13-4 since Jan. 8, but two of those losses have come against the Bobcats. In losing to Charlotte, Chicago has plenty of company among the NBA’s elite. Bobcats have won three of five, with the wins all coming against top contenders. They beat East-leading Boston on Feb. 7, won at Atlanta on Saturday, and rolled past the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers 109-89 at home Monday.

Philadelphia 76ers vs Memphis Grizzlies NBA Live Online

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Philadelphia 76ers vs Memphis Grizzlies NBA Live Online on 8:00 pm EST Tue Feb 15, 2011. The Grizzlies, who haven’t reached the postseason since 2006, have used those performances at home to remain in ninth in the West. They were 30-11 at home while earning their previous playoff berth but haven’t won more than 18 games there in each of the past four seasons. Where to Watch Philadelphia 76ers vs Memphis Grizzlies Live Streaming. Snapping a three-game home losing streak to the 76ers could help in the push to end that drought. After dropping five consecutive overall matchups, Memphis has won two of three and earned a 99-94 victory at the Wells Fargo Center on Jan. 28 by outscoring the 76ers 42-21 in the final quarter.

Philadelphia has climbed into seventh in the Eastern Conference by winning nine of 12 and has prevailed in four of its last five road games after starting 5-18 there. The Memphis Grizzlies are vying for a postseason berth in large part because of their strong play at home. Philadelphia 76ers vs Memphis Grizzlies Game Live, Recap, Highlights. While the Grizzlies won the previous matchup between the teams, the 76ers have shined in recent trips to Memphis and will search for a fourth straight win there Tuesday night.

Sacramento Kings vs Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Live Online

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Sacramento Kings vs Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Live Online on 8:00 pm EST Tue Feb 15, 2011. Thunder, though, have sandwiched two losses around the win over the Kings, with turnovers proving costly in both defeats. Oklahoma City gave the ball away a season-high 23 times - Russell Westbrook had eight - in a 105-101 overtime loss to Memphis last Tuesday, then committed 20 turnovers in a 100-94 road loss to Golden State on Sunday. Where to Watch Sacramento Kings vs Oklahoma City Thunder Live Streaming Westbrook, who had six of those, took responsibility for his team’s sloppy play.

Sacramento has the league’s third-worst record, but it’s discovering that it may have a building block in the middle for years to come in Cousins. The fifth overall pick in the 2010 draft has averaged 19.6 points and 11.3 rebounds in his last seven games, a stretch that seemed to indicate Cousins had matured since a string of three earlier incidents that began in the preseason - including one with coach Paul Westphal. Sacramento Kings vs Oklahoma City Thunder Game Live, Recap, Highlights. He had 14 points and 12 boards in a 99-97 loss to the Thunder on Saturday, but no one was talking about his play on the court afterward. Displeased that teammate Donte Greene passed the ball to Tyreke Evans rather than him in the waning seconds, Cousins reportedly took a swing at Greene in the locker room after the game. He was then left off the team plane to Phoenix.

Utah Jazz vs Phoenix Suns NBA Live Online

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Utah Jazz vs Phoenix Suns NBA Live Onlineon9:00 pm EST Tue Feb 15, 2011. The Jazz will be shorthanded as they try to hand Corbin his first victory. Forward Andrei Kirilenko is out after leaving in the second quarter of Friday’s loss with a sprained right ankle. Utah outscored the Suns 36-20 when Kirilenko was on the floor. Where to Watch Utah Jazz vs Phoenix Suns NBA Live Streaming. Starting guard Raja Bell, who spent 3 1/2 seasons with Phoenix, and backup Ronnie Price, meanwhile, are game-time decisions. Bell scored 15.5 points per game in his last four - 7.1 above his average - before sitting out Friday.

The Suns outscored Utah 51-27 after halftime to secure their sixth win in seven games, and they appeared to have a prime chance to pick up a fourth straight victory Sunday against visiting Sacramento. This time, though, it was Phoenix that surrendered a halftime lead. The Suns led by seven at the break and three after three quarters, but the Kings scored 35 points in the fourth to escape with a 113-108 victory. Utah Jazz vs Phoenix Suns Game Live on PC Free, Recap, Highlights. Coach Alvin Gentry was shaking his head after a loss that dropped Phoenix further behind Portland for the Western Conference’s eighth playoff spot.

New Orleans Hornets vs Golden State Warriors NBA Live Online

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New Orleans Hornets vs Golden State Warriors NBA Live Online on 10:30 pm EST Tue Feb 15, 2011, The Warriors, however, have hardly been pushovers lately during a home-heavy stretch. They’ve won five of seven overall and five of six at home, with Monta Ellis’ 33 points leading the way in a 100-94 victory over Oklahoma City on Sunday night. Where to Watch NBA New Orleans Hornets vs Golden State Warriors Live Streaming Free. Stephen Curry chipped in 23 points and 13 assists while David Lee had 23 points and 19 rebounds. Golden State outrebounded the Thunder 47-33, just the 16th time its edged its opponent on the boards.

New Orleans Hornets vs Golden State Warriors Live TV Stream was outrebounded 35-28 in the loss to the Hornets last month, but it could have an easier time Tuesday with Emeka Okafor out. The big man hasn’t played this month because of a hip strain, and the Hornets have been outrebounded in their past four losses - including a dismal 47-26 margin against Chicago. Today Match betweenNew Orleans Hornets vs Golden State Warriors Live.

Vancouver Canucks vs St. Louis Blues Live Streaming NHL Online

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Vancouver has won its last two at St. Louis and three of four overall versus the Blues. After a five-game winning streak, St. Louis has lost 13 of 17, allowing 3.5 goals per game in that stretch. Alex Burrows also added a pair of goals. While Luongo continues his stellar play, the recent struggles of Jaroslav Halak have contributed to St. Louis’ freefall toward the bottom of the Western Conference. Halak was pulled midway through the second period after allowing three goals on 20 shots in a 3-1 loss in Minnesota on Saturday. The Blues have lost seven of nine, with Halak going 1-3-2 with a 3.62 GAA during that stretch.

The St. Louis Blues were the last team to prevent that from happening. Vancouver continues its chase of the Presidents’ Trophy at St. Louis, where the Blues are looking to revive their fading playoff hopes. Luongo has gone 16-0-5 with a 1.90 goals-against average since a 3-2 regulation loss to the Blues on Dec. 5, including a 3-1 victory in the rematch Dec. 20. He won his sixth straight start Saturday, making 24 saves in a 4-2 win against Calgary. For all of Luongo’s success, he credits his team for playing well in front of him. Vancouver, which has an NHL-best 81 points, has killed off 31 straight penalties over its last eight games and 38 of 39 in the last 10.

Washington Capitals vs Phoenix Coyotes Live Streaming NHL Online

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The Capitals have scored two or fewer goals in nine of 13 games after falling 4-1 to Los Angeles on Saturday. After two straight home losses, Washington’s road trip may have come at a good time. The Capitals are 6-2-2 in their last 10 away from home, holding opponents to two or fewer goals in seven of those matchups. Ovechkin had a goal and an assist, and Alexander Semin had a goal and three assists in last season’s win against Phoenix, which ended a two-game losing streak against the Coyotes. Alex Ovechkin scored his 21st goal just 1:06 into the game, but the Kings scored four unanswered goals on Semyon Varlamov, who fell to 1-4-2 with a 2.52 GAA in his last seven starts.

The Phoenix Coyotes shoot for their fifth straight win Monday night against Washington while looking to keep pace in the tight Western Conference playoff race.
Bryzgalov improved to 4-0-0 with a 0.98 goals-against average in his last four starts, beating Chicago 3-2 in a shootout Saturday. He started the streak with back-to-back shutouts against Minnesota and Colorado, then extended it by stoning Patrick Kane on a breakaway attempt in with just over a minute left in overtime. However, Bryzgalov lost his only start against the Capitals, a 4-2 defeat Jan. 23, 2010, in the teams’ last meeting.

Calgary Flames vs Colorado Avalanche Live Streaming NHL Online

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Colorado Avalanche, though, have lost four of five to the Flames. Glencross scored twice during a 4-2 victory in Denver on Nov. 9 and the Flames held on for a 3-2 home win over the Avalanche on Dec. 31. In the first meeting Oct. 28, Daniel Winnik scored with 2:20 left to give Colorado a 6-5 win in Calgary. Sacco’s team will try to take advantage of a Flames club that has given up nine goals in the last two games after allowing 12 in its previous seven. The loss was Colorado’s second in a row since Peter Forsberg rejoined the club. The 37-year-old forward had no points, a minus-4 rating, four penalty minutes and three shots on goal while playing consecutive nights in his first NHL action since 2007-08.

The Flames had charged from 14th to eighth in the Western Conference before dropping a spot Saturday. A trip to Denver could help Sutter’s team do that. The Flames have won three in a row at the Pepsi Center, and the Avalanche are mired in their longest skid since an 0-7-1 stretch from March 15-April 1, 2009. They’ve been outscored 26-11 over the seven consecutive defeats and fallen from a tie for seventh in the West to 14th. Matt Duchene gave his team an early third-period lead against Nashville on Saturday, but the Avalanche allowed three unanswered goals in a 5-3 defeat, including the tiebreaker with 2:30 left.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Charlotte Bobcats Live Streaming NBA Online

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Charlotte has won four of five over the Lakers, and is 6-2 against them since the start of the 2006-07 season. Jackson, who averages a team-best 19.2 points, scored 51 in the two games against Los Angeles last season, while Gerald Wallace is averaging 17.0 points and 8.8 rebounds in the last four games he was healthy enough to face the Lakers, all wins. Los Angeles arrives in Charlotte coming off Sunday’s 89-75 loss to Orlando after having won the first four of a seven-game road trip. The Lakers held their fourth opponent in six games to fewer than 90 points, but finished with a season low in scoring and shot 39.3 percent, the first time they finished below 40 percent since losing at San Antonio on Dec. 28.

Charlotte Bobcats are showing they can finally beat winning teams. This shouldn’t come as a surprise to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Bobcats look to continue their dominance over the two-time defending NBA champs Monday night when they host a Lakers team trying to bounce back from a disappointing loss. While Los Angeles seems certain to make a sixth straight playoff berth, leading second-place Phoenix by a comfortable margin in the Pacific Division, a second postseason appearance for Charlotte is far more in doubt. The Bobcats, who made the playoffs last spring for the first time in the franchise’s seven-year history, are two games back of Indiana for eighth place in the East.

San Antonio Spurs vs New Jersey Nets Live Streaming NBA Online

2011-02-14T08:25:00.000-08:00

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7:00 pm EST Mon Feb 14, 2011

The Knicks, playing without star Amare Stoudemire, shot 47.1 percent from 3-point range as the New Jersey missed out on its first three-game winning streak since a four-game run Jan. 31-Feb. 7, 2009. New Jersey may need to improve quickly when it comes to defending the arc. San Antonio went 13 of 25 on 3s on Saturday and is near the top of the league in 3-point shooting at 39.5 percent. Harris scored 16 points in a win over Charlotte on Friday, and has back-to-back double-digit scoring efforts for the first time since Jan. 24 and 26. He’s averaged 19.8 points in his last five games against San Antonio.Rookie Derrick Favors had nine points and a season-high 14 rebounds versus the Knicks.

San Antonio faces New Jersey on Monday night looking for its sixth victory in seven games as it nears the end of a nine-game road trip. San Antonio Spurs were able to rest their starters as they capped a stretch of four games in five nights with a much-needed rout. That probably doesn’t bode well for the New Jersey Nets. Spurs coach Greg Popovich made his first change to the starting five this season in a 118-94 victory over Washington on Saturday, inserting George Hill in place of Manu Ginobili. Hill scored 18 points and went 4 of 4 from 3-point range, while Ginobili played only eight-plus minutes and had six points.

Atlanta Hawks vs Detroit Pistons Live Streaming NBA Online

2011-02-14T08:23:00.000-08:00

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7:30 pm EST Mon Feb 14, 2011

Atlanta has won seven of its last nine games away from Philips Arena, but continuing that success on this trip won’t be easy. The two-week trek includes stops in New York, Phoenix, Golden State, Portland, Denver and Los Angeles to face the Lakers.
One of the few non-contenders the Hawks will visit is Detroit, a place where they typically have trouble. Atlanta lost 103-80 at The Palace on Dec. 14, its third straight defeat there. Josh Smith led the Hawks with 26 points and Horford added 17, but Atlanta’s bench was outscored 46-14. However, the Pistons have now dropped three straight home games and five of their last six, including consecutive losses to open a season-high five-game homestand. They were tied with Portland with just over 1 minute remaining Sunday, but committed two costly turnovers down the stretch and wound up losing 105-100.

Atlanta embarks on its longest road trip of the season following Saturday’s 88-86 loss to Charlotte on Stephen Jackson’s last-second jumper. The Hawks appeared in complete control, leading by 22 points late in the second quarter, but shot just 29.3 percent after halftime. Although it was an ugly way to lose, Atlanta received an encouraging performance from Al Horford. The two-time All-Star center finished with 16 points and 10 rebounds in a team-high 42 minutes after missing two games with a lower back contusion. The defeat to the Bobcats came four days after Atlanta suffered an embarrassing 117-83 loss to Philadelphia, snapping a three-game winning streak.

Portland Trail Blazers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Live Streaming NBA Online

2011-02-14T08:20:00.000-08:00

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8:00 pm EST Mon Feb 14, 2011

TimberWolves sorely missed Michael Beasley’s offense against Philadelphia, but he is hoping to return to the lineup Monday after sitting out the last three games with a sprained ankle. Beasley is averaging 20.7 points against the Blazers this season. Wolves are coming off Saturday’s 107-87 loss to Philadelphia, their second straight defeat following surprising road wins over New Orleans and Houston. Minnesota, 4-16 since Jan. 3, shot just 36.4 percent against the 76ers, and Kevin Love had a bit of an off night. Love had 16 points and 13 rebounds for his 40th consecutive double-double, but this came after he averaged 23.0 points and 15.3 boards in his previous three games. The first-time All-Star is averaging 23.7 points and 17.7 rebounds against Portland this year.

Portland won its fourth straight Sunday, 105-100 over Detroit, behind Aldridge’s 36 points - his lowest scoring total in the last three games. Aldridge had a career-best 42 points in last Monday’s 109-103 win over Chicago and 37 in Friday’s 102-96 victory over Toronto. He has recorded four of his six highest-scoring games of the season in the last two weeks. Most of this offense has come since Aldridge was passed over as a reserve for the Western Conference All-Star team, announced Feb. 3. The Timberwolves would probably agree. Aldridge, who leads the Blazers in scoring at 22.1 points, is averaging 33.7 points on 62.1 percent shooting and 10.7 rebounds in three games against Minnesota this season.

Los Angeles Clippers vs Milwaukee Bucks Live Streaming NBA Online

2011-02-14T08:18:00.000-08:00

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8:00 pm EST Mon Feb 14, 2011

The Bucks have dropped seven of eight following a 103-97 home loss to Indiana on Saturday. Milwaukee could use a better performance from its starters after they combined for 46 points against the Pacers. Brandon Jennings has struggled since returning from a broken foot, making 32.7 percent of his shots - 25.0 from beyond the arc - in nine games after missing the previous 19. The point guard finished with 10 points on 3-for-10 shooting Saturday. He’s averaging 16.7 points in three meetings with the Clippers, scoring 12 in last month’s loss. The Bucks could be without forward Corey Maggette after he left Saturday’s loss midway through the first quarter with lower back pain. Maggette, averaging 13.1 points, scored 25 in the most recent matchup with Los Angeles.

The Clippers have dropped five of six thus far through that stretch. Los Angeles (20-34) is only nine wins shy of its total from last season, and would be much closer if not for a dismal 4-20 away record, tying Minnesota for the fewest road victories in the Western Conference. Griffin, though, is doing his part with 20.8 points per game and 12.6 rebounds over the last 10 road contests, tallying 21 points and 15 boards in a 98-93 loss at Toronto on Sunday. The former top overall draft pick leads all rookies with 22.7 points and 12.7 rebounds, and will be the team’s lone representative at the All-Star game at Staples Center on Sunday.

Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets Live Streaming NBA Online

2011-02-14T08:16:00.000-08:00

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8:30 pm EST Mon Feb 14, 2011

The Nuggets’ lone representative for Sunday’s All-Star game, Anthony is averaging 38.0 points over his last five meetings with the Rockets. Denver won three of those games. A healthy Chauncey Billups could also make a difference against Houston. The point guard left last week’s matchup late in the first quarter with a left knee strain. He returned Thursday, scoring 30 points and getting his ninth assist on Arron Afflalo’s buzzer-beater to clinch a 121-120 win over Dallas. Billups had a much tougher time in Sunday’s loss, finishing with 13 points and six turnovers.

Denver is currently sixth in the Western Conference, but only 1 1/2 games ahead of the ninth-place Grizzlies. The Rockets, last in the Southwest Division, failed to build on last week’s win over Denver, losing 112-108 to Minnesota on Tuesday and 106-102 to the Mavericks on Saturday. Both of those defeats came at home, where Houston has dropped seven of its last 11. After facing Houston, the Nuggets visit Milwaukee on Wednesday before entering the All-Star break. They’re 9-17 on the road, where they’ve lost four of their last five.

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Montreal Canadiens Live Streaming NHL Online

2011-02-12T11:42:00.000-08:00

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7:00 pm EST Sat Feb 12, 2011

Montreal, which last lost four straight during an 0-4-1 skid Dec. 10-17, 2009, will try to avoid a season-worst third consecutive home loss as it welcomes the Maple Leafs for the second time in 2010-11. Carey Price made 30 saves and recorded his eighth career shutout in a 2-0 win over Toronto on Nov. 20 that snapped the Maple Leafs’ 4-0-1 run in Montreal. Price, among the league leaders with 26 wins, could be back in net after giving up a career-high eight goals Wednesday and getting the night off Thursday when backup Alex Auld turned away 30 shots. Price was 5-2-2 with a 2.01 goals-against average in his previous nine games.

All-Star Phil Kessel is tied for second on the club with six power-play goals, but he has not scored in 13 straight games, two off a career high. Kessel scored in each of Toronto’s two home wins over the Canadiens this season - 3-2 on Oct. 7 and 3-1 on Dec. 11 - but he has no goals in 13 career games at the Bell Centre.The last time the Leafs lost twice at Montreal in one season was 2007-08. James Reimer is making a strong case to remain in goal for Toronto. The 22-year-old rookie, splitting time with Jean-Sebastien Giguere since Jonas Gustavsson was shipped to the AHL last week, made 37 saves in Thursday’s 2-1 overtime loss to New Jersey.

Carolina Hurricanes vs Tampa Bay Lightning Live Streaming NHL Online

2011-02-12T11:39:00.000-08:00

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7:30 pm EST Sat Feb 12, 2011

The Hurricanes are 1-5-1 in their last seven away from home, being outscored 23-11 in that stretch after a 2-1 loss in Philadelphia on Thursday. Carolina is 1-3-1 in its last five, scoring two goals or less in each loss. That may be a tall task if Cam Ward continues to struggle. He’s 1-3-1 with a 2.77 goals-against average in his last five starts and 1-5-2 with a 2.77 GAA in his last eight on the road. Since a 6-4 home victory Jan. 15 against Tampa Bay, the Hurricanes are 4-6-1 and have been shut out twice. Despite the slump, Tuomo Ruutu likened Carolina’s position to that of last season’s Flyers, who made the Stanley Cup finals as a No. 7 seed.

Tampa Bay and the now-defunct California Golden Seals in 1975-76 are the only teams in NHL history to host 12 straight games. Carolina Hurricanes haven’t done much to solidify their postseason case of late as their offense has struggled. That may change if the Tampa Bay Lightning can’t figure out how to stop the opposition’s attack. Tampa Bay continues its NHL record-tying 12-game homestand Saturday night against Carolina, which has dropped four of five. The Lightning allowed six total goals and recorded back-to-back shutouts during a six-game winning streak from Jan. 18-Feb. 1. They’ve lost two of three since while giving up 15 goals, including five in the third period Tuesday in a 7-4 loss to Buffalo.

Colorado Avalanche vs Nashville Predators Live Streaming NHL Online

2011-02-12T11:32:00.000-08:00

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8:00 pm EST Sat Feb 12, 2011

Nashville, which begins a four-game homestand, has won eight of the last 11 at Bridgestone Arena against the Avalanche, including both matchups last season. Defenseman Shea Weber has three goals and seven assists over the past 10 overall meetings with Colorado While Fisher may make his first appearance in a Predators uniform, the Avalanche didn’t fare well in Forsberg’s season debut, a 3-1 loss at Columbus on Friday. Forsberg, who hadn’t played in the NHL since 2007-08, played 17:38 and had one shot on goal. However, coach Joe Sacco was impressed with the 37-year-old center, who helped the Avalanche to their two Stanley Cups.

Duchene has scored in three consecutive games against the Predators, while Hejduk has four assists in the last three at Nashville. Nashville Predators are trying to treat the remainder of the regular season like the playoffs. They feel the addition of Mike Fisher can get them to actually qualify. The Predators hope Fisher will make his debut Saturday night while trying to deal the Colorado Avalanche a seventh straight loss in Peter Forsberg’s second game during his latest comeback.Nashville is in the thick of the Western Conference playoff race, but on a 2-4-1 stretch after winning 10 of the previous 12, including 5-1 at Colorado on Jan. 20.

Chicago Blackhawks vs Phoenix Coyotes Live Streaming NHL Online

2011-02-12T11:28:00.000-08:00

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8:00 pm EST Sat Feb 12, 2011

The Coyotes are 20-0-3 when allowing two goals or fewer. The Blackhawks had a tough time Friday overcoming the loss of right wing Fernando Pisani, center Ryan Johnson and left wing Viktor Stalberg, as all three sustained upper-body injuries and didn’t return. Coach Joel Quenneville said the three are day-to-day and will be evaluated on Saturday. The Blackhawks scored twice just over four minutes into Friday’s game against Dallas, and took a 3-0 lead less than 13 minutes in, but ended up losing 4-3 in a shootout. It was the fifth loss in seven games for Chicago, which has been outscored 9-2 in the third period of those defeats.

Quenneville is expected to go with Corey Crawford in net after backup Marty Turco played in his return to Dallas. Crawford, who has never faced Phoenix, is 1-3-0 with a 2.53 goals-against average in his last four starts after going 4-0-1 with a 0.97 GAA and two shutouts in his previous five. Blackhawks are 11th in the West and three points behind the Flames, but Quenneville is trying to remain optimistic. Phoenix has allowed an average of 23.0 shots in winning its last three after yielding an average of 34.3 in its previous six. The Coyotes had lost six of eight prior to this winning streak, allowing at least four goals in each of those defeats.

St. Louis Blues vs Minnesota Wild Live Streaming NHL Online

2011-02-12T11:26:00.000-08:00

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9:00 pm EST Sat Feb 12, 2011

The Blues’ top trio has combined for six goals and seven assists over the last four games. Backes has scored four times, McDonald has tallied a goal and three assists after missing two months with a concussion and Boyes chipped in with a goal with four assists. Minnesota erased four one-goal deficits Friday, getting two goals from Cal Clutterbuck before Martin Havlat sent the game to overtime by scoring in the final minute. Clutterbuck and Havlat are tied for the team lead with 16 goals. With the win, the Wild moved one point behind the Flames in the playoff chase. Calgary faces Vancouver later on Saturday.

The Blues look to start increasing the Western Conference’s lowest road point total Saturday night when they head to the Xcel Energy Center to take on the surging Minnesota Wild, who will try to sweep the home-and-home series. Playing in St. Paul, though, may not immediately brighten the Blues’ outlook as St. Louis has been outscored 12-5 and gone 1 for 13 on the power play while losing three straight in Minnesota. Sixteen of St. Louis’ remaining 29 contests are on the road, where it’s 8-12-5 - something that may ultimately prevent the club from a playoff berth for the second straight season. The Blues are in 13th place and seven points behind Calgary for the West’s final playoff spot with four games in hand.

Calgary Flames vs Vancouver Canucks Live Streaming NHL Online

2011-02-12T11:18:00.000-08:00

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10:00 pm EST Sat Feb 12, 2011

Vancouver is trying to widen its two-point lead on Eastern Conference-leading Philadelphia, as both teams vie for their first Presidents’ Trophy. The Canucks are seven points in front of Detroit for first place in the West. Despite the loss to the Ducks, Vancouver is the best home team in the NHL at 19-4-5. However, the Canucks are 4-1-3 in their last eight there, including a 4-3 shootout loss to Calgary on Jan. 22. They’re still 8-2-2 over the last 12 home meetings with the Flames and 5-0-2 in the past seven overall matchups. Roberto Luongo is 8-1-2 with a 1.91 goals-against average in his last 11 home games versus Calgary. He made 30 saves through overtime Jan. 22, but gave up a goal to Alex Tanguay on the decisive third-round shootout attempt.

Calgary is on an 8-0-2 run, but also trying to rebound from a loss to the Ducks after falling 5-4 in overtime Friday. Glencross has been hot of late, scoring a goal in three consecutive games while totaling six and adding three assists over the last nine. He committed a costly penalty Friday, however, getting whistled for hooking before Anaheim scored on the power play to force overtime. Miikka Kiprusoff will likely be back in net after allowing five goals on 30 shots against the Ducks. He had 41 saves through overtime at Vancouver on Jan. 22, but is 4-9-1 with a 4.33 GAA over his last 14 games there. Daniel and Henrik Sedin have combined for nine goals and 13 assists in their last seven meetings with the Flames.

Charlotte Bobcats vs Atlanta Hawks Live Streaming NBA Online

2011-02-12T11:15:00.000-08:00

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7:00 pm EST Sat Feb 12, 2011

The Hawks have held the Bobcats, who rank 28th in the league with 93.6 points per game, to an average of 88.7 while beating them seven straight times at home. Charlotte is coming off a 94-89 loss Friday night versus New Jersey as point guard D.J. Augustin’s recent struggles continued. Augustin, scoring 14.5 points per game, was held to four for the second time in five contests - over which he is shooting 30.9 percent from the field. Stephen Jackson, who is averaging 30.0 points - 11.0 more than his season mark - in his last three road games, scored 21 on Friday but wasn’t pleased with his team’s effort as the Nets snapped a 12-game road losing streak.

The Bobcats, losers of six of eight, have slipped two games behind Indiana for eighth place in the Eastern Conference. Charlotte last defeated the Hawks on the road 96-75 on Jan. 19, 2007, thanks in part to Wallace’s 18 points and 15 rebounds. Atlanta Hawks responded with a convincing win over the Charlotte Bobcats. Following another embarrassing defeat, the Hawks will look to bounce back against the Bobcats again as they try for an eighth consecutive home victory in the series Saturday night. Playing without All-Star center Al Horford for the second consecutive game, Atlanta suffered its second-biggest defeat of the season with a 117-83 loss to Philadelphia on Tuesday night.

New York Knicks vs New Jersey Nets Live Streaming NBA Online

2011-02-12T11:13:00.000-08:00

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7:00 pm EST Sat Feb 12, 2011

While the Nets won’t be confused with playoff contenders, they are looking to win three straight for the first time since a four-game run Jan. 31-Feb. 7, 2009. Two night after a surprise 103-101 overtime win over New Orleans, New Jersey defeated Charlotte 94-89 on Friday to snap a 12-game road losing streak. It’s the fifth set of back-to-back wins this season for New Jersey. Players credited flying into Charlotte early Thursday to hold practice as a reason for the improved performance on the road.Brook Lopez scored 31 points and added 11 boards. Lopez, who scored a season-high 36 against the Knicks earlier this season, has 51 points and 18 rebounds in his last two games.

The Knicks struggled defensively again in a 113-96 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday. Stoudemire had 24 points and 10 rebounds, but New York couldn’t contain Kobe Bryant, who finished with 33 points. Two nights earlier, the Knicks gave up 116 points in a defeat to the Los Angeles Clippers. New York Knicks’ defensive struggles have them in danger of falling below .500 for the first time in more than two months. Amare Stoudemire and the Knicks try to avoid that fate and a third straight loss Saturday night when they visit a New Jersey Nets team seeking its first three-game winning streak in more than two years.

San Antonio Spurs vs Washington Wizards Live Streaming NBA Online

2011-02-12T11:11:00.000-08:00

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8:00 pm EST Sat Feb 12, 2011

San Antonio boasts a strong defense and the league’s best record, but had a terrible time scoring Friday night in a 77-71 loss at Philadelphia. The Spurs, who had their four-game winning streak snapped, shot a season-worst 33.3 percent from the floor - including a 3-of-17 effort from 3-point range - en route to their lowest scoring output since a 90-64 loss at Utah on April 4, 2008. Manu Ginobili had eight points while shooting 2 of 10 from the floor, and Tony Parker finished with nine points. While his teammates couldn’t get anything going, Tim Duncan recorded his 19th double-double of the season with 16 points and 13 rebounds. It was the Spurs’ first loss of the season in a game where Duncan had a double-double.

Washington Wizards have a chance to end a skid against the San Antonio Spurs that’s lasted more than five years. The Wizards try to avoid an 11th straight loss to the Spurs when the teams meet Saturday night in the nation’s capital. Six players scored in double figures for Washington as its eight-game losing streak came to an end with a 100-85 home win over Milwaukee on Wednesday night. The 13-time All Star had only five points when these teams met in San Antonio on Dec. 26, but the Spurs won 94-80. Young also had a tough night for Washington, finishing with 10 points on 5-of-19 shooting.

Chicago Bulls vs New Orleans Hornets Live Streaming NBA Online

2011-02-12T11:08:00.000-08:00

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8:00 pm EST Sat Feb 12, 2011

Rose’s Bulls have won all three of his previous matchups against Paul, including a 108-106 overtime victory at New Orleans on Jan. 29, 2010, the teams’ last meeting. Rose had 18 points, including two key free throws, in the win while Paul had 18 points and 12 assists for the Hornets. The Bulls will try to keep up the defensive intensity against the Hornets after stifling the Jazz. Chicago is holding opponents to an average of 88.1 points over its last 11 games. The Hornets are looking for a second straight win after snapping their four-game losing streak Friday with a 99-93 victory at Orlando.

Paul bounced back after being held to nine points in a 103-101 overtime loss to New Jersey on Wednesday. Putting a damper on his Friday, the league announced it was fining Paul $15,000 for verbal abuse of a game official following to defeat against the Nets. The Hornets have lost their last two home games after winning 20 of their first 25 at New Orleans Arena. The Bulls have won their last two visits.New Orleans has struggled in back-to-back scenarios, going 5-7 when playing for the second consecutive night. Chicago remains in the hunt for the Eastern Conference’s best record. The Bulls enter Saturday three games behind Miami and 2 1/2 behind Boston as they close a five-game road trip against teams from the West.

Philadelphia 76ers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Live Streaming NBA Online

2011-02-12T11:05:00.000-08:00

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8:00 pm EST Sat Feb 12, 2011

Philadelphia has taken eight of 11 while holding teams to just 93.8 points. It’s won seven straight and is 17-5 when limiting opponents to 95.0 points or less. The 76ers have allowed 104.5 points during a four-game road skid against the Timberwolves. Since 1995-96, they’ve gone 4-10 at Minnesota with all the wins coming by two points each. Following victories on the first two stops of a three-game trip, short-handed Minnesota fell 116-105 at Indiana on Friday. Playing without four of their top five scorers for the second consecutive game, the Timberwolves took a seven-point lead into the fourth quarter before being outscored 33-15.

76ers will try to prevent a fifth consecutive loss and ninth in 10 games at the Target Center as they meet the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night. Despite shooting just 35.4 percent and being outrebounded by 11, Philadelphia defeated NBA-leading San Antonio 77-71 on Friday with a spectacular defensive effort. The 76ers held the Spurs to 33.3 percent and forced 16 turnovers. Kevin Love, averaging a team-high 21.4 points, increased his franchise record for consecutive double-doubles to 39 with 22 points and 15 rebounds. It’s the longest run since Moses Malone recorded 44 straight for Philadelphia during the 1982-1983 season. Love is averaging 10.3 points and 6.3 rebounds in three career games versus the 76ers.

Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets Live Streaming NBA Online

2011-02-12T11:02:00.000-08:00

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8:30 pm EST Sat Feb 12, 2011

The Rockets lost three in a row in a brutal stretch against Dallas, San Antonio and the Lakers from Jan. 27-Feb. 1, then responded with impressive wins over Utah, Memphis and Denver. The Mavericks are 22-5 when they grab more boards than their opponent. But in a season filled with inconsistency, Houston’s failure to take care of business against Minnesota shouldn’t have been a total surprise. After beating the Nuggets on the road Monday, the Rockets returned home and lost 112-108 to the Timberwolves, who entered the game 3-23 away from home.

Dallas should have a good opportunity to do just that. Six of the Mavericks’ next eight opponents have losing records, starting with their first visit to Houston (24-28) since a 97-94 loss Dec. 31, 2009. The Mavericks were in excellent shape to stretch their streak to 11 in Denver, leading 119-110 with 2:51 to play. But Nuggets guard Arron Afflalo got hot, scoring seven of his team’s final 11 points and hitting a buzzer-beater to hand Dallas a 121-120 defeat. Dallas held a nine-point cushion with under three minutes to play yet still watched its 10-game streak slip away, a loss it’ll try to bounce back from Saturday night when it visits the Houston Rockets. There have been seven double-digit winning streaks in the league this season, and the Mavericks own two of them.

Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks Live Streaming NBA Online

2011-02-12T11:00:00.000-08:00

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8:30 pm EST Sat Feb 12, 2011

The Pacers have dropped six straight to the Bucks since a 115-108 victory on April 15, 2009, and have also lost the last five in Milwaukee. They lost the first two games this season by a total of six points, but haven’t met since early December. The Bucks are heading in the opposite direction of Indiana, having lost six of seven to fall from one-half game back of the East’s final playoff spot to 3 1/2 out.
Milwaukee is coming off Friday’s 89-86 loss to Memphis, and its middling offense has been particularly bad lately, having scored fewer than 95 points in all six games this month.

The Bucks and are 5-29 this season when scoring 95 or fewer, compared to 15-3 when reaching 96. The surging Pacers look to win for the seventh time in eight games and avoid losing their seventh straight to the slumping Bucks on Saturday night at the Bradley Center. Indiana defeated Minnesota 116-105 on Friday, improving to 6-1 since Vogel took over for the fired Jim O’Brien, and with the lone loss coming against Southeast Division-leading Miami. This stretch has helped the Pacers climb into the Eastern Conference’s final playoff spot, pulling within one game of seventh-place Philadelphia, while opening a two-game lead over Charlotte.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Sacramento Kings Live Streaming NBA Online

2011-02-12T10:57:00.000-08:00

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10:00 pm EST Sat Feb 12, 2011

Sacramento blew a fourth-quarter lead for the 18th time this season in a 102-100 loss to Dallas on Wednesday. It was the third time the Kings have lost by five points or fewer on a six-game homestand that ends Saturday. The Kings, who visit Oklahoma City on Tuesday as part of a season-high, seven-game road trip, have lost six of seven overall in this series. League scoring leader Kevin Durant has averaged 32.0 points against them since the start of the 2008-09 season, his third-highest average versus any opponent in that span.

Kings leading scorer Tyreke Evans was an assist shy of his second career triple-double Wednesday with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Durant had 31 points and 10 rebounds Tuesday for his fifth consecutive double-double, while Russell Westbrook posted his third straight with 21 points and 11 assists but had a season-worst eight turnovers. Thunder look to bounce back against the team with the fewest wins in the Western Conference as they try to beat the Sacramento Kings for the fourth straight time.

New Jersey Devils vs Toronto Maple Leafs Live Streaming NHL Online

2011-02-10T10:29:00.000-08:00

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7:00 pm EST Thu Feb 10, 2011

The Maple Leafs are 7-1-2 versus New Jersey since the beginning of the 2008-09 season. They’ve allowed two goals while winning the last three meetings at Air Canada Centre. Jonas Gustavsson started in Toronto’s net for the two matchups this season but was sent to the minors last week. Fellow rookie James Reimer, who has never faced the Devils, has been splitting time with Jean-Sebastien Giguere, who has won his last four starts versus New Jersey. All-Star forward Phil Kessel, who has not scored in the last 12 games, has three goals and two assists in his last five games against the Devils. The Leafs could see right winger Joffrey Lupul make his debut after he was acquired Wednesday in a deal that sent defenseman Francois Beauchemin back to Anaheim. Lupul has 13 points in 26 games this season after sitting out nearly a year with a back injury and subsequent blood infection.

Toronto will try to post its first four-game home winning streak since a five-game run March 9-20. Toronto will try for a season-high fourth consecutive home win and a fourth straight over the Devils on Thursday night. After averaging 1.7 goals during a 1-5-1 slide going into the All-Star break, the Maple Leafs have scored 3.6 per game during a 4-1-0 stretch to climb within eight points of eighth-place Carolina in the Eastern Conference. New Jersey’s chances of reaching the playoffs aren’t as good, standing 15 points out of the East’s No. 8 spot, but the fact that it’s even a possibility at this point is fairly surprising. The Devils shared the NHL’s worst record when rookie coach John McLean was fired Dec. 23 and replaced by Jacques Lemaire, but they’re 10-1-2 since Jan. 8.

Los Angeles Kings vs Pittsburgh Penguins Live Streaming NHL Online

2011-02-10T10:25:00.000-08:00

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7:00 pm EST Thu Feb 10, 2011

The Kings went into their current 10-game road swing on a three-game winning streak and haven’t slowed down much. They followed a 1-0 shootout loss at Minnesota on Feb. 1 with a 3-1 win in Edmonton a night later, then got past red-hot Calgary 4-3 in a shootout on Saturday. Los Angeles remains barely on the outside of the Western Conference playoff picture, but it’s starting to build some momentum with 29 games left. Jonathan Quick will be between the pipes Thursday seeking a sixth straight win. He has a 1.74 goals-against average in his last five starts and has three road shutouts since Dec. 13.

Pittsburgh Penguins won four of the first five games they were without Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, a testament to the team’s steady defense and solid depth up front. Suddenly, the absences of Crosby and Malkin are far from their only concerns. An injury to Chris Kunitz and a suspension for Matt Cooke could leave the Penguins without five of their top seven forwards Thursday night as they host the resurgent Los Angeles Kings. Pittsburgh lost its first three games without Crosby and its first contest after Malkin initially went down with a knee injury, but the team didn’t lapse into a prolonged funk. Quick outplayed Marc-Andre Fleury as Los Angeles beat the Penguins 5-2 at Staples Center on Nov. 5, 2009, the first time Kings defenseman Rob Scuderi faced the team he helped win the Stanley Cup five months earlier. This will be Scuderi’s first trip to Pittsburgh as a visitor.

Carolina Hurricanes vs Philadelphia Flyers Live Streaming NHL Online

2011-02-10T10:19:00.000-08:00

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7:00 pm EST Thu Feb 10, 2011

The Flyers have won six of seven at home, holding opponents to two goals or fewer in those victories—including a 3-1 win over Dallas on Saturday. Jeff Carter, who scored against the Stars, has been on a tear of late with nine goals and five assists over the last 11 games. His 25 goals this season are one behind Danny Briere for the team lead, and Carter is two points shy of Claude Giroux’s team-high 50. Carter has feasted on the Hurricanes, recording a hat trick on Nov. 11 to give him nine goals and nine assists in the past 11 meetings. He has six goals and 10 assists in 11 home matchups.

Facing Carolina may just keep Philadelphia rolling. The Flyers haven’t lost in regulation to Hurricanes since Dec. 19, 2006, going 14-0-3 with eight straight wins. They’ll conclude the season series Feb. 18 in Raleigh, where Philadelphia set a season high for goals with an 8-1 rout on Nov. 11. Still, Flyers coach Peter Laviolette is wary of getting overconfident despite his team winning four in a row at home over the Hurricanes. Cam Ward finished with 31 saves, but it’s not immediately known who will start in goal Thursday. Ward is 1-7-1 with a 3.24 goals-against average in his last nine games versus the Flyers. The only win came in Philadelphia on Nov. 28, 2008. Justin Peters, who hasn’t started since Jan. 9, dropped his only career start at the Wells Fargo Center on Nov. 1 after making 34 saves in a 3-2 defeat.

Buffalo Sabres vs Florida Panthers Live Streaming NHL Online

2011-02-10T10:17:00.000-08:00

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7:30 pm EST Thu Feb 10, 2011

The Sabres had won six of seven road games versus Florida before losing 6-2 on Dec. 17 in their only visit this season. That matchup saw Ryan Miller get pulled for the first time in 33 games - he gave up four goals in the first period - and he was in net for a 4-3 home loss to the Panthers six days later. Miller had been 8-2-0 with a 1.99 goals-against average in his previous 10 starts versus Florida. The latest meeting began the Panthers’ current 21-game stretch that includes 18 decided by one goal. They fell to 7-5-6 in those contests after losing 2-1 to St. Louis on Tuesday.

Florida hasn’t been giving its goaltender much support. Tomas Vokoun has allowed no more than three goals in eight straight starts but has lost five of them, including defeats in all three in which he’s surrendered two or less. Florida, three points behind Buffalo, has had six straight decided by a single goal, going 2-3-1. The Sabres have won four of five, including matching their season high for goals in a 7-4 win over Tampa Bay on Tuesday. Drew Stafford recorded his third hat trick of the season, and the Sabres scored five goals in the third period to erase a 3-2 deficit.

New York Islanders vs Montreal Canadiens Live Streaming NHL Online

2011-02-10T09:52:00.000-08:00

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7:30 pm EST Thu Feb 10, 2011

New York is scheduled to start Mikko Koskinen for the second consecutive game after the 22-year-old stopped 21 of 26 shots in Tuesday’s 5-3 loss to Toronto in his NHL debut. Joel Martin, who has yet to appear in an NHL game, will be Koskinen’s backup. The Canadiens are 14-2-2 the last 18 meetings with the Islanders at Bell Centre, winning the last three there. They’re also 12-1-3 over the past 16 overall matchups, but fell 4-1 at New York on Dec. 26. Koskinen was pressed into duty after fellow rookie Kevin Poulin suffered a dislocated left knee cap during pregame warmups Tuesday.

Despite allowing a career high in goals, Price is tied for the NHL lead with a personal-best 26 wins. His 2.43 goals-against average is the lowest of his four-season career. Montreal has followed a three-game winning streak with consecutive losses, but the latest effort was one of its worst this season. The Canadiens gave up a season high in goals Wednesday, falling 8-6 at Boston in a game marred by seven game misconducts and 182 penalty minutes, including seven to Price for fighting Bruins’ goalie Tim Thomas. It’s unclear if he’ll be back in net or if backup Alex Auld will get the nod. Auld is 3-0-0 with a 2.38 GAA in his last four starts, and made 30 saves in a 3-1 road win over New York on Oct. 29.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Boston Celtics Live Streaming NBA Online

2011-02-10T09:49:00.000-08:00

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8:00 pm EST Thu Feb 10, 2011

The Lakers also must worry about Ray Allen, who needs to make two 3-pointers to break Reggie Miller’s NBA career record of 2,560. Allen is grateful he has a chance to reach that milestone in front of the home crowd. Allen, who scored 25 points at Charlotte, has totaled 45 in his last two regular-season games against the Lakers - both in Los Angeles. However, he’s averaged 8.3 on 11-of-44 shooting the last four home games versus Los Angeles, including playoffs. Though the Lakers went 1-2 at TD Garden in the finals, they have won four of five regular-season meetings in Boston, including the last two by one point each.

The Celtics are 23-4 at home but have dropped two of three overall and been plagued by injuries of late. Boston dressed only 10 players while shooting 40.8 percent in Monday’s 94-89 loss at Charlotte. The Lakers hope to avenge that defeat with a third straight regular-season road victory over the banged-up Celtics on Thursday night.
Behind 32 points from Paul Pierce, Boston shot a road season-high 60.3 percent in a 109-96 win over the Lakers on Jan. 30. It was the Celtics’ first trip to Staples Center since their 83-79 loss there in Game 7 of the NBA finals June 17.

Golden State Warriors vs Phoenix Suns Live Streaming NBA Online

2011-02-10T09:47:00.000-08:00

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9:00 pm EST Thu Feb 10, 2011

The Warriors, who went 2 of 18 from 3-point range, can’t afford their intensity level to waver against a Phoenix club giving up 90.6 points per game over the last five contests. Ellis has averaged 30.5 points his last four games against the Suns, all in Oakland. However, he’s totaled 34 while injuries have limited him to two appearances during the teams’ last four meetings at US Airways Center. Despite Ellis’ and the Warriors’ struggles at Phoenix, Monday’s loss to the Suns is their only defeat in five games. Ellis scored 22 of his 37 points in the first half while Dorell Wright added 23 with 11 rebounds and eight assists as the Warriors shot 51.1 percent in Wednesday’s 116-114 win over Denver.

Phoenix has averaged 115.8 points and shot 48.5 percent during a 10-game home winning streak over Golden State that followed a 110-100 loss on March 18, 2005. Nash has averaged 19.3 points and 13.0 assists in his last six games against the Warriors. While Golden State prefers to push the tempo like the Suns, it has not had much success in two losses to Phoenix this season. Phoenix’s 104-92 win at Golden State on Monday was its fourth in five games. The 10th-place Suns, currently 2 1/2 games out of the final Western Conference playoff spot, have not been at .500 since they were 13-13 on Dec. 19.

Dallas Mavericks vs Denver Nuggets Live Streaming NBA Online

2011-02-10T09:43:00.000-08:00

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10:30 pm EST Thu Feb 10, 2011

Denver has dropped five of seven overall, and although the Nuggets’ 121 home wins since the start of the 2007-08 season are the most in the league, they’re on the verge of losing a third consecutive contest at the Pepsi Center for the first time since Dec. 31, 2006-Jan. 6, 2007. The Nuggets are averaging an NBA-best 110.3 points at home but could struggle offensively versus Dallas, surrendering just 96.2 points per game on its current winning streak. The Mavericks, whose run includes five straight wins on the road, have lost five of seven when allowing more than 100 points.

The Nuggets had a chance to tie with eight seconds remaining but chose to continue play without calling a timeout, with Nene missing a fallaway. Dallas was defeated in four straight at Denver prior to taking two of the last three - including a 102-101 win Nov. 3 as Nowitzki had 35 points and 12 rebounds. Dallas Mavericks enter Thursday night’s game with the longest active winning streak in the NBA after escaping with another close win. They’ll have to get by one of the hottest scorers in the league, though, in order to extend their run. The Mavericks will try for an 11th consecutive victory when they visit Carmelo Anthony and a Denver Nuggets team looking to avoid losing three straight at home for the first time in four seasons.

Carolina Hurricanes vs New Jersey Devils Live Streaming NHL Online

2011-02-08T10:49:00.000-08:00

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7:00 pm EST Tue Feb 8, 2011

The Hurricanes, opening a five-game road trip, conclude their trek next Wednesday against New Jersey. The teams then meet three days later in Raleigh. The Hurricanes, losers of four of five on the road, are looking to avoid a letdown after beating Atlanta 4-3 in overtime on Saturday. Erik Cole scored the winner as Carolina pulled even with the Thrashers in the standings. Despite New Jersey’s turnaround, it’s 16 points back of the Hurricanes and Atlanta for the final East playoff spot.

The Devils will be without Martin Brodeur on Tuesday night when they host the Carolina Hurricanes for the first of three meetings over the next two weeks. Brodeur’s injury will not require surgery and he’s listed as day to day, but Johan Hedberg will make the start Tuesday. Hedberg stopped 14 of 15 shots Sunday, and is 1-4-1 with a 2.94 goals-against average in seven games since the start of January. He took over for an ineffective Brodeur in New Jersey’s only previous meeting with the Hurricanes this season on New Year’s Day, turning away 15 of 18 shots in a 6-3 loss. Brodeur earned his 615th win in a 4-1 victory over Montreal on Sunday despite leaving after the first period with what turned out to be a strained right knee. He stopped all 11 shots he faced and left with New Jersey leading 2-0.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Pittsburgh Penguins Live Streaming NHL Online

2011-02-08T10:46:00.000-08:00

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7:00 pm EST Tue Feb 8, 2011

The Penguins still own a five-game home win streak and are 4-1-0 all-time there against Columbus. The Blue Jackets will make their first visit to the Consol Energy Center with some momentum. Steve Mason made 34 saves in Friday’s 3-0 win at Detroit and Kristian Huselius had two goals and an assist in Saturday’s 4-3 comeback victory over Edmonton. Huselius was a healthy scratch against the Red Wings. Mason is 1-1-1 with a 4.12 GAA in three career starts against the Penguins - all at home. Mathieu Garon has yet to start against Pittsburgh since his brief stint with the team during its 2008-09 championship season.

The Penguins boast the league’s top penalty-kill unit at 88.9 percent, with opponents 0 for 17 during this home win streak. The Blue Jackets are 0 for 11 on the power play in their last three games and are at 13.3 percent for one of the NHL’s worst marks. Pittsburgh remains without Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. Crosby, second in the Eastern Conference with 66 points, is out with a concussion and his return date is uncertain. A busy week figures to test how the Pittsburgh Penguins will fare without their superstar centers. They’ll play the first of four games in six days Tuesday night when they host the Columbus Blue Jackets, who are in search of a third straight victory.