Podcasts about playoff races

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This episode has Zack breaking down how the 2026 NBA and NHL playoffs are shaping up as the intensity continues to rise. He briefly goes over the biggest storylines, key matchups, and which teams are stepping up at the right time. From standout performances on the court in the NBA to hard-fought battles on the ice in the NHL, Zack gives a quick, clean recap of where both playoff pictures currently stand and what to watch moving forward.This episode has Zack breaking down how the 2026 NBA and NHL playoffs are shaping up as the intensity continues to rise. He briefly goes over the biggest storylines, key matchups, and which teams are stepping up at the right time. From standout performances on the court in the NBA to hard-fought battles on the ice in the NHL, Zack gives a quick, clean recap of where both playoff pictures currently stand and what to watch moving forward. #NBAPlayoffs2026 #NHLPlayoffs2026 #NBAPostseason #StanleyCupPlayoffs #Playoffs #Basketball #Hockey #SportsPodcast #SportsTalk #PlayoffIntensity #ClutchTime #RoadToTheFinals #ChasingTheCup #GameTime #SportsRecap #AthleteMindset #Competition #WinOrGoHome #BracketTalk #PostseasonVibes  ⁨@NBA⁩   ⁨@NHL⁩  ⁨@SportsPod.⁩ 

In this week's episode we discuss some of the latest news around the MLB, including the Brewers and Phillies clinching playoff berths and highlight the struggles of the New York Mets that can cost them a chance at the postseason. Georgio also returns to recap the second week of the NFL season and dive into multiple Fantasy Football topics.Chapters:0:00 - Intro02:20 - MLB Updates06:15 - Thursday Night Football, Commanders @ Packers 15:43 - Week 2 Day Slate Recap56:10: Sunday Night Football, Falcons @ Vikings 59:25: Monday Night Football, Bucs @ Texans 1:08:37: Monday Night Football, Chargers @ Raiders 1:14:40 - Week 3 Predictions1:23:32 - Fantasy Football Talk1:30:55 - Week 3 Waiver Wire Targets 1:37:00 - Panic Levels After Week 21:40:15 - Podcast ParlayFollow us on TikTok here:https://www.tiktok.com/@figuresofsport?_t=zp-8xqbk0xjbbr&_r=1Follow us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/figuresofsportmedia/All audio versions of the podcast are available here:https://linktr.ee/figuresofsport

Rochester Americans head coach Mike Leone joins the show to cover all things Amerks hockey as Rochester looks to lock up a playoff spot.

Joe and Owen break down the Buffalo Sabres' path to clinching the division as they prepare for a matchup against a struggling Chicago roster. The conversation also explores potential front-office changes for the Red Wings and provides an NHL playoff rooting guide. 01:00 - Dahlin Goal and Lines 02:13 - Playoff Race and Management 04:01 - Sabres vs Chicago Preview

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Matt discusses The Masters with Craig Humphreys, MMA and UFC 327 with Emmanuel Rivera, and how the NBA playoff picture looks with one game remaining in the regular season! Follow Matt on X @Bluto51 and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Mack shares his thoughts on the current playoff race in the NBA. Chris reacts to the Knicks win over the Celtics yesterday and breaks down if they're the team to beat in the Eastern Conference.

Gary Parrish joins the show in-studio to talk about the Final Four and if teams will copy Michigan's team building (3:00)The Masters Round 2 Update 1 (37:04)Grizz/Jazz, Blazers/Clippers, NBA Standings (51:25)The Masters Round 2 Update 2 (1:15:35)Host: Chris Vernon Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Guests: Gary Parrish, Frog, Dog, Bee, Turtle, Walrus Technical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles 

Nick Kostos is LIVE on this Masters Thursday! Nick opens the show breaking down what he thinks the Giants & Jets will do with their first round picks. Nick explains why he is out on the Atlanta Falcons and Houston Texans this year. Plus, Nick gets you set for another day in the NBA with the playoffs approaching. Sal Licata and Danny Parkins join the show.

The boys are joined by Leo Calvo of Chuckin' Fists to break down both the east and west playoff races. Leo gives his thoughts on why his Penguins ha a resurgence under Dan Muse, why the Flyers should scare anyone in the east, and what went wrong for the Red Wings in the last couple weeks. Nick and Mac also break down the upcoming Frozen Four matchups, the Washington Capitals calling up Ilya Protas, and the PWHL selling out Madison Square Garden.   Chapters   00:14 Intro and approaching 300 episodes 01:38 QOTD - memorable playoff series 05:00 PWHL sells out MSG 12:36 Playoff race with Leo Calvo of Chuckin' Fists 43:37 The Weekly ReCap 49:15 Frozen Four preview Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

0:00 Intro 1:14 The Chicago Bulls fire their front office executives 4:31 What happens with Head Coach Billy Donovan? 7:35 NBA coach Mike Malone named the new head coach at the University of North Carolina 11:16 A breakdown of the NBA's playoff races 11:24 The Eastern Conference teams, seeds, & scenarios 17:33 The Western Conference teams, seeds, & scenarios 25:01 Cooper Flagg had himself a monster weekend 33:39 Which team had a bigger in-season turnaround: Atlanta Hawks or Charlotte Hornets? 42:21 Final Thoughts on the end of this NBA season Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hour 1 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry. Jazz get blown out on the road at OKC Mammoth holding on to a 5 point lead in the Wild Card race Weekend Warriors

Canuck Clay and ParkersPucks recap the last week in Vancouver Canucks hockey, and the playoff races around the NHL.

he Detroit Red Wings playoff race is slipping away and the biggest problem is not talent. It is effort, identity, and accountability. With Dylan Larkin gutting it out and the team still struggling, serious questions are being asked about coaching decisions, roster construction, and whether the rebuild under Steve Yzerman is actually working. Are the Red Wings too soft Is the locker room culture broken Are veterans holding back young players Is this roster built wrong Are players tuning out coaching With the playoffs on the line, Detroit must win now. But the bigger conversation is what happens next. This episode dives into leadership, effort, accountability, and the future direction of the franchise.

Nick Kostos reacts to Nuggets vs. Spurs, Luka Doncic's injury for the Lakers, and Nick explains why the Knicks need to lose to avoid the Boston Celtics in the playoffs.

You'd think the longest playoff drought coming to an end would be the biggest news over the weekend? Nope. How 'bout the two-time defending champions being officially eliminated? Negative.Sunday, the N.Y. Islanders dismissed head coach Patrick Roy and replaced him with Peter DeBoer with the hopes of still securing a playoff berth in the East.Beyond that, Vic and Neil update all of the playoff races and also offer up Spring Cleanings for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Chicago Blackhawks.X: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparoundNeil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeilVic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vic-morren-7038737/NHL Wraparound Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nhlwraparound/#NHLWraparound #NHLWraparound.com #ShortShifts #NYCentric #CelebritySeries #HallofFameEdition #StanleyCupdate #SummerCoolers #Smith'sPix #NeilSmith #VicMorren #PatrickHoffman #NHL #SummerCoolers #AnaheimDucks # #BostonBruins #BuffaloSabres #CalgaryFlames #CarolinaHurricanes #ChicagoBlackhawks #ColoradoAvalanche #ColumbusBlueJackets #DallasStars #DetroitRedWings #EdmontonOilers #FloridaPanthers #LosAngelesKings #MinnesotaWild #MontrealCanadiens #NashvillePredators #NewJerseyDevils #NewYorkIslanders #NewYorkRangers #OttawaSenators #PhiladelphiaFlyers #PittsburghPenguins #StLouisBlues #SanJoseSharks #SeattleKraken #TampaBayLightning #TorontoMapleLeafs #UtahMammoth #VancouverCanucks #VegasGoldenKnights #WashingtonCapitals #WinnipegJets #PatrickRoy #MathieuDarche #PeterDeBoer #LindyRuff #ThomasVanek #SergeiBobrovsky #AleksanderBrakov #MatthewTkachuk #AaronEkblad #SethJones #PaulMaurice #BillZito #SidenyCrosby #SteveYzerman #RickTocchet #PorterMartone #JeremySwayman #AndreiVasilevskiy #JakeSanderson #TravisGreen #JordanStaal #JordanMartinook #PatrickKane #QuinnHughes #KirillKaprizov #AlexDebrincat #JonathanQuick #GabePerreault #WillCuylle #MikaZibanejad #JTMiller #JoelQuenneville #JackEichel #JohnTortorella #CarterHart #ClaytonKeller #AndreTourigny #ArizonaCoyotes #BillArmstrong #QuintonByfield #RobertThomas #DylanHolloway #JoelHofer #JordanBinnington #KyleConnor #ZachHyman #StuartSkinner #ArtursSilovs #VictorHedman #BrandonHagel #ScottSabourin #ValNichushkin #DamonSeverson #ZachBolduc #MichaelRasmussen #JustinFaulk #AliaksaiProtas #NicDowd #MorganBarron #RyanStrome #MitchMarner #MatthewKnies #MaxDomi #NicRobertson #BradTreliving #AustonMatthews #BobbyMcMann #AnthonyStolarz #WilliamNylander #CraigBerube #KeithPelley #BrendanShanahan #SheldonKeefe #ScottLaughton #NicholasRoy #NikitaGrebenkin #CalleJarnkrok #TroyStetcher #MatiasMaccelli #JeffBlashill #ConnorBedard #NickFoligno #JasonDickinson #ConnorMurphy #FrankNazar #TylerBertuzzi #RyanDonato #SethJones #IlyaMikheyev #SamLafferty #MattGrzelcyk #KevinKorchinski #TylerBetuzzi #RyanDonato #JamieMcLennan #TSN

Will Lou reacts to the Toronto Raptors' 128-96 win over the tanking Memphis Grizzlies. He praises RJ Barrett, Jamal Shead, Ja'Kobe Walter and Collin Murray-Boyles for being locked in for this game and then takes listener questions.Three stars: Collin Murray-Boyles, RJ Barrett, Jamal SheadGerald Henderson award: GG Jackson#nba #raptors #grizzlies This episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino.Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-basketball-tnnReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11:30am Hour 1: What do the Sabres need to do in order to stay ahead of the Lightning or the Canadians?

8:00 - Joe and Owen break down more on the playoff race in the Atlantic Division of the NHL.

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with ESPN's Jesse Rogers ahead of tomorrow's home opener for the White Sox against the Jays. They discuss Dylan Cease's start to life in Toronto, Alex Bregman's start to his Cubs tenure, if the Yankees look poised for a deep run this season, and Bo Bichette's early season struggles with his new team in a new role Then, they discuss Konnor Griffin getting a major payday and his first MLB call-up, why both sides elected to make the move, and more. Then, Jason Bukala joins the show to discuss why the Sharks are still in the playoff hunt, the favourite in the East, the Sabres being able to end their playoff drought with a win against Ottawa, Porter Martone's NHL Debut and what he brings to Philly. Then, they discuss what to make of the Leafs GM search and what is next for Toronto.   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Porter Martone is HERE! Ashlyn Sullivan, Jordan Hall and Clayton Dyer the rookie's NHL debut in the Flyers' frustrating loss to the Capitals on Tuesday night. Plus, our latest Dump or Chase brings us questions on how much of a difference maker Owen Tippett can be, whether Rick Tocchet made a mistake taking Matvei Michkov off the top power play unit and whether or not Martone's performance is more important than making the playoffs. Finally, the crew previews a massive pair of games against the Detroit Red Wings and New York Islanders that will have huge playoff implications on the latest episode of the Flyers Talk podcast.

Hour 2 of the Big Show with Rusic and Rose is on demand! To kick off hour 2 the guys are joined by the host of the FAN Hockey show on Sportsnet, Matt Marchese! Matt gives his take on all the dram in Toronto with the Maple Leafs. Then Marches gives his take on the coaching carousel in the NHL. Next, he dives into the disappointment in Ottawa and Detroit and the NHL playoff picture as a whole.   (27:38) Later on the guys, play some audio from Keith Pelley's press conference in Toronto yesterday and react to Pelley's reasoning for the Leafs struggles.    The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. This show is produced by Connor Gronsdahl and Shan Virjee Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

Big Show + with Shan Virjee and Connor Gronsdahl is on demand! To kick off the hour the guys go around the NHL and look at all the divisional and wildcard races!   (27:37) later on the guys touch on another Jays victory last night over the Colorado Rockies. Plus they also look ahead to the PWHL Takeover Tour game taking place tonight in Calgary! TH end the show as always with trivia!   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. This show is produced by Connor Gronsdahl and Shan Virjee Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

The guys discuss this weekend's Final Four, the NBA MVP race, and how things could shake out in the Western Conference! Follow Matt on X @mattravis and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Uconn shocks Duke  Is Jon Shyer a bad coach?? Final 4 matchups are set  MLB is back  NHL playoff race is heating up

The guys are back with another packed episode of No Credentials Required, breaking down the first impressions of the 2026 MLB season - particularly the New York Yankees' opening games and what's already standing out. They also take a look at one of the strangest promotions in baseball, reacting to the San Francisco Giants' head-scratching “9-9-9 challenge,” before shifting gears to discuss the latest news surrounding Tiger Woods and what it could mean moving forward. To wrap things up, the conversation turns to the NHL, where the playoff race is heating up and several teams are making late-season pushes. Who's trending up? Who's in trouble? The guys break it all down with their signature mix of insight, humor, and fan perspective. As always, it's sports talk without the credentials—but with plenty of opinions. 

Nick Kostos is LIVE on this Friday! Nick opens the show reacting to all of last night's College Basketball results, including Illinois & Iowa's wins to advance to the regional finals. Nick breaks down why he thinks the Browns need to trade Myles Garrett before the NFL Draft. Plus, Nick gives out his best bets for tonight's College Hoops slate. Brad Evans, Andrew Marchand and Jay Croucher join the show!

Hour 1 Utah Mammoth Analyst Nick Olczyk joined to give his insight on back to back losses to really good players Alexander Ovechkin and Connor McDavid.  Adam Silver has released the NBA's ideas for it's "Anti-Tanking" Measures. How do you feel about this?  Hour 2 Utes insider Steve Bartle Good, Bad & Ugly Hour 3 NHL playoff picture | Jazz tank Jazz broadcaster Craig Bolerjack

NHL playoff picture | Jazz tank Jazz broadcaster Craig Bolerjack

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Schopp and Bulldog open the show asking the question if we would take another overtime game tonight vs the Red Wings. The guys explain why they wouldn't mind it and why they would want to play the Red Wings in the first round.

Nick Kostos is LIVE on this Thursday! Nick opens the show setting the stage for tonight's epic Round of 16 tournament games. Plus, Nick hits on the wild night in the NBA last night, and breaks down why a Myles Garrett trade might be possible after yesterday. Plus, Steve Lappas, Jim Boeheim, Chris Russo and John Ewing join the show!

Hour 1 Utah Jazz Insider Ben Anderson talked with Scotty about Ace Bailey's recent scoring outings. The Rookie is really heating up.  Utah Puck Report Host Jay Stevens joined to talk about last night's Utah Mammoth loss to Edmonton and if it affects their playoff chances.  Hour 2 NBC Sports NBA writer Kurt Helin Good, Bad & Ugly Hour 3 RSL Sporting Director Kurt Schmid Sports Roulette

Dan and Shawn are joined by former Sabre and current broadcaster Rob Ray (12:07) to talk about the reasons why the Sabres have sustained their success this season and are in first place in the Atlantic Division, almost guaranteeing at this point that they will reach the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in 15 years. He touched on leadership and coaching, on the play of defenseman Rasmus Dahlin, the character in the room, goalie Alex Lyon having 20 wins and the impact forwards Ryan McLeod and Josh Doan have made since they arrived in Buffalo. NHL.com staff writer Derek Van Diest also joined the episode to talk about the Oilers (32:25). Van Diest specifically addressed Connor McDavid's recent comments on the Pacific Division race (he called it a “pillow fight”) and if there is a frayed relationship between Edmonton's captain and coach Kris Knoblauch. In addition, the guys dove into the playoff races in both conferences, offering their thoughts on the rise of the Nashville Predators, Columbus Blue Jackets and Ottawa Senators. The episode ends with a special tribute to and remembrance of Jessi Pierce. 

Nashville destroyed San Jose on Tuesday night to win five straight and move into the playoffs. How is this happening? What role are young players like Matthew Wood playing? Can it continue? Plus, the debate between Playoff match-ups as well as draft slot? Braden Gall and Emma Lingan talk Preds hockey. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch all episodes on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Brought to you by: SinkersBeverages.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The In Crowd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ today!

Chris Mack is IN for Nick Kostos on this Tuesday. Chris opens the show with his five biggest stories for the sports week, hits on the Round of 16 games, and his favorite stories of the tournament. Plus, Dan Bonner, Fran Fraschilla and Nick Friedell join the show!

Westwood One's Fran Fraschilla joins the show to break down the Round of 16 matchups. Plus, Chris reacts to the Lakers loss over the Detroit Pistons and breaks down whether or not Victor Wembanyama should win MVP.

Audacy NBA Insider Nick Friedell joins the show to break down the Lakers hot stretch to end the season, Victor Wembanyama's chances of winning the NBA Title, and MUCH MORE!

Chris Mack wraps up the hour reacting to the Lakers loss last night to the Detroit Pistons. Plus, should Victor Wembenyama win MVP this season?

From 'Spits & Suds' (subscribe here): The guys look at the upcoming schedule for the Stars and the standings in the NHL with the playoffs just a few weeks away. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a log jam we've got on our hands. Every division is up for grabs except the Central but there's plenty of heavy weight drama there too. The Preds and Blue Jackets are making last minute surges. The Islanders, Red Wings, Sharks, and Kings might break our hearts. The first round matchups are looking spicy. The college hockey bracket is set and we are fired up! Dartmouth is in! Merrimack is in! Can anyone beat Michigan? The 90s are coming back and we are here for it. And the beer league hotline is nasty! Donate to Jessi Pierce's fundraiser here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-mike-hinrichs-after-losing-jessi-pierce-children Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 09:12 - Playoff Race is Gas 30:55 - Preds on a Heater 39:40 - Frozen Four 46:51 - Jessi Pierce 53:09 - The 90s are Back! 1:18:13 - Beer League Hotline 1:28:32 - Blind Ranking PRESENTED by BetMGM. Download the BETMGM app and use code “NETTERS” and enjoy up to $1500 in bonus bets if you lose your first wager! Thanks to our Sponsors! BetMGM: Use bonus code NETTERS when signing up to receive up to $1500 in bonus bets if your first bet loses. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US) 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR) 21+ only. Please Gamble Responsibly. See BetMGM.com for Terms. First Bet Offer for new customers only. Subject to eligibility requirements. Bonus bets are non-withdrawable. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. This promotional offer is not available in New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico.  Head to factormeals.com/netters50off and use code netters50off to get 50 percent off and free breakfast for a year! *Offer only valid for new Factor customers with code and qualifying auto-renewing subscription purchase. Make healthier eating easy with Factor. Bauer just dropped their Spring Apparel Collection, and it goes way beyond the rink. Lightweight layers, breathable fabrics, and pieces built for athletes who never stop moving. From the rink to the street, Bauer's got you covered. Shop the new Spring Apparel Collection at Bauer.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Jones joins the 94 WIP Morning Show happy with the way the Flyers have been hanging in the playoff race, only 5 points removed from a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference Wild Card race.

With less than 20% of the regular season remaining, the Playoff Races in both the Eastern and Western Conference are tightening with some key matchups scheduled this week that can change the fate of the 2026 Postseason.