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Golden Knights go into Colorado and take game one against the Avalanche 4-2. Vegas was up 3-0 early in the 3rd, Colorado made it 3-2, then Vegas got the empty net goal. Montreal and Carolina drop the puck on Thursday.

When I trained in Karate tournaments were encouraged but not required. I did not compete, though many of the people I trained with did. People train for many reasons, and even though I did a couple of TKD tournaments, sport MA was never my primary reason for training. Compete or don't compete, I am OK with it either way and understand both sides. If this sounded like an unhelpful answer that was trying to play both sides of the fence, it was. I am going to run for President of the United States in 2028 and am practicing how to give answers that sound good but don't say anything helpful. Alright. That was a weird thing to add.

The Canucks have decided to clean house, firing head coach Adam Foote after one season, along with three assistant coaches. The Canucks had the worst record in the NHL this year and one of the worst records in recent memory. At 58 points they were well behind the Blackhawks 72 points for next lowest in the league. Foote was not the right fit (the shoe didn't match the foot) for Vancouver, and after a season like that a reset was in order.

A great game 7 between the Canadians and Sabers. Montreal got off to a 2-0 lead in the first, the Sabers came back to tie it 2-2 and send the game to OT where the Canadines win 3-2 and advance. Tough way for a good Sabers season to end, losing in OT of game 7 at home, but it was still their best season in almost 20 years and they will be back. Congrats to the Canadians as they now face the Hurricanes. Game one is on Thursday in North Carolina.

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Game six goes to the Sabers in an 8-3 blowout of the Canadians. Game 7 in Buffalo on Monday night. 730pm eastern.

The Vegas Golden Knights have been punished by the NHL for their lack of media availability following the game six win. The team was stripped of a second round draft pick in 2026 and Tortz was fined 100 grand. Harsh penalty. The team can appeal. Game 1 between Vegas and Colorado will be Wednesday, game 2 on Friday. Both start at 8pm eastern time. All the other times of the games are TBD but we know the dates. Game 3 is May 25, game 4 is May 26, both in Vegas. Back to Denver for game 5 on May 28, game 6 in Vegas May 30, and game 7 in Denver on Monday, June 1. This is going to be a competitive series, wouldn't be surprised if it went seven.

I have always wanted to go see a Lions game on Thanksgiving but never have been able to. I really wanted to go this year, but then I looked at the ticket prices and the cheapest I found were 400 dollars each! This was in the nosebleed. Between that and the cost of travel I think I will pass. Sheesh.

Knights made it look easy. Scored early and often, beating the Ducks 5-1 and advancing to the west finals and get ready to play Colorado. Game one will be on Wednesday, May 20, in Denver. Three of the final four are decided, the only one left is either Canadians or Sabers, where the Canadians won Thursday night and took a 3-2 series lead. They can close it out at home Saturday. Hit the ice!!

If you are talking about LeRoy Brown, he was all hype. A creampuff. Smacked him around myself, broke his fingers and took those diamond rings. He was a big dude but wouldn't pass a yellow belt test.

Not to make anyone feel old BUT..... It was 28 years ago today that the final episode of Seinfeld aired. Thursday, May 28, 1998. There were a lot of great shows and sitcoms in the 90s but Seinfeld was my favorite, and the show is still fun to watch today.

Mark Stone will not be available for Vegas tonight, so if they are going to win game six they need to do it without their captain (Stone) and one of their best defensemen in Brayden McNabb. With it being an elimination game the Ducks will be ready, so let's see how this goes. Does Vegas advance and play Colorado, or do the Ducks win and force a game 7? We will find out later tonight. Also, a big game five in the east between the Sabers and Canadians, series tied at 2-2. That starts at 7pm eastern.

A few more games have been announced. The MNF opener will be the Broncos visiting the Chiefs. For the Lions annual Thanksgiving game, they will host the Bears. Lions will also play the Patriots in Germany on November 15. The night before Thanksgiving debut will feature the Packers visiting the LA Rams. A few other week 1 games have leaked, they are Jets at Titans, Saints at Lions, Packers at Vikings, Falcons at Steelers, Cardinals at Chargers, and Dolphins at Raiders. It was reported by NBC Sports and Sports Illustrated that the game to kick off the season on Sept 9 will be the Patriots at the Seahawks, a rematch of the Super Bowl. Full season schedule will be released later tonight.

After a strong 3-0 lead it looked like the Wild would survive and push things to a game six, but instead the Avalanche come back to tie it at three, then win in OT. It was a good season for the Wild, over 100 regular season points and got over the first-round hump, but they come up short. Maybe next year they will get their name engraved on the cup for the first time, though I doubt it. Just to add to some news of that @sensei8 posted, McNabb has been suspended for game six because of that penalty. Also. Poehling will miss the game for the Ducks as a result of the injury. If the Knights do advance, they will play Colorado. best of luck to them. It is an uphill battle facing those guys!