The Beatline Blog
Game previews, instant postgame takeaways, and film-room analysis for every team — fresh every morning from our local experts.
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Aces Beat Sparks 89-79: Las Vegas Clinches No. 3 Seed
Las Vegas Aces beat Los Angeles Sparks 89-79 on Sept 23, clinching a top-3 seed behind A’ja Wilson’s double-double.
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Dallas Stars Shut Out Minnesota Wild 2-0 in Season Opener Recap
The Dallas Stars defeated the Minnesota Wild 2-0 on September 24, 2026, securing a shutout victory to start their 3-0 season.
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Sabres Beat Blue Jackets 5-1 in Preseason Opener
Buffalo Sabres defeated Columbus Blue Jackets 5-1 in a preseason game on Sept 22, led by Noah Ostlund’s two goals.
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Nationals Beat Tigers 3-1 in Series Decider Recap
Washington Nationals beat Detroit Tigers 3-1 on Sept 22, 2026. CJ Abrams hit two homers. Both teams finish 74-84.
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Aces Beat Mercury 100-82: Wilson Leads LV to Playoff Opener
Las Vegas Aces defeat Phoenix Mercury 100-82 behind A’ja Wilson’s 34 points. The win sets up LV’s playoff opener against Indiana.
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Red Wings Beat Penguins 7-4 in Season Opener Recap
Detroit Red Wings defeat Pittsburgh Penguins 7-4 in the season opener. Anton Johansson had 4 points as Detroit moves to 1-0-1.
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Blues Shut Out Blackhawks 1-0 in Season Opener
The St. Louis Blues defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 1-0 in their season opener, with Calle Rosen scoring the only goal.
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Falcons 35, Packers 14: Penix Jr. Sparks Atlanta’s Lambeau Rout
Atlanta Falcons defeat Green Bay Packers 35-14 at Lambeau Field. Michael Penix Jr. leads efficient offense while Bijan Robinson dominates ground game.
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Rangers Beat Devils 4-3 in Metro Division Thriller
The New York Rangers defeated the New Jersey Devils 4-3 on Sept. 24, snapping NJ’s perfect start in a tight Metropolitan Division matchup.
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Senators vs Canadiens Preview: Montreal’s Perfect Start Meets Ottawa’s Injury Crisis
The 3-0 Montreal Canadiens host the winless Ottawa Senators in a Battle of Ontario clash. Can Cole Caufield lead Montreal to a sweep, or will Drake Batherson’s extension spark Ottawa?
