After an ugly Game 1 loss, the Hurricanes didn’t blame rust. Could they have?

Neither the players nor the coach blamed rust for the loss. What they did say sure sounded an awful lot like rust, though.

Hurricanes’ Jordan Staal blames Game 1 no-show on lack of respect for Canadiens

Carolina Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal made a stunning admission following a Game 1 loss to the Montreal Canadiens.

Cavs HC Defends James Harden After Game 1 Loss to Knicks, 'A Lot of It Is on the Team'

After James Harden's defensive struggles in Game 1 against the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals, his head coach came to his defense.

Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon assigns blame after Game 1 loss to Vegas

Nathan MacKinnon did not dance around the issue after the Colorado Avalanche’s 4-2 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 1 of the NHL Western Conference Final. The Avalanche star pointed directly at his team’s sloppy execution,

Fear of Victor Wembanyama cost Thunder Game 1 vs Spurs. Now, OKC must attack.

The Thunder's hesitation to attack Victor Wembanyama at the rim cost OKC in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals against the Spurs on Monday night.

Where to watch Avalanche vs. Golden Knights NHL Playoffs Game 1 tonight on free streams, TV

The Colorado Avalanche and Las Vegas Golden Knights kick off their NHL Western Conference Finals playoff series with Game 1 Wednesday night in Denver.

Knicks steal Game 1 with an epic comeback; Mavericks fire Jason Kidd

Plus Pete Prisco regrades the 2023 NFL Draft

Experts adjust Golden Knights vs. Avalanche Game 1 prediction after Mark Stone, Artturi Lehkonen injury update

Read this preview for Wednesday's NHL Western Conference Finals Game 1 between Vegas and Colorado. Explore the different Polymarket markets available for the game, which can be traded on across the country.