Jalen Williams could feature in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs. He has missed the past six playoff games with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain. The Thunder have demonstrated an ability to cope with Williams’ absences.
The San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder are set to clash in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. The Thunder finished the regular season with a record of 64-18. The Spurs won four of five matchups against Oklahoma City during the regular season.
The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Buffalo Sabres 6-2 in Game 3. Cole Caufield scored a goal and added an assist as Montreal took a 2-1 lead in their second-round playoff series. Alex Newhook had two goals, and Jakub Dobes made 26 saves for Montreal.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has won his second consecutive NBA MVP award. Victor Wembanyama finished as a runner-up. There are questions being asked if Wembanyama has surpassed Gilgeous-Alexander as the league’s best player.
Maggie Flaherty’s overtime winner gave Montreal Victoire a 2-1 victory over the Ottawa Charge. Montreal now leads the best-of-five series 2-0 in the PWHL Walter Cup Finals. The next game is in Ottawa.
The Spurs and Thunder, boasting the NBA’s top records, are set to face off in the Western Conference finals. This series could mark the beginning of a new rivalry between two teams with young, championship-calibre cores. The winner will likely be the favourite to win a championship.
Lane Hutson is embracing the challenges of the playoffs. Montreal and Buffalo are facing off in a series. There’s a need to stay strong mentally.
The Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres will play Game 7 to decide who advances to play the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final. The Atlantic Division rivals have competed over six games. NHL.com staff writers and editors have made their predictions.
De’Aaron Fox has been ruled out of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals with right ankle soreness. This is a significant setback for the Spurs as they face the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder will have Jalen Williams back after he missed six games.
The Canadiens and Sabres are gearing up for Game 7. Mattias Samuelsson and Rasmus Dahlin have been carrying the load for Buffalo’s blue line. NHL Tonight and NHL Now are previewing the game.