Tampa Bay Lightning Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Slump Continues, Kucherov for Hart, and More – The Hockey Writers – Tampa Bay Lightning

The Tampa Bay Lightning fell short in two out of three games last week, including an important home contest against the Carolina Hurricanes. For the week ahead, we’ll look at the team’s current slump, Nikita Kucherov’s Hart Trophy case, and more. Lightning Are Still Slumping For a while, the Lightning were the hottest team in…

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Philadelphia Flyers Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Heartbreaking Loss, Jiříček Shines, and More – The Hockey Writers – Philadelphia Flyers

The Philadelphia Flyers have improved their play recently, but all that’s on the mind is one stinker to end the week. In this week-ahead piece, we talk about their heartbreaking loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, prospect David Jiříček‘s impressive performance, and more. Heartbreaker vs. Columbus In previous Flyers Week Ahead posts, I’ve highlighted the…

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Canucks Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Boeser Committed to Rebuild, BRO Line, Culture & More – The Hockey Writers – Vancouver Canucks

As the Vancouver Canucks (20-38-8) navigate the week of March 15–22, 2026, the organization is fully embracing its “New Era” identity. While the team remains at the bottom of the standings, the narrative has shifted away from the anxiety of the trade deadline toward a stabilized locker room culture and the emergence of a new…

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Argentina vs. Spain Finalissima in Qatar Called Off

UEFA said Sunday that the game between Argentina and Spain known as Finalissima that was supposed to be held in Qatar has been canceled. “After much discussion between UEFA and the organizing authorities in Qatar, it is announced today that due to the current political situation in the region, the Finalissima between UEFA EURO 2024…

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