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Why Predators' Steven Stamkos believes playoffs are 'there for the taking'

The Tennessean 22 Mar 2026
Steven Stamkos knows what it takes to carry a team to the Stanley Cup playoffs ... The Predators are 17 points behind the Minnesota Wild for third place in the Central Division, so the wild card is their only realistic route to the playoffs.
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McKay, Denis lift Bison back into playoff contention

Journal Gazette 22 Mar 2026
BLOOMINGTON — After dropping a 2-1 game in Cincinnati on Wednesday, the Bloomington Bison desperately needed to defend home ice to keep pace in the divisional playoff race ... ALLISON PETTY, THE PANTAGRAPH ... People are also reading… ... Sanders ... Photos ... .
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6A Girls Soccer Playoff Roundup: Plano East outlasts Hebron for landmark playoff win

Carrollton Leader 21 Mar 2026
The Coppell girls soccer team began its Class 6A Division I state title defense in familiar fashion on Friday, while Prosper’s 2-1 victory over Marcus assured a new champion will be crowned in the 6A Division II bracket. Coppell 3, Allen 1 ... kAm}66C2=.
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The New York Islanders Have What It Takes To Pull Off A Playoff Upset

The Capital Journal 21 Mar 2026
The New York Islanders are still battling to try to get into the playoffs. If they get there, don't expect them to be first-round fodder, writes Adam Proteau ....
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Finch sparks Sweeny to second playoff win in program history

The Facts 21 Mar 2026
Sweeny sophomore Abbie Finch scored one goal and assisted on another, lifting the Bulldogs to a 2-0 win over Hallettsville Thursday night in Wharton. Sweeny will meet Lorena or Giddings in an area round playoff game next week ....
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Pistons become first East team to clinch playoff spot, continuing their rapid rise

The Athletic 21 Mar 2026
Two seasons ago, the Pistons were the worst team in the NBA and lost 28 straight games. They're now at the top of the Eastern Conference ....
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MacKinnon stars as the Avalanche beat the Blackhawks 4-1 to clinch playoff spot

Yahoo Daily News 21 Mar 2026
... become the first NHL team to clinch a playoff spot this season.
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Pistons clinch playoff spot with short-handed victory over Warriors

Michigan Live 21 Mar 2026
DETROIT — For the first time in 17 years, the Detroit Pistons will head to the playoffs in back-to-back seasons ....
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Avalanche defeat Blackhawks, become 1st team to clinch playoff berth

NHL 21 Mar 2026
Necas has goal, 2 assists for Colorado, which hits 100 points; Soderblom makes 45 saves for Chicago .
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Belton, Lake girls sweep 15-5A foes in first-round playoff matches

TDT News 21 Mar 2026
HEWITT — Belton ISD rivals Lake Belton and Belton tied atop the District 16-5A standings thanks to a scoreless tie and 1-1 draw — coupled with separate undefeated slates against the rest of their league brethren — in their two ....
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Tem-Cats edged out in overtime: Gatesville boys also fall in first round of soccer playoffs

TDT News 21 Mar 2026
ENNIS — In its first trip to the girls soccer playoffs since the 2022 season, Temple gave Mesquite all it could handle Friday night before the Skeeters scored in the second half of overtime to post a 2-1 victory over ....
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Avalanche become first NHL team to clinch a playoff spot this season

The Journal Durango 21 Mar 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche became the first NHL team to clinch a playoff spot on Friday night. That development had been just a matter of time for a while. But the way they secured the fran... .
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