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Deadspin | Mammoth double-up Kraken, point streak at 7 games

Deadspin | Mammoth double-up Kraken, point streak at 7 games

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Jan 17, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Mammoth left wing Michael Carcone (53) takes a shot on goal during the second period against the Seattle Kraken at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Peter Creveling-Imagn Images

Nate Schmidt scored twice, including the go-ahead goal, and added two assists as the Utah Mammoth defeated the Seattle Kraken 6-3 on Saturday in Salt Lake City.

Lawson Crouse added a goal and two assists, Kevin Stenlund, Nick Schmaltz and Barrett Hayton also scored and Clayton Keller had two assists for the Mammoth, who extended their point streak to seven games (6-0-1). Goaltender Karel Vejmelka made 18 saves.

Matty Beniers had a goal and an assist and Jordan Eberle and Chandler Stephenson also scored for Seattle, which went 1-3-1 on its five-game trip. Philipp Grubauer stopped 24 of 29 shots.

Schmidt broke a 3-all tie at 14:30 of the third period. Seattle defenseman Jamie Oleksiak tried to backhand a clearing attempt up the left-wing boards, but the puck deflected off an on-ice official and fell to Keller, who spotted a wide-open Schmidt in the slot for a one-timer into the far upper corner of the net.

Crouse scored off a faceoff win in the offensive zone at 15:12, and Hayton added an empty-netter at 19:09.

The Kraken opened the scoring just 1:09 into the game. Vejmelka stopped Beniers’ initial shot, but the goalie froze as he thought he hadn’t allowed a rebound. Kaapo Kakko found the loose puck, went behind the net and found Eberle in the slot for a backhander into the upper left corner of the net.

The Mammoth tied the score on a shot-handed goal at 2:47. They won a faceoff in their end and charged up the ice on an odd-man rush. Crouse split a pair of defenders in the offensive zone and fed Stenlund for a tap-in at the right post.

Utah scored twice in the opening five minutes of the second period to take a 3-1 lead. Schmidt tallied 28 seconds into the period as Jack McBain’s centering pass caromed off the side boards and back to Schmidt for a slap shot from the left point that beat a screened Grubauer. Schmaltz scored at 4:31 after Schmidt’s slap shot from the blue line went wide of the net but bounced off the end boards and back out front.

Seattle tied it with two goals in the final five minutes of the period.

Beniers outmuscled a pair of defenders to shovel a rebound over the goal line at 15:11.

The Kraken tied it at 17:43 as Frederick Gaudreau’s saucer pass sent Stephenson in alone from the blue line, and he slid the puck under Vejmelka from close range.

–Field Level Media

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Indian Greco Roman wrestlers bagged two medals and confirmed another one at the Asian Wrestling Championships in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Tuesday.

Lalit lost 0-9 to Uzbekistan’s Ikhtiyor Botirov in the 55kg final to settle for silver, while the seasoned Sunil Kumar defeated another Uzbek, Mukhammadkodir Rasulov, 5-4 in an 87kg bronze medal match to ensure his sixth podium finish in the event.

Nitesh entered the 97kg final to assure India of another medal. The Indian, who beat Kyrgyzstan’s Melis Aitbekov 8-0 in the quarterfinals and China’s Zegang Wang 7-2 in the semifinals, will meet Iran’s Abdollah Saravi in the gold medal contest.

Aman (77kg) lost to Korea’s Yeonghun Noh 14-15 in another duel for bronze.

Prince (82kg) reached the bronze medal match to keep his hopes alive.

Published on Apr 07, 2026

#Asian #Wrestling #Championships #India #bags #medals #confirms #Greco #Roman">Asian Wrestling Championships 2026: India bags two medals, confirms another in Greco Roman Indian Greco Roman wrestlers bagged two medals and confirmed another one at the Asian Wrestling Championships in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Tuesday.Lalit lost 0-9 to Uzbekistan’s Ikhtiyor Botirov in the 55kg final to settle for silver, while the seasoned Sunil Kumar defeated another Uzbek, Mukhammadkodir Rasulov, 5-4 in an 87kg bronze medal match to ensure his sixth podium finish in the event.Nitesh entered the 97kg final to assure India of another medal. The Indian, who beat Kyrgyzstan’s Melis Aitbekov 8-0 in the quarterfinals and China’s Zegang Wang 7-2 in the semifinals, will meet Iran’s Abdollah Saravi in the gold medal contest.Aman (77kg) lost to Korea’s Yeonghun Noh 14-15 in another duel for bronze.Prince (82kg) reached the bronze medal match to keep his hopes alive.Published on Apr 07, 2026 #Asian #Wrestling #Championships #India #bags #medals #confirms #Greco #Roman

Deadspin | Kyle Connor tallies twice as rising Jets handle Kraken Apr 6, 2026; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Winnipeg Jets center Jonathan Toews (19) scores on Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer (31) in the first period at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images Kyle Connor scored two goals and Mark Scheifele had three assists in the Winnipeg Jets’ 6-2 win over the visiting Seattle Kraken on Monday. The Jets improved to 6-2-0 in their past eight games. This hot streak has put Winnipeg (34-31-12, 80 points) three points back of the final Western Conference wild-card berth. Gabriel Vilardi and Jonathan Toews each had a goal and an assist for Winnipeg, and Josh Morrissey recorded two assists. Vladislav Namestnikov and Brad Lambert scored the Jets’ other goals. Winnipeg goalie Connor Hellebuyck stopped 22 of 24 shots. The Jets went 3-for-3 on the power play, winning the battle of struggling special-teams units. Winnipeg entered Monday with the fifth-worst power-play percentage (17.22%) in the NHL, while Seattle’s 72.77% penalty-kill percentage ranked second worst in the league. Seattle is 1-7-2 in its past 10 games and winless in the past five games (0-4-1). The late collapse has all but officially ended the Kraken’s playoff hopes, as Seattle (32-33-11, 75 points) is eight points back of the final West wild card spot. Jordan Eberle and Jared McCann scored for the Kraken. Philipp Grubauer stopped 15 of 18 shots before leaving the game with a lower-body injury 13:20 into the second period. Joey Daccord turned aside 10 of 12 shots the rest of the way. Eberle converted his own rebound on a backhander to open the scoring 9:17 into the first period. A fortunate bounce led to Toews’ power-play equalizer at 12:39 of the opening frame, as Vilardi’s tip-in attempt ricocheted off the glass and bounced in front to Toews for the close-range conversion. The breaks continued to go Winnipeg’s way on two more power-play goals, beginning with Vilardi’s tally 9:55 into the second period. Toews’ pass deflected off two Kraken players before Vilardi deposited the loose puck. Just over two minutes later, Connor’s shot deflected into the net off of Seattle defenseman Ryan Lindgren. McCann narrowed Seattle’s deficit with a well-placed wrist shot 2:28 into the third period, but Lambert responded with a wrister of his own at the 5:59 mark. The Jets then pulled away on Connor’s one-timer at 15:19 of the final frame, and Namestnikov added an empty-netter at 17:56. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Kyle #Connor #tallies #rising #Jets #handle #KrakenApr 6, 2026; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Winnipeg Jets center Jonathan Toews (19) scores on Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer (31) in the first period at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images

Kyle Connor scored two goals and Mark Scheifele had three assists in the Winnipeg Jets’ 6-2 win over the visiting Seattle Kraken on Monday.

The Jets improved to 6-2-0 in their past eight games. This hot streak has put Winnipeg (34-31-12, 80 points) three points back of the final Western Conference wild-card berth.

Gabriel Vilardi and Jonathan Toews each had a goal and an assist for Winnipeg, and Josh Morrissey recorded two assists. Vladislav Namestnikov and Brad Lambert scored the Jets’ other goals.

Winnipeg goalie Connor Hellebuyck stopped 22 of 24 shots.

The Jets went 3-for-3 on the power play, winning the battle of struggling special-teams units. Winnipeg entered Monday with the fifth-worst power-play percentage (17.22%) in the NHL, while Seattle’s 72.77% penalty-kill percentage ranked second worst in the league.


Seattle is 1-7-2 in its past 10 games and winless in the past five games (0-4-1). The late collapse has all but officially ended the Kraken’s playoff hopes, as Seattle (32-33-11, 75 points) is eight points back of the final West wild card spot.

Jordan Eberle and Jared McCann scored for the Kraken.

Philipp Grubauer stopped 15 of 18 shots before leaving the game with a lower-body injury 13:20 into the second period. Joey Daccord turned aside 10 of 12 shots the rest of the way.

Eberle converted his own rebound on a backhander to open the scoring 9:17 into the first period. A fortunate bounce led to Toews’ power-play equalizer at 12:39 of the opening frame, as Vilardi’s tip-in attempt ricocheted off the glass and bounced in front to Toews for the close-range conversion.

The breaks continued to go Winnipeg’s way on two more power-play goals, beginning with Vilardi’s tally 9:55 into the second period. Toews’ pass deflected off two Kraken players before Vilardi deposited the loose puck. Just over two minutes later, Connor’s shot deflected into the net off of Seattle defenseman Ryan Lindgren.

McCann narrowed Seattle’s deficit with a well-placed wrist shot 2:28 into the third period, but Lambert responded with a wrister of his own at the 5:59 mark. The Jets then pulled away on Connor’s one-timer at 15:19 of the final frame, and Namestnikov added an empty-netter at 17:56.


–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #Kyle #Connor #tallies #rising #Jets #handle #Kraken">Deadspin | Kyle Connor tallies twice as rising Jets handle Kraken Apr 6, 2026; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Winnipeg Jets center Jonathan Toews (19) scores on Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer (31) in the first period at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images Kyle Connor scored two goals and Mark Scheifele had three assists in the Winnipeg Jets’ 6-2 win over the visiting Seattle Kraken on Monday. The Jets improved to 6-2-0 in their past eight games. This hot streak has put Winnipeg (34-31-12, 80 points) three points back of the final Western Conference wild-card berth. Gabriel Vilardi and Jonathan Toews each had a goal and an assist for Winnipeg, and Josh Morrissey recorded two assists. Vladislav Namestnikov and Brad Lambert scored the Jets’ other goals. Winnipeg goalie Connor Hellebuyck stopped 22 of 24 shots. The Jets went 3-for-3 on the power play, winning the battle of struggling special-teams units. Winnipeg entered Monday with the fifth-worst power-play percentage (17.22%) in the NHL, while Seattle’s 72.77% penalty-kill percentage ranked second worst in the league. Seattle is 1-7-2 in its past 10 games and winless in the past five games (0-4-1). The late collapse has all but officially ended the Kraken’s playoff hopes, as Seattle (32-33-11, 75 points) is eight points back of the final West wild card spot. Jordan Eberle and Jared McCann scored for the Kraken. Philipp Grubauer stopped 15 of 18 shots before leaving the game with a lower-body injury 13:20 into the second period. Joey Daccord turned aside 10 of 12 shots the rest of the way. Eberle converted his own rebound on a backhander to open the scoring 9:17 into the first period. A fortunate bounce led to Toews’ power-play equalizer at 12:39 of the opening frame, as Vilardi’s tip-in attempt ricocheted off the glass and bounced in front to Toews for the close-range conversion. The breaks continued to go Winnipeg’s way on two more power-play goals, beginning with Vilardi’s tally 9:55 into the second period. Toews’ pass deflected off two Kraken players before Vilardi deposited the loose puck. Just over two minutes later, Connor’s shot deflected into the net off of Seattle defenseman Ryan Lindgren. McCann narrowed Seattle’s deficit with a well-placed wrist shot 2:28 into the third period, but Lambert responded with a wrister of his own at the 5:59 mark. The Jets then pulled away on Connor’s one-timer at 15:19 of the final frame, and Namestnikov added an empty-netter at 17:56. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Kyle #Connor #tallies #rising #Jets #handle #Kraken

Nothing seems to be going Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) way this season. The team management has come under scrutiny for some puzzling selection calls as the three-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champion has struggled to find rhythm in almost every department.

The batting has lacked consistency, the bowling has often been erratic and below par, and Varun Chakravarthy’s worrying dip in form has only compounded the problems. Once considered KKR’s trump card, the mystery spinner has looked a shadow of himself in the two games he has played so far, appearing out of rhythm and lacking control.

He was subsequently left out of the clash against Punjab Kings with an injury, though the team management has not clarified the exact nature of the setback or a possible timeline for his return.

In a way, the enforced break could offer Chakaravarthy an opportunity to reset after a difficult run. But it also raises a larger question: what has gone wrong for the spinner who, over the past few seasons, established himself as one of KKR’s most reliable match-winners?

“Varun is going through off-form, and the problem is that the batters are now being able to pick Varun as they know which delivery he would bowl. That’s a matter of concern,” former India captain Sourav Ganguly said.

Signs of this dip have been evident since the Super Eights stage of the T20 World Cup, with opposition teams increasingly attacking him during key phases of the innings. While the KKR camp maintains that the spinner remains mentally strong and confident of working his way through the lean patch, the numbers paint a stark picture. In two IPL appearances so far, Varun has bowled just six overs, conceding 79 runs without picking up a wicket.

Against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Eden Gardens, the leg-spinner was unable to complete his quota of four overs after conceding 25 runs in his very first over, immediately putting the pressure on the rest of the attack. Despite putting in extended hours in the nets in a bid to rediscover his rhythm, the desired turnaround has so far proved elusive.

For KKR, which has already struggled to build momentum this season, Varun rediscovering his bite could be key to turning its campaign around. Until then, the Knight Riders continue to search for answers in a tournament that is quickly beginning to slip away.

Published on Apr 07, 2026

#IPL #Batters #picking #Varun #Chakaravarthy #concern #Sourav #Ganguly">IPL 2026: Batters picking Varun Chakaravarthy is a concern — Sourav Ganguly Nothing seems to be going Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) way this season. The team management has come under scrutiny for some puzzling selection calls as the three-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champion has struggled to find rhythm in almost every department.The batting has lacked consistency, the bowling has often been erratic and below par, and Varun Chakravarthy’s worrying dip in form has only compounded the problems. Once considered KKR’s trump card, the mystery spinner has looked a shadow of himself in the two games he has played so far, appearing out of rhythm and lacking control.He was subsequently left out of the clash against Punjab Kings with an injury, though the team management has not clarified the exact nature of the setback or a possible timeline for his return.In a way, the enforced break could offer Chakaravarthy an opportunity to reset after a difficult run. But it also raises a larger question: what has gone wrong for the spinner who, over the past few seasons, established himself as one of KKR’s most reliable match-winners?“Varun is going through off-form, and the problem is that the batters are now being able to pick Varun as they know which delivery he would bowl. That’s a matter of concern,” former India captain Sourav Ganguly said.Signs of this dip have been evident since the Super Eights stage of the T20 World Cup, with opposition teams increasingly attacking him during key phases of the innings. While the KKR camp maintains that the spinner remains mentally strong and confident of working his way through the lean patch, the numbers paint a stark picture. In two IPL appearances so far, Varun has bowled just six overs, conceding 79 runs without picking up a wicket.Against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Eden Gardens, the leg-spinner was unable to complete his quota of four overs after conceding 25 runs in his very first over, immediately putting the pressure on the rest of the attack. Despite putting in extended hours in the nets in a bid to rediscover his rhythm, the desired turnaround has so far proved elusive.For KKR, which has already struggled to build momentum this season, Varun rediscovering his bite could be key to turning its campaign around. Until then, the Knight Riders continue to search for answers in a tournament that is quickly beginning to slip away.Published on Apr 07, 2026 #IPL #Batters #picking #Varun #Chakaravarthy #concern #Sourav #Ganguly

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