๐Ÿ† Playoffs: Whatโ€™s next
What to look forward to in the PWHL, NBA, and NHL playoffs
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The Celtics (up 3-1) are this close to a repeat trip to the Eastern Conference Finals, and can clinch their spot with a Game 5 dub over the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight at 7 p.m. ET.
May 15, 2024
๐Ÿ’ This happens once every few lifetimes
The Stanley Cup Playoffs have taken a dramatic turn in conference semis play
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This weekendโ€™s puck play was heart-stopping, frustrating, and exhilarating all at the same time.
May 13, 2024
๐Ÿ’ The boys only break their favorite toys
The NY Rangers have won seven straight games to begin the postseason
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The good olโ€™ hockey game has not disappointed thus far, as teams bring the heat in conference semis play.
May 10, 2024
๐Ÿ’ How it works
Everything you need to know about the 2024 PWHL playoffs
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The inaugural postseason begins tonight with four of the leagueโ€™s six teams competing to hoist the Walter Cup. Without further ado, hereโ€™s everything you need to know before puck drop.
May 08, 2024
๐Ÿ’ Trust issues
Only two Canadian teams advance to the second round of the NHL playoffs
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The first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is officially in the books and only two Canadian teams remain as the conference semis get underway.
May 06, 2024
๐Ÿ’ Stayinโ€™ alive
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Vancouver Canucks are one win away from the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs
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Buckle up hockey fans because three Canadian teams are still contending for the Stanley Cup, including the never-say-die Toronto Maple Leafs.
May 03, 2024
๐Ÿ’ This challenge is on
Who clinched and whoโ€™s knocking at the door at the NHL playoffs
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May 01, 2024
Somebody call Jeff Probst because teams are channeling their best outwit, outplay, outlast mentality as the Stanley Cup Playoffs continue.
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Ep #366

A WNBA season preview

May 14, 2024
A WNBA season preview

Merry WNBA season start!

Itโ€™s all hoops, all the time on todayโ€™s episode of The GIST of It as co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz preview everything you need to know before the new WNBA season tips off tonight. From the leagueโ€™s off-court moves to the teams and players to keep an eye on, El and Steph are here to help you prepare for the most anticipated W seasonโ€ฆever.

Thank you to Aflac for powering todayโ€™s episode! Just like The GIST tackles the gap in womenโ€™s sports coverage, Aflac closes the gap that health insurance leaves behind. Learn more at aflac.com/thegist.

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๐Ÿ’ Now or never
Three Canadian NHL teams are on the cusp of advancing in the Stanley Cup Playoffs
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Here are the Canadian teams on the cusp of advancing (or facing elimination) in the grueling quest for the Stanley Cup.
April 29, 2024
๐Ÿ’ Another fortnight lost
Canadaโ€™s teams find themselves in must-win mode in NHL playoff action
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The Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes are just one win away from advancing to the next round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, so letโ€™s see how the rest of the field is stacking up heading into a crucial weekend of games.
April 26, 2024
๐Ÿ’ Here comes the turning point
The latest on the Canadian teams at the NHL playoffs
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There were a few icy missteps in last nightโ€™s playoff action, but the Canadian teams have plenty of time to get back on track as the seven-game first round series continue.
April 24, 2024
๐Ÿ’ Fly like a jet stream
How Canadaโ€™s NHL playoff teams are faring after the first weekend of games
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And theyโ€™re off! With the NHL Playoffs officially underway, hereโ€™s what you need to know about Canadaโ€™s teams as things continue to heat up on the ice.
April 22, 2024
โš™๏ธ How it works
Everything you need to know about the 2023โ€“24 NHL Playoffs
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After grinding through 82 regular season games, itโ€™s time to wipe the slate clean. Only 16 wins stand between 16 NHL playoff teams and the Stanley Cup, the hardest trophy to win in sports.
April 20, 2024
๐Ÿ’ The thrill of the fight
Team Canada defeats Team USA 6โ€“5 in overtime at the IIHF Women's World Hockey Championships
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After losing the IIHF World Championship (WWHC) at home to Team USA last April, Canada returned the favor last night, defeating the Americans 6โ€“5 in overtime to win their 13th World Championship. The greatest rivalry in sports lives on.
April 15, 2024