Running back could quietly become a sneaky need for the Minnesota Vikings, especially if the team makes a cap-related decision on veteran back Aaron Jones this offseason.
Both the Draft and free agency feature some intriguing names, but one of the more fascinating fits could be a hometown prospect to the squad, now that C.J. Ham and Adam Thielen have announced their retirement.
Consider someone with the Twin Cities in his veins, Mr. Emmett Johnson, a runner from Nebraska. Regarded as one of the better backs in the class, Johnson could elevate the running back group for his hometown team.
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Feb 27, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson (RB10) speaks to members of the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images
While chatting with NBC Sports at the Scouting Combine, Johnson commented on the chance of playing for the Vikings, “Hey, man, it would mean a lot. I grew up in the inner city. I lived about 10-15 minutes from U.S. Bank Stadium. I had a great formal meeting with them and (Kevin) O’Connell. I would love to go back home.”
Johnson, 22, attended Academy of Holy Angels in Richfield, MN, where he dominated as a senior, rushing for nearly 2,500 yards and 42 touchdowns en route to earning Minnesota Mr. Football honors. The Golden Gophers didn’t offer him a scholarship, so he headed to Nebraska.
At Nebraska, Johnson had a redshirt year, followed by two solid campaigns in a timeshare with a total of 1,009 yards and three scores on the ground. His breakout season came in 2025, when he accumulated 1,451 rushing yards and added another 370 as a pass-catcher. Johnson scored 15 touchdowns from scrimmage in his final collegiate season.
With numbers like that, it’s no wonder he has drawn buzz ahead of the Draft. ESPN’s Draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. considers him the 3rd-best back in the class, only trailing Notre Dame’s Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price.
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Asked about guys whose skillset he resembles, he responded, “I’ll say a lot of different guys. Barry Sanders is one of them. I’ll go LaDainian Tomlinson, a little bit of (Christian) McCaffrey. In today’s day and age, my coach also coached him, so I feel like the receiving ability from him. And then a little bit of Walter (Payton). Y’all might not know, but if you go watch the tape.”
And then there’s a specific Vikings great he added to that list.
Nov 28, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Emmett Johnson (21) runs against Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Zach Lutmer (6) during the third quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
“I grew up a Vikings fan. Just how downhill [Adrian Peterson] was. I feel like if you watch my tape, I finish a lot of my runs moving forward. I feel like the violent part came from AP.”
If the Vikings ultimately acquire him on Day 2 of the Draft and Johnson can come close to any of the names he mentioned, well, the Vikings would be happy about that decision.
PFF’s Trevor Sikkema wrote about the prospect, “His game is built on outstanding vision and elusiveness, highlighted by some of the quickest feet in this class. That allows him to navigate traffic effectively in man- and gap-scheme concepts, where he has posted an elite rushing grade over the past two seasons. Johnson is a natural receiver out of the backfield, and while he shows the mentality for strong pass protection, he could be overpowered at the next level due to his lack of bulk. He also runs with a determined style, consistently displaying high effort and competitive toughness.”
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If Jones is, indeed, on the chopping block, the Vikings only have Jordan Mason under contract for the upcoming season. Mason is a solid back, but he needs a sidekick. That’s where Johnson could be the difference-maker. Depth runners Ty Chandler and Zavier Scott are both free agents. The latter is a decent bet for a contract extension.
Nov 22, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Emmett Johnson (21) jumps to avoid a tackle from Penn State Nittany Lions cornerback A.J. Harris (4) during the first quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O’Haren-Imagn Images
On the consensus board of NFL Mock Draft Database, Johnson ranks 4th among RBs in the Draft and 77th overall, just a couple of spots under Washington’s Jonah Coleman.
Our own Josh Frey has him as the 3rd RB in the class, writing, “Johnson thrives in zone running schemes, and he was one of the most explosive playmakers out of the backfield in all of college football this season. His 36 carries of 10+ yards tied for sixth in the FBS. He also led all running backs in the FBS with 46 receptions. At 5’11” and 200 pounds, Johnson has a sturdy frame to along with outstanding breakaway speed and ability to change directions on a dime.”
Whether the Vikings ultimately prioritize running back in the middle rounds remains to be seen, but Johnson’s local ties, versatility, and rising draft stock make him an especially compelling fit. For a franchise looking to get younger, cheaper, and more dynamic in the backfield, a hometown prospect with three-down upside could check multiple boxes at once.
If the board falls the right way on Day 2 or early Day 3, the idea of bringing a Twin Cities native back home might be too appealing for Minnesota to ignore.
Oregon defensive back Dillon Thieneman (DB52) takes part in drills during the NFL Scouting Combine, with Feb 27, 2026 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana highlighting his movement and coverage skills in front of scouts and evaluators ahead of the upcoming draft. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
The Minnesota Vikings aren’t far from the NFL Draft — 12 days — where they have nine picks on the menu and a new general manager, interim boss Rob Brzezinski, running the show. So, it’s time to look at the Vikings’ shopping list.
Minnesota’s 2026 draft menu is wide, with multiple roster spots in play.
Here’s what the club needs roster-wise and who’s available.
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Six Positions Stand Out on Minnesota’s Pre-Draft To-Do List
Auburn Tigers offensive lineman Connor Lew (75) lines up and prepares the snap on Sep 27, 2025, at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas, during a matchup against the Texas A&M Aggies. Lew anchored the offensive front, helping Auburn manage pressure in a challenging road environment against a physical SEC defense. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images.
Center
Minnesota lost 2025 starter Ryan Kelly to retirement last month after the poor guy sustained three concussions in one season alone.
Now they need a new center, assuming Blake Brandel isn’t the long-term solution. Rounds 2 through 4 are likely the sweet spot.
The Options: Jake Slaughter (Florida) Logan Jones (Iowa) Connor Lew (Auburn) Sam Hecht (Kansas State)
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Cornerback
The Vikings didn’t particularly “care” about cornerback depth last year, and they got away with it, as Byron Murphy Jr. and Isaiah Rodgers stayed upright and healthy for all 17 games. That may not happen again.
Needing a credible youth fix at CB, Brzezinski probably needs a corner before the end of Round 4 to avoid a lottery ticket from Round 5, 6, or 7.
The Options: Jermod McCoy (Tennessee) Avieon Terrell (Clemson) Colton Hood (Tennessee) Brandon Cisse (South Carolina) Chris Johnson (San Diego State) D’Angelo Ponds (Indiana) Keith Abney II (Arizona State) Keionte Scott (Miami) Treyden Stukes (Arizona) Davison Igbinosun (Ohio State) Julian Neal (Arkansas) Malik Muhammad (Texas) Chandler Rivers (Duke) Devin Moore (Florida) Will Lee III (Texas A&M) Daylen Everette (Georgia) Tacario Davis (Washington) Ephesians Prysock (Washington) Hezekiah Masses (California)
Defensive Tackle
Minnesota said goodbye to starting defensive tackles in March: Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave. That’s a smoking-gun sign that they plan to draft a rookie.
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The Vikings haven’t used 1st-Round draft capital on a DT in 13 years. For this section, they likely need one before the end of Round 3 for that man to trend as a promising starter.
The Options: Peter Woods (Clemson) Kayden McDonald (Ohio State) Caleb Banks (Florida) Christen Miller (Georgia) Lee Hunter (Texas Tech) Domonique Orange (Iowa State) Gracen Halton (Oklahoma) Darrell Jackson Jr. (Florida State)
Running Back
Speaking of draft droughts, Minnesota hasn’t drafted a productive running back early since 2019, when Alexander Mattison was selected. Before that, Dalvin Cook worked out pretty damn well.
Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price (24) carries the ball on Nov 8, 2025, at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana, during the second half against the Navy Midshipmen. Price showed burst and vision as he pushed through defenders, contributing to the Fighting Irish ground attack in a key late-season contest. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images.
This go-round, the Vikings need a running back who can perhaps watch and learn in 2026 behind Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason but be ready for the RB1 job in 2027. That leaves about a half-dozen options.
The Options: Jadarian Price (Notre Dame) Mike Washington Jr. (Arkansas) Jonah Coleman (Washington) Emmett Johnson (Nebraska) Nick Singleton (Penn State) Kaytron Allen (Penn State) Demond Claiborne (Wake Forest)
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Safety
The safety spot is different than many positions. Startable safeties can be easier to find. That is — if the Vikings draft one in Round 4, well, that guy could be the starter before too long. It’s a long way of saying safety isn’t considered a premium position.
For example, in free agency, a team can sign a good safety for $8 million. The same caliber EDGE rusher might cost $20 million.
Before the end of Round 4, these are Minnesota’s rookie safety avenues.
The Options: Dillon Thieneman (Oregon) Emmanuel McNeil-Warren (Toledo) A.J. Haulcy (LSU) Kamari Ramsey (USC) Bud Clark (TCU) Zakee Wheatley (Penn State) Jalon Kilgore (South Carolina) Genesis Smith (Arizona) VJ Payne (Kansas State)
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Wide Receiver
There’s no more Jalen Nailor on the Vikings’ depth chart; he’s a Las Vegas Raider, who might even hold the WR1 job on Klint Kubiak’s team.
Without Nailor, Minnesota will be forced to turn to Tai Felton, a 2025 rookie, who played about as much on offense as a house cat takes baths in the tub. It’s unclear if the Vikings trust Felton as the WR3 in 2026. If they do, this section of the article may be moot.
Georgia State wide receiver Ted Hurst (16) secures a touchdown catch on Nov 1, 2024, at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut, during the second quarter against the UConn Huskies. Hurst’s play highlighted his scoring ability, finishing the drive with a clean reception in the end zone during the Panthers’ road matchup. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images.
Still, O’Connell and Co. are doing their homework on WRs, meeting with several that possess Round 2 and 3 draft stock. A new receiver is probably on the way.
The Options: Jordyn Tyson (Arizona State) Omar Cooper Jr. (Indiana) Kevin Concepcion (Texas A&M) Denzel Boston (Washington) Chris Bell (Louisville) Chris Brazzell (Tennessee) Germie Bernard (Alabama) Zachariah Branch (Georgia) Malachi Fields (Notre Dame) Antonio Williams (Clemson) Ted Hurst (Georgia State) Elijah Sarratt (Indiana) Skyler Bell (UConn) Bryce Lance (North Dakota State) Deion Burks (Oklahoma) Ja’Kobi Lane (USC) Brenen Thompson (Mississippi State) De’Zhaun Stribling (Mississippi) Jeff Caldwell (Cincinnati)
It’s also worth noting that Minnesota hasn’t drafted a wide receiver in Round 2 since Sidney Rice in 2007. Maybe it’s time to take the plunge.
The UFC’s promotional rollout for its upcoming White House event has drawn a strong negative reaction from fans.
The promotion is preparing for a landmark card scheduled for June 14 on the South Lawn of the White House. The event is positioned as a major moment for the organization, tied to a national celebration and headlined by a lightweight title fight between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje.
Despite the scale of the announcement, the initial promo release has shifted attention toward production quality.
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Several viewers described the visuals as low-effort and disconnected from the standards expected of a global promotion. One fan wrote:
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“Pure garbage.”
Meanwhile, other fans wrote:
“The UFC finally decide to promote a fight with a trailer for the first time in years, the card on the biggest stage in sporting history, and they use AI.”
“You couldn’t just film a couple 2 second clips of walking bro?”
“Inherits 7.7 billion dollars. Uses more ads. Pure ai trailers. Something makes me think the 7.7 billion was a lie.”
“Btw why do a billon dollar company use cheap a** AI to make it’s video? You can afford the cost of the White House card, certainly you can spare a few thousand bucks for a proper promotional video.”
Check out some of the fan reactions below:Fans criticize UFC White House promo and call out heavy AI use. (Screenshots courtesy: @ChampRDS on X)
The criticism follows a broader pattern that began earlier this year when similar visuals appeared during UFC broadcasts. Viewers pointed to inconsistencies in design elements and presentation.
UFC CEO Dana White has maintained that production decisions remain internal and has downplayed the backlash. He called the use of AI part of a wider industry shift.
The UFC White House card features a show down between Topuria and Gaethje for the undisputed lightweight title. In the co-main event, Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gae will square off for the interim heavyweight title.
President Donald Trump was greeted by a packed crowd at UFC 327 in Miami Saturday night during the president’s first appearance at a sporting event since the start of the Iran war. Fans in attendance erupted into raucous applause as Trump walked into the venue.
Trump made his way out with UFC CEO and president Dana White and went around to the announcers and had an exchange with Joe Rogan, who was sitting at the announcers’ table.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio was standing nearby the seats right before Trump walked out, then leaned in to Trump and started whispering very closely to the president, cupping his hands over his mouth and they each exchanged a few words. Trump then turned around, pumping his fist to those sitting behind him, smiling and waving, then pointed a few times to the crowd.
US President Donald Trump arrives at UFC 327: Jiri Prochazka vs Carlos Ulberg at Kaseya Center in Miami, on April 11, 2026.(Jim WATSON / AFP)
Trump has been a frequent fixture at UFC and other combat sports events during his presidency, during his 2024 campaign and even dating back to his first term.
In 2025, Trump attended UFC 316 and Miami fight night. In 2024, he attended UFC 302 in June and UFC 309 in November.
President Donald Trump waves to the media after walking off Air Force One at Miami International Airport in Miami, Fla., on April 11, 2026. Trump was in town to attend a UFC fight.(Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)
In 2019, he attended UFC 244.
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Before Saturday, the last major sporting event Trump attended was the College Football Playoff national championship game between Indiana and Miami at Hard Rock Stadium Jan. 19.
US President Donald Trump chats with UFC CEO and president Dana White before UFC 327: Jiri Prochazka vs Carlos Ulberg at Kaseya Center in Miami, on April 11, 2026.(Jim Watson / AFP)
Trump was notably absent from this year’s Super Bowl and the Winter Olympics in Italy and didn’t attend any other events after the Iran war broke out.
But after Tuesday’s ceasefire agreement, Trump has returned to sport. Trump addressed the ongoing situation with Iran at the White House before departing for Joint Base Andrews to travel to Miami for the UFC event.
“We’re in very deep negotiations with Iran. We win regardless. We’ve defeated them militarily,” Trump told reporters. “Whether we make a deal or not makes no difference to me. And the reason is because we’ve won, whether you listen to the fake news or not.”
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Kyle Larson, Ross Chastain and three other drivers will start on the back foot at Bristol Motor Speedway. The teams have lost pit selection and a crew member after failing NASCAR’s pre-race inspections.
Notably, Chastain and Larson are the only drivers from their respective teams to make the top-10. Larson is also competing in the O’Reilly race in preparation for Sunday.
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NASCAR reporter Toby Christie shared the list of penalties on X.
“Ross Chastain, Kyle Larson, Cole Custer, and Chad Finchum will be without their car chiefs and will lose pit selection after two pre-race inspection fails. Michael McDowell (also failed twice) will lose pit selection and has had an engineer ejected,” he wrote.
Ross Chastain, Kyle Larson, Cole Custer, and Chad Finchum will be without their car chiefs and will lose pit selection after two pre-race inspection fails. Michael McDowell (also failed twice) will lose pit selection and has had an engineer ejected. #NASCAR
The two-time Cup champion keeps winning in sprint cars, however. He last won the High Limit Series season opener at Las Vegas, beating the likes of HMS prodigy Corey Day.
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Kyle Larson compares heart rate between NASCAR and sprint car races
“Average would probably only be like 135,” Larson responded, “but like you go to Bristol or something, and it’ll probably be an average of 165, you know, because there’s just more action and you’re like physically working a little harder.”
“And then sprint cars. It’s like 197 or higher. Yeah, if a race goes green, you know, seven- minute race. Like, you’ll be more worn out for that than a three and a half hour NASCAR race,” he added.
Kyle Larson has racked up impressive stats at Bristol. The No.5 driver has nabbed two consecutive wins and five top-5 finishes in the Next Gen Era. He has won thrice at the half-mile concrete, with three runner-up finishes to boot.
Larson had his most dominant outing during the 2024 Bristol Night Race, where he swept both stages and led 462 laps up front. The Californian replicated the feat in 2025 and led 411 laps with two stage wins.
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His last race at the track, however, saw him finishing a paltry 32nd.
MIAMI — Cub Swanson’s swan song is complete. Swanson, the last active fighter from the WEC era, turned back the clock in his retirement fight. Swanson bottled everything that made him great and unleashed it on Nate Landwehr at UFC 327 in Miami. The result was a first-round, walk-off knockout fitting for “Killer” Cub.
Swanson was in rare form for his final fight. He channeled everything that makes him one of the best to never win a world title. Swanson walked forward with his hands low, pressuring Landwehr and never letting “The Train” get going. His head movement, footwork, speed and power contradicted the fact that Swanson is 42. Landwehr was repeatedly rocked and knocked down by shots he couldn’t see coming.
After the final knockdown, Swanson put his hands up defiantly. Referee Herb Dean trusted Swanson’s intuition, waving off the fight. The official’s decision was quickly justified as Landwehr, clearly dazed, tried to wrestle Dean halfway across the Octagon.
Swanson (31-14) retires with consecutive KO wins. His beloved career boasts fights with four UFC champions, including a KO win over the current BMF champ Charles Oliveira. Swanson also knocked out former interim lightweight titleholder Dustin Poirier. His fight with “The Korean Super Boy” Doo-ho Choi was widely considered the 2016 Fight of the Year, and one of the best of all time. He lays down his gloves nearly 22 years after his professional mixed martial arts debut.
The MEN’s Aaron Morris says: “While fight fans will undoubtedly still want to see Fury and Joshua take to the squared-circle in a long-awaited grudge match to prove who is truly the better pugilist, I can’t help but feel that I speak for the majority when I say it will be a case of too little, too late.
“Yes, Fury looked incredible with his dominant display against Makhmudov this evening, and we must give him his credit after a year-long layoff. However, would a showdown with AJ really deliver in 2026? Of course, combat sports fans would still probably say that the bout has a unique selling point given it’s been 10 years in the making – regardless of whether they are purists or armchair watchers.
“But think about just how good it would have been five years or so ago, with both men in the peak of their powers and the prime of their careers. It’s probably the biggest ‘what could have been’ moment of recent boxing history, and while a fight between the Gypsy King and AJ would still prove entertaining, it simply will not deliver in terms of hype or expectations – it has been far too drawn out.”
The Red Sox came into the final frame with a tenuous one-run lead, after Garrett Whitlock gave up a solo shot to Jordan Walker in the bottom of the 8th. Trevor Story led off with a walk—something that hasn’t been a big help to the Red Sox with two GIDPs in the game so far. Marcelo Mayer flies out and this looks like another ho-hum inning for the men in red tonight.
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No so fast.
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It wasn’t anything flashy nor did it need to be. It was just put your head down, keep the lineup rolling baseball. Six singles in a row! Narváez, Rafaela, Anthony, Durbin, Duran, Contreras. I’m not sure what Ollie Marmol was doing other than staring into the abyss letting Matt Svanson languish on the mound. Maybe he knew this was a wash for the Cardinals but this hopefully turns into much more of a momentum turner for the Red Sox.
Kudos to Alex Cora for sticking with Durbin too and not pulling the trigger on a pinch hitter—either Monasterio or Yoshida.
Not so many kudos to Greg Weissert who looks almost opposite of the Italian workhorse he was in the World Baseball Classic—everything is trouble for him right now and Danny Coulombe bailed him out.
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Still, three wins in four games isn’t something to wag your finger at. None of them have been truly pretty wins but they’re wins regardless. FOX made a lot of mention that it takes 40-50 games to really see the makeup of a team. Let’s hope that first 10 was truly the worst of it and this Sox squad is starting to find its footing.
What a nice Saturday night!
Studs
Ranger Suárez (6.0 IP, 3 H, 2 BB, 6 K, 0 ER)
Ranger was extremely frustrated after a 20+ pitch first inning and let it show in his final five. He looked extremely comfortable the rest of the way through. If this is the Suárez we’re getting on a more consistent basis, it’s very stabilizing for the rotation.
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Willson Contreras (2-for-4, 3 RBI)
Against his old club, Contreras came to play. The game-winning RBIs in the fourth and another line-moving RBI single in the ninth.
Duds
Wilyer Abreu (0-for-4, 1 K)
I actually had Trevor Story and Caleb Durbin here for a while; their production in the 9th saved their skin. Just a quiet day for Abreu who had the rest of his team pick him up!
Play of the Game
For the better part of five innings, this was going to be Willy’s two-run double in the fourth. The ninth changed my mind, we’re going with Ceddanne’s RBI single to start the chain.
Boone Jenner, Sean Monahan and Kirill Marchenko — with an assist — also scored while Jet Greaves stopped 20 shots for Columbus (40-28-12), which is fighting to make the playoffs for the first time since 2020. Adam Fantilli added two assists.
The Blue Jackets sit outside the playoff picture, two points behind the Philadelphia Flyers for third place in the Metropolitan Division.
Cole Caufield — with his 51st of the season — and Josh Anderson replied for playoff-bound Montreal (47-23-10) two nights after Caufield scored his 50th in an electric 2-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Jakub Dobes made 28 saves.
Defenceman Noah Dobson exited in the second period after blocking a Zach Werenski slap shot with his left hand. Canadiens rookie Ivan Demidov also went to the dressing room in the third when he was hit headfirst into the boards by Werenski, but he returned later in the period.
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Montreal (104 points) fell from second to third in the Atlantic Division behind Tampa Bay (104 points), which holds the regulation-wins tiebreaker over the Canadiens. The Buffalo Sabres lead the division at 106 points with two regular-season games remaining for all three teams.
The Blue Jackets jumped out to a 2-0 lead Saturday before the game was six minutes old.
Jenner got it started in just 73 seconds, sliding home a backhand. Coyle then doubled the lead at 5:42 when he finished off a tic-tac-toe play.
Anderson capitalized on a net-front pass from Jake Evans to respond at 11:48 in the first period, giving the Canadiens life until Marchenko ripped a shot over Dobes’ shoulder 1:24 into the second.
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Monahan put the Blue Jackets ahead 4-1 at 10:36 in the middle frame after a turnover from defenceman Jayden Struble.
Caufield beat Greaves from a sharp angle on the power play 3:58 into the third period, but Coyle restored the Blue Jackets’ three-goal lead on the man advantage at 9:59.
Blue Jackets: On top of the early goals, Columbus registered eight shots just 3:18 into the game, setting the tone for the rest of the evening.
Canadiens: Will hope Dobson’s injury is not severe with the playoffs starting in one week.
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Marchenko set up Coyle for his second of the night to give Columbus a commanding 5-2 lead.
Montreal captain Nick Suzuki, with an assist on Caufield’s goal, moved within one point of becoming the first Canadien to hit 100 since Mats Naslund in 1985-86.
Blue Jackets: Host the Boston Bruins on Sunday.
Canadiens: Visit the New York Islanders on Sunday.
After three low scores, Sanju Samson returned to form with a hundred as Chennai Super Kings beat Delhi Capitals by 23 runs to register their first win of IPL 2026 in Chennai on Saturday.Samson (115 not out, 56 balls) and Ayush Mhatre (59, 36 balls) added 113 runs for the second wicket to take CSK to 212 for two. Delhi Capitals struggled against Jamie Overton, who took 4/18, and were bowled out for 189.Tristan Stubbs (60) delayed the inevitable for DC with a gutsy half-century.This was Chennai Super Kings’ first win of the season, while Delhi Capitals recorded their second loss in a row.There were tense moments during the match after Delhi Capitals players, including Nitish Rana, questioned the umpire over a denied glove change request for Tristan Stubbs.The incident took place during the chase when Stubbs asked to change his gloves in the 19th over. He appeared uncomfortable, with sweaty gloves affecting his grip. Nitish Rana spoke to the umpire after the request was turned down, saying that playing with damp gloves could affect performance and safety.Soon after, on the third ball of the 19th over, Stubbs was dismissed while trying to hit Jamie Overton over mid-off, with Noor Ahmed taking the catch. Stubbs walked back and threw his bat and gloves on the way to the dressing room. Stubbs had asked for a glove change before getting out, but the fourth umpire had denied the request.With the win, CSK moved to ninth place with one win and three losses, while DC remained fourth with two wins and two losses.
Tyson Fury has come out of retirement to face Russian boxer Arslanbek Makhmudov in a heavyweight clash in London on April 11. The fight will stream live on Netflix, which fans can get for free with Sky’s £15 Essential TV bundle or £24 Ultimate TV bundle, the latter of which also includes HBO Max and Disney+.
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