Nov 1, 2024; East Hartford, Connecticut, USA; Georgia State Panthers wide receiver Ted Hurst (16) makes the catch against the Connecticut Huskies in the second half at Rentschler Field at Pratt & Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
With just three playable wide receivers on the current roster, the Minnesota Vikings appear to be in the market for another rookie, evidenced by a draft workout this week with Georgia State’s Ted Hurst.
Minnesota keeps digging into the mid-round receiver market.
Hurst will meet with the Vikings, and anytime a wideout is connected to the purple team, fans get excited because drafting WR talent is what Minnesota does best.
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Hurst Might Make Sense for the Vikings in the Mid-Rounds
Get to know a little about Hurst.
American Team wide receiver Ted Hurst (7) of Georgia State lines up pre-snap during Senior Bowl practice, with the action unfolding on Jan 28, 2026 at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile. Coaches evaluate his stance, timing, and release as he prepares for team drills in a competitive all-star environment. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images.
Vikings Meet with Hurst
Minnesota is dipping its toes in the mid-round WR pool, as SI.com‘sJonathan Harrison wrote this week, “The Vikings reportedly have a top-30 visit scheduled with wide receiver Ted Hurst. The 6-foot-4 Georgia State product is likely a Day 2 selection, with NFL Network’s Lance Zierlein saying Hurst is a ‘long-legged, vertical-minded wideout with the speed and ability to stress corners from snap to whistle.’”
“At the combine, Hurst ran a 4.42 40-yard dash. In two seasons at Georgia State, he caught 127 passes for 1,965 yards and 15 touchdowns.”
Hurst is 6’3″ and 195 pounds, known for his size, physicality, and contested catch prowess. He’s not an elite route-runner and has trouble separating from defensive backs.
Our Janik Eckardt on Hurst: “Hurst is a productive, physically imposing receiver who rose from Division II football to become one of the Sun Belt’s most effective pass catchers. His size, catch-point ability, and consistent production make him an intriguing mid-round option for teams seeking a developmental boundary receiver.”
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“While improvements in separation and route refinement will be important for his long-term ceiling, his combination of physical tools and production gives him clear NFL potential. Hurst projects as a mid-round selection in the 2026 NFL Draft, likely falling in the third- to fifth-round range.”
Hurst has an NFL comp somewhere between Alec Pierce and Donovan Peoples-Jones.
Georgia State wide receiver Ted Hurst (WO24) runs through positional work during the NFL Scouting Combine, held on Feb 28, 2026 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Evaluators monitor his movement skills, hands, and technique as he participates in drills designed to assess pro readiness against top prospects. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images.
Eckardt added, “His production, size, and strong pre-draft performances have elevated him from under-the-radar prospect to a legitimate Day 2 or early Day 3 candidate. His best fit is as a boundary receiver in offenses that emphasize play-action and vertical concepts.”
“Systems that utilize back-shoulder throws and contested-catch opportunities can maximize his strengths. He also offers value in red-zone packages due to his size and ball-tracking ability. Early in his NFL career, Hurst should compete for a rotational outside receiver role while contributing on special teams.”
Hurst has 4.42 speed and logged 1,004 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns in 2025 at Georgia State.
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The Current WR Corps from Head to Toe
If Minnesota parleys the Hurst visit into a draft pick while signing no additional free agents, the WR room would look like this in the summer:
Justin Jefferson
Jordan Addison
Tai Felton
Ted Hurst
Myles Price
Jeshaun Jones
Dontae Fleming
Joaquin Davis
The Vikings could also peruse free agency, as veterans like Tyreek Hill, Deebo Samuel, Stefon Diggs, and DeAndre Hopkins remain available.
Other WR Options in the Draft
Finally, suppose the Vikings are mid-round wide receiver shopping again — they just picked Felton in Round 3 last year — but don’t end up picking Hurst, these rookies should be on the board in late Round 2, in Round 3, and Round 4:
Former Clemson wide receiver Antonio Williams prepares for on-field drills during Clemson Pro Day, taking place on March 12, 2026 inside the Poe Indoor Facility in Clemson. Scouts and coaches observe his footwork, route setup, and readiness as he looks to showcase his athletic traits ahead of the NFL Draft. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-Imagn Images.
The Vikings also met with Williams from Clemson, and NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein describes his profile in this way: “Williams is a bona fide ball player with good size and an ability to make mischief when he totes the pigskin. There is freestyling inside his routes that create uncertainty for corners but teams might drill down on attention to detail and better efficiency to keep him on schedule.”
“He’s not a field-stretcher but he plays fast from snap to whistle and has the ball skills to bring in challenging catches. He’s more slippery than explosive with outstanding run-after-catch ability. Williams projects as a productive slot receiver with legitimate run/pass/catch talent that should appeal to creative play-callers.”
Back to Hurst, he has extreme youth on his side; he’s 21.
The NFL draft is 28 days away. Minnesota has nine picks this time, with four in the Top 100.
The No. 11 Texas Longhorns’ Cinderella story in the NCAA Tournament came to a heartbreaking end on Thursday night, as Trey Kaufman-Renn’s tip with 0.7 seconds left on the clock gave No. 2 Purdue a 79-77 lead to advance to the Elite Eight.
It was a thriller to the end in this Sweet 16 matchup between a team that needed to play in the First Four to kick off the tournament, and one of the higher seeds in March Madness.
The Longhorns’ Dailyn Swain made a clutch and-one layup with 11 seconds left that allowed him the opportunity to tie the game at 77 apiece if he made his free throw. He nailed it with the pressure on, but the Boilermakers had 11 seconds to get up court and potentially win the game.
Trey Kaufman-Renn of the Purdue Boilermakers dribbles the ball against the Texas Longhorns during the first half in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at SAP Center on March 26, 2026, in San Jose, California.(Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
It was Braden Smith finding his way to the lane and putting up his own layup. However, the ball didn’t have the correct English off the glass, as it started to roll off the rim.
But Kaufman-Renn, who positioned himself underneath the basket, tipped home the game-winning bucket, giving himself 20 total points to help Purdue move on and keep their tournament dreams alive.
There was some discourse on social media, though, as an overhead shot of Kaufman-Renn’s tip showed a potential foul, as he was hooking the arm of the Longhorns player jostling for the rebound.
Either way, no whistle blew, and the Boilermakers were celebrating, while the Longhorns couldn’t believe their season came to a close in that fashion.
Trey Kaufman-Renn of the Purdue Boilermakers shoots the game-winning shot against the Texas Longhorns during the second half during the second half in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at SAP Center on March 26, 2026, in San Jose, California.(Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
This was a back-and-forth game throughout the 40 minutes on the court, as both teams traded the lead, especially in the second half. The largest lead any team had was Purdue at only seven points, while Texas’ lead never got higher than four.
But it’s because both teams were shooting well, with Texas making 52% of its shots (29-of-56), while Purdue poured in 48% (30-of-62).
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Looking more into the box score, every Boilermakers starter had at least 10 points, while Fletcher Loyer (18), and Braden Smith (16) doing crucial work in the backcourt to help the winning cause.
Meanwhile, Texas’ Tramon Mark left it all out on the court, shooting 11-of-15 for 29 points, including 5-of-7 made from beyond the arc. Swain also just missed a double-double with nine rebounds, while tallying five assists.
Trey Kaufman-Renn of the Purdue Boilermakers celebrates with teammates after making the game-winning shot against the Texas Longhorns during the second half in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at SAP Center on March 26, 2026, in San Jose, California.(Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Purdue now awaits the winner of Arkansas and Arizona to see who they must play to earn a spot in this year’s Final Four, which will be played at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Robbie Griffiths understands clearly that Legacy Bound excels at delivering victories.
Barrier seven is the starting position for Legacy Bound in Saturday’s Listed VRC Sprint Classic (1100m) on Flemington’s turf, where he looks to better his local record and claim triumph number five.
Having raced four times before at Flemington, the three-year-old Ole Kirk gelding notched two wins and a third, plus a fourth from the innermost barrier as the placegetters drew wider.
Three outings there – encompassing his pair of wins – spanned 1100m, with the third at 1200m coming in the Coolmore Stud Stakes in spring, trailing Tentyris and My Gladiola.
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Those rivals launched their seasons in the Lightning Stakes (1000m) at Flemington a month ago, occupying the quinella.
Saturday omits Tentyris, but includes My Gladiola, a rival Griffiths sees as potentially problematic.
“She had the upperhand in the Coolmore, but she came from off the speed and we did more work up the front, and she might be better than us, who knows,” Griffiths said.
“She was also fantastic in Lightning, and she gets the weight advantage on us here.
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“Probably on facts and figures, she beats us, but it doesn’t always work out like that, as we all know, and he’s got a great win record.
“Whether that’s because he’s been in easier races than hers, who knows.”
Legacy Bound opened his campaign victorious over 1100m at Flemington March 7, with Griffiths confirming solid recovery.
Under-fire Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) chair Richard Collier-Keywood will step down from his role this summer at the end of his three-year term.
Collier-Keywood has been in position since 2023 but will exit on 16 July after deciding not to seek a second term.
The announcement comes ahead of an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) on Monday, 13 April at which he is due to face a vote of no confidence.
“I have been reflecting with the board on what should happen next,” said Collier-Keywood.
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“We wanted to make this announcement to enable the recruitment process to start and before the EGM is held so everyone goes into the EGM process with the benefit of the same knowledge.”
Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores watches from the sideline during NFC wild card action, with the moment unfolding on Jan 13, 2025 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, as Flores studies coverages, personnel groupings, and situational tendencies while managing defensive calls in a high-pressure postseason road environment. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images.
The Minnesota Vikings did not add newcomers at the defensive tackle spot in free agency, and in fact, let two starters go at the position, thrusting the DT spot to the top of the team’s list of roster needs, according to NFL.com.
The Vikings still look light at defensive tackle.
Dan Parr from that site outlined all of Minnesota’s roster concerns this week, and defensive tackle took the cake.
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DT Stands Out on Minnesota’s To-Do List
The Vikings have more roster needs than usual because of former general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s abnormally poor drafting habits.
Clemson defensive lineman Peter Woods (11) battles in the trenches during second-quarter action, with the moment unfolding on September 6, 2025 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina, as Woods engages blockers and tracks the play while anchoring the defensive front in a physical early-season matchup at home. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-Imagn Images.
NFL.com: DT Foremost Roster Need for Vikings
The Vikings have nine picks next month to address roster holes, with four in the Top 100. Per Parr, a new defensive tackle should be a priority.
He wrote Tuesday, “Biggest needs: DL, OL, S, WR, CB. Minnesota heads into the draft looking to replace starting defensive linemen Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave, who were both released after one year with the team. Defensive coordinator Brian Flores might be relying on a rookie at safety, with six-time Pro Bowler Harrison Smith potentially headed for retirement after 14 years with the franchise.”
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“Ryan Kelly already announced he’s retiring, so head coach Kevin O’Connell needs a new center. The Vikings’ receiver depth also took a hit when the Raiders signed Jalen Nailor, who tied for the team lead in touchdown catches with four last season.”
And that assessment pretty much nails it, though some consider cornerback a more urgent need.
The Current DT Corps
With Allen and Hargrave subtracted from 2026 festivities — Allen now works for the Cincinnati Bengals, and Hargrave decided the Green Bay Packers were the right choice — the Vikings have youth in the DT pipeline, although the talent is mainly late-round picks and undrafted dudes.
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Here’s the DT group without Allen and Hargrave:
Jalen Redmond
Levi Drake Rodriguez
Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins
Elijah Williams
Taki Taimani
Jaylon Hutchings
The Vikings could also pound the free-agent pavement, as interior defensive linemen like Christian Wilkins and DJ Reader remain available on the open market. Wilkins, especially, makes sense because Flores selected him as his very first draft pick in Miami seven years ago, when Flores served as the Dolphins’ head coach.
Which Rookie DTs from the Draft
Now, to the fun part. Let’s pretend that the Vikings spend one of their four Top 100 draft picks on a defensive tackle, with the caveat that DTs often take longer to develop than EDGE rushers and cornerbacks.
The list would look like this on April 23rd and 24th:
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Peter Woods (Clemson)
Kayden McDonald (Ohio State)
Caleb Banks (Florida)
Lee Hunter (Texas Tech)
Christen Miller (Georgia)
Domonique Orange (Iowa State)
Gracen Halton (Oklahoma)
Darrell Jackson Jr. (Florida State)
Dontay Corleone (Cincinnati)
Florida Gators defensive lineman Caleb Banks (88) pressures Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) during third-quarter action, with the play occurring on Oct. 28, 2023 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida, as Banks closes in from the interior and disrupts the pocket in a rivalry matchup won by Georgia. Mandatory Credit: Corey Perrine-Imagn Images.
Woods, McDonald, Banks, Hunter, and Miller will likely be picked before the end of Round 2. The rest are options from Round 3 to 4.
Pro Football Focus‘s Gordon McGuinness recently mock-drafted McDonald from Ohio State to Minnesota: “The Vikings released interior defenders Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave, so they could do with some additional support on the inside. McDonald is a monster against the run, having earned a 91.2 PFF run-defense grade this past season to rank first among all interior defenders in college football.”
More Playing Time for Others?
Finally, pretend that Minnesota does not sign Wilkins from free agency and prefers a late-round DT solution. Well, it will mean the Vikings have big plans for their unsung contributors like Rodriguez or Ingram-Dawkins. Both have shown flashes of promise, but prolonged auditions have eluded them.
Our Adam New noted on the DT spot last week, “The rise of Jalen Redmond has given the Vikings a starter in the middle of their defensive line. He should be in line for a lengthy contract extension soon, but the situation outside of Redmond is unclear. Just a year removed from signing both to big-money contracts, Minnesota opted to release Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave after disappointing seasons.”
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“It leaves a young trio of Levi Drake-Rodriguez, Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, and Elijah Williams making up the depth chart. Adding to that group with a rookie would require an exceptional draft prospect. I thought Caleb Banks was that guy, but yet another foot injury leaves the doubts lingering. The brain trust in Minnesota will have to weigh up the risk/reward of drafting Banks.”
Georgia defensive lineman Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins (DL19) runs through positional drills at the NFL Combine, with the scene taking place on Feb 27, 2025 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, as evaluators watch his movement, strength, and technique during on-field testing ahead of the upcoming NFL Draft process. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images.
It’s also worth noting that Minnesota’s defense ranks second in the NFL per all major efficiency metrics since Flores arrived in town three years ago. Whatever he lands on as a solution for replacing Allen and Hargrave will probably work.
Roy Hodgson’s idea of celebrating 50 years in management is not to sit back reflecting on his career, but instead to return to the dug-out at Bristol City.
Twitch streamer Marlon “mar3lg” Lundgren Garcia recently called famous YouTuber Darren “IShowSpeed” “weird” after the latter claimed that Marlon had kissed him during a livestream. The incident took place on March 26, 2026, during IShowSpeed’s YouTube broadcast titled “MANAGER SPEED + BALLER LEAGUE WEEK 2,” at around the 27:35 mark.
In the clip, both Marlon and IShowSpeed briefly stood up. Moments later, at approximately 27:58, IShowSpeed stated that Marlon had “really just kissed” him. Marlon, however, denied the claim and doubled down by calling Speed “weird,” prompting a chaotic exchange between the two.
The moment quickly went viral after X user @FearedBuck shared a clip of the interaction the same day, capturing the confusion and back-and-forth that followed:
“(“Yo, bro, don’t disrespect my club, bro. Real sick, G,” said IShowSpeed.) We’re just gonna do- (“Nah, bro. We can stand up. We can stand up, our face is not even in the camera right now,” said IShowSpeed.) Exactly, it don’t even matter right now. (“So we could kiss right now and chat won’t even know,” said IShowSpeed.) All right, let’s do it then. (“All right, bet,” said IShowSpeed.) [Timestamp – 27:35]
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“Yo. (“Yo, he weird as f***. Oh my mama, he weird as f***. He really just kissed,” said IShowSpeed.) You are so dead. (“Oh my God,” said IShowSpeed.) Yo, who that was? Yo, tell who kissed who first.(“Ooh, s***. Yo, say what lie he,” said IShowSpeed.) Yo. (“Say what lie, bro,” said IShowSpeed.) You weird but I’m not gonna lie to you. (“Say what lie, he just kissed me like that,” said IShowSpeed.) He weird. Your dad just kissed me off camera.”
“That was hot”: PlaqueBoyMax responds to IShowSpeed-Marlon viral clip
During his Twitch livestream on March 26, 2026, streamer Maxwell “PlaqueBoyMax” Elliot Dent reacted to the viral clip involving IShowSpeed and Marlon at the 29-minute mark. Responding to the incident, PlaqueBoyMax described the moment as “hot” and appeared supportive of the interaction.
On the same day, X user @scubaryan_ circulated a clip capturing his reaction, in which PlaqueBoyMax stated:
“That was hot. You feel me? Real shit. Like good job, guys. Y’all being y’all selves, bro, y’all being proud of who y’all are. Well, I’m proud of y’all, bro.” (Timestamp – 00:29:00)
The Genshin Impact Luna VI livestream codes have been revealed during the special preview program for the upcoming update. The patch is set to release on April 8, 2026, and will bring the new character Linnea to the game. The Genshin Impact Luna VI codes will reward you with various items, including Primogems, which you can use to pull for the new character.
This article will cover all the codes revealed during the Genshin Impact Luna VI livestream, and also cover how to redeem them.
Note: More codes will be added as they are revealed during the livestream.
Genshin Impact Luna VI livestream codes
Codes revealed during the Genshin Impact Luna VI update livestream (Image via HoYoverse)
Here are the Genshin Impact Luna VI livestream codes and the rewards that they will give once you redeem them:
The codes will expire on March 30, 2026, so make sure to claim them as soon as possible so that you do not miss out on any rewards. After the deadline, the codes will no longer work, barring you from obtaining the rewards, including 300x primogems in Genshin Impact.
Here is a countdown till the codes expire:
How to redeem the Genshin Impact Luna VI livestream codes
Mar 26, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates after a third goal against the Utah Mammoth to complete a hat trick (three goals) during the third period at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
Alex Ovechkin produced his 34th career hat trick and the Washington Capitals rallied from a two-goal deficit to beat the Utah Mammoth 7-4 on Thursday in Salt Lake City.
Ovechkin has 29 goals this season, including two hat tricks, and an NHL-record 926 for his career.
Ivan Miroshnichenko tallied his first two goals of the season and Anthony Beauvillier and Rasmus Sandin each had a goal and an assist for the Capitals. Logan Thompson made 36 saves.
Dylan Guenther scored twice and Mikhail Sergachev and Clayton Keller each had three assists for the Mammoth. Vitek Vanecek allowed six goals on 23 shots before being lifted midway through the third period. Karel Vejmelka saved the lone shot he faced in relief.
Ducks 3, Flames 2 (OT)
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Mikael Granlund completed his hat trick with a last-second overtime winning goal as visiting Anaheim defeated Calgary.
John Carlson collected a pair of assists and Ville Husso made 23 saves for Anaheim, which has won four straight games. Thanks to Calgary’s second too-man-men penalty of the game, the Ducks enjoyed a man advantage late in overtime, and Granlund buried a one-timer from the high slot just before the buzzer.
Blake Coleman and Matvei Gridin scored for the Flames, who had their four-game winning streak snapped. Olli Maatta collected a pair of assists, and Devin Cooley stopped 30 shots.
Wild 3, Panthers 2
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Marcus Foligno scored in his first game back from injury and Joel Eriksson Ek netted the go-ahead goal with five seconds left as Minnesota defeated Florida in Sunrise, Fla.
Ryan Hartman also scored for the Wild, who got 18 saves from Jesper Wallstedt. It was a big night for Foligno, who played a game with his brother Nick Foligno for the first time since they were in the sixth and ninth grades, respectively. Nick Foligno was acquired from Chicago earlier this month.
Matthew Tkachuk had a goal and an assist and Aaron Ekblad scored for the Panthers, who got a 47-save performance from backup goalie Daniil Tarasov. The Panthers have lost four of their past six (2-4-0).
Canadiens 2, Blue Jackets 1
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Zachary Bolduc scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and assisted on Montreal’s other goal in a win against visiting Columbus.
Jayden Struble also scored for the Canadiens, who have won three straight. Jakub Dobes made 25 saves.
Damon Severson scored and Jet Greaves made 18 saves for the Blue Jackets, who have lost two of their past three games.
Islanders 2, Stars 1
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New York claimed two big points in its quest for a playoff spot with a victory over Dallas in Elmont, N.Y.
Bo Horvat scored to reach the 30-goal mark for the fourth time and Calum Ritchie also tallied. Matthew Schaefer assisted on both goals. Ilya Sorokin was 2:59 away from a shutout, making 26 saves. Combined with Pittsburgh’s win over Ottawa, the result moved the Islanders back into the final Eastern Conference wild-card spot.
Matt Duchene scored for the Stars, who lost for their fourth straight, their longest skid since going 0-3-3 from late December to early January. Jake Oettinger, pulled after one period in his last start against New Jersey, stopped 23 shots.
Kraken 4, Lightning 3 (OT)
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Brandon Montour scored twice, including the winner at 2:47 of overtime, as Seattle won at Tampa Bay.
Kaapo Kakko and Bobby McCann each had a goal and an assist for the Kraken, who snapped a four-game winless streak (0-3-1). Philipp Grubauer stopped 30 shots for Seattle.
Jake Guentzel had a goal and an assist, Anthony Cirelli and Corey Perry also scored and Charle-Edouard D’Astous added two helpers for the Lightning, who extended their point streak to six games (4-0-2). Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 15 of 19 shots.
Penguins 4, Senators 3 (SO)
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Egor Chinakhov and Ben Kindel scored in a shootout to give Pittsburgh a win over host Ottawa.
Pittsburgh captain Sidney Crosby left early in the second period due to a lower-body injury and did not return. Rickard Rakell had two goals and an assist and Erik Karlsson produced a goal and two assists. Stuart Skinner stopped 26 shots through regulation and overtime, then stopped two of Ottawa’s three shootout attempts.
Drake Batherson scored twice and had the shootout goal while Nick Cousins added a goal for the Senators, who had their four-game winning streak snapped. Tim Stutzle had two assists. Linus Ullmark made 35 saves through regulation and OT but turned aside just one of three in the shootout.
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Flyers 5, Blackhawks 1
Christian Dvorak, Noah Cates and Alex Bump each registered a goal and an assist as Philadelphia thumped visiting Chicago.
Samuel Ersson made 25 saves for the Flyers, who have won six of their past eight to make some late noise in the Eastern Conference playoff picture. Denver Barkey and Sean Couturier also scored for Philadelphia.
The Blackhawks remain well out of postseason contention following their fifth loss in seven games. Connor Bedard reached the 30-goal plateau for the first time, while Spencer Knight did his best to combat a furious Flyers offensive performance with 37 saves.
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Devils 4, Predators 2
Nico Hischier’s second deflected goal of the night broke a late tie, and visiting New Jersey won for the fifth time in six games, defeating surging Nashville.
Jesper Bratt had a goal with two assists, Jack Hughes recorded two helpers and Timo Meier added an empty-netter for the Devils, who are essentially out of the playoff race but have won nine of their past 12. Jacob Markstrom stopped 16 shots.
Reid Schaefer and Steven Stamkos notched second-period goals and Justus Annunen posted 26 saves for the Predators, who had won five straight.
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Avalanche 3, Jets 2
Nathan MacKinnon scored two goals 3:42 apart early in the third period, Jack Drury also had a goal and visiting Colorado beat Winnipeg.
Mackenzie Blackwood turned away 22 shots for the NHL-leading Avalanche, who have won four in a row. Artturi Lehkonen had an assist in his return from an 11-game absence caused by an upper-body injury.
Mark Scheifele scored twice and Connor Hellebuyck made 32 saves for the Jets, who had gone 2-0-1 in their previous three games.
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Oilers 4, Golden Knights 3 (OT)
Evan Bouchard scored 3:10 into overtime and Connor McDavid had a goal and two assists as Edmonton defeated Vegas in Las Vegas.
Matt Savoie and Zach Hyman also scored for Edmonton, which has won four of its past six games. Connor Ingram made 26 saves. McDavid (785 games) became the third-fastest player in league history to reach 800 assists, trailing only Wayne Gretzky (527 games) and Mario Lemieux (661 games).
Mark Stone scored twice — his fourth multi-goal game of the season and the 32nd of his career — and Ivan Barbashev had a goal and an assist for the Golden Knights, who fell to 1-4-1 in the past six games. Adin Hill finished with 25 saves.
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Kings 4, Canucks 0
Darcy Kuemper made 19 saves for his third shutout of the season as Los Angeles prevailed at Vancouver.
Quinton Byfield and Trevor Moore each had a goal and an assist, Scott Laughton and Artemi Panarin both scored a goal and Mikey Anderson tallied two assists for the Kings, who snapped a four-game skid (0-1-3).
Kevin Lankinen made 34 saves for the Canucks, who have lost four straight games in regulation.
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Blues 2, Sharks 1 (OT)
Dylan Holloway buried the game-winning goal in the dying seconds of overtime as St. Louis outlasted visiting San Jose.
Dalibor Dvorsky also scored and Joel Hofer made 24 saves to help the Blues post their third consecutive victory.
Alexander Wennberg tallied the lone goal for the Sharks, who have lost six in a row (0-5-1). Yaroslav Askarov (11 saves) and Alex Nedeljkovic (10 saves) split the goaltending duties after Askarov left the contest halfway through because of an injury.
As subscription streaming services grab more and more games from free TV and basic cable, many fans are crying foul.
A new Fox News national survey of registered voters finds that majorities of both sports fans (72%) and non-fans (60%) think major sporting events should be required to stay on free broadcast television, not behind streaming paywalls. Only 27% of fans and 38% of non-fans say leagues should be allowed to shift games to paid streaming services.
For those who like to catch their favorite team from their favorite couch, the price is becoming a serious penalty. Nearly 6 in 10 sports fans say they’ve skipped watching a game at least a few times in the past year because it was too expensive, including about one-third who say this has happened “many times.”
Nearly half of fans say they’ve skipped watching games on television because it was too difficult to find or access them.(Steven King/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
And even when fans are willing to pay, figuring out how to watch can feel like a blocked shot. Nearly half of fans (47%) say they’ve skipped games because it was too difficult to find or access them. Then again, roughly the same share (46%) say they’ve only rarely or never been sidelined. When it comes to TV viewing, they’ve really got game.
Conducted March 20–23, 2026, under the direction of Beacon Research (D) and Shaw & Company Research (R), this Fox News survey includes interviews with a sample of 1,001 registered voters randomly selected from a national voter file. Respondents spoke with live interviewers on landlines (104) and cellphones (641) or completed the survey online after receiving a text (256). Results based on the full sample have a margin of sampling error of ±3 percentage points. Sampling error for results among subgroups is higher. Results among sports fans have a margin of sampling error of ±3.5 points and non-sports fans ±6 points. In addition to sampling error, question wording and order can influence results. Weights are generally applied to age, race, education, and area variables to ensure the demographics are representative of the registered voter population. Sources for developing weight targets include the most recent American Community Survey, Fox News Voter Analysis, and voter file data.
Fox News’ Victoria Balara contributed to this report.
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