Crosby left with a lower-body injury sustained in the Penguins’ shootout against the Senators

Sidney Crosby suffered a lower-body injury Thursday night and did not return as the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Ottawa Senators 4-3 in a shootout at the Canadian Tire Centre. Crosby appeared to tangle his left leg late in the first period and after just one shift went down the tunnel to start the second, where … [Read more…]

Two managers, one crucial game – Suburban Gooners

So now those responsible have had their say. And so we have the following from both: Mikel Arteta Perspective before performance – Mikel started with humanity. A reminder that context matters and that leadership isn’t just about the next outcome – it’s about grounding people before asking more of them. Adaptability is the true constant … [Read more…]

Brought our dinner, Arsenal players brought the slag – Suburban Gooners

Arteta’s rallying cry on Friday was that fans needed to have a good breakfast and then “bring your lunch and dinner” as the atmosphere needed to be intense as game time is usually a bit subdued. Well, after standing in Block Five yesterday, I can tell you this: the Arsenal fans in my section of … [Read more…]

Granlund completes hat trick with buzzer-beater to lift Ducks past Flames in OT

Mikael Granlund saved his best for last. The veteran forward completed a hat trick with one second left in overtime, firing a power-play pass from John Carlson in the high slot past goaltender Devin Cooley to give the Anaheim Ducks a 3-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Thursday at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Granlund has … [Read more…]

Havertz in death, but Raya is the heroine in Lisbon – Suburban Gooners

On Saturday against Southampton we suffered a late goal that knocked us out of the cup. Last night we conceded a late goal that could well have had the same effect. We’ll know for sure in a week’s time, but Kai Havertz’s last-minute winner in Lisbon was definitely a welcome and felt significant victory. This … [Read more…]

Preview Southampton vs Arsenal – FA Cup April 2026

At Arteta’s press conference yesterday he was inevitably asked about players withdrawing from international duty and – at least according to the official website version of events – he played the most impressive straight bats. To be fair, he knew these questions were coming; He would have been informed by the Arsenal press team, he … [Read more…]

Ovechkin sets NHL record with hat trick against 21st franchise as Capitals top mammoth

Alex Ovechkin made history again on Thursday evening. The Washington Capitals captain scored a hat trick against the Utah Mammoth, becoming the first player in NHL history to score a hat trick against 21 different franchises. He overtook Brett Hull, who achieved the feat against 20 teams. It was also Ovechkin’s 34th career hat-trick, moving … [Read more…]