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Now that the Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabers have managed to win two games apiece in their second-round series, it’s time to take a look at some of the stats behind the exciting matchup.

While the Canadiens have vastly outshot the Sabres, especially at 5v5, it’s worth noting that the underlying numbers point to a Buffalo team with the ability to take control of the series.

Canadiens Vs. sabers at 5v5

Unlike the series versus the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Canadiens are actually outscoring their opponents in the second round, but not by a huge margin.

As things stand, the Habs have a 51.9% advantage in shots (162-150), not to mention a 55.7% advantage in shots on net (78-62). This leads to a 9-5 advantage in goals scored at 5v5, which is a very solid output from a team that gets little to no 5v5 goals from its first line.

Once we dig a little more, it becomes clear that the Sabers overperformed with their shots, as they managed to generate slightly more high-danger scoring chances than the Canadiens (38-36), giving them 52.8% of expected goals.

Simply put, the Canadiens are working on quantity, while the Sabers are focusing on quality.

Impact of special teams

Head coach Martin St-Louis didn’t mince words when discussing the Game 4 loss.

“I think special teams played a huge role,” St. Louis said. “It’s hard to believe we only got one goal on the power play. I felt like we had a lot of chances. Our captain and goalkeeper played well, Dobbs also kept us in. We didn’t have a good start.”

Let’s unpack that statement in sections.

He’s absolutely right that special teams played a huge role.

Montreal had seven powerplay opportunities, and only managed to score on one, while the Sabers scored twice with the four man advantage.

A little more traffic in front of the Sabers netminder will likely provide additional second-chance scoring opportunities, but for the most part, they are generating a fair number of quality scoring chances on the power play. He just lacked the finish on Tuesday.

As far as their captain is concerned, it is worth noting that the first line’s play was impressive from a statistical point of view. When Nick Suzuki, Juraj Slafkowski and Cole Caufield were on the ice, the Habs controlled over 80% of the shots and 75% of high-danger scoring opportunities. It was a good game from a process standpoint, but now that the Canadiens are in the second round of the playoffs, results are more important than solid underlying numbers.

First line production needs to start, and they have no grace period left to get there.

Fortunately, all signs point to this trio being ready to explode on offense.

As for the third comment, regarding their poor start, you would find it hard to disagree with the head coach, but it would also be fair to say that this falls under the preparation category, and that duty is, at least partly, the coaching staff’s.

Truth be told, there is always room for improvement, but all things considered it is incredibly encouraging for the Canadiens to be two wins away from the Eastern Conference Finals just a few years into their rebuild.

And if they can continue to be a dominant goal-scoring force at 5v5, that will go a long way to helping them hold a significant advantage over the remaining three-game series, but they will need a little help from their special teams guys to accomplish this impressive feat.

All Montreal Canadiens statistics via Natural Stat Trick.

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Nicolo Fagioli has been a shining light in a dark season for Fiorentina tottenham Interest in the midfielder has now emerged.

The first few months of the season were not good for Fiorentina. They found themselves in the bottom three and struggled to find any momentum.

That’s when Fagioli played a big role in pulling them up the table by maintaining his presence in deep midfield. In recent weeks, he has impressed even more and at the weekend against Sassuolo he was the best player on the pitch.

sports witness It previously covered English interest in the former Juventus player, who was controversially left out of the Italian national team last month.

This has not stopped his reputation from growing further. Tottenham are looming as a threat for a player whose future is under constant discussion.

suitors warned

corriere dello sport Note that Fagioli has been exceptional for Paolo Vanoli’s side over the last three months. He makes it clear that his talent was always on the cards, even at Juve, who loaned him to Fiorentina in January 2025 before a permanent sale last summer.

This is beneficial for La Viola, who have seen the Italian become one of the most sought-after midfielders in Serie A.

Tottenham, Atletico Madrid and AC Milan are also interested. Max Allegri managed him in Turin and appears keen on a reunion.

But the report issues a ‘hands-off’ warning to clubs. Fabio Paratici is a big fan of Fagioli and wants to start an ambitious project from next season.

That’s why Fagioli will be central to the Fiorentina squad, which will undergo other changes in the summer.

We believe: Tottenham will have a chance

The report is good for publicizing Fiorentina’s ambitions. However, this seems to be another attempt to paint Paratici’s views in a brighter light, as the club needs little else to remain in Serie A.

As a result, Tottenham should keep an eye on the 25-year-old. He is a complete midfielder who is capable of playing in a variety of roles. That’s why Luciano Spalletti, during his tenure as Italy manager, called them up for the European Championships in 2024.

The New York Knicks dominated the game for most of the time. However, the whole situation went awry when we needed it most. The double-digit lead evaporated completely, the Knicks failed in their last few games and were swept by the Hawks in the end.

What was a great opportunity to achieve a big win turned into a very disappointing defeat and an even bigger question mark has arisen in front of New York after this 107-106 defeat on their own court.​

mikal bridges didn’t give enough

Bridges should have been one of the Knicks players to calm things down when the game got tense, but he didn’t do that here. He finished with just 10 points on 3-10 shooting, and he didn’t look like the hungry scorer that New York needed at all.

The problem was not just missed shots but also inaction. In the last game, he took the final shot and missed, which added to the disappointment. A player like Bridges can’t disappear in a situation when the game is on the line.

the knicks bench was cold as ice

The Knicks’ bench was not enough to help lead the team. New York got 13 points from Mitchell Robinson and seven from Jordan Clarkson, but the rest of the bench combined to score zero.

In a playoff game where every point counts, that’s not enough. Atlanta’s bench was able to score a total of 28 points, led by Jonathan Kuminga’s 19 points, and that extra scoring made the difference in the game when the starters began to fade.

Mike Brown needs to change the system, and the Knicks need to take it more seriously

A big lesson from this loss is that the Knicks can no longer rely solely on talent. Their offense sputtered in the fourth quarter, and the stats showed it: New York managed only 15 points in the quarter, shooting 22.7% from the field; Atlanta, on the other hand, scored 28 points and shot 72.2%.

In fact, the game showed that the Hawks consistently found the right moments to score, while the Knicks kept missing their chances. Even missed a few late shots that could have ensured victory. It is not just a matter of ‘bad luck’; This is a problem of the entire system and mentality.

If the style of play is too slow, too predictable, or too relaxed, this team will be victimized in close games.



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Golf great Tiger Woods and his legal team are pushing back against Florida prosecutors in his ongoing DUI case, arguing that a subpoena for his prescription drug records represents an unconstitutional intrusion into his privacy.

Martin County prosecutors have subpoenaed Woods’ prescription records from a Palm Beach pharmacy for the period from Jan. 1 to March 27, 2026.

Details requested include types of medications, prescription fill dates and times, number of pills dispensed, dosage amounts, refill information, and any special instructions or warnings – especially those related to driving a motor vehicle. The latter of these seems highly relevant to the case.

Woods’ attorney, Douglas Duncan, filed a formal response this week, requesting an evidentiary hearing to determine the relevance of the records and, if the subpoena is ultimately granted, a protective order to protect the information from public disclosure. They argue that Woods has a constitutional right to privacy.

Duncan wrote, “This right is certainly not absolute; should the State show the relevance of the record to its criminal investigation and thus warrant an intrusion into Mr. Woods’s privacy, the State is not entitled to receive the record.”

Tiger Woods battles prosecutors over confidentiality of prescription records in DUI case

Woods, like player As readers know, he was arrested following a single vehicle rollover accident in Jupiter Island, Florida on March 27. Officers reported finding two hydrocodone pills in his pocket during his arrest, and Woods admitted to taking several medications earlier that day. He was charged with misdemeanor DUI and refusing a chemical or physical test.

According to the arrest affidavit, Woods attempted to pass a truck by crossing the double line and speeding, striking the vehicle and flipping his Range Rover onto its side. No one was seriously injured in the incident.

“I looked down at my phone … and all of a sudden – acceleration,” Woods said in the bodycam footage.

🚨 BREAKING: Martin County Sheriff’s Office releases full bodycam footage of Tiger Woods’ latest accident.

Woods failed field sobriety tests and was found to have two prescription hydrocodone pills in his pocket.

Officer: “How much alcohol did you have to drink today?”

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– Overton (@overton_news) 2 April 2026

Officers at the scene observed “severe signs of impairment”, including bloodshot eyes, extremely dilated pupils, excessive sweating and an unsteady gait. A breathalyzer test found no alcohol, but Woods refused blood or urine tests to check for other substances. Officers later found pills in his pocket.

Tiger Woods’ attorneys are fighting prosecutors’ efforts to subpoena the 15-time major champion’s prescription drug records from a pharmacy, according to court records filed Wednesday. https://t.co/Tj3E2SuwiD

– ESPN (@espn) 16 April 2026

The 15-time major champion pleaded not guilty to the charges shortly after the incident and publicly vowed to seek treatment. Days after the accident, his private plane was seen landing in Switzerland, which is known for its elite medical facilities.

The outcome of the privacy challenge could significantly impact how prosecutors make their impaired driving arguments.

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It will be difficult for Verona to retain Manchester City’s Vitor Reis beyond this season.

The 20-year-old moved to Europe for the first time when the Premier League club signed him from Brazilian side Palmeiras in January 2025.

Pep Guardiola limited him to just one minute of league action in the second half of last season as he made just four appearances for Manchester City.

Due to his restricted role the Etihad club sent the centre-back on a season-long loan to Verona in August 2025.

The move went well as he enjoyed regular games under Mitchell. He has played 2,477 minutes in 27 matches so far for the La Liga side.

His league statistics per game are as follows.

• Intercept: 0.7
• Tackle: 1.2
• Recovered balls: 2.9
• Dribbled past: 0.3
• Approval: 6.0
• Blocked Shots: 1.2
• Duel won: 4.6

His performance rewarded The call came for the first time from Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti for this international break. it came as a surprise According to their country’s media.

Manchester City has not decided yet

Tuesday’s edition of sports world There is a report on where Vitor Reis could play after this season.

A few months ago, there was a real option for the Spanish club to extend the defender’s stay but now it is an ‘increasingly difficult objective’. This is due to the player’s ‘remarkable growth’ at Verona.

Pep Guardiola had initial doubts over his inclusion in his plans this season, resulting in a loan move.

His ‘scenario has changed’ and his status has gone higher after the latest call.

South American is no more ‘Promising young player, but a centre-back who is starting to establish himself among the elite.’ This is why the Catalan club is finding it difficult to extend his stay.

Manchester City could decide to include Reus in Guardiola’s plans next season, and if not, let him join a club with ‘more competitive demands’ than Verona.

Despite the complex task, Mitchell’s team will not give up attempting to keep hold of the Manchester City player.

Contract, price and agent information

Vitor Reis’ value did not improve from a loan move to Verona. transfer market Let’s say he’s valued at €30m, which is the same since his transfer to Manchester City.

His contract at Etihad expires in 2029. P&P Sport Management, headed by agent Federico Pastorello, is looking after the player’s interests. The representative will have to make a decision on his client’s future in the summer.

Auston Matthews’ season is over for the Toronto Maple Leafs. But the man who knocked him out for an entire year with a violent, illegal knee strike, Radko Gudas, will be back before you know it. The NHL’s Department of Player Safety suspended Gudas for five games. And Matthews’ agent doesn’t like it at all.