In the lead-up to Game 1, the Golden Knights' superior roster was discussed almost ad nauseam, while the Canadiens continued to play into the 'no one believes in us' mantra, which in this case isn't grating, it is correct: no one has believed in them, and yet they won the North Division title convincingly, while finding a way to irritate the rest of the country. Their luck might've run out. Vegas is a much stronger team, at least on paper, and despite rarely turning its collective game up to first gear, it ran away from Montreal. 

We should be in the first week of baseball season, but...try not to think about that. Instead, ponder the future with Cincinnati Reds pitcher Trevor Bauer and ESPN baseball insider Jeff Passan. On the heels of MLB's hiatus deal with players around pay, service time and other issues, hear how it sets up the 2021 collective bargaining agreement. Plus, Bauer gets into the issues with training during all this uncertainty, whether baseball is too slow, and the sport's need for a media makeover.MLB Hooded Blankets

The 2021 NHL Draft will take place on July 23, as opposed to its usual late-June start date. For the second time in as many years, the draft will not occur before July 1.Los Angeles Chargers Hooded Blankets

"We've made great strides," Burke told ESPN this week. "I'm optimistic for the first time in my adult life that we're physically seeing change. We're seeing BiPOC hiring in all sports at unprecedented levels. We've made tremendous progress, but it's far from over."NFL Hooded Blankets



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Halfway through the NFL's regular season, its power players look the same...but somehow different. The once mighty Patriots have now lost four in a row, and the Bills lead the AFC East, with Tua Tagovailoa's Miami Dolphins gaining traction. The Steelers remain undefeated and sit atop their division, so how good are they? Then in the NFC East, the Eagles lead the pack with a stunning 3-5-1 record. Bill Barnwell brings us up to speed on all of Sunday's NFL action. Plus US Soccer alum, Angel City FC co-owner, and "Laughter Permitted" podcast host Julie Foudy talks about the rise in viewers for women's sports.New Jersey Devils Hooded Blankets

However healthy Rask is, Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy confirmed him as their Game 6 starter vs. the Islanders.



The rebuild continues. GM Tom Fitzgerald has said that the Devils will be ready to go for it once Hischier and Hughes hit their prime. Hughes will turn 20 later this week. Hischier is 22. They're close, but not there yet.