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NEWARK, N.J. – The New Jersey Devils were just too fast, too skilled, too deep. Hungry is another word that comes to mind. Relentless is a good one, too.

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Austin Hedges was placed on the seven-day concussion injured list

CINCINNATI — The upside of Vince Velasquez, one of two starting pitchers the Pirates added via free agency this winter, can be really good. With multiple breaking balls, as well as a spin-heavy, riding fastball, it’s certainly not weaponry Velasquez lacks. For the large part of his career, however, it’s…

The Steelers have a great running back tandem with Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren.

The Florida Panthers are back in a postseason spot with only five games left in the regular season.

CINCINNATI — The magic that marked the Pirates’ opening day victory against the Reds did not return. There were no dashes around the basepaths, no crucial, late-inning plays. In fact, the flicker of offense that existed at the beginning of this one didn’t last long at all.

If anyone thought the Bruins were going to mail it in for the final seven games since clinching the Presidents’ Trophy, they are sadly mistaken.

Cast your vote and tell us if Bud Dupree is coming back to Pittsburgh.

The Steelers need a slot receiver and Charlie Jones fits the bills.