Atlanta powers into NLDS, McDavid records five points, Pistons secure Duren on $200M deal
Atlanta powers into NLDS.
This is The Sports Reset for Friday October 2nd
In the MLB playoffs, the Atlanta Braves eliminated the Philadelphia Phillies 6 to 2 in Game 3 of their National League Wild Card Series. Michael Harris II supplied a three-run homer in the first inning, and Ray Kerr worked three and a third scoreless innings. Atlanta advances to face the Los Angeles Dodgers. In the NHL, Connor McDavid produced a goal and four assists as the Edmonton Oilers outlasted the Vancouver Canucks 9 to 7. The New York Rangers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5 to 1 behind Igor Shesterkin, who made 24 saves and became the first goalie in Rangers history to score. The Seattle Kraken routed the Calgary Flames 6 to 1, the Utah Mammoth blanked the Chicago Blackhawks 6 to 0, and the New Jersey Devils edged the Philadelphia Flyers 3 to 2. In the NFL, Andre Szmyt hit a 56-yard field goal with 10 seconds left, lifting the Cleveland Browns over the Pittsburgh Steelers 27 to 24.
Looking ahead, Friday’s NHL schedule starts with the Rangers visiting the Detroit Red Wings, who begin their 101st season without injured centre Dylan Larkin. The Boston Bruins visit the Winnipeg Jets for Winnipeg’s home opener, while the Washington Capitals face the defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes. The St. Louis Blues meet the Dallas Stars, and the Anaheim Ducks visit the Vegas Golden Knights. In the CFL, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats travel to face the Ottawa Redblacks, while the Calgary Stampeders visit the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Saturday brings Atlanta against the Dodgers in Game 1 of their National League Division Series. Off the court, the Detroit Pistons secured All-NBA centre Jalen Duren on a fully guaranteed five-year, 200 million dollar contract after an extended summer standoff.
