Special Teams
Rams fire special teams coordinator after Seahawks loss
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The Los Angeles Rams have fired special teams coordinator Chase Blackburn following their overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night. The decision marks the first in-season coaching change in head coach Sean McVay's nine-year tenure with the team. Special teams errors, including a punt return touchdown and a missed field goal, contributed to the Rams blowing a 16-point lead.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing veteran running back and special teams player Travis Homer, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The move deepens the running back room following Kenneth Gainwell's exit and Rico Dowdle's signing. It places added pressure on second-year back Kaleb Johnson, who struggled in his 2025 rookie season.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers have lost significant special teams experience following free agency departures and coaching changes. Over 1,000 special teams snaps from the 2025 season have left with players like James Pierre, Connor Heyward, Miles Killebrew, Corliss Waitman, and Calvin Austin III. First-year coordinator Danny Crossman must rebuild the unit.
The Calgary Flames, holding a 2-9-2 record, face the Philadelphia Flyers, at 6-4-1, on Sunday night in Philadelphia. Both teams are coming off losses on Saturday, with the Flames dropping a 4-2 decision to the Nashville Predators and the Flyers falling 5-2 to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Puck drop is at 7 p.m. ET at the Flyers' home arena.
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The New York Islanders secured a 4-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks at UBS Arena on October 21, 2025, extending their winning streak to three games. Matthew Schaefer recorded his first NHL multi-point game with a goal and an assist, while Ilya Sorokin made 33 saves. The Sharks, still seeking their first win, got goals from Collin Graf, Adam Gaudette and Macklin Celebrini.