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https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7208690/2026/04/18/lakers-rockets-nba-playoffs-game-1-score-result-takeaways/
No Kevin Durant, no answer: Lakers take Game 1 from Rockets - The Athletic
Apr 19, 2026 - Without Kevin Durant, the door opened. LeBron James and the Lakers made sure to walk through it.
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https://www.nhl.com/nhl-network/topic/nhln-latest-video/montreal-canadiens-take-game-1-of-round-1-6393504650112
Montreal Canadiens take Game 1 of Round 1 | NHL.com
First Shift crew take a look at the Canadiens taking Game 1 against the Lightning in 4-3 in overtime and more
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https://kitchener.citynews.ca/2026/05/07/kitchener-rangers-take-game-1-in-ohl-championship/
Kitchener Rangers take Game 1 in OHL Championship
May 7, 2026 - The Kitchener Rangers defeated the Barrie Colts in Game 1 of the OHL Championship Wednesday night. Game 2 is Friday.
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https://storrscentral.com/s/1833/spurs-castle-take-game-1-against-blazers-clingan-thompson-leads-sabres-game-1-comeback
Spurs, Castle Take Game 1 against Blazers, Clingan, Thompson leads Sabres Game 1 Comeback | Storrs...
UConn Huskies (NBA/WNBA/NHL/MLB Recap) Thursday 4/16/26-Sunday 4/19/26
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https://www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/sports/hockey/slafkovsky-the-hat-trick-hero-as-canadiens-take-game-1-in-tampa-won-us-the-game/article_66ef3f44-9c9a-57b2-8621-24bd726ada5d.html
Slafkovsky the hat-trick hero as Canadiens take Game 1 in Tampa: ‘Won us the game’
Apr 20, 2026 - TAMPA - The Montreal Canadiens have an early series lead on the road — and they have Juraj Slafkovsky to thank.
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https://www.heraldnet.com/2025/09/09/aquasox-take-game-1-of-championship-in-wild-extra-innings-battle/
AquaSox take Game 1 of championship in wild extra-innings battle | HeraldNet.com
Sep 10, 2025 - Despite blowing a lead in the 8th, Everett battles back to beat Eugene 9-6 in 11 innings.
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https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202604/20/WS69e58440a310d6866eb44592.html
Lakers take Game 1, as Rockets fail to fire without Durant - Chinadaily.com.cn
Kevin Durant was ruled out of Houston's playoff opener against the Los Angeles Lakers with a bruised right knee about 90 minutes before tip-off.
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https://www.denvergazette.com/2026/04/18/photos-nuggets-beat-timberwolves-116-105-to-take-game-1/
PHOTOS: Nuggets beat Timberwolves 116-105 to take Game 1 - Denver Gazette
Apr 20, 2026 - Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) and Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) go after the ball during game 1 of round 1 of the NBA Championships at Ball...
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