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Islanders upbeat, Red Wings goal-hungry heading into clash
Brock Nelson's last-minute assist ensured that he and teammate Ilya Sorokin would each reach impressive career milestones Saturday night -- and that the New York Islanders would complete a much-needed third-period shutdown effort.,The Islanders will aim to establish some momentum Monday night, when ...

Skidding Senators have belief in a turnaround with Flames up next
The Ottawa Senators have more than three-quarters of the season remaining, but already they desperately need to change their fortunes as they play host to the Calgary Flames on Monday.,Coming off a 4-3 loss on Saturday to the Vancouver Canucks -- a game in which two late goals made it a respectable ...

Goaltender depth an issue as Hurricanes host Stars
After dropping two of three games on a road trip, including a 5-4 shootout loss at Columbus on Saturday, the Carolina Hurricanes open a three-game homestand against the Dallas Stars on Monday night in Raleigh, N.C.,Carolina has just lost once in eight home games this season, tied with the Winnipeg J...

Rangers seek stronger start while Blues bring in 'top NHL coach'
First periods are not going well for the New York Rangers, especially in their past two games in Western Canada.,The Rangers allowed a combined 41 shots on goal in the opening periods of the final two games of a four-game trip. They will attempt to produce an improved start and avoid their first thr...

Matvei Michkov making a difference as Flyers battle Golden Knights
Matvei Michkov doesn't turn 20 for a couple of weeks, but he continues to play well above his years for the Philadelphia Flyers.,Fresh off his second overtime goal in the last five games, Michkov leads the Flyers into Monday's home game against the Vegas Golden Knights.,Philadelphia's first-round pi...

Panthers look to end slump, face Capitals
Honest and critical yet hopeful and optimistic -- that's how the reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers are viewing their current predicament.,The Panthers, who are set to host the Washington Capitals on Monday night in Sunrise, are 1-5-0 over their past six games.,"We're struggling right no...

Red-hot Devils seeking rare success against Predators
The Metropolitan Division-leading New Jersey Devils look to continue their hot streak when they host the Nashville Predators on Monday in Newark, N.J.,The Devils have won their last two games and are 7-2-0 in their last nine games. This impressive stretch includes two wins over the reigning Stanley ...

Inconsistent Lightning set to face improving Avalanche
On Saturday, the Tampa Bay Lightning faced a club they met in a recent Stanley Cup Final when they played against the Dallas Stars.,They get a chance to do so again to start Thanksgiving week when the Lightning play host the Colorado Avalanche on Monday night.,While Tampa Bay did get past the Stars ...

Panthers TE Ja'Tavion Sanders carted off field for neck injury
Carolina Panthers tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders was taken to a hospital for a neck injury after landing on his head while making a catch late in the first half of Sunday's 30-27 home loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.,As Sanders was brought down near the sideline after a 10-yard reception, he was flipped...

Penn State seeks to stay perfect, takes on Fordham
After his team's 102-89 home win on Wednesday night over Purdue Fort Wayne, Penn State coach Mike Rhoades challenged his team's fan base to show up and make more noise.,"Sweat with us," he said at one point.,At 5-0, the Nittany Lions haven't had to sweat much to get off to a fast start. They might n...

Jeeno Thitikul wins CME Group Tour Championship by one shot
Thailand's Jeeno Thitikul fired a 7-under-par 65 to claim a one-shot win at the CME Group Tour Championship and the $4 million first-place prize, the largest in professional women's golf history, on Sunday in Naples. Fla.,Tied with Angel Yin entering the final round at Tiburon Golf Club, Thitikul bi...

Small ball working for Ohio State as Green Bay visits
Though not at full strength, Ohio State seeks a third straight blowout when it hosts Green Bay on Monday in nonconference action in Columbus, Ohio.,The Buckeyes (4-1) defeated Evansville 80-30 and Campbell 104-60, the latter without injured forward Sean Stewart (concussion), guard Ques Glover (ankle...

Oregon still No. 1, but AP Top 25 reshuffled after slew of upsets
Oregon, Ohio State, Texas and Penn State held on to their spots atop the Associated Press Top 25 college football poll, issued Sunday, but the same can't be said for the rest of the teams after a day of upsets on Saturday.,The Ducks (11-0) were idle but remain the unanimous No. 1 team ahead of the t...

Panthers TE Ja'Tavion Sanders carted off field
Carolina Panthers tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders was taken to a hospital to be evaluated for a concussion following an injury late in the first half of Sunday's home game against the Kansas City Chiefs.,As Sanders was tackled near the sideline after a 10-yard reception, he was flipped upside down and l...

Challenges ahead as No. 14 Creighton faces San Diego State
No. 14 Creighton likely will be shorthanded in its bid to bounce back from its first setback of the young season when it faces San Diego State on Tuesday afternoon in the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas.,The availability of Steven Ashworth is in question after the senior guard sustained a right an...

Former All-Star Rico Carty dies at 85
Former top-10 MVP finalist Rico Carty, who played 15 seasons with six different teams, died Saturday in the Dominican Republic, the newspaper Listin Diario reported. Carty was 85.,Second in National League Rookie of the Year voting in 1964 to Dick Allen, Carty played his first seven seasons with the...

Report: Hornets F Grant Williams (knee) out for season
Charlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams will miss the rest of the season because of a serious right knee injury he suffered late in the team's 125-119 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday, ESPN reported.,Williams tore his ACL, meniscus and other ligaments on a play during which he drove to the b...

Competition notches up for Colorado, Michigan State
Colorado has rolled through the early part of the schedule, but the competition is picking up this week.,The Buffaloes (4-0) swept their home games but will face a test when they open the Maui Invitational against Michigan State on Monday in Lahaina, Hawaii.,"I like the direction we're heading, and ...

Clemson, San Francisco duel in Florida tourney opening round
Clemson will leave its home court for the second time this season, hoping to fare better than the first time, when the Tigers face San Francisco in the opening round of the four-team Sunshine Slam on Monday night in Daytona Beach, Fla.,Penn State and Fordham will square off in the event's curtain-ra...

LaMelo Ball, Hornets try to cool off rival Magic
The Magic and the Hornets, who meet on Monday night in Charlotte, have been posting impressive numbers lately, but only Orlando is seeing those numbers translate to multiple wins., ,Meanwhile, the Hornets are searching for more success regardless of certain individual numbers., ,Charlotte guard LaM...