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Predators trending up, Sharks down as clubs play first of two
The Nashville Predators will look to extend their winning streak to four games when they host the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday in the first of a home-and-home between the two clubs. ,Filip Forsberg scored twice and added two assists as the Predators defeated the Minnesota Wild 6-2 on Saturday night. C...
Knicks' Mikal Bridges takes aim at former team in Brooklyn
Mikal Bridges represents the present for the New York Knicks, who are competing in the upper echelon of the Eastern Conference and aspire to make a lengthy playoff run.,Bridges also is a part of the recent past, and what the Brooklyn Nets hope is a productive future for a team that is approaching th...
Panthers begin trip with rematch vs. offensively-challenged Ducks
The defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers head West for a four-game road trip that includes a pair of back-to-backs, with their journey set to begin against the host Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night. ,It's the back half of a home-and-home with the Ducks. Florida, second in the Atlantic Divis...
Sebastian Aho plays OT hero again, lifts Canes over Blackhawks
Sebastian Aho scored the game-winning goal in overtime and Jaccob Slavin collected three assists as the visiting Carolina Hurricanes notched a 4-3 comeback victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday.,Seth Jarvis, Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Jordan Staal also scored for the Hurricanes, who have won fou...
No. 15 Oregon strives for better play at home vs. Washington
Maybe No. 15 Oregon shouldn't have spruced up its home court in the offseason.,Because so far, the more "transparent" look of the hardwood at Matthew Knight Arena has been far less intimidating for Big Ten Conference opponents than it was for Pac-12 foes.,The Ducks (15-3, 4-3 Big Ten), who are sched...
Oilers C Connor McDavid, Canucks D Tyler Myers banned 3 games
Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid was suspended three games Monday following a disciplinary hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety.,McDavid, the Oilers' captain and a seven-time All-Star, was assessed a match penalty for crosschecking Canucks forward Conor Garland in the face during...
Knicks fend off Hawks to back up sterling MLK Day record
Jalen Brunson scored 34 points and helped the New York Knicks continue their dominance on Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a 119-110 win over the visiting Atlanta Hawks on Monday.,Brunson made 12 of 18 shots from the field, including three 3-pointers, with six assists and one steal.,The Knicks improv...
Bruins use big third period to double up Sharks
Charlie Coyle scored the tying and winning goals in the third period as part of a three-point effort, helping the Boston Bruins surge past the visiting San Jose Sharks 6-3 on Monday afternoon.,Coyle was the beneficiary of Matthew Poitras' primary assists on both late-game goals, including the decidi...
Hornets extend winning streak to season-best 3 at Mavs' expense
LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges each scored 23 points and the Charlotte Hornets notched their first three-game winning streak of the season, defeating the visiting Dallas Mavericks 110-105 on Monday afternoon.,Nick Smith Jr. finished with 19 points and Mark Williams scored 10 of his 13 points in the f...
Bucks make quick work of short-handed 76ers
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 34 points and grabbed 15 boards to lead the host Milwaukee Bucks to a 123-109 win over the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday evening.,It marked the fourth win in a row for Milwaukee. Damian Lillard added 25 points thanks to a 16-point fourth quarter, while Khris ...
Blackhawks still last but feeling better entering clash with Hurricanes
Having snapped a losing skid in their last outing, the last-place Chicago Blackhawks will strive to build off that victory over a top-tier team when they play host to the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday.,The Blackhawks ended a four-game slide in style with a 5-3 victory over the visiting Vegas Golden ...
Jalen Johnson, Hawks look to subdue Knicks
The suddenly healthy Atlanta Hawks will try to extend their winning streak to four games and remain unbeaten against the Knicks when the teams meet in New York on Monday afternoon.,The Hawks defeated the Boston Celtics 119-115 in overtime on Saturday and have won four of their last five overall. The...
Select Sharks prepare for 'homecoming' vs. Bruins
The San Jose Sharks will be more than 3,000 miles from home when they visit the Boston Bruins on Monday afternoon, but calling it a homecoming game is not far-fetched.,Four Sharks who could play their first-ever NHL game against Boston will feel comfortable at TD Garden. The group consists of Massac...
Oilers' Connor McDavid, Canucks' Tyler Myers facing suspensions
Edmonton captain Connor McDavid and Toronto defenseman Tyler Myers will have disciplinary hearings with the league for their actions in the Canucks' 3-2 win over the Oilers on Saturday.,The NHL Player Safety department announced Sunday that the dates and times for the hearings had not yet been deter...
Hornets seek first 3-game win streak of season, host Mavs
Even in good times, the Charlotte Hornets can't seem to enjoy some of the positive moments.,But they'll be back at it Monday afternoon when the Dallas Mavericks visit.,The Hornets, who are looking for their first three-game winning streak of the season, are coming to grips with the loss of swingman ...
NFL Best Bets and Player Props for Divisional Round Sunday January 19th
Sunday is one of the most anticipated days of football, so here are our expert betting picks and player props for the NFL Playoffs divisional round on January 19th....
Bucks look to shift into higher gear vs. free-falling 76ers
The Milwaukee Bucks welcome the struggling Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night in the teams' first meeting since the season opener.,Sunday's contest will conclude a four-game homestand for Milwaukee. The Bucks prevailed in each of the first three games, including a 130-112 win over the Toronto Raptor...
Two goals from Quinn Hughes help Canucks defeat Oilers
Quinn Hughes scored twice on the power play and J.T. Miller added a pair of assists as the host Vancouver Canucks held on to beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 Saturday to end a two-game losing streak.,Danton Heinen also scored and Thatcher Demko stopped 13 of 15 shots for the Canucks, who have won just t...
Blackhawks halt 4-game skid with win over Golden Knights
Seth Jones scored the go-ahead goal in the second period and also had two assists and Tyler Bertuzzi scored twice as the Chicago Blackhawks snapped a four-game losing streak with a 5-3 victory over the visiting Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday night.,Lukas Reichel and Taylor Hall also scored goals, ...
Islanders sink Sharks in battle of last-place teams
Brock Nelson scored the go-ahead goal about midway through the second period Saturday night as the New York Islanders beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1 in Elmont, N.Y.,Mathew Barzal scored earlier in the second while Noah Dobson and Ryan Pulock added goals for the Islanders, who snapped a two-game losing...