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Oilers ooze confidence in whipping Utah 7-1
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2025
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have been looking for a confidence boost and Tuesday’s 7-1 victory over the Utah Hockey Club certainly fit the bill. Zach Hyman had two goals and an assist and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Connor McDavid and Mattias Ekholm all had a goal and two assists as the Edmonton Oilers extended their NHL ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boeser scores 2 goals as Canucks beat Western Conference-leading Jets 6-2
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2025
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Brock Boeser scored twice and had an assist as the Vancouver Canucks handed the Winnipeg Jets a 6-2 drubbing on Tuesday night. Pius Suter added two goals, including one into an empty net, while Nils Hoglander and Drew O’Connor had one goal each and Quinn Hughes contributed two assists. Kevin ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boeser scores two, Vancouver Canucks pull off 5-2 upset of NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2025
VANCOUVER — Brock Boeser scored twice and notched an assist as the Vancouver Canucks handed the league-leading Winnipeg Jets a 6-2 drubbing on Tuesday. Pius Suter added two goals, including one into an empty net with four seconds left on the clock, while Nils Hoglander scored and had a helper for the Canucks (32-25-11). Drew ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL roundup: Royals pick up key 5-3 road win over Blazers
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2025
KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Brayden Boehm, Nolan Stewart and Markus Loponen each had a goal and assist as the visiting Victoria Royals beat the Kamloops Blazers 5-3 in Western Hockey League action at the Sandman Centre on Tuesday night. Kenta Isogai and Cosmo Wilson also scored for the Royals (38-17-3-7), who were outshot 41-39. Vit Zahejsky, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Playing through injury, Anderson inspires Canadiens to comeback win over Senators
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2025
MONTREAL — Martin St. Louis often dubs Josh Anderson as a “culture-setter” for the Montreal Canadiens. On Tuesday night, Montreal’s winger set the standard and spurred the Canadiens to a comeback in their most important game of the season so far. Anderson scored the tying goal and sealed the victory with an empty-netter as the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!March Madness: Davis perfect on six 3s as North Carolina routs San Diego State 95-68 in First Four
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2025
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — RJ Davis scored 26 points and went 6 of 6 from 3-point range to help North Carolina silence some skeptics with a dominant 95-68 victory over San Diego State in a First Four matchup Tuesday night. Davis’ six 3-pointers tied Caleb Love’s program record for an NCAA Tournament game. Love had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hyman has 2 goals and assist, Pickard stops 29 shots as Oilers beat Utah 7-1
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2025
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Zach Hyman had two goals and an assist and Calvin Pickard stopped 29 shots as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Utah Hockey Club 7-1 on Tuesday night. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Connor McDavid and Mattias Ekholm each had a goal and two assists, and Vasily Podkolzin and Viktor Arvidsson also scored for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Knox’s last-second layup lifts Alabama State over Saint Francis (PA) in First Four
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2025
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Amarr Knox’s layup with a second left lifted Alabama State to its first NCAA Tournament win Tuesday night, 70-68 over Saint Francis (PA) in a matchup of No. 16 seeds in the First Four. Knox scored 16 points to help the Hornets earn a date with No. 1 overall seed Auburn ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dodgers acquire Sauer and option Wrobleski as Kershaw goes on 60-day IL
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2025
TOKYO (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Matt Sauer and optioned left-hander Justin Wrobleski to the minors Wednesday. To make room on the 40-man roster, pitcher Clayton Kershaw went on the 60-day injured list as expected. The 26-year-old Sauer, a non-roster invite to spring training, had eight strikeouts in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Davis perfect on six 3s as North Carolina routs San Diego State 95-68 in First Four
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2025
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — RJ Davis scored 26 points and went 6 of 6 from 3-point range to help North Carolina silence some skeptics with a dominant 95-68 victory over San Diego State in a First Four matchup Tuesday night. Davis’ six 3-pointers tied Caleb Love’s program record for an NCAA Tournament game. Love had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rookie Baylor Scheierman delivers career night for Celtics in win over Nets
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2025
As a rookie on the defending NBA champions, Baylor Scheierman knows he has limited opportunities to make much of an impression outside of practice. Scheierman got an opportunity Tuesday night and delivered, scoring a career-high 20 points in a gritty effort that had his Boston Celtics coaches, teammates and fans on their feet in appreciation. ... Read More »
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