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Johansson scores 2, Boldy has goal and assist in Wild’s 5-2 win to snap Stars’ 11-game point streak
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Marcus Johansson scored twice, Matt Boldy had a goal and two assists, and the Minnesota Wild beat Dallas 5-2 on Thursday night, ending the Stars’ 11-game point streak. Joel Eriksson Ek had a goal and an assist, Zach Bogosian also scored, and Vladimir Tarasenko had two assists as Minnesota won ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Joshua Jefferson leads No. 4 Iowa State back from 13-point deficit in 66-62 win over Iowa
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Joshua Jefferson scored 24 points and No. 4 Iowa State overcame a 13-point deficit to stay unbeaten with a 66-62 win over Iowa on Thursday night. The Cyclones (10-0), who entered leading the nation in field-goal percentage after a 23-point victory at then-No. 1 Purdue, were sluggish early. But a 19-0 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thompson has 20 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists, Rockets beat Clippers 115-113
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
HOUSTON (AP) — Amen Thompson’s three-point play with 17.2 seconds left helped the Houston Rockets to a 115-113 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night. Thompson tipped in Alperen Sengun’s miss to break a 110-110 tie, was fouled by Kris Dunn and hit the and-1 free throw. The putback came off Houston’s third ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bussi stops all three in shootout as Hurricanes edge Capitals 3-2 to pull even atop East
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
Brandon Bussi stopped all three shots in a shootout to lift the Carolina Hurricanes to a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on Thursday night in a matchup of the top two teams in the Eastern Conference standings. The win pulled the Hurricanes even with Washington atop the conference and Metropolitan Division. Bussi ran his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fowler makes 33 saves in NHL debut as Canadiens beat Penguins 4-2
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jacob Fowler made 33 saves in his NHL debut and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2 on Thursday night. Montreal gave the rookie plenty of support, as Alexandre Texier, Brendan Gallagher and Cole Caufield staked the Canadiens to a 3-0 lead through two periods. Oliver Kapanen also scored to help ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pastrnak’s four-point night leads Bruins to 6-3 win, hand Jets third straight loss
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
WINNIPEG — David Pastrnak had two goals and two assists to lead the Boston Bruins to a 6-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night. Elias Lindholm, Hampus Lindholm, Sean Kuraly and Casey Mittelstadt also scored for Boston (19-13-0). Joonas Korpisalo stopped 26 shots. Gabe Vilardi, Alex Iafallo and Morgan Barron replied for Winnipeg ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hurricanes’ Brandon Bussi becomes fastest goalie to reach 10 wins, denying Capitals in a shootout
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Logan Stankoven saved Brandon Bussi’s winning streak, and then the rookie goalie took it from there. Bussi stopped all three Washington attempts in a shootout to lift the Carolina Hurricanes to a 3-2 victory over the Capitals on Thursday night. The Hurricanes trailed 2-1 when Stankoven tied the game with 2:15 remaining. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Predators veteran Steven Stamkos scores 4 times against St. Louis Blues
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn (AP) — After a slow start to the season, veteran Nashville Predators center Steven Stamkos has rediscovered his scoring touch with a four-goal outing through two periods against the St. Louis Blues on Thursday night. The 35-year-old scored twice in the first period and then added two more in the second in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Poole scores 22 and the Pelicans snap their 7-game skid with a 143-120 win over the Trail Blazers
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Jordan Poole scored 22 points in his return from a left quadriceps injury that sidelined him for 18 games, and the New Orleans Pelicans snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 143-120 victory over the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night. Trey Murphy III had 24 points and Bryce McGowens ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minessale’s 30 lead St. Thomas past St. John’s (MN) 80-56
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
SAINT PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Nolan Minessale scored 30 points as St. Thomas beat St. John’s (MN) 80-56 on Thursday. Minessale also contributed 11 rebounds for the Tommies (8-4). Nick Janowski scored 15 points while going 5 of 12 from the floor and 4 of 7 from the line. Isaiah Johnson-Arigu had 10 points and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kuzma and Portis lead Bucks past Celtics 116-101 without injured Antetokounmpo
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Kyle Kuzma scored a season-high 31 points and Bobby Portis added 27 points and 10 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks rallied in the second half to defeat the Boston Celtics 116-101 on Thursday night without injured star Giannis Antetokounmpo. Portis hit a pair of 3-pointers from the left corner as Milwaukee opened ... Read More »
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