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Petry’s OT goal lifts Canadiens over Ducks 3-2

February 6, 2020

MONTREAL (AP) — Jeff Petry scored 25 seconds into overtime to give the Montreal Canadiens a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night.Nick Suzuki and Brendan Gallagher scored in regulation for the Canadiens, who have won six of their last...

Stamkos, Kucherov, Vasilevskiy lift Lightning over Pens

By ERIK ERLENDSSON | February 6, 2020

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Steven Stamkos and Nikita Kucherov scored, Andre Vasilevskiy made 29 saves and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2 Thursday night.Vasilevskiy improved to 15-0-2 in his past 17 starts to set a franchise record...

Stone, Fleury lift Golden Knights over Panthers 7-2

By PAUL GEREFFI | February 6, 2020

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Mark Stone scored two goals and had three assists, Marc-Andre Fleury recorded the 460th win of his career and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Florida Panthers 7-2 on Thursday night.Max Pacioretty had two goals and an assist, Nate...

Knicks edge Magic 105-103 for third straight win

By BRIAN MAHONEY | February 6, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — Julius Randle scored 22 points, Taj Gibson had 19 and the New York Knicks beat the Orlando Magic 105-103 on Thursday night for their third straight victory.Despite trading leading scorer Marcus Morris to the Clippers earlier in the day,...

Clippers ride big 4th quarter to beat Heat 128-111

By BETH HARRIS | February 6, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Once the Los Angeles Clippers figured out Miami's zone defense, their 3-point barrage was on.Paul George and Landry Shamet each scored 23 points to lead eight Clippers in double figures, and Los Angeles beat the Heat 128-111 on Wednesday...

Morant leads short-handed Grizzlies past Mavericks, 121-107

February 6, 2020

DALLAS (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies are making big strides on the court and significant moves off it.Ja Morant scored 21 points, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Tyus Jones added 19 apiece, and the short-handed Grizzlies beat the Dallas Mavericks 121-107 on Wednesday...

Jokic leads short-handed Nuggets past Jazz 98-95

By MATTHEW COLES | February 6, 2020

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Denver Nuggets had seven healthy players to face the Utah Jazz and believed they had nothing to lose.Thanks to a noteworthy performance by Nikola Jokic, the tired Nuggets overcame significant obstacles and recorded an improbable...

Likekele double-double leads Oklahoma State past TCU 72-57

By JOHN TRANCHINA | February 6, 2020

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State had endured a difficult stretch lately, having gone winless in Big 12 play so far, and struggling to a 3-11 record overall during the past two-plus months. So missing one starter and another important contributor...

McAvoy, Bruins beat Blackhawks 2-1 for 5th straight victory

By JAY COHEN | February 6, 2020

CHICAGO (AP) — Charlie McAvoy pointed to Jake DeBrusk in appreciation. DeBrusk then tackled McAvoy, sending the duo to the ice before they were mobbed by the rest of the Boston Bruins.The Chicago Blackhawks also celebrated a big goal Wednesday night,...

Kreider returns, sparks Rangers to 5-3 win over Maple Leafs

By SIMMI BUTTAR | February 5, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — Chris Kreider provided a big boost to the Rangers in his return from a one-game absence.Kreider and Mika Zibanejad scored in a 6-second span late in the first period and the New York Rangers earned a 5-3 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs...

Raptors beat Pacers for team-record 12th straight win

By IAN HARRISON | February 5, 2020

TORONTO (AP) — Serge Ibaka had missed five of his six attempts from 3-point range, but didn’t hesitate when it was time to take the biggest shot of the game.Ibaka hit a go-ahead 3 with 30 seconds remaining and the Toronto Raptors rallied from 19 down...

Tatum’s 33 points, late flurry lifts Celtics over Magic

By KYLE HIGHTOWER | February 5, 2020

BOSTON (AP) — When the Celtics have needed an offensive lift this season, Jayson Tatum has often been the one to pick up the scoring load.He did it again to help Boston fend off a Magic team fighting to stay in playoff contention.Tatum scored 16 of...