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Butler scores 22, helps No. 1 Baylor beat Oklahoma 65-54

By CLIFF BRUNT | February 19, 2020

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma seemingly had a chance before Jared Butler snuffed out the Sooners' upset hopes.The sophomore guard scored 11 of his 22 points during a crucial five-minute stretch in the second half, and No. 1 Baylor beat Oklahoma 65-54...

Barbashev scores twice, Blues beat Devils 3-0

By JOE HARRIS | February 18, 2020

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Ivan Barbashev scored twice and the St. Louis Blues snapped a season-worst five-game losing streak with a 3-0 win over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night.It was the third multigoal game of Barbashev’s career and first this season....

Florida beats Arkansas 73-59, extends dominance in series

By MARK LONG | February 18, 2020

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Keyontae Johnson spent a good chunk of his career night at the free throw line. It was the best chance undermanned Arkansas had at stopping the 6-foot-5, 230-pound sophomore.Johnson scored a career-high 24 points thanks mostly...

Crosby’s four points leads Penguins past Maple Leafs, 5-2

By DAN SCIFO | February 18, 2020

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby had a goal and three assists to help the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2 on Tuesday night.Bryan Rust had a goal and two assists, and Jason Zucker, Teddy Blueger and Anthony Angello also scored as...

Dosunmu scores 24, Illinois beats No. 9 Penn State 62-56

By TRAVIS JOHNSON | February 18, 2020

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Ayo Dosunmu felt well enough during warm-ups to return to lineup. That was enough for Illinois against No. 9 Penn State.Dosunmu, the Fighting Illini’s leading scorer who missed the previous game with a knee injury, scored...

Devils selling with the NHL trade deadline approaching

By TOM CANAVAN | February 17, 2020

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — With the NHL trade deadline a week away, the New Jersey Devils may as well have a giant “for sale” sign hanging outside the dressing room.Interim general manager Tom Fitzgerald gave a clear indication the Devils are ready to...

Beaulieu’s 1st goal of season lifts Jets over Blackhawks 3-2

February 16, 2020

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Nathan Beaulieu's first goal of the season early in the third period sent the Winnipeg Jets past the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Sunday night.Playing in his 27th game of an injury-riddled season, the defenseman fired a one-timer...

Sabres score 3 third-period goals in 5-2 win over Toronto

By JOHN WAWROW | February 16, 2020

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Sabres captain Jack Eichel has become familiar with “Go, Leafs Go”-chanting Maple Leafs fans taking over Buffalo's home rink.Sending them back across the border unhappy?“I enjoy it,” Eichel said.Buffalo scored three times...

Henrique scores twice, Ducks beat Canucks 5-1

February 16, 2020

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Adam Henrique scored twice, Derek Grant had a goal and an assist, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-1 Sunday.Brendan Guhle and Sam Steel also scored for the Ducks, who have wins in two of their last...

Archibald, Draisaitl lift Oilers over Hurricanes 4-3

February 16, 2020

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Josh Archibald scored his second goal of the game in overtime, NHL points leader Leon Draisaitl had a goal and two assists, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 Sunday.Draisaitl set up Archibald's goal 3:57 into...

Surging Bruins earn 3-1 win over Rangers

By SCOTT CHARLES | February 16, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — A loss in the seventh game of the 2019 Stanley Cup Final could have carried over to the following season, except the Boston Bruins’ strong culture has helped them remain at the top of the Eastern Conference standings.Charlie McAvoy,...

Hornqvist has 2 goals, assist and Pens top Red Wings 5-1

By DAN SCIFO | February 16, 2020

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Patric Hornqvist had two goals and an assist and the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Detroit Red Wings 5-1 on Sunday.Hornqvist has 14 goals this season. Sidney Crosby scored his 11th of the season, Kris Letang added his 14th on the...