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Allen scores 22, Georgetown beats No. 19 Butler on the road

By PHILLIP WILSON | February 15, 2020

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Georgetown coach Patrick Ewing harkened back to his college days to put into perspective the short-handed Hoyas’ inspired road win against No. 19 Butler on Saturday.“I remember when I was playing, coach (John) Thompson always...

Zucker’s two goals help Penguins beat Canadiens 4-1

By DAN SCIFO | February 14, 2020

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Penguins forward Jason Zucker is settling in nicely after two games with his new team.Zucker scored his first two goals with the Penguins during a 4-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Friday night.“To me, it was about the win,”...

Georgiev logs 36 saves as Rangers beat Blue Jackets 3-1

By MITCH STACY | February 14, 2020

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Chris Kreider scored the go-ahead goal in the third period, Alexandar Georgiev had 36 saves and the New York Rangers topped the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-1 on Friday night.Kreider scored on a wrist shot from the slot with 3:12 left...

Tatum scores 39, Celtics hold off Clippers 141-133 in 2OT

By KYLE HIGHTOWER | February 14, 2020

BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum didn't want to smile. But sometimes the moment calls for it.The Celtics were trailing 124-123 in the final minute of overtime in their back-and-forth slugfest with the Clippers and Tatum found himself defended by Landry Shamet...

Marchessault’s OT goal lifts Golden Knights past Blues 6-5

By W.G. RAMIREZ | February 14, 2020

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Zach Sanford had the best game of his young NHL career — even if his thoughts were understandably far from the ice.Sanford scored four goals in St. Louis' 6-5 overtime loss to Las Vegas, the Blues' first game since teammate Jay Bouwmeester...

Caps rally for 3-2 win over Avs, Ovechkin still at 698 goals

By PAT GRAHAM | February 14, 2020

DENVER (AP) — T.J. Oshie's tip with his stick produced the game-winner. It was Nicklas Backstrom's oratory assist that really got the Capitals going.Oshie deflected in the deciding goal with 2:04 remaining and Washington rallied for a 3-2 win over the...

Seguin scores as Stars beat Maple Leafs 3-2

February 13, 2020

TORONTO (AP) — The Dallas Stars got off to a fast start in each period — and held on at the very end.Tyler Seguin snapped a 17-game goal drought, Ben Bishop made 27 saves and the Stars beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 on Thursday night."Not the prettiest...

Lightning win 9th straight, top Oilers 3-1

By ERIK ERLENDSSON | February 13, 2020

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Yanni Gourde scored a short-handed goal and Andrei Vasilevskiy finished with 29 saves to lift the Tampa Bay Lightning to their ninth straight victory, 3-1 over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night.Tampa Bay also won its 10th in a...

Blackwood, Simmonds lead Devils in 4-1 win over Red Wings

By TOM CANAVAN | February 13, 2020

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — One good period and a few well-chosen words from interim coach Alain Nasreddine were all the New Jersey Devils needed to get past the struggling Detroit Red Wings.Wayne Simmonds scored twice in a four-goal third period outburst and...

Van Riemsdyk has 3-point game, Flyers beat Panthers 6-2

By PAUL GEREFFI | February 13, 2020

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — James van Riemsdyk had a goal and two assists and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Florida Panthers 6-2 on Thursday night.Robert Hagg, Sean Couturier, Scott Laughton, Nicolas Aube-Kubel and Tyler Pitlick scored for the Flyers. Carter...

Booker to replace Lillard at All-Star, 3-point contest

By TIM REYNOLDS | February 13, 2020

CHICAGO (AP) — Devin Booker is finally headed to his first NBA All-Star Game.The Phoenix guard — who felt he was snubbed by voters and coaches when he didn't make the original list for Sunday's game in Chicago — was tabbed Thursday as the player...

Graham, Hornets rally to beat Timberwolves 115-108

By JOE ZIEMER | February 13, 2020

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The young Charlotte Hornets are riding some positive vibes into the All-Star break.Devonte' Graham scored 28 points and Malik Monk added 25 to lead the Hornets to a 115-108 comeback win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday...