NEW YORK (AP) — Marc Gatcomb kicked off the scoring in the third period and the New York Islanders scored three more times to defeat the Florida Panthers 4-2 on Sunday night. Maxim Tsyplakov and Noah Dobson also scored and Simon Holmstrom added an empty-net goal to seal the win. Anthony DeAngelo added two assists, and Anders Lee earned his 499th career point with an assist. … [Read more...] about Islanders come back with a 4-goal third period to beat the Panthers 4-2
Caufield powers Canadiens to 3-1 victory over Panthers
MONTREAL (AP) — Cole Caufield scored his team-leading 33rd goal and added an assist to help the Montreal Canadiens beat the Florida Panthers 3-1 on Saturday night. Patrik Laine and Christian Dvorak — with his 100th career goal — also scored for Montreal. Sam Montembeault made 21 saves, including a windmill glove stop on Carter Verhaeghe late. Mackie Samoskevich scored for … [Read more...] about Caufield powers Canadiens to 3-1 victory over Panthers
Jackson, Bane lead Grizzlies to 125-91 victory over Miami, Heat’s 7th straight loss
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr. had 31 points, Desmond Bane added 22 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists as the Memphis Grizzlies led from start to finish in a 125-91 victory over the Miami Heat on Saturday night. Jackson shot 13 of 18 from the field as the Grizzlies won for the fifth time in their last six games. Zach Edey and Brandon Clarke added 12 each for … [Read more...] about Jackson, Bane lead Grizzlies to 125-91 victory over Miami, Heat’s 7th straight loss
Celtics add to Miami’s misery, pull away in 4th for a 103-91 win over Heat
MIAMI (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 28 points, Jrue Holiday added 25 and the Boston Celtics pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the freefalling Miami Heat 103-91 on Friday night. Derrick White added 18 for Boston, which made 19 3-pointers. The Celtics outscored Miami 25-14 in the fourth quarter. The Heat, who dropped their sixth straight and fell a season-low eight … [Read more...] about Celtics add to Miami’s misery, pull away in 4th for a 103-91 win over Heat
Sam Bennett scores 2 power-play goals in surging Panthers’ 3-2 victory over Maple Leafs
TORONTO (AP) — Sam Bennett scored power-play goals late in each of the first two periods, Sergei Bobrovsky made 23 saves and the short-handed Florida Panthers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 on Thursday night for their seventh victory in eight games. Defenseman Niko Mikkola also scored for the defending champion Panthers. They lead the Atlantic Division, four points ahead … [Read more...] about Sam Bennett scores 2 power-play goals in surging Panthers’ 3-2 victory over Maple Leafs