Seth Jones got to skate as a member of the Florida Panthers for the first time on Monday. It’s anyone’s guess when Matthew Tkachuk will be sharing the ice with his newest teammate. The defending Stanley Cup champion Panthers confirmed Monday, a few hours before Jones’ debut with the team, that Tkachuk is on long-term injured reserve with a lower-body injury. That means … [Read more...] about Seth Jones ready to play for Panthers, who are losing Matthew Tkachuk for extended period
Knicks overcame a 19-point deficit to beat the Heat 116-112 in overtime
MIAMI (AP) — Jalen Brunson scored 31 points and the New York Knicks overcame a 19-point deficit to beat the Miami Heat 116-112 in overtime Sunday night. OG Anunoby added 23 points and Karl Anthony Towns had 19 points and 16 rebounds for the Knicks. They have won three straight. Brunson’s 3-pointer with 2:27 remaining in overtime put New York ahead for good at 111-110 and … [Read more...] about Knicks overcame a 19-point deficit to beat the Heat 116-112 in overtime
Bobrovsky stops 23 shots as Panthers blank Calgary 3-0 in Lomberg’s return
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 23 shots for his 47th career shutout, Jonah Gadjovich and Evan Rodrigues had second-period goals, and the Florida Panthers beat the Calgary Flames 3-0 on Saturday. Mackie Samoskevich scored with 3:52 left to seal the win, Florida’s eighth in 10 games heading into a Monday showdown with Tampa Bay. The Lightning topped Washington … [Read more...] about Bobrovsky stops 23 shots as Panthers blank Calgary 3-0 in Lomberg’s return
Florida Panthers acquire Seth Jones in a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — The defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers acquired defenseman Seth Jones in a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night. Florida got Jones and a 2026 fourth-round pick from Chicago for goaltender Spencer Knight and a conditional first-round pick in next year’s draft. The Blackhawks also are retaining 26% of Jones’ salary. It is … [Read more...] about Florida Panthers acquire Seth Jones in a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks
Lubin leads UNC’s balanced scoring in 92-73 win over Miami for Hurricanes’ 5th straight loss
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Ven-Allen Lubin scored 19 points, Jae’Lyn Withers had 11 points and 10 rebounds and North Carolina beat Miami 92-73 on Saturday for its fifth straight victory, the Tar Heels’ longest win streak this season. Lubin was 9-of-10 from the floor and Withers collected his third double-double this season. Drake Powell added 16 points, RJ Davis 13, Ian … [Read more...] about Lubin leads UNC’s balanced scoring in 92-73 win over Miami for Hurricanes’ 5th straight loss