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Eklund scores tiebreaking goal in third to send Sharks past Jets 2-1

Eklund scores tiebreaking goal in third to send Sharks past Jets 2-1

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — William Eklund scored a tiebreaking power-play goal with 4:51 remaining in the third period and the San Jose Sharks beat the Winnipeg Jets 2-1 on Tuesday night.
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Jets forward Kyle Connor returns to Winnipeg to have knee examined

Jets forward Kyle Connor returns to Winnipeg to have knee examined

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Jets leading scorer Kyle Connor missed Tuesday's game at San Jose with a knee injury, returning to Winnipeg to be reevaluated by team doctors two days after getting hurt in a win against Anaheim.
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Stone scores twice, one in OT, to lift Golden Knights to 5-4 win over Calgary

Stone scores twice, one in OT, to lift Golden Knights to 5-4 win over Calgary

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Mark Stone scored two goals, including the winner in overtime, and the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Calgary Flames 5-4 on Tuesday night.
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Stanick has goal and assist as Prince Albert Raiders top Kamloops Blazers 3-1

Stanick has goal and assist as Prince Albert Raiders top Kamloops Blazers 3-1

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — Sloan Stanick scored a goal and added an assist as the Prince Albert Raiders downed the Kamloops Blazers 3-1 in Western Hockey League play on Tuesday night. Luke Moroz and Eric Johnston had the other goals for Prince Albert.
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Bottcher tops Sluchinski 7-3 in opening game at Grand Slam of Curling's Masters

Bottcher tops Sluchinski 7-3 in opening game at Grand Slam of Curling's Masters

SASKATOON — Brendan Bottcher scored three deuces in a 7-3 victory over Aaron Sluchinski on Tuesday night at the Grand Slam of Curling's WFG Masters. Sluchinski, from Airdrie, Alta., opened the scoring with a pair in the second end.
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Matthews and Marner each score twice as the Maple Leafs down the Rangers 7-3

Matthews and Marner each score twice as the Maple Leafs down the Rangers 7-3

NEW YORK (AP) — Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner each scored twice, and veteran Martin Jones made 28 saves in his first start for Toronto as the surging Maple Leafs beat the New York Rangers 7-3 on Tuesday night.
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Aho has three-point night to lead Hurricanes to 4-1 victory over Senators

Aho has three-point night to lead Hurricanes to 4-1 victory over Senators

OTTAWA — After a 4-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday night, the Ottawa Senators emerged as their own harshest critics. Josh Norris, who scored the lone Ottawa goal, called the second period “pretty embarrassing," while coach D.J.
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NHL releases plans for its skills competition during all-star weekend in February

NHL releases plans for its skills competition during all-star weekend in February

NEW YORK — The NHL will use a revamped format for its skills competition during the all-star weekend in February at Toronto's Scotiabank Arena. The league said 12 all-stars will compete for points in eight different events.
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South Korean outfielder Jung Hoo Lee gets $113 million, 6-year deal with Giants, AP source says

South Korean outfielder Jung Hoo Lee gets $113 million, 6-year deal with Giants, AP source says

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Slugging South Korean outfielder Jung Hoo Lee and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $113 million, six-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.
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Al Michaels won't call an NFL playoff game for NBC this season

Al Michaels won't call an NFL playoff game for NBC this season

Al Michaels won't be calling an NFL playoff game for NBC for the first time since the network returned to televising the league in 2006. NBC confirmed to The Associated Press that Michaels won't be working the playoffs.
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