Blues extend franchise best with win over Avalanche
Zack Bolduc scores two power play goals and Robert Thomas chips in a goal and three assists as the St. Louis Blues stretch their franchise-record winning streak to 12 with a 5-4 victory over Colorado. Sidney Crosby nets three goals and an assist for Pittsburgh as they rally past Dallas. Timo Meier and Jacob Markstrom lead New Jersey over New York. Anton Forsberg posts 40 saves in Ottawa's shutout of Florida. Kevin Fiala reaches 30 goals as Los Angeles blank Edmonton. Brock Boeser and Vancouver ignite a five-goal first period in a win over visiting opponents. Bruins beat Hurricanes as Pastrnak notches a hat trick. Nylander and Robertson spark Toronto in a win over. Jack Quinn and Alex Tuch help Buffalo past Tampa Bay in a shootout. Suzuki assists in Montreal’s third-period rally vs Philadelphia. Keller and Hayton help Utah past Winnipeg.
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Monsters blank Penguins 3-0 in Rocket Arena win
Cleveland Monsters defeated Wilkes Barre Scranton Penguins 3-0 at Rocket Arena. Hunter McKown opened scoring 36 seconds into the game and added another first period goal. Gavin Brindley also netted for Cleveland as Jet Greaves stopped 23 shots.
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Grizzlies hold off Pistons as Bane nets 38
Desmond Bane scored 38 for Memphis and Ja Morant sat out with an illness as the Grizzlies defeated Detroit 109-103. Jaren Jackson added 27 points and 11 rebounds while Cade Cunningham returned for the Pistons with 25 points and nine boards. Detroit trailed late before Memphis sealed with free throws.
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Hall of Fame Class of 2025 Spotlights Melo and Howard
Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard headline the Class of 2025 alongside LeBron James and Chris Paul. The group honors the Redeem Team from Beijing and includes Sue Bird Maya Moore and Sylvia Fowles plus Billy Donovan Micky Arison and Danny Crawford. Enshrinement occurs September 5-6 at Mohegan Sun and in Springfield Massachusetts.
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Cavaliers Sign Chuma Okeke to Final Roster Spot
Cavaliers add five year veteran forward Chuma Okeke to their roster wearing number 18 in a deal near league minimum with a second year option. Okeke, 26, has averaged 6.3 points and 3.8 rebounds over five NBA seasons, and played for the Magic, 76ers, and Knicks G League affiliate this season. The move comes as Cleveland hosts Sacramento to push a three game win streak and maintain top standing in the East.
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Ovechkin’s rise from Moscow youth to Capitals legend
The profile traces Alexander Ovechkin from his 1985 birth in Moscow through early training influenced by Larionov, world junior success, and NHL stardom. It notes teammates Backstrom Green Semin, Cup victory in 2018, family life with Nastya Shubskaya, sons Sergei and Ilya, and colleagues like Tom Wilson reflecting on his character and impact.
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Ovechkin ties Gretzky with 894th NHL goal record
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin scored twice to reach 893 and then netted a third on a third period power play to match Wayne Gretzky's 894 goals. The 39-year-old forward, in his 20th season, also holds records for power play goals and shots on goal.
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