MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2013 SPORTS

Bergeron scores winner Photo of the day as Bruins beat Leafs 3-1

BOSTON: Patrice Bergeron scored a power- SENATORS 3, PANTHERS 2 play early in the third period and Tuukka Kyle Turris had a goal and an to help Rask stopped 33 shots, lifting the Ottawa beat Florida, spoiling Peter Horachek’s to a 3-1 win over Toronto on Saturday night in debut as the Panthers’ coach. Horachek was the teams’ first meeting since their playoff promoted from the team’s American Hockey series last spring. Bergeron also added an emp- League affiliate in San Antonio on Friday after ty-netter with 22 seconds to play, and Zdeno the club fired and assistant Chara also had a power-play goal for Boston. coaches Gord Murphy and . The The Bruins won for only the third time in seven Panthers have lost eight in a row to fall to 3-10- games. Joffrey Lupul scored for the Maple 4. Original Florida captain Brian Skrudland - Leafs, who lost for just the second time in six who had been serving as the team’s director of games. Skating during the closing part of player development - and former Panthers cen- James van Riemsdyk’s double-minor ter replaced Murphy and for high-sticking Johnny Boychuk late in the Ramsay. Mika Zibanejad and Clarke McArthur second period, Bergeron jumped in on a also scored for Ottawa, and Robin Lehner made in front and fired it past sprawling 25 saves. The Senators have won three straight James Reimer 1:06 into the final to improve to 7-6-4. Nick Bjugstad and Marcel period. Winger Carl Soderberg backhanded the Goc scored for Florida. Tim Thomas made 28 puck on net from near the bottom of the right saves in his first game back after missing six circle. Reimer made 31 saves. straight because of a lower-body injury.

BLUES 2, PENGUINS 1 COYOTES 4, CAPITALS 3, SO Kevin Shattenkirk’s first goal of the season Shane Doan scored his second goal to cap a midway through the third period sent St Louis rally late in regulation and Phoenix scored on over Pittsburgh. Ryan Reaves also scored for St both attempts in the shootout to end Louis and Jaroslav Halak stopped 19 shots as Washington’s five-game winning streak. Troy the Blues won for the 11th time in 15 games to Brouwer and John Carlson scored two of start the season. It’s the first time they’ve done Washington’s three goals on power plays in a that since 2003-04, also the best start in fran- strange second period that included a string of chise history. It was St Louis’ first regulation vic- penalties and rare delay of game call against tory against the Penguins since a 4-1 win Dec. Phoenix goalie Mike Smith for playing the puck Peter Besenyei performs during the Red Bull Air Race press conference in Gdynia, Poland .—www.redbull.com 19, 2006, in Pittsburgh. Jussi Jokinen scored across the red line. Trailing 3-1, Phoenix rallied and Marc-Andre Fleury made 30 saves for the late in the third period on goals by Lauri Penguins, who have dropped two straight after Korpikoski, who scored as he was falling to the a four-game winning streak. The 20 shots were ice, and Doan’s fourth goal in three games on a a season low for Pittsburgh. power play with 1:46 left. Antoine Vermette Pacers beat Nets to and Mikkel Boedker scored in the shootout and LIGHTNING 4, RED WINGS 3, OT Washington failed on its two attempts to lose Teddy Purcell’s goal at 3:51 of overtime gave for the first time in five shootouts. Joel Ward Tampa Bay a win over Detroit. Ryan Malone also scored for the Capitals, who have scored improve start to 7-0 and Steven Stamkos also scored for Tampa Bay, seven power-play goals in three games. which got its first win in Detroit since Jan 12, 1994. Ben Bishop stopped 25 shots. Henrik WILD 3, HURRICANES 2, SO Zetterberg scored both goals for Detroit, which Jason Pominville scored a goal in regulation NEW YORK: scored 24 points and the Indiana Pacers improved the NBA’s only undefeat- lost its fifth straight at home. Jimmy Howard and the game-winner in the shootout to lift ed record and the best start in franchise history to made 31 saves. Purcell got his fifth goal, from Minnesota over Carolina. All three Wild players 7-0 by beating the 96-91 Saturday the slot, after a turnover by Kyle Quincey scored in the shootout: Zach Parise, Mikko night. David West added 18 points and hit the behind the Detroit net. Zetterberg tied the Koivu and Pominville. Justin Fontaine got the clinching free throws for the Pacers, who had won game with 4:12 left in the third on a slap shot tying goal midway through the second period their first six games in 1970-71, when they played from the right circle for his second of the game and Josh Harding made 27 saves for in the ABA. They have the longest winning streak and 10th goal of the season. Minnesota, which won for the seventh time in to open an NBA season since both the Lakers and nine games. Jiri Tlusty and Ryan Murphy scored New Orleans were 8-0 in 2010-11, according to BLACKHAWKS 5, STARS 2 for the Hurricanes, who had won two straight. STATS. Roy Hibbert finished with 15 points and 11 Marian Hossa scored two goals and Chicago Justin Peters stopped 28 shots. rebounds, and also scored 15 defeated Dallas. Patrick Sharp assisted on the points. Deron Williams and Joe Johnson each had first four goals for Chicago. Patrick Kane added FLYERS 4, OILERS 2 17 points for the Nets, who fell to 2-4 and lost at a power-play goal and Niklas Hjalmarsson had Philadelphia captain Claude Giroux ended home for the first time this season. Brook Lopez a short-handed empty-net goal and Jonathan his 21-game goal drought and Jay Rosehill, scored 16 and Paul Pierce had 15. Toews also scored for Chicago. The Blackhawks Scott Hartnell and Vinny Lecavalier also scored used two short passes across the ice, from in a win over Edmonton. David Perron and CELTICS 111, HEAT 110 Sharp and Andrew Shaw across the ice to Kane, Taylor Hall scored for the Oilers. Philadelphia’s Jeff Green hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer and to set up the game-winning shot at 18:15 of win was its first at home since Oct. 24 against Boston beat Miami for its third straight win. Gerald the second period. Against Chicago’s penalty- the New York Rangers and ended a stretch of Wallace’s pass found Green in the right corner, killing unit, which ranked last in the NHL, Dallas 175:22 without a goal at home. Flyers goalie where he unleashed a shot over the outstretched failed to score on six power plays. The Stars are Steve Mason finished with 24 saves. Giroux hands of LeBron James. The shot was confirmed 0 for 24 at home this season. Hossa evened the connected at 11:26 in the third period, giving after a video review. Wallace hit a layup with 1.6 score 1-1 in the first period after Cody Eakin the Flyers a 3-1 lead. The crowd gave him an seconds remaining and fouled Dwyane Wade with had scored for Dallas. Toews scored midway extended ovation. 0.6 seconds remaining. Wade missed the first free through the second period, after a goal by Tyler throw and deliberately bounced the second Seguin. BLUE JACKETS 5, ISLANDERS 2 attempt off the backboard. Green finished with 24 points and was 5 of 8 on 3-pointers. KINGS 5, CANUCKS 1 Ryan Johansen and Brandon Dubinsky each had a goal and two assists, and Columbus beat scored 17 points and Jordan Crawford added 15 for Tyler Toffoli had two goals and an assist in the Celtics. James led Miami with 25 points and 10 his third game back from the minors, and Mike New York to snap a five-game losing streak. Cam Atkinson and R J Umberger also scored for assists. Chris Bosh had 20 points and Wade finished Richards had a goal and two assists in Los with 18. Angeles’ victory over Vancouver. Richards, the Blue Jackets, who pulled away with three Justin Williams and Toffoli scored in a 2:33 span goals in the third period. James Wisniewski added an empty-net goal and an assist. The line CAVALIERS 127, 76ERS 125, 2OT midway through the second period for the Kyrie Irving scored a season-high 39 points and of Dubinsky, Johansen and Atkinson led the Kings, chasing Vancouver goalie Roberto hit the winning layup with 0.6 seconds remaining way, ending Columbus’ longest skid in two Luongo in the process. Jonathan Quick made in the second overtime to lift Cleveland over 25 saves, and Linden Vey earned his first NHL years. Last season’s Vezina Trophy winner, Philadelphia. The Cavaliers called time out after point with an early assist in Los Angeles’ 10th Sergei Bobrovsky, who had struggled of late, rookie Michael Carter-Williams’ 3-pointer Irving victory in 14 games. Luongo stopped 14 shots played his second consecutive strong game. He tied the game with 11.3 seconds remaining in the before getting pulled after the Kings’ fourth made 24 saves and punctuated his perform- second overtime. Irving, who missed potential goal midway through the second period. Dan ance with an assist on Wisniewski’s goal. The game-winning shots at the end of regulation and Hamhuis scored in the Canucks’ first game Blue Jackets went 2 for 4 on the power play and the first overtime, took the inbounds pass, avoided against Los Angeles as division rivals since now hit the road for seven of their next eight a double team near the top of the key, drove the 1998. The Sedin twins were held scoreless for games, including a long-distance swing lane and scored on a left-handed lay-in. the second straight night. through Western Canada. — AP Philadelphia called timeout, but Carter-Williams’ TORONTO: David Clarkson #71 of the skates against the New Jersey inbounds pass went out of bounds. Thaddeus Devils at the Air Canada Centre on Friday in Toronto, Canada. —AFP Young’s lay-in with 5.5 seconds remaining tied the Raptors team that had lost four of its previous five, had 28 points and Caron Butler added 19 for the game in regulation and ’s baseline including three straight. scored Bucks, who were playing their second straight drive tied it with 8.7 seconds left in the first over- 24 points and had 17 for the Jazz. game without forward Larry Sanders. Mayo also time. Turner led the Sixers with 31 points and was facing his former team. It was the first time Young had 29. HAWKS 104, MAGIC 94 back since leaving Milwaukee for Ellis, who signed Jeff Teague had 19 points and 13 assists and with Dallas as a free agent in the offseason after CLIPPERS 107, ROCKETS 94 Paul Millsap scored 18 points with 11 rebounds to playing for the Bucks last season and a portion of Blake Griffin and J J Redick scored 22 points lead Atlanta past Orlando. Arron Afflalo finished the 2011-12 season apiece and Los Angeles used an 18-0 run in the with 21 points for Orlando, which has dropped 15 second half to rally for the victory over Houston. straight on the road dating to March 4. Mike Scott GRIZZLIES 108, WARRIORS 90 Jamal Crawford had 16 points, Chris Paul added 14 had 17 points in a reserve role for Atlanta and Al Zach Randolph had 23 points and 11 rebounds, points and 13 assists, and DeAndre Jordan had 12 Horford scored 15 and Kyle Korver added 14. and six Memphis players reached double figures in points and 18 rebounds for the Clippers. Griffin had Korver made a 3 in his 79th consecutive game to the rout of Golden State. Mike Conley added 20 seven rebounds and Redick shot 8 for 15 from the surpass Dennis Scott and tie Michael Adams for points and six assists, Marc Gasol had 18 points and field. Los Angeles shot 14 for 23 on free throws, but second place on the NBA career list. The Hawks Memphis won its 10th straight over the Warriors. just 9 for 24 on 3-pointers. Dwight Howard had 21 have won nine straight over the Magic at Philips Mike Miller finished with 15 points, connecting on points and eight rebounds for the Rockets, but was Arena. all but one of his five shots outside the 3-point arc. just 5 for 11 on free throws. Chandler Parsons Stephen Curry, who returned after missing Friday added 23 points and eight rebounds, while Patrick MAVERICKS 91, BUCKS 83 night’s loss at San Antonio with a bruised left ankle, Beverley scored 19 points. James Harden, who was Monta Ellis got the best of his former team, led the Warriors with 22 points. Andre Iguodala had a game-time decision with a bruised left foot, had shaking off boos from the crowd while contribut- 19 points, hitting 8 of 10 shots. David Lee finished 12 points on 4-for-15 shooting. ing 18 points and five assists to help Dallas hold off with 13 points and nine rebounds before fouling Milwaukee. Dirk Nowitzki had 16 points and Shawn out in the fourth quarter. Memphis dominated the ST LOUIS: St Louis Blues’ Barret Jackman (5) is hit by Pittsburgh Penguins’ Deryk TRAIL BLAZERS 96, KINGS 85 Marion added 14 for the Mavericks, who blew a big inside game all night with a 54-18 advantage in the Engelland (second left) as Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury (left) and Brooks Orpik LaMarcus Aldridge had 22 points and 14 first-half lead with sloppy offensive play. O J Mayo paint, outrebounding the Warriors 44-33. —AP (right) get in on the play during the second period of an NHL hockey game on rebounds, Wesley Matthews scored 21 points, and Saturday. Engelland was charged with high-sticking on the play. —AP Portland beat Sacramento to earn its fourth win in five games. Robin Lopez had 12 points and 14 NBA results/standings rebounds and Nicolas Batum also scored 12 points NHL results/standings to help the Blazers sweep the home-and-home Milwaukee 83, Dallas 91; Atlanta 104, Orlando 94; Brooklyn Nets 91, Indiana 96; Cleveland 127, Philadelphia 125 (OT); Miami 110, Boston 111; Sacramento 85, Portland 96; Houston 94, LA Clippers 107; Memphis 108, Golden State Los Angeles 5, Vancouver 1; St. Louis 2, Pittsburgh 1; Dallas 2, Chicago 5; Boston 3, Toronto 1; Detroit 2, series with the Kings. Portland also won at home, 90; Toronto 115, Utah 91. Tampa Bay 3 (OT); Carolina 2, Minnesota 3 (SO); Columbus 5, NY Islanders 2; Phoenix 4, Washington 3 104-91 Friday night. DeMarcus Cousins had 15 of (SO); Ottawa 3, Florida 2; Philadelphia 4, Edmonton 2. his 33 points in the fourth quarter and also Eastern Conference Western Conference grabbed 12 rebounds to lead the Kings, who have Atlantic Division Northwest Division Western Conference Eastern Conference lost five straight since beating Denver in the sea- W L PCT GB Oklahoma 4 1 .800 - Pacific Division Atlantic Division son-opener. Cousins had 35 points in Friday night’s Philadelphia 4 3 .571 - W L OT GF GA PTS Tampa Bay 12 4 0 54 39 24 Minnesota 4 2 .667 0.5 Toronto 116 0514022 game in Portland. Ben McLemore scored 13 points Toronto 3 4 .429 1 Anaheim 14 3 1 63 44 29 Portland 4 2 .667 0.5 Detroit 9 5 4 45 48 22 and Isaiah Thomas had 12 points for the Kings, who Boston 3 4 .429 1 Denver 1 4 .200 3 Phoenix 12 4 2 60 56 26 Boston 10 5 1 45 30 21 were outrebounded 52-33. New York Knicks 2 3 .400 1 Utah 0 7 .000 5 San Jose 10 2 4 59 36 24 Ottawa 7 6 4535118 Brooklyn Nets 2 4 .333 1.5 Pacific Division Vancouver 11 6 2 53 51 24 MontrÈal 8 8 1 44 38 17 Central Division Florida 3 10 4 34 60 10 RAPTORS 115, JAZZ 91 Phoenix 4 2 .667 - Los Angeles 11 6 0 50 41 22 Indiana 7 0 1.000 - Buffalo 3 15 1 33 61 7 LA Clippers 4 3 .571 0.5 Calgary 6 9 2 47 61 14 Tyler Hansbrough scored a season-high 23 Cleveland 3 4 .429 4 Metropolitan Division Golden State 4 3 .571 0.5 Edmonton 4 12 2 44 70 10 Pittsburgh 11 6 0 50 40 22 points, DeMar DeRozan added 18 and Toronto Detroit 2 3 .400 4 LA Lakers 3 4 .429 1.5 Central Division Washington 9 7 1 56 48 19 snapped a seven-game home losing streak against Milwaukee 2 3 .400 4 Colorado 13 2 0 50 27 26 NY Rangers 8 8 0 35 43 16 Utah. Jonas Valanciunas scored 14 points and Rudy Chicago 2 3 .400 4 Sacramento 1 5 .167 3 Chicago 11 2 4 61 45 26 Carolina 6 7 4 32 48 16 Gay had 11 as the Raptors earned their first home Southeast Division Southwest Division St. Louis 11 2 2 52 34 24 NY Islanders 6 8 3 49 56 15 Miami 4 3 .571 - San Antonio 5 1 .833 - New Jersey 4 7 5 30 44 13 victory over the Jazz since Dec. 22, 2004. Raptors Minnesota 10 4 4 48 40 24 Atlanta 3 3 .500 0.5 Houston 4 3 .571 1.5 Columbus 6 10 0 41 46 12 guard Kyle Lowry sprained his right ankle on the Dallas 4 3 .571 1.5 Nashville 8 6 2 37 49 18 Philadelphia 5 10 1 26 44 11 final play of the first half and did not return. He fin- Charlotte 3 3 .500 0.5 Dallas 8 7 2 46 52 18 Note: Overtime losses (OT) worth 1 pt and not ished with nine points. Playing for the fourth time Orlando 3 4 .429 1 New Orleans 3 3 .500 2 Winnipeg 7 9 2 45 51 16 included in loss column (L). in five days, struggling Utah was no match for a Washington 2 3 .400 1 Memphis 3 3 .500 2