Sharp-shooting Michigan routs Michigan State 86-57 Sharp-shooting Michigan routs Michigan State 86-57:- Derrick Walton and Michigan had more at stake than just bragging rights against rival Michigan State. "We don't think we've played as well as our talent shows," Walton said. Walton had 20 points and eight assists, and Michigan […]

Matthews scores 25th, scuffling Maple Leafs beat Stars 3-1 Matthews scores 25th, scuffling Maple Leafs beat Stars 3-1:- Curtis McElhinney still feels spry, even as the most senior member of the Toronto Maple Leafs. "I'm hanging out with 20-year-olds," McElhinney said with a grin. "It's one of those things that […]

Pominville, Niederreiter score 2 each, lift Wild over Jets Pominville, Niederreiter score 2 each, lift Wild over Jets:- Minnesota Wild coach Bruce Boudreau wanted to experiment with a new line combination. You could say it was a big success for the veteran coach. The line of center Charlie Coyle and […]

Rantanen scores 3 goals, Avalanche beat Canadiens 4-0 Rantanen scores 3 goals, Avalanche beat Canadiens 4-0:- This is exactly how Mikko Rantanen and the Colorado Avalanche envisioned playing all season. Of course, it's way too late by now. Rantanen scored three times for his first career hat trick, Calvin Pickard […]

DeRozan, Raptors overcome Griffin's triple-double DeRozan, Raptors overcome Griffin's triple-double:- After missing seven of his team's last eight games with a sprained ankle, DeMar DeRozan returned to the starting lineup with a bang Monday night. The All-Star guard barely missed a beat, shooting 50 percent from the field and putting up […]