The Blue Jackets had their biggest offensive output of the season against the NHL’s stingiest defense as Brandon Dubinsky had a goal and an assist to lead Columbus to a 6-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Monday.
James Wisniewski and Nikita Nikitin also added goals, Cody Goloubef picked up his first NHL goal, and Vinny Prospal and Mark Letestu tied a franchise record by scoring eight seconds apart in the third period. Nick Foligno and Matt Calvert each had two assists.
Patrick Marleau and Joe Pavelski scored for the Sharks.
Alexander Semin netted his 200th NHL goal, while Jiri Tlusty scored twice and had two assists as the Carolina Hurricanes scored four third-period goals and overcame three deficits to beat the Islanders 6-4 and send New York to their fifth straight loss.
Semin got help on his milestone goal as his shot from the right-wing boards hit the helmet of Islanders defenseman Travis Hamonic and caromed off the post past goalie Rick DiPietro at 5 minutes, 33 seconds of the third period.
Matt Moulson scored two goals, while Frans Nielsen and John Tavares had a goal apiece for New York.
Toronto’s Colton Orr and Matt Frattin scored goals 28 seconds apart in the second period as the Maple Leafs downed the Philadelphia Flyers 5-2 for their second victory in six games at home this season.
Dion Phaneuf, Clarke MacArthur and James van Riemsdyk, against his former team, also scored for Toronto.
Tye McGinn and Wayne Simmonds scored for Philadelphia.
In St Louis, Missouri, Jeff Carter scored twice for the first time since the Stanley Cup clincher, helping the Los Angeles Kings trounce the St Louis Blues 4-1.
Brian Elliott made 19 saves in a surprise start for the Blues a day after Jaroslav Halak was activated from injured reserve.
Phoenix’s Shane Doan scored his second goal of the game at 4:01 of overtime and Mike Smith stopped 41 shots as the Coyotes edged the Colorado Avalanche 3-2, while the Minnesota Wild got their first road victory of the season 2-0 over the Calgary Flames after Mikko Koivu scored the winner in the shootout.
US track and field athletes have about four dozen pieces to choose from when assembling their uniforms at the Olympics. The one grabbing the most attention is a high-cut leotard that barely covers the bikini line and has triggered debate between those who think it is sexist and others who say they do not need the Internet to make sure they have good uniforms. Among those critical or laughing at the uniforms included Paralympian Femita Ayanbeku, sprinter Britton Wilson and even athletes from other countries such as Britain’s Abigail Irozuru, who wrote on social media: “Was ANY female athlete consulted in
Four-time NBA all-star DeMarcus Cousins arrived in Taiwan with his family early yesterday to finish his renewed contract with the Taiwan Beer Leopards in the T1 League. Cousins initially played a four-game contract with the Leopards in January. On March 18, the Taoyuan-based team announced that Cousins had renewed his contract. “Hi what’s up Leopard fans, I’m back. I’m excited to be back and can’t wait to join the team,” Cousins said in a video posted on the Leopard’s Facebook page. “Most of all, can’t wait to see you guys, the fans, next weekend. So make sure you come out and support the Beer
Former US Masters champion Zach Johnson was left embarrassed after a foul-mouthed response to ironic cheers from spectators after a triple bogey at Augusta National on Friday. Johnson, the 2007 Masters winner, missed the cut after his three-over-par round of 75 left him on seven-over 151 for 36 holes, his six on the par-three 12th playing a big role in his downfall. Television footage showed Johnson reacting to sarcastic cheers and applause when he tapped in for the triple bogey by yelling: “Oh fuck off.” Such a response would be considered bad form in any golf tournament, but is particularly out of keeping
The sacred flame for the Paris Olympics was lit yesterday in Olympia, Greece, the birthplace of the ancient Games, in a ceremony inspired by antiquity and marked by messages of hope amid multiple global crises. “In ancient times, the Olympic Games brought together the Greek city states, even — and in particular — during times of war and conflict,” International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach said. “Today, the Olympic Games are the only event that brings the entire world together in peaceful competition. Then as now, the Olympic athletes are sending this powerful message — yes, it is possible to compete fiercely