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Marques Valle, Otha Jones III Joseph Hicks All Get Victories

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Marques Valle, Otha Jones III Joseph Hicks All Get Victories

NEW YORK – Three Split-T Management fighters came home with victories over the past five days.

It all started on Wednesday night as junior middleweight Marques Valle remained undefeated by winning a six-round unanimous decision over Jarrod Tennant in Plant City, Florida.

Valle of Wesley Chapel, Florida won by scores of 60-54 twice and 59-55 to keep his unblemished mark at 8-0. Tennant of Los Angeles falls to 8-2.

Valle is promoted by Pro Box Promotions

Saturday night in Orlando, Florida, Otha Jones III won a six-round unanimous decision over 63-fight veteran Raymond Chacon.

The bout, which took place at The Caribe Royale Resort saw Jones win by scores of 60-54 on all cards to raise his record to 6-1-1.

Jones is promoted by GH3 Promotions.

Also on Saturday. Joseph Hicks Jr. remained undefeated with a tough six-round unanimous decision over previously undefeated Bilal Quintyne in a super middleweight contest.

Hicks was sent to the canvas at the end of the opening frame. Hicks showed heat by shaking off the first round and coming back to get the better of the next five rounds in the crowd pleasing fight.

Hicks of Grand Rapids, Michigan won by scores of 57-55 and 57-56 twice to raise his record to 5-0. Quintyne is now 4-1.

Hicks is promoted by Salita Promotions.

MLS Preview: Sporting Kansas City (0-0-0) at Portland Timbers (0-0-0)

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MLS Preview: Sporting Kansas City (0-0-0) at Portland Timbers (0-0-0)

The Timbers have won three straight at home against Sporting Kansas City, including a 7-2 victory in Portland in May, when seven goals set a club record in MLS play and six second-half goals tied for the most in league history. The Timbers had only won two of their first 10 home matches against Sporting Kansas City, including playoff games.

With just 11 wins, the Timbers’ fewest in a full season since 2012, they ended their run of five consecutive postseason appearances. They also tied the club record for most goals conceded in a single season, which stood at 56, set in 2012.

Sporting Kansas City had the second-worst record in club history at that point in a season with just 20 points from their first 24 games last season (17 in 1999). However, Sporting Kansas City has won six of its last ten games (D2 L2), ranking fourth in the league with 20 points from August to the end of the season.

Last season, the Timbers scored 73.6 percent of their goals in the second half (39.53 percent), the highest percentage in the league. After halftime, top soccer player Dairon Asprilla scored eight of his ten goals in the 2022 season.

Even though he didn’t make his debut until the end of July, William Agada scored eight goals in Sporting Kansas City’s last ten games and finished as the club’s joint-leading scorer with Johnny Russell. From the beginning of August to the end of the regular season, Agada led only five players in goals scored.

Twins claim Dennis Santana off waivers

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Twins claim Dennis Santana off waivers

Royce Lewis placed on 60-day injured list

FORT MYERS, FL – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have claimed right-handed pitcher Dennis Santana off waivers from the Atlanta Braves.

Santana, 26, pitched in 63 games (1 start) for the Texas Rangers last season, going 3-8 with a 5.22 ERA (58.2 IP, 34 ER), one save, 28 walks, 54 strikeouts, a 1.33 WHIP and a .228 opponent batting average. The San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic native was originally signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2013 and has pitched parts of five seasons in the majors with the Rangers and Dodgers, going 7-14 with a 5.12 ERA (139.0 IP, 79 ER), 72 walks, 128 strikeouts and a .241 opponent batting average in 134 games (1 start).

To make room on the 40-man roster, the Twins have placed infielder Royce Lewis on the 60-day Injured List. Lewis is expected to miss the start of the 2023 regular season while recovering from right knee surgery.

McDavid, Ullmark and Gibson Named NHL ‘Three Stars’ of the Week

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McDavid, Ullmark and Gibson Named NHL ‘Three Stars’ of the Week

NEW YORK – Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid, Boston Bruins goaltender Linus Ullmark and Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson have been named the NHL’s “Three Stars” for the week ending Feb. 26.

FIRST STAR – CONNOR McDAVID, C, EDMONTON OILERS

McDavid, who recorded multiple goals and points in all three of his appearances, led the NHL in goals (6), points (11), shots on goal (23), plus/minus (+7), power-play assists (t-3), power-play points (t-4) and shorthanded goals/points (2) to propel the Oilers (32-20-8, 72 points) to a 2-1-0 week. Down 2-1 entering the third period, McDavid posted 2‑1—3 (including his eighth game-winning goal of the season) to lift Edmonton to a 4-2 comeback victory over the Philadelphia Flyers Feb. 21. In doing so, he became the fifth-fastest and fifth-youngest player in NHL history to reach the 800-point milestone, achieving the feat in his 545th contest and at 26 years, 39 days, respectively. McDavid then registered 2-2—4 in each of his next to outings, a 7-2 triumph against the Pittsburgh Penguins Feb. 23 and a 6-5 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets Feb. 25. The latter performance gave him a League-best 48-65—113 through 60 total contests in 2022-23, the most by an NHL player through 60 games in a season since 1995-96 (Mario Lemieux: 57-79—136 w/ PIT). McDavid, who already has captured two straight and four overall Art Ross Trophies and is seeking his first Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy, also paces the League in goals (48), assists (65), power-play assists (37) and power-play points (54) this season.

SECOND STAR – LINUS ULLMARK, G, BOSTON BRUINS

Ullmark, who became the 13th different goaltender in NHL history – and first since Jan. 9, 2020 – to score a regular-season goal, went 2-0-0 with a 1.00 goals-against average and .966 save percentage to help the League-leading Bruins (45-8-5, 95 points) extend their winning streak to six games dating to Feb. 14. He yielded one goal in each of his two starts, making 30 saves in a 3-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators Feb. 20 and 26 stops (as well as scoring the first goal by a Boston netminder) in a 3-1 triumph against the Vancouver Canucks Feb. 25. Ullmark also capped the week with his League-best 30th win of the season (37 GP), making him the second-fastest goaltender in NHL history to reach the milestone behind only fellow Bruin Tiny Thompson in 1929-30 (35 GP). The 29-year-old Ullmark, who has earned 56 victories in two seasons with Boston (78 GP) after totaling 50 wins through his first six NHL campaigns (117 GP), also tops the League in goals-against average (1.86) and save percentage (.938) in 2022-23.

THIRD STAR – JOHN GIBSON, G, ANAHEIM DUCKS

Gibson (2-0-1, 2.64 GAA, .947 SV%) made a League-best 143 saves – highlighted by a pair of 51-save performances – across three contests to guide the Ducks (19-34-7, 45 points) to a 2-1-1 week. He turned aside 51 of 55 shots, including 22 of 23 in the third period, in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Florida Panthers Feb. 20. Gibson followed that with 41 saves on 43 shots, capped by a flawless 16-save final frame, in a 4-2 win over the Washington Capitals Feb. 23. He closed the week with another 51 stops, his third 50-save effort of February, in a 3-2 triumph against the No. 2 overall Carolina Hurricanes Feb. 25. The 29-year-old Gibson, who owns a 12-23-6 record in 41 total appearances this season (3.96 GAA, .902 SV%, 1 SO), paces the League 1,394 saves in 2022-23 – the most by an NHL goaltender through his first 41 games of a campaign since Jacques Plante in 1963-64 (1,442 SV w/ NYR).

NHL Morning Skate – Feb. 27, 2023

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NHL Morning Skate – Feb. 27, 2023

* Sidney Crosby surpassed a fellow franchise legend with his 13th 70-point season as the Penguins recorded a six-goal second period en route to victory.

* Dylan Cozens netted the first three-goal performance of his NHL career while Kirill Kaprizov became the fifth player in League history to complete a natural hat trick in overtime.

* Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are set to put goal streaks on the line when the Oilers face off against the League-leading Bruins on Monday.


PENGUINS POT SEVEN THANKS TO SIX-GOAL SECOND PERIOD
The Penguins were down 2-1 after 20 minutes but scored six straight goals in the second period en route to their 16th comeback win of the season, trailing only the Devils (21) and Maple Leafs (18) for the most in the NHL. Pittsburgh (29-21-9, 67 points) maintained its one-point lead over Buffalo (31-23-4, 66 points) for the final Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference.

* The Penguins’ six second-period goals marked their most in a single frame since Jan. 2, 2022 (6 in P1). Pittsburgh has only scored more goals in a period three times (8 in P2 on Dec. 17, 1991, 7 in P2 on Feb. 27, 1995 & 7 in P3 on Nov. 22, 1972).

* Sidney Crosby, who factored on two of his team’s goals in the second frame (1-1—2), recorded his 13th career 70-point season (26-45—71 in 59 GP). The Penguins captain surpassed Alex Ovechkin (12x) for the most 70-point campaigns among active skaters as well as Mario Lemieux (12x) for the most in franchise history.


COZENS, KAPRIZOV EACH SCORE HAT TRICK IN VICTORIES

Dylan Cozens (3-1—4) and Kirill Kaprizov (3-0—3) each scored a hat trick Sunday to help the Sabres and Wild pick up wins at home:

* After reaching 100 career points with his first goal of the game and his teammate Tage Thompson netting his 40th goal of the season, Cozens tallied two more to record his first career hat trick. Cozens (22 years, 17 days) became the youngest player since Jack Eichel (21 years, 48 days on Dec. 15, 2017) to score three goals in a game for Buffalo.


* With Minnesota facing a two-goal deficit, Kaprizov scored his team’s next three goals including the overtime winner. He became the third player in Wild history to complete a hat trick in overtime, joining Joel Eriksson Ek (Oct. 19, 2021) and Mark Parrish (Dec. 9, 2006).



FOUR CLUBS KEEP PACE IN PLAYOFF RACE SUNDAY
The Rangers, Maple Leafs, Islanders and Predators each earned wins Sunday, with the former two clubs maintaining their playoff positions while the latter two kept pace in their respective Wild Card races:

* Vincent Trochek scored twice in a span of 1:35 – the fastest two goals by a Rangers skater since Frank Vatrano on March 27, 2022 (0:18) – to help New York (34-17-9, 77 points) snap a four-game slide and move within six points of New Jersey (39-15-5, 83 points) for the second spot in the Metropolitan Division.

* Mitchell Marner (0-3—3) factored on three of his team’s five goals as the Maple Leafs (37-15-8, 82 points) gained a four-point lead over the Lightning (37-18-4, 78 points) – Toronto’s 82 points are the most in franchise history through 60 games in a season, topping its previous best of 81 points (38-17-5) set in 2021-22. Marner boosted his totals over his past two games as a visitor to 0-8—8, eclipsing Gary Leeman (2-5—7 from Oct. 7-12, 1989) for the most points in Maple Leafs history through a span of two road games.



* Semyon Varlamov turned aside all 23 shots he faced while Brock Nelson scored one of four Islanders goals to help New York (31-25-7, 69 points) strengthen its grip over the first Wild Card spot. Varlamov recorded his 13th shutout with the Islanders and surpassed Jaroslav Halak (12) for sole possession of sixth place on the franchise’s all-time list.

* Roman Josi (2-1—3), Matt Duchene (1-2—3) and Tommy Novak (1-2—3) each had three-point outings to help the Predators put up six goals for the second straight game. Nashville (29-22-6, 64 points), which has scored a League-leading 26 goals since Feb. 18, moved within six points of Seattle (32-31-6, 70 points) for the second Wild Card Spot in the Western Conference.

KUCHEROV HITS 700-POINT MARK IN #NHLSTATS: LIVE UPDATES
The latest edition of #NHLStats: Live Updates featured Nikita Kucherov hitting the 700-point milestone in his 621st career game. Kucherov became the fourth skater in Lightning history to reach the mark and required the fewest games among that cohort, besting teammate Steven Stamkos (696 GP).






* As the 2022-23 NHL Trade Deadline nears (3 p.m. ET on Friday, March 3), teams across the league continue to make moves, including the Devils who acquired Timo Meier from the Sharks on Sunday. Meier, who led San Jose in goals in 2022-23 (31-21—52 in 57 GP), recorded three 30-goal seasons with the franchise. Click here to read the #NHLStats Pack: 2022-23 NHL Trade Deadline Presented by OFX.

QUICK CLICKS

* Evgenii Dadonov traded to Stars by Canadiens

* Ivan Barbashev traded to Golden Knights by Blues
* Jack Johnson traded to Avalanche by Blackhawks

* Linus Ullmark‘s goal for Bruins dream come true

* David Poile, only general manager in Predators history, to retire after season


PLAYOFF PUSH CONTINUES AS TRADE DEADLINE APPROACHES

The playoff race continues with key matchups in both conferences Monday as the Red Wings (28-22-8, 64 points) begin a back-to-back set in Ottawa while the Golden Knights (35-18-6, 76 points) and Avalanche (33-19-5, 71 points) clash in Denver.

* Detroit is one of six clubs in the Eastern Conference that has occupied a Wild Card position since Feb. 16 as it vies for its first playoff berth since 2015-16.

* The reigning-champion Avalanche are one of seven teams in the Western Conference who trail the No. 1-ranked Golden Knights by six points or less. To date, the smallest end-of-season gap between first and eighth place in a conference is 10 points, seen in the 2007-08 Eastern Conference.

LEAGUE LEADERS SET TO CLASH IN EDMONTON

Two of the NHL’s most high-powered offenses will clash in Edmonton on Monday when the Oilers (230 GF; 1st) host the Bruins (217 GF; 3rd) in a contest that will feature both the League’s top team and top scorer. The contest will be carried on Sportsnet (East, Ontario & West), TVA Sports, NHL Network and NESN (8:30 p.m. ET).
 

* League-leading Boston (45-8-5, 95 points in 58 GP) sits five points back of 100 on the season and is on pace to become the fastest club in NHL history to hit the mark (currently 62 GP by the 1976-77 Canadiens). The Bruins own the NHL’s longest active winning streak (6-0-0 since Feb. 14) and can equal their longest run of 2022-23 (7-0-0 from Oct. 20-Nov. 3 and Nov. 7-21).

* Connor McDavid (48-65—113 in 60 GP) is well past the 100-point mark and needs only 16 points to post the highest single-season total by any active player (currently 128 points by Nikita Kucherov in 2018-19). McDavid can become the second player in Oilers history to record a streak of four straight multi-goal games – only Wayne Gretzky (4 GP from Oct. 16-21, 1984) has done so to date.

* Leon Draisaitl, meanwhile, can post the longest goal streak by an Oilers player in more than 37 years and become the fourth different skater to score in eight straight Edmonton games – only Dave Lumley, Jari Kurri and Gretzky (3x) have done so.

Lightning acquire Forward Tanner Jeannot from Nashville

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Lightning acquire Forward Tanner Jeannot from Nashville

Tampa Bay – Vice president and general manager Julien BriseBois announced today that the Tampa Bay Lightning have acquired forward Tanner Jeannot from the Nashville Predators in exchange for defenseman Cal Foote, the Lightning’s first-round pick in 2025 (Top 10 protected), their second-round selection in 2024, and their third, fourth, and fifth-round picks in 2023.

This season, Jeannot, who stands at 6’2″ and weighs 208 pounds, has appeared in 56 games for the Predators, registering five goals, 14 points, and 85 penalty minutes. With 213 hits, he leads Nashville and all forwards in blocked shots with 51.

The native of Estevan, Saskatchewan, has played 152 NHL games, all with Nashville, scoring 34 goals and 62 points while committing 217 penalties. In the 2021 and 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Jeannot also participated in nine career playoff games and had two assists.

Jeannot signed with the Predators as a free agent after going undrafted.

NHL Preview: Vegas Golden Knights (35-18-6) at Colorado Avalanche (33-19-5)

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NHL Preview: Vegas Golden Knights (35-18-6) at Colorado Avalanche (33-19-5)

VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS NOTES:

GOLDEN KNIGHTS UPCOMING GAMES
Golden Knights 2022-23 Record: 35-18-6, 76 points (18-13-1 at Home, 17-5-5 on Road)

DATE OPPONENT TELEVISION RADIO SPANISH RADIO
Feb. 27 at Colorado Avalanche AT&T SportsNet Fox Sports 98.9 FM/1340 AM None
Mar. 1 vs. Carolina Hurricanes TNT Fox Sports 98.9 FM/1340 AM Deportes 1460 AM
Mar. 3 vs. New Jersey Devils AT&T SportsNet Fox Sports 98.9 FM/1340 AM Deportes 1460 AM
Mar. 5 vs. Montreal Canadiens AT&T SportsNet Fox Sports 98.9 FM/1340 AM Deportes 1460 AM
Mar. 7 at Florida Panthers AT&T SportsNet Fox Sports 98.9 FM/1340 AM None

GOLDEN KNIGHTS LAST GAME RECAP
February 25 – Vegas Golden Knights 2, Dallas Stars 3 SO
The Golden Knights (35-18-6) were taken down by the Dallas Stars (31-16-12), 3-2, in a shootout on Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena. Michael Amadio scored in the second period to give Vegas a 1-0 lead. Two minutes later, Wyatt Johnson knotted the game for the Stars at 1-1. In the final period, Jack Eichel gave the Golden Knights a 2-1 edge with 4:36 to play. Roope Hintz then tied the game at 2-2 to send it to overtime. In the shootout, Vegas went scoreless, while Jason Robertson and Roope Hintz converted for Dallas to win it.

LAST GAME BY THE NUMBERS

  • Laurent Brossoit and Jake Oettinger each faced 43 shots, the first time opposing goaltenders have each posted 40+ saves in a Golden Knights game
  • Reilly Smith had eight shots on net against Dallas, matching his career-high previously set during the 2017-18 season
  • With his goal, Eichel becomes the first Vegas player to reach the 20-goal mark this season
  • Vegas extends their point streak to nine games, going back to their game against the Islanders on Jan. 28

Against the Avalanche
The contest between the Golden Knights and the Avalanche on Monday is the third and final meeting this season between the two clubs. The last time these teams met, Vegas defeated Colorado, 3-2, at Ball Arena. Despite Nathan MacKinnon giving the Avalanche an early lead, Michael Amadio leveled the game at 1-1 entering the first intermission. Nicolas Roy then gave Vegas the lead with a two-goal period and despite a third period goal by Mikko Rantanen, the visiting team came away with the win. The Golden Knights are 10-11-1 against the against the defending Stanley Cup Champions and will look for their first consecutive wins over the Avalanche since winning Mar. 27 and Apr. 28, 2021.

2022-23 Season COL Series: 1-1-0 (Home: 0-1-0, Road: 1-0-0)
Oct. 22 – at Vegas (Vegas 2, Colorado 3)
Jan. 2 – at Colorado (Vegas 3, Colorado 2)
Feb. 27 – at Colorado

2021-22 Season COL Series: 1-2-0 (Home: 0-2-0, Road: 1-0-0)
Oct. 26 – at Colorado (Vegas 3, Colorado 1)
Feb. 16 – at Vegas (Vegas 0, Colorado 2)
Feb. 26 – at Vegas (Vegas 2, Colorado 3)

COLORADO AVALANCHE NOTES:

UPCOMING GAMES

Date Opponent Time (MT) TV Radio
Mon, Feb. 27 VEGAS 7 p.m. Altitude 92.5 FM
Wed, Mar. 1 NEW JERSEY 7 p.m. Altitude 92.5 FM
Sat, Mar. 4 at Dallas 1:30 p.m. ESPN+, ABC, SNet 92.5 FM
Sun, Mar. 5 SEATTLE 7 p.m. Altitude 92.5 FM

TONIGHT’S GAME
COLORADO vs. VEGAS
7:08 p.m.
Altitude/ 92.5 FM

The Colorado Avalanche continues their three-game homestand tonight against the Vegas Golden Knights at Ball Arena … The Avs, who opened the homestand with a 4-1 victory over the Flames on Saturday, have won five straight games, are 6-0-1 in their last seven and 13-2-2 in their last 17 contests … The 13 wins since Jan. 14 are tied with Carolina (13-2-1) for the most in the NHL … Following Saturday’s win, the Avalanche climbed into second place in the Central Division for the first time since Thanksgiving weekend (through games of Nov. 26) … Saturday’s victory ended a stretch of three consecutive sets of back-to-back games for the Avalanche, who picked up 11 of a possible 12 points (5-0-1) during that span … Colorado is 6-1-1 in its last eight on home ice … Away from Denver, the Avalanche have won four consecutive road games and are 7-1- 1 in the last nine road contests … Colorado has played only 57 games, tied with Nashville for the fewest in the NHL.

ON THE CALL
Altitude TV: Marc Moser (play-by-play), Mark Rycroft (analyst), Katie Gaus (reporter)
Altitude Radio: Conor McGahey

LAST GAME
Feb. 25 – Colorado 4, Calgary 1 at Ball Arena
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Calgary Flames, 4-1, on Saturday night at Ball Arena … Nathan MacKinnon, Alex
Newhook, Mikko Rantanen and Denis Malgin scored for the Avalanche, and Alexandar Georgiev made 28 saves.
SF: 22 SA: 29 PP: 1-4 PK: 4-5

The Avalanche picked up 11 of a possible 12 points during their stretch of three consecutive sets of back-to-back games, which included sweeping the second half of all three back-to-backs against what was a rested opponent The Avs have won five straight games, are 6-0-1 in their last seven contests and 13-2-2 in their last 17 The Avs have scored the first goal in 15 of those 17 contests The Avalanche climbed to second place in the Central Division standings for the first time since Thanksgiving weekend (through games of November 26) … Colorado was in sixth place in the division as late as January 13 The Avalanche are 6-2-0 in the second game of a back-to-back this year Colorado is a league-best 13-3-0 on Saturday this season Josh Manson appeared in his 500th career NHL game Rantanen extended his goal streak to four games, his longest run of the season and tied for the longest streak by an Avalanche player in 2022-23 (Valeri Nichushkin, Oct. 12-19) MacKinnon extended his point streak to seven games (7g/8a) and scored a goal for the third straight contest … He has points in 10 consecutive home games (7g/11a)
Byram extended his point streak to four games (3g/2a), the longest streak of his NHL career Georgiev started on back-to-back nights for the third time this season … He is 3-0 with 1.34 GAA and .962 Sv% in the second game of those back-to-back sets Georgiev has won four straight games, tying his season high (third time) … He is 5-0-1 in his last six outings and 9-1-1 in his last 11 appearances

CURRENT INJURIES
Pavel Francouz – lower body (Feb. 14 – present)
Darren Helm – lower body (Jan. 14 – present)
Erik Johnson – lower body (Feb. 14 – present)
Gabriel Landeskog – lower body (Oct. 12 – present)
Cale Makar – head (Feb. 19 – present)
Total: 321

RECENT TRANSACTIONS
Feb. 27 – Darren Helm placed on Injured Reserve (retroactive to Jan. 12) … Brad Hunt, Jonas Johansson, Ben Meyers
recalled from the Colorado Eagles (AHL)
Feb. 26 – Jack Johnson acquired from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for Andreas Englund
Feb. 25 – Justus Annunen recalled from the Colorado Eagles (AHL) … Keith Kinkaid acquired from the Boston Bruins in exchange for Shane Bowers … Kinkaid reports to the Colorado Eagles (AHL) … Keaton Middleton signed to a
two-year contract through 2024-25 … Justus Annunen, Brad Hunt reassigned to the Colorado Eagles (AHL)
Feb. 24 – Jonas Jonansson reassigned to the Colorado Eagles (AHL)

TONIGHT’S OPPONENT – VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS
The Avalanche and Golden Knights wrap up the season series with the third and final meeting of 2022-23 … They split the first two matchups, with the Avs winning 3-2 in Las Vegas on Oct. 22 and the Golden Knights 3-2 here in Denver on Jan. 2 … The Avalanche are 7-5-0 all-time at T-Mobile Arena, tied with Los Angeles for the most wins of any opponent in that building.

SCHEDULE vs. GOLDEN KNIGHTS
Oct. 22 @ Vegas (W, 3-2)
Jan. 2 vs. VEGAS (L, 2-3)
Feb. 27 vs. VEGAS

RECORD vs. GOLDEN KNIGHTS
THIS SEASON 2021-22 ALL-TIME PLAYOFFS
Overall: 1-1-0 Overall: 2-1-0 Overall: 12-8-1 Series: 1 (0-1)
Home: 0-1-0 Home: 0-1-0 Home: 5-3-1 Games: 2-4-1 (includes round-robin game in 2020)
Road: 1-0-0 Road: 2-0-0 Road: 7-5-0
AVALANCHE & GOLDEN KNIGHTS CONNECTIONS
Brad Hunt spent parts of two seasons with the Golden Knights (2017-19).

BACK-TO-BACK
The Avs are 11-4-1 (.719) in back-to-back games this season, third best in the NHL behind only Boston (12-2-2, .813) and Carolina (13-3-2, .778) … The Avs are 5-2-1 in the first game and 6-2-0 in the second contest, as only the Hurricanes (7-1-1) have a better record on the second night of a back-to-back … The Avalanche on Saturday wrapped up a stretch of three consecutive sets of back-to-back games, with the club earning 11 of a possible 12 points during that span … All three back-to-backs required travel in between (either home/road or road/home) and all three opponents on the second half of the back-to-back were waiting for the Avs, with Colorado sweeping all three games … The Avalanche posted a 15-5-2 (.727) combined record in back-to-back games last season, the second-best mark behind Minnesota (.732, 19-6-3) … The Avs finished 7-3-1 in the first game and 8-2-1 in the second.
Feb. 14 vs. TBL (O, 3-4 SO)
Feb. 15 @ MIN (W, 3-2)
Feb. 18 @ STL (W, 4-1)
Feb. 19 vs. EDM (W, 6-5 OT)
Feb. 24 @ WPG (W, 5-1)
Feb. 25 vs. CGY (W, 4-1)

WBB-CS: Portland State Vikings (13-14) at Sacramento State Hornets (21-7)

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The Sacramento State women’s basketball team rides a five-game winning streak into the final contest of the regular season on Monday (Feb. 27), as the Hornets host Portland State at The Nest. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m., with Sacramento State honoring its senior class 15 minutes prior.

BIG SKY BIG PICTURE: The Hornets currently sit in a tie for second place in the Big Sky Conference standing along with Northern Arizona at 12-5, trailing Montana State by a single game with one to play after the Bobcats claimed at least a share of the conference title on Saturday. Should Sacramento State and NAU end up tied in the standings at the end of Monday, the Lumberjacks will earn the higher seed at the Big Sky Tournament due to their series win over the Hornets. Sacramento State stands two games ahead of Eastern Washington, assuring the Hornets of a top-three seed no matter the outcome on Monday.

IN THE RANKINGS: After two weeks ranked among the top 25 in the College Insider mid-Major poll, Sacramento State slipped back into the ranks of those receiving votes for the sixth consecutive week (https://collegeinsider.com/womens-mid-major-top-25), picking up four votes according to the Feb. 21 poll… The Hornets made their debut in the top 25 back on Jan. 3 at No. 24, then jumped two spots to No. 22 in the Jan. 10 ranking… Those two rankings followed five consecutive weeks among those receiving votes beginning on Dec. 1… The No. 22 ranking on Jan. 10 was the highest for the program in the poll since they stood No. 22 on Feb. 11, 2014 — a season that saw them among the top 25 for eight consecutive weeks following an 8-1 start that year, reaching as high as No. 13 in early January.

NATABOU MAKES MID-MAJOR AWARD MIDSEASON CUT: Initially named as one of 25 players to the preseason watch list for the 2023 Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year Award presented by Her Hoop Stats back on Oct. 19, junior center Isnelle Natabou got word that she has made the midseason top-15 cut on Jan. 18. The first Big Sky Conference student-athlete ever to be named to the list for this particular award, Natabou is one of only four from the West Coast named to the list along with Gonzaga’s duo of Brynna Maxwell and Yvonne Ejim as well as Portland’s Alex Fowler. Read the complete release on HornetSports.com.

NATABOU NAMED TO BIG SKY’S PRESEASON TEAM: In addition to her national honor, Natabou was also named to the seven-member preseason all-conference team, joining Montana State’s Darian White (who was selected the MVP), Idaho’s Beyonce Bea, Montana’s Carmen Gfeller, Northern Colorado’s Hannah Simental, Montana State’s Kola Bad Bear, and Weber State’s Daryn Hickock. The native of the Czech Republic became only the third Hornet to earn preseason all-league honors in the process, joining former standouts Kennedy Nicholas (2019-20) and Brianna Burgos (2016-17).

BUT WAIT… THERE’S MORE!: The accolades continued to roll in for Natabou, who was also named the Big Sky’s Preseason Player of the Year according to ESPN.com, which made its picks for all 32 Division I conferences on Oct. 25.

HIGH FIVE FOR KAHLAIJAH DEAN: For the fifth time this season, senior guard Kahlaijah Dean has been named the Big Sky Player of the Week, sharing the league’s Feb. 21 honor with Montana State’s Kola Bad Bear. Dean averaged 24.0 ppg, 5.5 rpg, and 6.0 apg, while shooting 49 percent from the field in wins over Weber State and Idaho State. Read the complete release at HornetSports.com.

WHAT IS THE “JOUEUR DE LA SEMAINE?”: It’s the player of the week. That sounds good, we’ll have that. Thanks to Dean’s award on Feb. 21, a Hornet has now been named Big Sky Player of the Week eight times in the season’s 15 weeks (Natabou also took home honors on Nov. 29, Dec. 13, and Feb. 14, while Dean has won four other times on Nov. 22, Dec. 27, Jan. 10, and Jan. 24) — the most of any school in the league. The eight awards as a team this year are, by far, a school record, surpassing the 2012-13 squad, which won the award five times, for the most in a season since joining the Big Sky in 1996-97.

AND THE AWARD GOES TO…: Dean became the first Hornet to win Big Sky weekly honors more than twice in the same season, while her five career awards makes her one of only 10 Sacramento State players in the program’s Division I history to win multiple awards in her career. Dean’s five career wins matches current teammate Isnelle Natabou for the most in school history — a record Natabou held by herself for exactly one week after claiming her fifth career award on Feb. 14.

BIG (SKY) TIME: With one week remaining in the regular season, Dean’s five awards are the most by any one player in the conference this year — breaking a tie with Idaho’s Beyonce Bea — and the most by any Big Sky student-athlete during a single campaign since Montana’s Mandy Morales (2006-07) and Idaho State’s Natalie Doma (2007-08) claimed the honor a league-record six times in their respective years.

ABOUT THE VIKINGS: Portland State enters the regular season finale with a 13-14 overall record and an 8-9 mark in Big Sky play… The Vikings defeated Montana, 74-72, in overtime to start the week and then were smothered by Montana State, 63-34, on Saturday… PSU has lost three of its last four and is just 3-9 away from home this season… Sophomore guard Esmeralda Morales leads the team in scoring at 16.0 ppg, shooting .439 from the field and .429 from three-point range… Jada Lewis (11.3 ppg) and Alaya Fitzgerald (10.1 ppg) are also in double figures for the Vikings, while Rhema Ogele paces the squad on the glass at 5.6 rpg.

SERIES NOTES: Portland State leads the all-time series with Sacramento State by a 33-22 count dating back to 1992… However, the Hornets have won the last three meetings with the Vikings following a 65-56 win in the “Rose City” back on New Year’s Eve… Sacramento State is 11-16 at home against Portland State… The Hornets’ 73-62 triumph at The Nest last season on Feb. 5 snapped a five-game losing streak to the Vikings on their home floor… Four of the last six meetings have been decided by double-digits.

WIN-ACCLE OF SUCCESS: Two years removed from winning just three games, this year’s Hornets will go down in the record books as THE winningest team in school history. Sacramento State’s upset of league-leading Montana State (ending a 10-game winning streak by the Bobcats in the series) was its 20th of the season, giving the Hornet program it’s first-ever 20-win season and breaking a tie for the most wins in school history with the 1990-91 (19-7) and 2012-13 (19-12) squads.

EVERYTHING IS BIGGER IN BIG SKY PLAY: In addition to its overall win total, Saturday’s victory over Montana also gave the Hornets their 12th Big Sky triumph of the season and improved them to 12-5 in league play in 2022-23. The 12 wins surpasses last year’s conference win total when Sacramento State finished 10-10 in the Big Sky and gave the program double-digit wins in back-to-back seasons for the first time since doing so in four straight years from 2012-16. This year’s 12 conference wins are the most since the 2014-15 squad finished 13-5 in league.

MILESTONE APPROACHING: Sacramento State needs only one more win to reach 300 in the program’s Division I history.

TREASURE STATE SWEEP: Thanks to wins over both Montana State and Montana, the Hornets swept the Bobcats and Grizzlies at home for the first time since 2017-18.

WE’RE GOING STREAKING!: Riding a five-game winning streak entering the final regular season game, the Hornets are averaging 73.0 ppg while shooting .502 (128-for-255) from the field overall and .460 (58-for-126) from beyond the arc during their recent run. Meanwhile, the defense has limited opponents to just 58.2 ppg, a .381 (123-for-323) field goal percentage and .325 (27-for-83) from three-point range.

WE’RE GOING STREAKING (PART II)!: With their wins over Montana State and Montana, the Hornets have won their last five consecutive Big Sky Conference contests — a streak that is tied for the third-longest league winning streak in school history.

SAFE AT HOME: The Hornets have made winning at home a habit this season. Sacramento State improved to 10-2 at The Nest with its wins over Montana State and Montana — the most since the 2014-15 squad ended with an 11-3 record at The Nest.

ROAD WARRIORS: Thanks to wins at Weber State and Idaho State in their final road swing of the season, the Hornets posted their eighth and ninth road wins of the year, surpassing the 2009-10 Sacramento State squad (8-7) for the second-most victories away from home and trailing only the 1982-83 Hornets who finished 10-2 on the road.

EIGHTY (TWO) IS GREATY… AGAIN: The Hornets’ 82 points in the win over Montana State tied their season high for a second time after Sacramento State put up 82 at home against Eastern Washington on Jan. 7 and matched that mark with 82 in an overtime defeat to Northern Arizona on Feb. 9. The last time that the Hornets have eclipsed 80 points at least three times in the same season was back during the 2019-20 campaign when they accomplished the feat eight times.

RIDING THE HOT HAND: The league leaders in field goal percentage were up to their old tricks against Montana State last Thursday, shooting 52 percent from the field for game against the Bobcats. That performance marked the ninth time overall — and the fourth time in the previous five outings — that Sacramento State has shot 50 percent or better from the field. After shooting 46 percent from the field in the win over Montana, the Hornets are shooting .499 (190-for-381) in their last seven games.

THE EDGE OF SEVENTEEN: Just like the white winged dove, the shots from beyond the arc were flying through the air in the win over Montana State. Sacramento State drained 17 three-pointers against the Bobcats, shooting 55 percent from beyond the arc in the win — the highest since the Hornets hit 60 percent from distance at Northern Colorado on Feb. 10 last year. The 17 three-pointers were the most since Sacramento State finished with 21 in a 109-107 win at Illinois on Nov. 24, 2018.

IF A THREE FALLS IN THE ARENA…: Does it make a sound? The Hornets have been making a lot of noise from beyond the arc, draining double digits from three-point range in nine of their last 14 contests following their season high 17 three-pointers against Montana State and 10 more in a win over Montana two days later. Sacramento State is shooting .416 (144-for-346) from distance since hitting 12-of-22 from beyond the arc at Northern Colorado on Jan. 12.

NOTHING BUT NET: In addition to the above rankings, the Hornets also stand among the top 20 in the NCAA in both three-point percentage (No. 5) and field goal percentage (No. 14), while ranking No. 10 in three-pointers made per game (8.9) as of Feb. 25.

LET’S GO HALVSIES: In jumping out to an early lead against Montana State, Sacramento State’s 47-point first half against the Bobcats marked the 12th time this season that the Hornets have scored at least 40 points in a single half and is tied for the second-highest single-half scoring total of the year along with the 47-point first half at Montana on Jan. 26. Both totals are just one point shy of the season-high 48-point second half at Northern Colorado on Jan. 12.

NHL Preview: Chicago Blackhawks (21-32-5) at Anaheim Ducks (19-34-7)

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NHL Preview: Chicago Blackhawks (21-32-5) at Anaheim Ducks (19-34-7)

CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS NOTES:

TONIGHT’S BROADCAST INFORMATION
TV: NBCSCH – Chris Vosters (PxP) and Patrick Sharp (analyst)
RADIO: WGN-AM 720 – John Wiedeman (PxP) and Troy Murray (analyst)

UPCOMING SCHEDULE
Tuesday, Feb. 28 at ARI, 8:00 p.m. CT (NBCSCH, WGN Radio)
Thursday, March 2 vs. DAL, 7:30 p.m. CT (NBCSCH, WGN Radio)
Saturday, March 4 vs. NSH, 7:00 p.m. CT (NBCSCH, WGN Radio, Univision (Spanish))
Monday, March 6 vs. OTT, 8:00 p.m. CT (NBCSCH, WGN Radio, Univision (Spanish))
Wednesday, March 8 at DET, 6:30 p.m. CT (TNT, WGN Radio)

RECENT TRANSACTIONS
Feb. 26 – Activated Alex Stalock off IR and assigned Jaxson Stauber to Rockford … Feb. 25 – Placed Reese Johnson on IR retroactive to Feb. 20 … Activated Jujhar Khaira from IR … Feb. 23 – Signed David Gust to a two-year, two-way contract and recalled him from Rockford … Feb. 21 – Placed MacKenzie Entwistle on IR … Feb. 15 – Recalled Cole Guttman, Isaak Phillips and Brett Seney from Rockford … Placed Alex Stalock, Jarred Tinordi and Jonathan Toews on IR … Feb. 7 – Activated Tyler Johnson and Jarred Tinordi off IR … Feb. 5 – Recalled Jaxson Stauber from Rockford … Jan. 29 – Assigned Luke Philp, Filip Roos and Jaxson Stauber to Rockford.

LAST TIME OUT
Score: Chicago (4) at SJS (3) – SO – Sat., Feb. 25 – SAP Center at San Jose
CHI Goals: Gust (1), Seney (1), Domi (18), Kurashev (SO)
SJS Goals: Bonino (10), Svechnikov (8), Karlsson (19)
Goalies: CHI – Mrazek (45/48, 65:00) SJS – Kahkonen (32/35, 64:51)
CHI PP: 0/4; PK: 1/1
SJS PP: 0/1; PK: 4/4
Recap: The Blackhawks defeated the Sharks in a 4-3 shootout win on Saturday, extending their winning streak to a season-long five games … David Gust scored his first career NHL goal on his first NHL shot to open the game’s scoring … Brett Seney also scored his first goal of the season and first with the Blackhawks … Max Domi scored to extend his point streak to a season-long six games (4G, 8A) … Domi’s eight shots on goal tied his career best (2x) … Seth Jones notched an assist, giving him three helpers over his last two games … Jake McCabe tallied an assist on Domi’s goal, giving him four assists over his last six contests … Petr Mrazek stopped 45 of 48 shots and all three of the Sharks’ attempts in the shootout for his third-straight win and eighth of the season.

TONIGHT’S OPPONENT – ANAHEIM DUCKS
The Blackhawks square off against the Anaheim Ducks on Monday for the final of three meetings scheduled in 2022-23 … Chicago is currently riding a nine-game point streak against the Ducks (8-0-1) … Chicago has won their last four-straight games in Anaheim … The club has also logged a 9-1-1 record over their last 11 games against the Ducks … Jason Dickinson notched two points (1G, 1A) in the Blackhawks 2-3 overtime loss against Anaheim on Feb. 7 … Seth Jones scored the other goal for Chicago in the game … Jones has points in his last three straight against the Ducks (1G, 2A). 2022-23 Schedule/Results: HOME: Feb. 7 (2-3 OT) | AWAY: Nov. 12 (3-2), Feb. 27  
All-Time Record: 47-47-9 | Home: 27-21-6 | Road: 20-26-3  
Last Home Win: March 8, 2022 (8-3) | Last Road Win: Nov. 12, 2022 (3-2) | Last Home Loss: Feb. 7,
2023 (2-3 OT) | Last Road Loss: Dec. 5, 2018 (2-4)  

ACTIVE BLACKHAWKS VS. ANA ALL-TIME
GOALS: Max Domi, 5; Andreas Athanasiou, 5; Jason Dickinson, 3
ASSISTS: Jack Johnson, 15; Seth Jones, 9; Max Domi, 9
POINTS: Jack Johnson, 17; Max Domi, 14; Andreas Athanasiou, 12

ANAHEIM DUCKS NOTES:

LAST ANAHEIM DUCKS GAME
Feb. 25, 2023 – ANAHEIM 3 @ CAROLINA 2
The Ducks concluded a four-game road trip by defeating the Metropolitan-leading Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 at PNC Arena Saturday night. John Gibson stopped 51 of 53 shots to earn his second straight win and backstop Anaheim to a 2-0-1 mark his last three starts. With 50-plus saves for the third time this month (also Feb. 10 vs. PIT and Feb. 20 @ FLA), Gibson became the second goaltender since 1955-56 (since shots on goal began being tracked) to register three outings with 50-plus saves in a single month (also Gump Worsley: 52 on Jan. 23, 1963; 50 on Jan. 27, 1963; 50 on Jan. 30, 1963) and the third goaltender in NHL history with three 50-save outings in a single season (also Worsley and Al Rollins in 1955-56). Cam Fowler earned an assist, becoming the first defensemen and sixth skater in Anaheim Ducks history to record 400 career points (90-310=400). Troy Terry scored the game-winning goal at 12:01 of the third period, his second goal in as many games (2-0=2) since missing seven games due to injury. John Klingberg opened the scoring, netting his eighth goal of the campaign in addition to his third point the last two games (1-2=3) and eighth the last eight (2-6=8). Trevor Zegras (0-2=2) and Ryan Strome (0-2=2) each recorded assists on Anaheim’s first two goals. Zegras recorded his teamleading 30th and 31st assists, becoming the first player in Ducks history to record multiple 30-assist seasons prior to age 21 (38 assists in 2021-22). Jakob Silfverberg scored for the second straight game, posting two goals and a +5 rating in that span. Isac Lundestrom earned his 10th assist, marking points in consecutive games (1-1=2).
PP: 0-3 PK: 4-4 SF: 15 SA: 53 TOI: Simon Benoit (22:40)
Three Stars: 1. J. Gibson 2. T. Terry 3. J. Fast Game Summary | Event Summary | Game Recap

UPCOMING GAME SCHEDULE
DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME (PT) TV / AUDIO
Mar. 1 Washington Honda Center 7 p.m. BSSC / Ducks Stream
Mar. 3 Montreal Honda Center 7 p.m. BSSC / Ducks Stream
Mar. 7 Seattle Climate Pledge Arena 7 p.m. ESPN+ / Ducks Stream
Mar. 8 Vancouver Rogers Arena 7 p.m. TNT / Ducks Stream
Mar. 10 Calgary Scotiabank Saddledome 6 p.m. BSSC / Ducks Stream

RECENT TRANSACTIONS:
Feb. 6 Placed D Urho Vaakanainen on Injured Reserve (IR).
Feb. 7 Activated C Derek Grant from Injured Reserve (IR).
Feb. 10 Recalled G Olle Eriksson Ek from San Diego (AHL). Placed Troy Terry on Injured Reserve (IR).
Feb. 11 Recalled G Lukas Dostal from San Diego (AHL) and reassigned G Olle Eriksson Ek to San Diego.
Feb. 23 Acquired LW Josiah Slavin from Chicago for RW Hunter Drew. Activated RW Troy Terry from Injured Reserve (IR) and
placed C Adam Henrique on IR.

ANAHEIM DUCKS INJURIES
Man-Games Lost: 319

PLAYER INJURY/ILLNESS EXPECTED ABSENCE GAMES MISSED
John Moore Upper-body Indefinite 60
Jamie Drysdale Torn labrum (shoulder) 4-6 months 52
Urho Vaakanainen Lower-body Day-to-day 10
Anthony Stolarz Lower-body Day-to-day 8
Adam Henrique Lower-body Week-to-week 2
Anaheim Ducks: Media Notes

ANAHEIM DUCKS NOTES
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Anaheim Ducks begin a three-game homestand tonight vs. the Chicago Blackhawks at Honda Center (7 p.m. PT, TV: Bally Sports SoCal AUDIO: Ducks Stream). Anaheim returns home following a four-game road trip where the club went 2-1-1, improving to 6-4-3 the last 13 road games and 8-5-3 over the past 15 contests away from home. The Ducks have earned points in nine of the last 13 games overall (6-5-2) and are 7-6-2 the last 15 contests. Anaheim concludes its 11-game February schedule (3-5-2 to date), consisting of four home and seven road contests. All-time, Anaheim is 156-129-36 in the month of February and 59-50-14 in the month since the start of 2012-13, earning points in 73 of the 123 games (.593%). Following tonight’s game, the Ducks will continue the homestand with contests Mar. 1 vs. Washington (7 p.m. PT) and Mar. 3 vs. Montreal (7 p.m. PT).

POINTS FROM THE BACK: In Anaheim’s last six games, the club’s defensemen have contributed 6-16=22 points. Cam Fowler (2-6=8, +2, three multi-point games), Dmitry Kulikov (1-4=5, +5) and Kevin Shattenkirk (2-3=5). In that span, the three blueliners sit atop the Ducks in points, while Fowler leads in points and assists, and he and Shattenkirk co-lead the club with two goals (also Vatrano and McTavish). John Klingberg has recorded eight points his last eight games (2-6=8). Both Fowler (9) and Klingberg (8) rank in the top-20 among goals by NHL defensemen this season. Klingberg enters tonight’s game with 397 career points.

DUCKS-BLACKHAWKS: Anaheim and Chicago conclude a three-game season series tonight in the second matchup at Honda Center. The teams have split the first two contest of the 2022-23 season series, with the Ducks earning a 3-2 OT win Feb. 7 at United Center behind Frank Vatrano’s game-winning goal in overtime. Chicago picked up a 3-2 win Nov. 12 in Orange County. In 2022-23, Troy Terry (1-1=2), Jayson Megna (1-1=2), Brett Leason (1-1=2) and John Klingberg (0-2=2) have recorded two points in two games vs. the Blackhawks. The Ducks own a 51-40-12 all-time record vs. the Blackhawks, including a 26-17-6 mark at Honda Center. John Klingberg (4-22=26 in 37 GP) leads active Ducks skaters in career scoring and assists vs. the Blackhawks while Frank Vatrano (8-1=9 in 16 games) leads active Ducks in career goals vs. Chicago.

ANA-CHI SEASON SERIES:
DATE LOCATION TIME / RESULT TV / AUDIO
Nov. 12 Honda Center 3-2 CHI win
Feb. 7 United Center 3-2 ANA OT win
Feb. 27 Honda Center 7 p.m. PT Bally Sports SoCal / Ducks Stream

ANA-CHI ALL-TIME SERIES:
Overall @ Anaheim @ Chicago
All-Time Series: 51-40-12 26-17-6 25-23-6
Current Streak: One ANA wins Four CHI wins One ANA win
Last ANA Win: Feb. 7, 2022 (3-2 OT) Dec. 5, 2018 (4-2) Feb. 7, 2022 (3-2 OT)
Last CHI Win: Nov. 12, 2022 (3-2) Nov. 12, 2022 (3-2) Mar. 8, 2022 (8-3)
ANA Last 10: 2-7-1 3-5-2 4-6-0

NHL Preview: Vancouver Canucks (23-31-5) at Dallas Stars (31-16-12)

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NHL Preview: Vancouver Canucks (23-31-5) at Dallas Stars (31-16-12)

VANCOUVER CANUCKS NOTES:

TV: Sportsnet Pacific, Sportsnet ONE, Bally Sports Southwest
Radio: Sportsnet 650

MATCH-UP INFO
• Tonight marks the first of three meetings between the Canucks and Stars this season: Feb. 27 (away), Mar. 14 (home), Mar. 25 (away).
• Vancouver is 78-87-22-9 all-time against Dallas, including a 33-48-12-5 record on the road.
• The Canucks are 7-3-0 in their last 10 games against the Stars, including 3-2-0 in their last five.
• Vancouver is 4-1-0 in its last five road games vs Dallas, outscoring the Stars by a margin of 17-10.
• Tyler Myers leads all active Canucks skaters in career games played (28) and points (6-9-15) against the Stars.
• Elias Pettersson has 10 points (5-5-10) in eight career games against Dallas.
• Brock Boeser has nine points (2-7-9) in nine career games vs the Stars.
• Quinn Hughes has five points (0-5-5) in six career games against Dallas.
• Vasily Podkolzin has three points (2-1-3) in three career games vs the Stars.
• Collin Delia is 0-0-1 in one career game against Dallas.
• Arturs Silovs has yet to face the Stars in his career.
• Conor Garland is set to play in his 300th career game, while Sheldon Dries is slated to play in his 100th career game.

QUICK NUMBERS
• Elias Pettersson has 23 points (10-13-23) in his last 15 games.
• J.T. Miller has 12 points (2-10-12) in his last 11 games.
• Quinn Hughes has nine points (1-8-9) in his last nine games.
• Brock Boeser has 10 points (2-8-10) in his last 11 games.
• Conor Garland has eight points (3-5-8) in his last 10 games.
• Anthony Beauvillier has seven points (4-3-7) in his last eight games.
• Andrei Kuzmenko has seven points (5-2-7) in his last six games.

LAST MEETING – APR. 18/22: VAN 6 vs DAL 2
The Canucks have extended their win streak to six games…Conor Garland opened the scoring with a goal at 7:28 in the first period…Vasily Podkolzin and Oliver Ekman-Larsson recorded assists on the play…Elias Pettersson (2-1-3) extended his goal streak to three games and set a career high in goals (29)…Upon his return from injury, Brock Boeser recorded a three-point game (1-2-3)… Jason Dickinson notched a goal and two assists (1-2-3)…Vasily Podkolzin (1-1-2) extended his goal streak to three games…Oliver Ekman-Larsson collected two assists while Quinn Hughes, Sheldon Dries and Brad Hunt each recorded an assist…Brad Hunt led the team in shots (4)…Tyler Myers led in hits (6)…Luke Schenn led in blocked shots (3)…J.T. Miller won 13 face-offs (65%)…Oliver EkmanLarsson led the game in TOI (25:00)…Thatcher Demko faced 30 shots.

2022.23 TEAM RANKS
VAN DAL
Goals For/Game 3.32 (10th) 3.19 (14th)
Goals Against/Game 3.97 (31st) 2.56 (2nd)
Power Play % 22.6 (t-11th) 22.6 (t-11th)
Penalty Kill % 66.3 (32nd) 83.4 (4th)
Penalty Min./Game 9:06 (20th) 8:34 (15th)
*Rankings are accurate as of 3:30pm PT on February 26, 2023
Vancouver Canucks: Media Notes

LAST GAME PLAYED – FEB. 25/23: VAN 1 vs BOS 3
Brock Boeser celebrated his 25th birthday by contributing his 11th goal of the season at 7:24 in the third period…Sheldon Dries led all skaters in shots (5)…Kyle Burroughs registered a game-high in hits (5)…Guillaume Brisebois and Tyler Myers shared the team-lead in blocked shots (4)…Brisebois also set a career-high in time on ice (18:44)…Arturs Silovs made 32 saves.

LAST 5 vs DALLAS
• Apr. 18/22: VAN 6 vs DAL 2
• Mar. 26/22: VAN 4 at DAL 1
• Nov. 7/21: VAN 6 vs DAL 3
• Nov. 19/19: VAN 1 at DAL 6
• Nov. 14/19: VAN 2 vs DAL 4

SHINING AGAINST THE STARS
Entering tonight’s game with an active three-game win streak vs Dallas, the Canucks will look to extend their streak against the Stars to four games for just the third time in franchise history (second time since the Stars relocated to Dallas from Minnesota). Vancouver’s most recent winning streak of four or more games against Dallas took place from Jan. 2/10 to Feb. 19/11 (6-0-0).

DALLAS STARS NOTES:

LAST DALLAS STARS GAME
Feb. 25, 2023 – STARS 3 at GOLDEN KNIGHTS 2 (shootout)
The Stars snapped a five-game losing skid (0-2-3) with a 3-2 shootout victory over the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday. Down by a goal late in regulation, Dallas staged a dramatic comeback when forward Roope Hintz (1-0—1) scored the game-tying marker with just 37 seconds left on the clock. Jason Robertson (0-1—1) opened the shootout with a goal and Hintz scored the game-deciding tally to lift the Stars to their second consecutive victory in Vegas (also 4-0 on Jan. 16). Rookie forward Wyatt Johnston (1-0—1) tallied his 14th goal of the season while forward Ty Dellandrea (0-1—1) picked up his 14th assist of the 2022-23 campaign. Captain Jamie Benn (0-2—2) led the squad with two assists and goaltender Jake Oettinger turned aside 41 of 43 shots (and all three in the shootout) in an epic goaltending duel with Golden Knights netminder Laurent Brossoit (41 of 43).
PP: 0-4 | PK: 2-2 | SF: 43 | SA: 43 | DAL TOI: Heiskanen (27:57 – game high) | Attendance: 17,906
Three Stars: 1. DAL– J. Oettinger 2. VGK – L. Brossoit 3. VGK – J. Eichel

UPCOMING GAME SCHEDULE
Date Opponent Time (CT) Location TV/Radio
Mon, Feb. 27, 2023 Vancouver Canucks 7:30 p.m. American Airlines Center BSSW/KTCK
Wed, March 1, 2023 Arizona Coyotes 7:30 p.m. American Airlines Center BSSW/KTCK
Thu, March 2, 2023 Chicago Blackhawks 7:30 p.m. United Center BSSW/KTCK
Sat, March 4, 2023 Colorado Avalanche 2:30 p.m. American Airlines Center ABC/KTCK
Mon, March 6, 2023 Calgary Flames 7:30 p.m. American Airlines Center BSSW/KTCK

RECENT TRANSACTIONS
Feb. 16 – Recalled forward Fredrik Karlstrom from Texas (AHL)
Feb. 18 – Recalled forward Fredrik Olofsson from Texas (AHL)
Feb. 19 – Loaned forwards Fredrik Karlstrom and Fredrik Olofsson to Texas (AHL)
Feb. 20 – Recalled forwards Fredrik Karlstrom and Fredrik Olofsson from Texas (AHL)
Feb. 21 – Loaned forwards Fredrik Karlstrom and Fredrik Olofsson to Texas (AHL)
Feb. 22 – Recalled forward Fredrik Olofsson and goaltender Matt Murray from Texas (AHL)
Feb. 23 – Loaned forward Fredrik Olofsson and goaltender Matt Murray to Texas (AHL)
Feb. 24 – Recalled forward Fredrik Olofsson from Texas (AHL)
Feb. 26 – Acquired forward Evgenii Dadonov from Montreal in exchange for forward Denis Gurianov
Feb. 26 – Loaned forward Fredrik Olofsson to Texas (AHL)
Feb. 27 – Recalled forwards Fredrik Karlstrom and Fredrik Olofsson from Texas (AHL)

INJURIES
Man-games lost, 2022-23: 32
NAME INJURY # OF GAMES DATES
D Miro Heiskanen Upper body 3 Oct. 25-29
G Jake Oettinger Lower body 4 Nov. 1-8
F Denis Gurianov Upper body 6 Nov. 11-21
F Roope Hintz Lower body 1 Nov. 19
F Roope Hintz Upper body 7 Jan. 10-21
F Joel Kiviranta Lower body 7 Feb. 8-pres.
F Luke Glendening Undisclosed 3 Feb. 18-pres.
G Scott Wedgewood Undisclosed 1 Feb. 22-25

DALLAS STARS NOTES
TONIGHT’S GAME: After a trip to Las Vegas, the Stars are back in Dallas to open a two-game homestand beginning tonight against the Vancouver Canucks at American Airlines Center. (7:30 p.m. CT, TV: Bally Sports Southwest, Radio: The Ticket 96.7-FM/1310-AM). Four months have gone by since the 2022-23 season started, yet this marks the first time Dallas and Vancouver face one another this season. These clubs will clash twice more following tonight’s game on March 14 at Rogers Arena and March 25 at American Airlines Center.

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