In the NHL, Craig Smith missed what looked like a certain goal in overtime but scored in the shootout to give Nashville a 2-1 win over Montreal….Columbus beat Boston 6-4…..Mike Richards scored a disputed game winner, his first goal in more than a year and Washington held on for a 3-2 win over Arizona and San Jose downed St. Louis 6-3.
In the Provincial Major Midget playoffs, the Saint John Vitos downed Miramichi 7-1 to take a 2 points to nothing lead in the 8 point semi final.
In the NBA, Kyle Lowry had 22 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists for his first triple double of the season as the Raptors beat the New York Knicks 122-95. In other play, it was Minnesota 124 Boston 122….Golden State 102 Atlanta 92….Detroit 96 Cleveland 88…..Miami 101 Indiana 93 (OT)….Milwaukee 108 Los Angeles Lakers 101 and Los Angeles Clippers 124 Phoenix 84.
At the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, New Brunswick, represented by the Sylvie Robichaud rink from Moncton, is 1 and 3 after losing to Saskatchewan 7-3. Alberta leads with a record of 5 and 0.
