n the NHL, the playoff hopes of the Boston Bruins taking a hit as they lose to Tampa Bay 5-3….The Rangers beat Anaheim 7-2 to tie the Ducks with the most points in the league…..Detroit got by St. Louis in overtime 2-1 and Vancouver downed Arizona 3-1.
Montreal Canadiens defenseman P.K. Subban has been fined $3,000 for diving in a game against Ottawa, his third fine in three months.
In the NBA, the Raptors beat the New York Knicks 106-89 to remain third in the East, a half game ahead of Chicago.
March Madness is down to the sweet sixteen and there was another big upset as Kansas lost to Wichita State 78-65.
Simonds High finished first and Saint John High fourth in the first provincial cheerleading competition of the season.
At the Atlantic Indoor Track and Field championships, Ben Fowler of Saint John broke the provincial junior record in the pentathlon, beating Canada Games double medalist Mitch Quigg’s record. Bruce Rosvall of Rothesay broke his own provincial masters 50 to 55 record in the 200 meters. Paul Gautier of Rothesay broke his own provincial masters 50 to 55 record in the shot put.
Brad Keselowski roared past Kurt Busch on the final lap and held off a streaking Kevin Harvick to win at Fontana, his first NASCAR victory of the season in a wild finish.
