Day: January 19, 2017

McDavid scores in overtime to lead Oilers past Panthers 4-3 (Sports Betting News)McDavid scores in overtime to lead Oilers past Panthers 4-3 (Sports Betting News)

Fans celebrate an overtime goal by Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (97) against the Florida Panthers during an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Connor McDavid earned his 100th career NHL point – but his 102nd was an even bigger deal. McDavid scored the winning goal in overtime as the Edmonton Oilers won their fourth game in a row, 4-3 over the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night. Florida’s James Reimer made the glove save, but the puck was ruled to be across the line via video review.

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Durant dazzles against former Oklahoma City team once more (Sports Betting News)Durant dazzles against former Oklahoma City team once more (Sports Betting News)

Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant (35) drives for a dunk attempt past Oklahoma City Thunder's Andre Roberson, center left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Russell Westbrook promised to pay back Zaza Pachulia for a hard foul. Kevin Durant had the last word against his old team – again. Durant dazzled with a season-best 40 points, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-100 on Wednesday night despite Westbrook’s 21st triple-double.

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Durant dazzles against former Oklahoma City team once more (Sports Betting News)Durant dazzles against former Oklahoma City team once more (Sports Betting News)

Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant (35) drives for a dunk attempt past Oklahoma City Thunder's Andre Roberson, center left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Russell Westbrook promised to pay back Zaza Pachulia for a hard foul. Kevin Durant had the last word against his old team – again. Durant dazzled with a season-best 40 points, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-100 on Wednesday night despite Westbrook’s 21st triple-double.

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Harden, Rockets beat Bucks 111-92 (Sports Betting News)Harden, Rockets beat Bucks 111-92 (Sports Betting News)

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) dunks as Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) looks on in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

James Harden and the Houston Rockets used their defense to get back on track. Harden had 38 points, eight assists and six rebounds, helping the Rockets beat the Milwaukee Bucks 111-92 on Wednesday night. Houston had dropped three for four, but it recorded a season-high 12 blocked shots and held Milwaukee to 39.8 percent shooting.

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Home cooking: Wiz top Grizz 104-101, 13th win in row in DC (Sports Betting News)Home cooking: Wiz top Grizz 104-101, 13th win in row in DC (Sports Betting News)

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) hangs on the rim after his dunk against Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33), of Spain, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017, in Washington. The Wizards won 104-101. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Somehow, according to Tony Allen, the Memphis Grizzlies did not spend too much time discussing how to defend Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. heading into Wednesday night’s game. Porter hit a career-high six 3-pointers, the better-known John Wall made two key late layups, and both players finished with 25 points, helping the Wizards edge the Grizzlies 104-101 for their 13th consecutive home win. It was just about (Bradley) Beal and Wall,” Allen said.

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Fehr, Guentzel help Penguins top Canadiens 4-1 (Sports Betting News)Fehr, Guentzel help Penguins top Canadiens 4-1 (Sports Betting News)

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby, center, celebrates a goal by Olli Maatta, hidden, with teammates Conor Sheary, left, and Chad Ruhwedel as they face the Montreal Canadiens during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017 in Montreal. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP)

MONTREAL (AP) — – Eric Fehr and Jake Guentzel scored in the second period to lead the Pittsburgh Penguins past the Montreal Canadiens 4-1 on Wednesday night. Defensemen Ian Cole and Olli Maatta also scored for Pittsburgh, which won its second game in a row after a three-game skid. Sven Andrighetto scored for Montreal, which lost its second straight and has only two wins in its last six games.

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