Day: February 21, 2017

Trocheck’s late goal lifts Panthers past Blues, 2-1 (Sports Betting News)Trocheck’s late goal lifts Panthers past Blues, 2-1 (Sports Betting News)

Florida Panthers' goalie James Reimer, left, is congratulated by teammate Vincent Trochck (21) after their 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues in an NHL hockey game, Monday, Feb. 20, 2017, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Bill Boyce)

The Florida Panthers began their five-game road trip near the back of a crowded field in the Eastern Conference playoff race. Vincent Trocheck scored with just under 5 seconds remaining to lift the Panthers to a 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Monday night. Jonathan Marchessault also scored and James Reimer stopped 26 shots to help the Panthers complete a 5-0 road trip – their first perfect trip of at least that many games in franchise history.

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Trocheck’s late goal lifts Panthers past Blues, 2-1 (Sports Betting News)Trocheck’s late goal lifts Panthers past Blues, 2-1 (Sports Betting News)

Florida Panthers' goalie James Reimer, left, is congratulated by teammate Vincent Trochck (21) after their 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues in an NHL hockey game, Monday, Feb. 20, 2017, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Bill Boyce)

The Florida Panthers began their five-game road trip near the back of a crowded field in the Eastern Conference playoff race. Vincent Trocheck scored with just under 5 seconds remaining to lift the Panthers to a 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Monday night. Jonathan Marchessault also scored and James Reimer stopped 26 shots to help the Panthers complete a 5-0 road trip – their first perfect trip of at least that many games in franchise history.

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Kings GM on Cousins trade: I had a better deal two days ago (Sports Betting News)Kings GM on Cousins trade: I had a better deal two days ago (Sports Betting News)

NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 18: DeMarcus Cousins #15 of the Sacramento Kings attends practice for the 2017 NBA All-Star Game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on February 18, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Sacramento general manager Vlade Divac headed into All-Star weekend convinced it was finally time to part ways with ultra-talented center DeMarcus Cousins. Befitting a franchise that appears headed to a 11th straight season without a playoff berth, the Kings even seemed to botch that. Sacramento dealt Cousins and forward Omri Casspi to New Orleans in exchange for Tyreke Evans, 2016 first-round draft pick Buddy Hield, Langston Galloway and first- and second-round draft picks this summer.

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Giants’ Cueto still in Dominican Republic with ailing father (Sports Betting News)Giants’ Cueto still in Dominican Republic with ailing father (Sports Betting News)

San Francisco Giants pitcher Johnny Cueto warms up before Game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs in San Francisco, Monday, Oct. 10, 2016. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Johnny Cueto remains in the Dominican Republic helping his ailing father a week after pitchers and catchers reported to spring training, and the San Francisco Giants spoke with him on Monday and reported the right-hander is doing well and expects to join the team by this weekend. Giants manager Bruce Bochy said a decision will be made soon if Cueto remains on the World Baseball Classic roster for his country. Cueto is continuing his throwing at the team’s academy in Boca Chica and Bochy said the pitcher is working to secure all the paperwork for his father to come to the United States.

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Giants’ Cueto still in Dominican Republic with ailing father (Sports Betting News)Giants’ Cueto still in Dominican Republic with ailing father (Sports Betting News)

San Francisco Giants pitcher Johnny Cueto warms up before Game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs in San Francisco, Monday, Oct. 10, 2016. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Johnny Cueto remains in the Dominican Republic helping his ailing father a week after pitchers and catchers reported to spring training, and the San Francisco Giants spoke with him on Monday and reported the right-hander is doing well and expects to join the team by this weekend. Giants manager Bruce Bochy said a decision will be made soon if Cueto remains on the World Baseball Classic roster for his country. Cueto is continuing his throwing at the team’s academy in Boca Chica and Bochy said the pitcher is working to secure all the paperwork for his father to come to the United States.

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Flames acquire Michael Stone from Coyotes for draft picks (Sports Betting News)Flames acquire Michael Stone from Coyotes for draft picks (Sports Betting News)

Arizona Coyotes defenseman Michael Stone skates on the ice during a break in the action against the Montreal Canadiens during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. The Canadiens defeated the Coyotes 5-4 in overtime. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

The Calgary Flames have acquired defenseman Michael Stone from the Arizona Coyotes for two draft picks. Stone has a goal and eight assists in 45 games with the Coyotes this season and will be counted on to help shore up Calgary’s defense as it makes a playoff push. The Flames entered Monday’s games a point up on Winnipeg for the second Western Conference wild-card spot.

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