(As of 12:05 a.m.) by Hartley Miller
In a nutshell:
NHL:
–Marc-Andre Fleury blocked 26 shots to help the Vegas Golden Knights to a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. The Golden Knights lead the first-round series 3-0 and go for a sweep today (3:30 PT). Vegas is 6-0 in the postseason.
–In other Saturday NHL playoff games: Tampa edged Columbus 3-2, Arizona doubled Colorado 4-2 and Boston knocked off Carolina 3-1. The Lightning, Avalanche and Bruins all lead their Conference quarterfinals 2-1.
–The Vancouver Canucks play the St. Louis Blues tonight (Sunday) at 7:30 (PT) in Edmonton. The Canucks have won five straight and lead the Blues 2-0. Captain Bo Horvat leads the NHL with six post-season goals. He scored twice, one in overtime on a breakaway, to lead the Canucks to that 4-3 Friday night win over the Blues.
–The Montreal Canadiens are up against the Philadelphia Flyers tonight at 5:00. The Habs and Flyers are even at a game each.
–The Calgary Flames have an early game today (11 AM PT) against the Dallas Stars. The Flames lead the series 2-1.
NBA:
–The Portland Trail Blazers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 126-122 to clinch the NBA’s final playoff spot. The Trail Blazers finished 8th in the Western Conference and will play the LA Lakers in a best-of-7 series starting Tuesday.
–The Toronto Raptors open the playoffs on Monday (1:00 PM PT) against the Brooklyn Nets. The Raptors went 7-1 in the restart and 53-19 overall to end up second in the Eastern Conference.
MLB:
–The (7-9) Toronto Blue Jays had their Saturday game against Tampa Bay suspended in the fourth inning because of rain. The Rays were leading 1-0 with the Jays coming to bat in the bottom of the 4th inning in Buffalo. The two teams will resume at 10 AM PT today and finish their nine-inning game. They will then play a seven-inning game, shortened from the regularly scheduled nine innings.
SPORTS TWEETS:
Hockey:
Former @PGCougars stand out Dan Hamhuis reflected on a 16-year NHL career with @Canucks, @PredsNHL and @DallasStars
| https://t.co/eKppdM1sx7 #cityofPG #sports #Smithers pic.twitter.com/rAD3Chi9iG— My Prince George Now (@mypgnow) August 15, 2020
Saturday’s four-game slate was highlighted by the @GoldenKnights, who moved within one win of advancing to the Second Round. #StanleyCup #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/hmqwgFAIs5
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) August 16, 2020
The @GoldenKnights are on the verge of sweeping ? the @NHLBlackhawks.https://t.co/9ALKueSTBH
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) August 16, 2020
The Lightning are 2 wins away from getting revenge on the Blue Jackets.https://t.co/kzY6MB1vjA
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) August 16, 2020
A heroic effort from Darcy Kuemper got the Coyotes back in their series with the Avalanche.https://t.co/RWp3Tm5EKJ
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) August 15, 2020
In their first game since netminder Tuukka Rask announced he was opting out of the post-season, the @NHLBruins came up with a win to take a 2-1 series lead over the @Canes.https://t.co/TCM9XKRTLV
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) August 15, 2020
Bo captain my captain! @BoHorvat has been a human highlight reel, leading the NHL with 6️⃣ post-season goals. ?? pic.twitter.com/ZcINswIq8n
— Vancouver #Canucks (@Canucks) August 15, 2020
Horvat scored twice in game 2️⃣ but his OT winner takes the ? for the @RemaxWesternCan #Canucks Move of the Game. pic.twitter.com/vBcEszUltn
— Vancouver #Canucks (@Canucks) August 15, 2020
Your summer nights just got a whole lot cooler. ?? #GoCanucksGo pic.twitter.com/wud3ZpYZXZ
— Vancouver #Canucks (@Canucks) August 10, 2020
Quebec Major Junior Hockey League plans to return on October 1. MORE: https://t.co/Auj4t9kjYu pic.twitter.com/dGtFEqFg7h
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) August 14, 2020
HART ATTACK: @Hartley_Miller talks marathon overtime games including the classic between @SpruceKings and @camrosekodiaks in his latest column | https://t.co/eWe2Otr8R0 #cityofPG #sports #5OT pic.twitter.com/zULKKqVTdw
— My Prince George Now (@mypgnow) August 14, 2020
Basketball:
The @trailblazers have defeated the @memgrizz in Saturday’s Western Conference play-in game, booking their ticket to the playoffs.
Portland will meet the @Lakers in Round 1.https://t.co/IxmU84sTlD
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) August 15, 2020
Raptors finish the regular season with their best win percentage in franchise history ? https://t.co/Q7u3C4tqtk
— CBC Sports (@cbcsports) August 14, 2020
The full Raptors-Nets schedule for the first round of the NBA playoffs. ?⤵️https://t.co/mUloO2ZzD1
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) August 13, 2020
Baseball:
The Rays and Blue Jays will resume at 1 p.m. Sunday and finish their nine-inning game.
They will then play a seven-inning game.https://t.co/tCW8vNKOik
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) August 16, 2020
Cleveland beats Tigers for 19th time in row. MORE: https://t.co/ZBaK4hlgZl pic.twitter.com/DtViWOJb6x
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) August 16, 2020
Football:
CFL, CFLPA making progress, season could come down to federal loan.
MORE: https://t.co/6bKXaHpNcz pic.twitter.com/g4FjL2fnYY
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) August 15, 2020
George Kittle officially signed the deal Friday, a day after agreeing to the contract that keeps him locked up with the @49ers through the 2025 season.https://t.co/GgJTZeXX5R
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) August 15, 2020
Golf:
Golf roundup: Kim shoots 62 for 2-shot lead at Wyndhamhttps://t.co/wvO0tYPUNI
— limanews (@limanews) August 16, 2020