In a nutshell: as of 12:05 a.m. (All times PT) Thursday by Hartley Miller
NHL:
–The WHL had 28 players selected in the 2020 NHL Draft, but none were from the Prince George Cougars. Three current BCHL players were picked, however, the PG Spruce Kings were shutout.
–Two-time Stanley Cup champion Matt Murray is on the move. The Ottawa Senators acquired the 26-year-old goalie from the Pittsburgh Penguins for a second round draft pick and prospect forward Jonathan Gruden.
MLB:
(Best of 5 American League Division Series)
Tampa Bay Rays 8 New York Yankees 4
(Rays lead 2-1 with Game 4 tonight at 4:10 PT)
Oakland A’s 9 Houston Astros 7
(Astros lead 2-1 with Game 4 this afternoon at 12:35)
(Best of 5 National League Division Series)
Atlanta Braves 2 Miami Marlins 0
(Braves lead 2-0 with Game 3 today at 11:08 AM PT)
Los Angeles Dodgers 6 San Diego Padres 5
(Dodgers lead 2-0 with Game 2 tonight at 6:08)
NFL:
–Week five of the NFL season starts tonight (5:20 PT) with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Chicago Bears. Both teams are 3-1.
NBA:
–The NBA Finals continue with Game 5 Friday night just after 6:00 (PT) in Orlando. The LA Lakers, who are one win away from capturing their 17th title, lead the Miami Heat 3-1.
SPORTS TWEETS:
28 WHL players were selected in the 2020 #NHLDraft on Tuesday & Wednesday.
DETAILS ? | https://t.co/D3dz112vh1 pic.twitter.com/pIHh0g8JEt
— The WHL (@TheWHL) October 8, 2020
2020 #NHLDraft: Western Hockey League by the numbers
? | Glen Erickson (@glenerickson51)
? | https://t.co/mprOuuMLKn #DUBNetwork #WHL #Insight pic.twitter.com/O7NSYqRgrD— DUBNetwork (@dub_network) October 8, 2020
3 current BCHL players selected in the 2020 #NHLDraft
RELEASE: https://t.co/S4MDKi3tEk#BCHL #ModernHockey pic.twitter.com/ysSHwH1vY4
— BC Hockey League (@GoBCHL) October 8, 2020
The 2020 #NHLDraft has come to an end.@Dixononsports breaks down the winners and losers ⤵https://t.co/8yVqAGBniw
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) October 7, 2020
Round 1 of the #NHLDraft brought surprise picks, heart-warming moments and terrific theatre — with the virtual proceedings providing a novel backdrop.
Here is a one-tweet recap of every pick made:https://t.co/e2PfR436XT
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) October 7, 2020
The @Canucks made 5⃣ selections on the 2nd day of the 2020 #NHLDraft.
Check out every pick from all seven rounds in our NHL Draft Tracker: https://t.co/pATnOBGemb pic.twitter.com/PRNU3kxSCF
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) October 8, 2020
The Canucks added Joni Jurmo with their top pick in the #NHLDraft, which could wind up being the highlight of their week.@imacSportsnet has more ⤵https://t.co/Obx1R2pQ6a
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) October 8, 2020
Coyotes GM: Team moving on from Hall. MORE: https://t.co/J1Kgt1rMwq pic.twitter.com/FFRPYXwo1N
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) October 8, 2020
Ontario’s minister of sport says that the Ontario Hockey League will have to remove all physical contact, including bodychecking, if it’s to have a 2020-21 season.https://t.co/ORqKvg5RMY
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) October 7, 2020
Cody Bellinger stole the show while Randy Arozarena and Ian Anderson continue to make names for themselves.@JordanHorrobin has some takeaways from another busy day of Division Series action.https://t.co/azyJs05W8B
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) October 8, 2020
W O W. ?
Cody Bellinger with an absolute ROBBERY on Tatis. #Postseason pic.twitter.com/2vu5t4tZoV
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) October 8, 2020
The Lakers will wear their Black Mamba jerseys in Game 5 with a chance to win it all. MORE @ https://t.co/YfKkhaIx9U pic.twitter.com/8OBHYJQjsH
— BarDown (@BarDown) October 8, 2020