In a nutshell: As of 12:05 a.m Tuesday by Hartley Miller
World Junior Hockey Championship (in Edmonton)
(Semifinals)
Canada 5 Russia 0
Devon Levi made 27 saves for his second straight shutout. Levi has tied the World Juniors record of three shutouts set by Justin Pogge in 2006. Dylan Cozens notched a goal and two assists as Canada advanced to the final tonight against the United States. Taylor Gauthier of the Prince George Cougars is the third goalie for Canada and has not dressed in the tournament.
USA 4 Finland 3
The Americans scored the winning goal with 1:16 left in the third period.
BCHL:
TRADE | We have acquired D Josh Wright (’01) from the Brantford 99ers (@OJHLOfficial) in exchange for future considerations.
Welcome to Prince George, Josh!
Details –> https://t.co/4dp3dZi40J#TrueBlue pic.twitter.com/OXCfj3WLLT
— Prince George Spruce Kings (@SpruceKings) January 4, 2021
NBA:
Boston Celtics 126 Toronto Raptors 114
The Raptors have a win and five losses after six games. Only the Detroit Pistons (1-6) have a worse record than Toronto. The Raptors visit Phoenix Wednesday to begin a 4-game road trip. They will also have stops in Sacramento, Golden State and Portland.
NFL: (Playoffs start this weekend)
(Saturday)
Indianapolis at Buffalo 10:05 AM PT
LA Rams at Seattle 1:40 PM
Tampa Bay at Washington 5:15 PM
(The Bills are favored by 7, the Seahawks are favored by 4 1/2 and the Bucs are an 8-point favorite)
(Sunday)
Baltimore at Tennessee 10:05 AM
Chicago at New Orleans 1:40 PM
Cleveland at Pittsburgh 5:15 PM
(The Ravens are favored by 3 1/2, the Saints are favored by 9 1/2 and the Steelers are a 4 1/2-point favorite)