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SPORTS Wednesday 29 January 2020

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Marcus Pettersson (28) and
Detroit Red Wings center Robby Fabbri (14) battle for the puck
in the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Jan. 17,
2020, in Detroit.
Associated Press
Penguins sign D

Pettersson to

5-year extension Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) knocks down Montreal Canadiens centre Nick

Suzuki (14) during second period NHL hockey action Monday, Jan. 27, 2020 in Montreal.
Associated Press
Pettersson is sticking with group," Pittsburgh general Vrana has goal, assist as
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Marcus impact on our defensive
the Pittsburgh Penguins. manager Jim Rutherford
The 23-year-old defense- said in a statement. "He is Capitals beat Canadiens 4-2
man agreed to a five-year young, reliable and smart,
contract extension on Tues- which is important in to- By The Associated Press Vasilevskiy, who made 32 goals on two shots in the
day that runs through the day's game. Marcus is part MONTREAL (AP) — Jakub saves. Ben Bishop, who Vasi- tiebreaker.
2024-25 season. The deal of our young core and it Vrana had a goal and an levskiy passed last month CANUCKS 3, BLUES 1
carries an average annual was important to get him assist as the Eastern Confer- for the most games in goal VANCOUVER, British Co-
value of just over $4 million. signed long-term." ence-leading Washington for Tampa Bay, stopped 23 lumbia (AP) — J.T. Miller
Pittsburgh acquired Pet- Pettersson is also durable. Capitals beat the Montreal shots. Denis Gurianov also scored twice in the second
tersson in a December 2018 Last season he became Canadiens 4-2 Monday scored for Dallas. period to help Vancouver
trade that sent forward the 11th player since 1994 night for their fourth straight MAPLE LEAFS 5, PREDATORS rally from an early deficit.
Daniel Sprong to Anaheim. to appear in 84 games, an win. Tom Wilson, Travis Boyd 2 Bo Horvat also scored as
Pettersson has become achievement he reached and Nicklas Backstrom also NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — the Canucks won their
one of the steadiest play- due to the timing of the scored for the Capitals, William Nylander, Zach Hy- ninth straight at home, and
ers on the Penguins' blue trade that brought him to and T.J. Oshie had two man and Rasmus Sandin 12th in the last 15 overall.
line over the last 13 months. the Penguins. He has not assists. Washington, 7-1-0 each scored and had an Jake Virtanen and Chris
He has one goal and 14 as- missed a game yet this sea- in its last eight games at assist to lead Toronto over Tanev each had two as-
sists in 50 games this season son for Pittsburgh. Bell Centre, was without Nashville. Jason Spezza sists. Thatcher Demko, mak-
with a plus-4 rating. He also The Penguins, who cur- star forward Alex Ovech- and Auston Matthews also ing his second straight start,
ranks fourth on the team in rently are in second place kin while he missed his first scored and Frederik Ander- and fourth in the last 20
hits (78) and blocked shots in the Metropolitan Division game this season to serve sen made 34 saves for the games, stopped 36 shots.
(57). behind Washington, re- a one-game suspension for Maple Leafs, who snapped Miller has 48 points (19
"In just over a year, Mar- turn to play on Friday night skipping the All-Star Game. a two-game losing streak. goals, 29 assists) in 50
cus has had a significant against Philadelphia.q Braden Holtby made 31 Mikael Granlund and Viktor games this season, topping
saves and improved to Arvidsson scored for Nash- the 47 points (13 goals, 34
AP sources: Mic’d up MLB umps 14-2-2 in his career against ville, which has lost of three assists) he had in 75 games
might announce replay rulings Montreal. Jeff Petry and of four. with Tampa Bay last year.
Dale Weise scored for the DEVILS 4, SENATORS 3, SO
Zach Sanford scored for
Canadiens, who began OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — the Blues, who have lost
By BEN WALKER the night 10 points out of Kyle Palmieri tied it late in three straight (0-2-1). Jake
AP Baseball Writer a playoff spot. Carey Price the third period, and Nikita Allen made 22 saves.
NEW YORK (AP) — Big league players, managers and stopped 36 shots. Gusev and Jack Hughes SHARKS 4, DUCKS 2
fans might be hearing a lot more from umpires this sea- STARS 3, LIGHTNING 2, OT scored in the shootout to lift SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) —
son. DALLAS (AP) — Jamie Benn New Jersey over Ottawa. Patrick Marleau and Ste-
Replay review decisions could be announced at the scored his second goal 2:07 Damon Severson and fan Noesen each scored
ballpark by umps wearing microphones, several peo- into overtime and Dallas Kevin Rooney also scored twice, and San Jose beat
ple familiar with the plan told The Associated Press on beat Tampa Bay. Steven in regulation for the Dev- Anaheim. Marleau moved
Monday. The people spoke on condition of anonymity Stamkos had both goals for ils, who snapped a three- past Hall of Famer Guy Laf-
because no decision has been made. Tampa Bay, including the game losing streak. Mack- leur and into a tie with Mike
Major League Baseball and the umpires are actively tying score with 1:26 left in enzie Blackwood, making Modano for 25th place on
discussing the possibility. regulation. Benn got the his first start since Jan. 9, the NHL's career list with
If the technical aspects can be worked out and the winner after a turnover by stopped 35 shots. Tyler En- 561 goals. The 40-year-
umps are comfortable with the concept, they could Brayden Point, who then nis, Vladislav Namestnikov old also moved past Rod
be mic'd up sometime this year — both sides say appeared to grab the Stars and Chris Tierney scored Brind'Amour for 50th on the
there's lots of work to do, making it uncertain whether captain from behind be- for Ottawa. Marcus Hog- all-time points list with 1,185
this could be in place by opening day on March 26.q fore his backhander past berg had 50 saves through — including 1,101 with the
All-Star goaltender Andrei overtime, but gave up two Sharks.q