Carolina Hurricanes' Dmitry Orlov (7) lies on the ice following a hit by New Jersey Devils' Erik Haula as a skirmish breaks out between the teams during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker) AP

The first came near center ice with 13:32 left in the third period. Martin Necas, the Canes’ leading scorer, took a knee-on-knee hit from New Jersey’s Timo Meier, immediately falling to the ice in pain and grabbing his leg.

Purdy, 49ers focused on executing ‘complete game' vs. Dolphins San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy spoke with the media on Thursday ahead of the Week 16 matchup vs. the

As they prepare for Arizona State’s biggest game in nearly three decades, the guys who made it happen aren’t the least bit surprised to be rated a nearly two-touchdown underdog in the College Football Playoff.

The first round of the College Football Playoff was kind to the favorites, including the Texas football team. All four of the top seeds won in convincing fashion to set up a tasty slate of CFP quarterfinals.

Jackson Blake scored a power-play goal with 9:17 remaining to give Carolina the lead, and Jack Roslovic scored twice as the Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 5-2.

Devils defenseman Luke Hughes had a goal and an assist, Jacob Markstrom made 29 saves and New Jersey defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 4-2 on Friday night. Ondrej Palat, Nico Hischier and Dawson Mercer also scored for New Jersey,