Only nhl defenseman to win scoring title

BOSTON (CBS) — The Bruins will be without promising young defenseman Jeremy Lauzon for at least the next month. Lauzon was injured during Sunday’s 7-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers at Lake Tahoe, and had to undergo surgery to repair a fracture in his left hand. The 23-year-old will be reevaluated in roughly four weeks, the Bruins announced Wednesday. READ MORE: Former State Rep. David Nangle Pleads Guilty To Fraud Charges This will test Boston’s depth on the blue line, as Lauzon had appeared in all 16 games this season. He averaged 18:32 of ice time, which was fourth among Boston’s regular defensemen. He was an important part of Boston’s penalty kill, averaging over three minutes of PK action per game. READ MORE: 2 Men Killed In Accident At Construction Site On High Street In Boston The second-year D-man tallied three assists and was a minus-2 for the season, while also leading Boston D-men with 23 penalty minutes. He was looking good in his increased role, helping … [Read more...] about Bruins Defenseman Jeremy Lauzon Out At Least A Month After Fracturing Hand

Zhilei Zhang would risk his perfect record against a British heavyweight in the UK “for the right opportunity” and has name-checked Derek Chisora and Joe Joyce. Undefeated Chinese contender Zhang aims to extend his record to 23-0 against Jerry Forrest on Saturday in Miami, on the undercard to Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez's world title fight with Avni Yildirim. "We are looking for a step up against a big name," Zhang's advisor Terry Lane told Sky Sports . The key to a mega-fight in China? Can Zhilei Zhang blend commercial appeal and genuine talent to bring a major fight to an untapped audience? "We want a name that will draw more attention to Zhang because he doesn't yet have a big name on his résumé. "Chisora is the name that I like. Joyce is also a fight that we would love. "Let me say it like this; there is no name that we are looking to avoid." Zhang is now solely promoted by Eddie Hearn's Matchroom and, although his career has been based in the US, he … [Read more...] about Zhilei Zhang targets Derek Chisora and Joe Joyce – ‘we are inching closer to a world title shot’

ORLANDO, Fla. — Megan Rapinoe scored twice and the United States won the SheBelieves Cup title with a 6-0 victory over Argentina on Wednesday night. The United States is undefeated in 37 games in a row overall and 53 on American soil. Carli Lloyd, Kristie Mewis, Alex Morgan and Christen Press also scored, and the U.S. women also become the first team to have three straight shutouts in the SheBelieves Cup, which is in its sixth year. The United States shut out Canada in the round-robin tournament opener and then downed Brazil 2-0 on Sunday. Earlier Wednesday, Brazil beat Canada 2-0 at Exploria Stadium. Brazil finished second. Argentina, a late addition after Japan dropped out because of coronavirus concerns, did not win a match but did impress with gritty performances. Rapinoe scored in the 16th minute with a well-timed strike on a through ball from Rose Lavelle for the early lead. Rapinoe added another in the 26th minute, tapping in a cross from Lloyd. Rapinoe is the top … [Read more...] about Rapinoe-led U.S. beats Argentina to win SheBelieves Cup

Beat Mexico's Tigres 1-0  to win their sixth title. IMAGE: FC Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer celebrates with his team on winning the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2020 trophy in Doha, Qatar, on Friday. Photograph: Gaston Szerman/DeFodi Images/Getty Images Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich on Thursday beat Tigres 1-0 in the FIFA Club World Cup final to lift their sixth title under coach Hansi Flick. Benjamin Pavard scored the only goal in the 59th minute in a comfortable game for the Champions League winner against Mexico's Tigres, the first team from North and Central America to reach the final. Hours before the game, forward Thomas Muller tested positive for the coronavirus and was ruled out of the game. The Bundesliga giants are now undisputed champions of Germany, Europe and the World. Bayern now hold all six titles available to them. That includes the Bundesliga, Champions League, Club World Cup and UEFA Super Cup, as well as their national domestic cup … [Read more...] about Bayern Munich lift Club World Cup title

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Sidelined two weeks because of COVID-19 protocols, Claude Giroux had enough of watching Flyers games on TV. “It’s not that fun watching the guys play when you’re at home,” he said. READ MORE: Islanders To Welcome Fans To Nassau Coliseum Beginning March 18 Giroux made it fun playing with the Flyers. His 903rd career game tied him with Bill Barber for most in the regular season with Philadelphia. He also had three assists in his return from a coronavirus absence to lead the Flyers over the New York Rangers 4-3 on Wednesday night. “Surprised would be an understatement,” coach Alain Vigneault said. “I didn’t really know what to expect, but you could tell early on he had his game tonight.” Giroux, who played his first game since Feb. 7, led the Flyers with eight shots on goal, 12 total shot attempts, three points and was 8 of 11 on faceoffs. “This was one of his better games all year,” Vigneault said. James van Riemsdyk and Shayne Gostisbehere each … [Read more...] about Giroux, Flyers Top Rangers Despite Kreider Hat Trick