Today’s Best
Top performers from the Inland Northwest and beyond:
Nicklas Backstrom
Capitals center tallied two goals and two assists as Washington beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-2.
Elton Brand
Philadelphia 76ers big man scored 33 points and added 16 rebounds in 100-98 win over Knicks.
Steve Mason
Columbus Blue Jackets goalie turned aside 34 shots in a 3-0 shutout
of the Detroit Red Wings.