Today’s Best
Top performers from the Inland Northwest and beyond:
Eric Staal
Scored goals 1:38 apart and added an assist as Carolina beat the New York Islanders 4-2.
Marreese Speights
Scored 17 of his season- high 23 points in the second quarter as 76ers beat Toronto 107-94.
Blake Hoffarber
Scored 20 points in place of injured point guard Al Nolen as No. 16 Minnesota beat Northwestern 81-70.