Today’s Best
Top performers from the Inland Northwest and beyond:
David Backes
Scored a career-high four goals to lead the surging St. Louis Blues to a 5-4 NHL victory over Detroit.
Evgeni Nabokov
Made 25 saves for his 40th victory of the season in NHL-leading San Jose’s 2-1 victory over Edmonton.
Jamelle Cornley
Scored 18 points to lead Penn State over Baylor 69-63 in NIT championship game.