Today’s Best
Top performers from the Inland Northwest and beyond:
Jaroslav Halak
Canadiens goalie made 45 saves to help Montreal top Ottawa 4-1 for its third straight victory.
Martin Erat
Netted his second career hat trick to go with an assist as Nashville defeated Vancouver 4-2.
LeBron James
Scored 43 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in Cleveland’s 111-109 loss to Memphis in overtime.