Today’s Best
Top performers from the Inland Northwest and beyond:
Jason Bartlett
Rays shortstop went 3 for 3 with career-high five RBIs as Tampa Bay routed Oakland.
Evgeni Malkin
Penguins center had a goal and an assist as Pittsburgh beat Carolina in Game 1 of NHL East finals.
Jamie Benn
Scored four goals as Kelowna Rockets beat Drummondville to clinch a berth in the Memorial Cup finals.