Better effort, but same result for San Jose Sharks as challenging homestand ends

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:35:49 GMT

Better effort, but same result for San Jose Sharks as challenging homestand ends SAN JOSE – The San Jose Sharks came up with a better overall effort Thursday than they had in their previous three games on this season-opening homestand but were still unable to earn their first victory of the year.The Sharks allowed goals to Brad Marchand, James van Riemsdyk and David Pastrnak and only managed an Anthony Duclair goal at the other end in a 3-1 loss to the Boston Bruins at SAP Center to remain winless on the season.Unlike games against the Colorado Avalanche last Saturday and the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday when they were badly outshot, the Sharks were able to create some sustained time in the offensive zone before Duclair scored with 8:47 left in regulation time.San Jose Sharks’ Anthony Duclair (10) scores a goal against Boston Bruins’ Charlie McAvoy (73) and Boston Bruins goaltender Linus Ullmark (35) in the third period at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) Duclair’s goal was his...

Suspect arrested in connection with two killings in parking lot of East Bay gym

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:35:49 GMT

Suspect arrested in connection with two killings in parking lot of East Bay gym (KRON) -- A man was arrested on Tuesday in connection with two homicides that happened outside a San Leandro gym, the San Leandro Police Department said. The killings happened on Sept. 14 and Sept. 24 outside 24-Hour Fitness Bayfair, located at 304 Bayfair Mall. In both cases, SLPD was called to the gym in the late morning for an unconscious man inside a vehicle in the parking lot. Both times, police found a dead man with a gunshot wound. "We understand this case garnered a lot of community attention and generated an understandably high level of concern for safety, particularly at 24-Hour Fitness Bayfair," said SLPD Lieutenant Abe Teng. Victims robbed at gunpoint in downtown Walnut Creek Police reviewed surveillance footage, and in both instances, they saw a man who arrived at the scene in work boots. During the first killing, he wore a red Nike backpack. He took the same route when leaving the scene both times and was identified as a suspect. On Tuesday just after 2 p.m., an SLPD...

Three USPS workers assaulted and robbed in SF's Mission District

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:35:49 GMT

Three USPS workers assaulted and robbed in SF's Mission District SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Three United States Postal Services workers were assaulted and robbed within days of each other in San Francisco's Mission District, USPS confirmed to KRON4. The first robbery happened Saturday at about 5:15 p.m. in the area of 17th Street and Guerrero Street. The mail carrier was shoved and postal keys were stolen, but the victim was not seriously injured, USPS said. Human remains found in Sebastopol believed to be missing man, murder suspect arrested The second robbery occurred Tuesday near 26th Street and San Jose Avenue. An assault and attempted robbery were reported, but the victim was again not injured seriously, per USPS. On Thursday at 3:40 p.m., a third robbery took place near 2750 23rd St. The carrier was not seriously injured, but keys were stolen. The USPS released an image of the vehicle used in the robbery (below).The robberies of postal carriers have become a theme in the Bay Area. USPS said three more employees were robbed in San Francisco ...

Kraken win for the 1st time in 5 games this season, beating Hurricanes 7-4

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:35:49 GMT

Kraken win for the 1st time in 5 games this season, beating Hurricanes 7-4 SEATTLE (AP) — It took five games, but the Seattle Kraken finally broke out offensively using a familiar formula that led to their success a season ago. Vince Dunn and Oliver Bjorkstrand each had a goal and two assists and the Kraken won for the first time this season, beating the Carolina Hurricanes 7-4 on Thursday night.Yanni Gourde, Jaden Schwartz and Pierre-Edouard Bellemare scored in a three-goal first period for the Kraken. But after going winless in its first four games and earning only one point in the standings, Seattle rediscovered what led to 100 points last season — a lot of contributions throughout the lineup. Seattle’s seven goals came from seven players and 13 picked up at least a point. The sluggish start was based around a lack of scoring as the Kraken managed just three goals through the first four games. But they felt they were on the cusp of a breakout and it finally arrived. “It’s our depth. It’s tough to play against that,” Seattle’s Jar...

Leo Carlsson scores in an impressive NHL debut, but the Anaheim Ducks lose 3-2 to Dallas

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:35:49 GMT

Leo Carlsson scores in an impressive NHL debut, but the Anaheim Ducks lose 3-2 to Dallas ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Leo Carlsson scored in the third period while making an impressive NHL debut in the Anaheim Ducks’ 3-2 loss to the Dallas Stars on Thursday night.Joe Pavelski had a goal and an assist for the Stars, and Mika Heiskanen got credit for the tiebreaking goal with 13:13 to play when Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler kicked a centering pass under goalie John Gibson.Carlsson, the 18-year-old Swede picked second overall by Anaheim in June, hit the ice to cheers from a Honda Center crowd eager for the start of a new era after five straight non-playoff seasons. Carlsson’s play improved as the game went on, and the cheers became a standing ovation when he confidently fired home his first goal on the rush off Troy Terry’s pass.“The first two shifts, I was a little bit nervous, a lot of tension,” Carlsson said. “After that, I was good.”Terry had a goal and an assist, and Gibson stopped 21 shots. The Ducks are impressed by Carlsson, who already stands out after e...

Acusan de deserción a Travis King, soldado del Ejército que huyó a Corea del Norte

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:35:49 GMT

Acusan de deserción a Travis King, soldado del Ejército que huyó a Corea del Norte (CNN) — Travis King, el soldado del Ejército estadounidense que huyó a Corea del Norte en julio, fue acusado por el Ejército de deserción, entre otros delitos, según un documento de acusación visto por CNN este jueves.King, quien fue liberado de la custodia norcoreana y regresó a Estados Unidos el mes pasado, fue acusado de una serie de otros presuntos delitos, incluida la posesión de pornografía infantil, agredir a compañeros soldados y desobedecer a un oficial superior, según el documento. Fue acusado de ocho cargos en total.King, de 23 años, fue detenido este miércoles en Ft. Bliss, Texas, según una fuente familiarizada, quien le dijo a CNN que se encuentra en prisión preventiva.En una declaración compartida con CNN, la madre de King, Claudine Gates, dijo que ama a su hijo “incondicionalmente” y está “extremadamente preocupada por su salud mental”.El soldado estadounidense Travis King regresa a EE.UU. tras ser liberado por Corea del Norte“Como madre, pido que a mi hijo se l...

Eichel breaks tie, champion Golden Knights beat Jets 5-3 for 5th straight victory to open season

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:35:49 GMT

Eichel breaks tie, champion Golden Knights beat Jets 5-3 for 5th straight victory to open season WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Jack Eichel broke a tie on a power play with 4:36 left and the Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-3 on Thursday night for their fifth straight victory to open the season.After Eichel gave Vegas a 4-3 lead, Nicolas Roy capped the scoring with an empty-netter with 1:03 remaining.Jonathan Marchessault, Brett Howden and Alec Martinez also scored for the Golden Knights. Logan Thompson stopped 36 shots.Alex Iafallo scored twice for Winnipeg and Cole Perfetti added a goal. Laurent Brossoit made 22 saves.PANTHERS 3, MAPLE LEAFS 1SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Kevin Stenlund and Oliver Ekman-Larsson scored their first Florida goals, Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 29 shots and the Panthers won their home opener, beating Toronto in a playoff rematch.Stenlund scored with 2:52 left in the first, Ekman-Larsson made it 2-0 with seven seconds left in the opening period and that was enough for Bobrovsky. Sam Reinhart added a short-handed empty-net goal as ti...

O’Connor scores another short-handed goal, Avalanche cruise to 4-0 win over Bedard and Blackhawks

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:35:49 GMT

O’Connor scores another short-handed goal, Avalanche cruise to 4-0 win over Bedard and Blackhawks DENVER (AP) — Logan O’Connor scored a short-handed goal for the second straight game, Alexandar Georgiev stopped 18 shots and the Colorado Avalanche cruised to a 4-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night in their home opener.Ryan Johansen, Devon Toews and Nathan MacKinnon also scored to help the Avalanche improve to 4-0.Colorado kept top pick Connor Bedard in check as the smooth-skating teenager didn’t record a shot on goal.Georgiev was sharp in posting his 14th shutout. The Avalanche outshot the Blackhawks 41-18 in a game where they scored short-handed, on the power play and twice at full strength.Chicago returns home after finishing a five-game trip 2-3. Petr Mrazek was under constant pressure and finished with 37 saves.Toews put the Avalanche up 3-0 in the second period when he knocked the puck into an empty net off a pass from Valeri Nichushkin. It’s the first goal of the season for Toews, who signed a seven-year extension worth $50.75 million last week.The...

Bruins beat the winless Sharks 3-1 for their 3rd straight win to open the season

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:35:49 GMT

Bruins beat the winless Sharks 3-1 for their 3rd straight win to open the season SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Brad Marchand and James Van Riemsdyk scored 21 seconds apart late in the first period and the Boston Bruins won their third straight game to open the season, beating the San Jose Sharks 3-1 on Thursday night.David Pastrnak scored for the fourth time this season and Linus Ullmark made 26 saves to get the Bruins off to a good start on their four-game trip. The Sharks wrapped up a season-opening, four-game homestand with another loss. San Jose earned only one point in the four games against reigning division champions, losing in a shootout to Colorado on Saturday night. The Sharks became the third team ever to go winless when opening the season with four straight games at home. The California Golden Seals had two losses and two ties in 1971-72 and Calgary had three losses and a tie in 1997-98. Anthony Duclair scored the lone goal for San Jose. Kaapo Kahkonen made 34 saves.The Bruins took control of the game in the final two minutes of the opening period. Marchan...

Bronny James joins USC teammates for preseason fan event

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:35:49 GMT

Bronny James joins USC teammates for preseason fan event LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bronny James joined his Southern California teammates in a preseason fan event at Galen Center on Thursday night.James walked out wearing a No. 6 jersey, dancing to the music as he made his way to center court and acknowledged the cheers by waving to the crowd and smiling.The freshman went into cardiac arrest during a workout at Galen Center in late July. His father, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, earlier this month said his oldest son is progressing in his rehabilitation in hopes of playing for the 21st-ranked Trojans this season.James is attending classes and spending time around his teammates. Coach Andy Enfield said at Pac-12 media day recently the teenager is “doing well.”The event billed as HoopLA featured the men’s and women’s basketball teams. Forward Brandon Gardner dunked over USC quarterback Caleb Williams, who held his cell phone out to record the moment as Gardner sailed over his head.The Trojans open the season Nov. 6 against ...