Topic: Dave Steckel

Missouri State has hired former Louisville coach Bobby Petrino to lead their football program.

Missouri State freshman running back Richard Nelson was shot and killed Saturday in Las Vegas after trying to stop a fight. He was 18.

The No. 16 Missouri Tigers and Minnesota Golden Gophers look to finish off their overachieving seasons on a positive note when they square off in the Citrus Bowl in Orlando on Jan. 1.

Damien Brunner's goal 15:10 into overtime Monday lifted the Detroit Red Wings over Anaheim 3-2, evening their first-round playoff series 2-2.

Tim Connolly and Joffrey Lupul scored less than 2 minutes apart Monday, boosting the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 4-2 decision over the New York Rangers.

Joffrey Lupul scored and added three assists while Jonas Gustavsson made 40 saves Saturday, boosting the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 7-1 rout of Washington.

Scott Hartnell and Jaromir Jagr each scored a pair of goals Monday, powering the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-2 victory over Toronto.

Dave Steckel and Alex Ovechkin scored second-period goals for Washington Sunday and the Capitals went on to down Carolina 3-2.

Alex Ovechkin had two assists and scored the last goal Thursday night in a Washington onslaught that gave the Capitals a 7-4 win over Tampa Bay.

Michael Nylander scored in the fourth round of a shootout and Jose Theodore blocked Martin Erat's shot, securing Washington's 4-3 win over Nashville Tuesday.