Local Players Power Team Michigan NIT Hockey Victories – Friday Sports Wrap

Youth Hockey

Both Team Michigan squads earned victories in their opening games at the High School National Invitational Tournament in Minnesota last night…
• The Juniors played two-time defending champion North Dakota to a scoreless tie through three periods. In a shootout, North Dakota missed both of its shots. Team Michigan made both of theirs, including a goal by Houghton’s Mikey Maillette. The Juniors will face the Wisconsin Juniors this afternoon at 5:30 Eastern Time.
• The Seniors blanked Colorado 3-0. Camden Markham of the Gremlins netted a goal. The Seniors will face the Minnesota Juniors tonight at 10:00 Eastern Time.

Tournament details are here.

NBA

In NBA Tournament first round games yesterday…

In the Eastern Conference…
• The 76ers defeated the Nets 102-97. Philly takes a 3-0 lead in that set.

In the Western Conference…
• The Warriors outscored the Kings 114-97. Sacramento leads that series 2-1.
• The Suns got past the Clippers 129-124. Phoenix leads that set 2-1.

On today’s schedule…

In the Eastern Conference…
• The Celtics visit the Hawks. Boston leads that series 2-0.
• The Knicks host the Cavaliers. That set is tied 1-1.

In the Western Conference…
• The Timberwolves welcome the Nuggets. Denver has a 2-0 lead in that series.

NHL

In NHL opening round playoff games last night…

In the Eastern Conference…
• The Maple Leafs grounded the Lightning 7-2. That series is tied 1-1.
• The Rangers outskated the Devils 5-1. New York leads that set 2-0.

In the Western Conference…
• The Avalanche edged the Kraken 3-2. That series is tied 1-1.
• The Golden Knights defeated the Jets 5-2. That series is knotted 1-1.

Tonight…

In the Eastern Conference…
• The Hurricanes visit the Islanders. Carolina is up 2-0 in that series.
• The Panthers welcome the Bruins. That series is tied 1-1.

In the Western Conference…
• The Wild entertain the Stars. That series is tied 1-1.
• The Oilers visit the Kings. That set is tied 1-1.

MLB

The Tigers had yesterday off, and visit the Orioles tonight. Michael Lorenzen will start against Tyler Wells. Coverage will begin at 6:40 on 99.3 The Lift.

The Brewers also had yesterday off, and entertain the Red Sox this evening. Freddy Peralta will start against Nick Pivetta.

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