Cavaliers defeat Magic 136-131 to extend winning streak to 4 games

CLEVELAND (AP) – Donovan Mitchell scored 42 points, James Harden added 26 and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Orlando Magic 136-131 Tuesday night to extend their winning streak to four games.

Forsberg has a goal to lead surging Predators over slumping Sharks 6-3

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Filip Forsberg scored a goal and assisted on two others to lead the Nashville Predators to a 6-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night in a matchup of teams headed in opposite directions in the standings.

Jack Hughes scores twice for Devils as Stars lose 2nd straight in regulation

DALLAS (AP) – Jack Hughes scored twice in New Jersey’s four-goal first period, and the Devils handed Dallas consecutive losses in regulation for the first time in two months, beating the Stars 6-4 on Tuesday night.

Cole makes second spring training outing after elbow surgery

MESA, Ariz. (AP) – New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole allowed an Alex Bregman homer and struck out three over 1 2/3 innings Tuesday in his second spring training outing after Tommy John surgery, an 8-3 win over the Chicago Cubs in their exhibition finale.

Lardis, Nazar lead Blackhawks past Islanders 4-3

NEW YORK (AP) – Anton Frondell had an assist in his NHL debut, Nick Lardis and Frank Nazar each had a goal and an assist and the Chicago Blackhawks defeated the New York Islanders 4-3 on Tuesday night.

North Carolina parts ways with men's basketball coach Hubert Davis

Hubert Davis appeared to be the right coach to be North Carolina’s bridge from Dean Smith to Roy Williams and into the future. Instead, that run lasted just five years.

Panthers rally past the Kraken 5-4 in a shootout after blowing a 3-goal lead

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) – The Florida Panthers gave up a three-goal, third-period lead but recovered for a 5-4 shootout win over the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday night on Vinnie Hinostroza’s goal.

Knicks beat the Pelicans for their seventh straight victory

NEW YORK (AP) – Jalen Brunson scored 32 points, including 15 in the fourth quarter, and the New York Knicks beat the New Orleans Pelicans 121-116 on Tuesday night for their seventh straight victory.

Caufield scores his 44th to lead Canadiens past Hurricanes 5-2

MONTREAL (AP) – Cole Caufield scored his 44th goal of the season and Jakub Dobes made 41 saves as the Montreal Canadiens held off the Carolina Hurricanes for a 5-2 win on Tuesday night.