13 days ago | By New York Post

On January 24th, 2014, Knicks All-Star Carmelo Anthony helped snap New York snap a five-game losing streak by scoring a franchise and Madison Square Garden-record 62 points in a 125-96 win over the Charlotte Bobcats.
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Maple Leafs recall forward Joey Anderson from Marlies

13 days ago | By Sportsnet

The Toronto Maple Leafs made a minor move on Tuesday, recalling forward Joey Anderson from their farm team.
Anderson has 14 goals and 27 points in 30 American Hockey League games with the Toronto Marlies this season. The 24-year-old has appeared in seven games with the Leafs this season, scoring once.
It was not immediately known what corresponding move the Leafs would make to accommodate Anderson on the roster, which already lists 13 forwards and seven defencemen. Veteran Wayne Simmonds has most often been the odd man out.
The Maple Leafs' next game is Wednesday night in Toronto against...
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NHL Tuesday best bets: A quartet of plus-money plays

13 days ago | By TheScore

Winning bets is fun. Losing them? Not so much. The Variance Monster bit us on Monday as the Islanders and Maple Leafs racked up an unforeseeable 7.5 expected goal count at even strength, sending the game over a total that dropped a full goal from 6.5 to 5.5 before the opening faceoff. Beating the market with that kind of closing-line value should provide better results, but that's the nature of sports. Things like the Stars outperforming the Sabres 15-5 in high-danger chances can happen, and when you get the wrong Buffalo goalie, a bet can go awry. Fortunately, there are plenty of wagers...
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Marner's Leafs record 20-game home point streak ends in win vs. Isles

13 days ago | By TheScore

The Toronto Maple Leafs filled the net Monday in a 5-2 win over the New York Islanders, but Mitch Marner was unable to find the scoresheet, ending his franchise-record home point streak at 20 games. Marner was even reunited with Auston Matthews in the contest after the team came out flat in the first period, but it was the second line of John Tavares , William Nylander , and Calle Jarnkrok that did most of the damage. Nylander collected four points, Tavares notched a goal and an assist, and Jarnkrok bagged a goal. Darryl Sittler previously held the club record for most consecutive games at...
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