Montreal captain Nick Suzuki reached 30 goals for the first time in his NHL career and added an assist to help the Canadiens beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1 on Thursday night. Cayden Primeau made 29 saves as Montreal won its third straight in its Bell Centre return after a five-game trip. Jesse Ylonen also scored and Joel Armia and Jake Evans added empty-netters.
Thursday marks the start of the NCAA Men's tournament Sweet 16.
Several teardrops on David Brewington's face symbolized an emotional Thursday at the Fresno County Courthouse. The Clovis man convicted of killing his older brother addressed the judge, saying he is sorry.