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Bruins host the Oilers after Geekie's 2-goal game 12/17/2025 04:10am • Edmonton Oilers (16-12-6, in the Pacific Division) vs. Boston Bruins (20-14, in the Atlantic Division) Boston; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Bruins host the Edmonton Oilers after Morgan Geekie's two-goal game against the Utah Mammoth in the Bruins' 4-1 win. Boston is 12-5-0 in home ga Penguins bring losing streak into game against the Senators 12/17/2025 04:10am • Pittsburgh Penguins (14-9-9, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Ottawa Senators (15-13-4, in the Atlantic Division) Ottawa, Ontario; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Penguins, on a six-game losing streak, take on the Ottawa Senators. Ottawa has a 15-13-4 record overall and a 6-6-2 rec Today in History: December 17, the Wright Brothers’ first flight 12/17/2025 04:10am • Today is Wednesday, Dec. 17, the 351st day of 2025. There are 14 days left in the year. Today in history: On Dec. 17, 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright conducted the first successful manned, powered airplane flights near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, using their experimental craft, the Wright Flyer. Als See stunning photos of animals and nature captured by AP photojournalists in 2025 12/17/2025 03:01am • The Associated Press’ most striking images from nature in 2025 show existence as fragile as an albino turtle hatchling among its peers or a cicada’s translucent wings. Beyond the headlines and sometimes dangerous human impacts on their worlds, animals and other creatures persist. A polar bear sp Celebrini's spin-o-rama goal helps him become fastest Sharks player to 50 points 12/17/2025 02:18am • SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Macklin Celebrini reached his latest milestone in most impressive fashion. Celebrini scored a spin-o-rama goal as part of a four-point night that made him the fastest San Jose player to reach 50 points in a season as the Sharks beat the Calgary Flames 6-3 on Tuesday. “Heâ The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists 12/17/2025 02:14am • From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated Press photo editors. San Antonio takes home win streak into matchup with Washington 12/17/2025 02:07am • Washington Wizards (4-20, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (18-7, fourth in the Western Conference) San Antonio; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: San Antonio will try to keep its four-game home win streak intact when the Spurs face Washington. The Spurs are 9-2 in home Matthews and Joshua score 8 seconds apart to help Leafs rally past Blackhawks 3-2 12/17/2025 02:05am • TORONTO (AP) — Dakota Joshua batted in a rebound with 3:01 left, just 8 seconds after Auston Matthews tied it, and the Toronto Maple Leafs rallied past the Chicago Blackhawks for a win. Third-period goals by Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Matthews and Joshua erased Toronto’s two-goal deficit and complete MacKinnon has two goals and an assist as Avalanche beat Kraken 5-3 12/17/2025 02:04am • SEATTLE (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon scored twice for an NHL-leading 28 goals this season and added an assist as the Colorado Avalanche beat the Seattle Kraken 5-3 on Tuesday night for their third straight win. MacKinnon also extended his point streak to six games as Colorado won for the fifth time in Flagg leads Dallas against Detroit after 42-point outing 12/17/2025 02:04am • Detroit Pistons (21-5, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (10-17, 12th in the Western Conference) Dallas; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Dallas faces the Detroit Pistons after Cooper Flagg scored 42 points in the Dallas Mavericks' 140-133 overtime loss to the Utah Jazz. The Knicks take on the Pacers, seek 7th straight win 12/17/2025 02:04am • New York Knicks (18-7, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (6-20, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: New York will try to prolong its six-game win streak with a victory over Indiana. The Pacers are 4-11 against Eastern Conference opponent Charlotte hosts Atlanta following overtime win against Cleveland 12/17/2025 02:04am • Atlanta Hawks (15-12, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (8-18, 12th in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte, North Carolina; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte hosts the Atlanta Hawks after the Hornets took down the Cleveland Cavaliers 119-111 in overtime. The Hornets hav Golden State faces Phoenix following Curry's 48-point performance 12/17/2025 02:04am • Golden State Warriors (13-14, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (14-12, seventh in the Western Conference) Phoenix; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Golden State plays the Phoenix Suns after Stephen Curry scored 48 points in the Warriors' 136-131 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. Miami takes on Brooklyn, seeks to end 5-game skid 12/17/2025 02:04am • Miami Heat (14-12, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (7-18, 13th in the Eastern Conference) New York; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Heat -6.5; over/under is 227.5 BOTTOM LINE: Miami aims to break its five-game skid with a win over Brooklyn. The Nets have gone 6-13 Los Angeles takes on Oklahoma City on 4-game slide 12/17/2025 02:04am • Los Angeles Clippers (6-20, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (24-2, first in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles aims to break its four-game skid with a win over Oklahoma City. The Thunder are 20-2 against Western Conference o