The Oilers fell one game short of tying the longest NHL winning streak. Here's a list of others across the sports world.
West Virginia freshman Daxter Miles Jr., who gained national renown Wednesday with his pregame assertion that No. 1 Kentucky would end Thursday night with its first loss of the season, was far less verbose after the Wildcats' 78-39 blowout victory.
Top-ranked Kentucky is expecting a hostile environment against fellow unbeaten and No. 4 Louisville on Saturday.
Kentucky coach John Calipari is putting the finishing touches on a two-day scouting combine for NBA teams, multiple sources told ESPN.com on Tuesday.
Kentucky forward Julius Randle will leave after one season to enter the NBA draft, where he is expected to be among the top five selections.
Kentucky center Willie Cauley-Stein will miss Monday night's national title game against Connecticut because of a lingering ankle injury, while forward Alex Poythress plans to play after tweaking his knee during the Wildcats' semifinal celebration.
