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Esa Lindell scored 1:07 into overtime and the Dallas Stars defeated the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 on Friday night.
Elfrid Payton had 25 points and nine assists and the Orlando Magic blocked nine shots in the first quarter in a 109-90 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night.
Even though it's not the official midway point of the season, and the NHL year has yet to reach any significant milestone, let's look at some of the biggest surprises around the league thus far.
2016 gave us some break out stars, one huge drop in performance and a franchise dubbed the "lovable losers" finally winning the big one.
In case you don't feel like watching A Christmas Story all weekend, here's some sports action to get you away from the family for a little while.
The Clippers used their bench in the fourth quarter to seal the victory.
Lou Williams scored 27 points for the Lakers, who fell to 5-14 on the road. Nick Young scored 20 and D'Angelo Russell had 17.
Nick Shore, Jeff Carter and Devin Setoguchi also scored for Los Angeles.
Jakob Silfverberg had the goal for Anaheim (17-12-6) and Gibson made 16 saves.
Only two other Heat players have had their numbers retired: Alonzo Mourning and Tim Hardaway.
Professional wrestler Chyna's death was caused by the combined effect of alcohol and drugs, the coroner's office said.
Eli Manning is the face of solidity, security, and consistency. Yet fans are still trying to understand the understated QB.
In football there is Drew Rosenhaus. In baseball there is Scott Boras. And in pro wrestling there is Bill Behrens.
Lakers forward Larry Nance Jr. is out indefinitely with a knee injury he suffered in Tuesday's loss to the Hornets, according to reports.
Former Lakers star Kobe Bryant and his wife Vanessa Bryant got an early Christmas gift – a healthy, 7-pound baby girl.
