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CBJ 2, Devils 1

Boone Jenner and Eric Robinson scored first-period goals and Elvis Merzlikins made 37 saves — including 20 in the third period — as the Blue Jackets downed the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Friday.

CBJ halt 9-game skid

Boone Jenner scored twice and Zach Werenski had a franchise-record four assists as the Blue Jackets beat the Chicago Blackhawks 7-3, snapping a nine-game losing streak.

Heat 129, Cavs 96

The Miami Heat took advantage of Cleveland playing the second night of a back-to-back, beating the sluggish Cavaliers 129-96.

Cavs 122, 76ers 119 (OT)

Despite playing shorthanded for a third straight game, the Cavaliers continued their winning ways as Darius Garland scored 32 points and Jarrett Allen added 26 in a 122-119 overtime win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night in the NBA In-Season Tournament.

Flyers top slumping Blue Jackets 5-2

Ryan Poehling had a goal and two assists, Joel Farabee added a goal and an assist and the Philadelphia Flyers won their fifth straight game, beating the Blue Jackets 5-2.