SUNRISE, Fla. -- Jakub Dobes became the first goaltender to record a shutout against the defending Stanley Cup champion in his NHL debut since 1985, stopping 34 shots as the Montreal Canadiens beat the Florida Panthers 4-0 on Saturday. Dobes, a 23-year-old from the Czech Republic, went 9-3-1 with a 2.44 goals-against average and a .910 save percentage in the minors this season, his second as a pro. He became the seventh goaltender to pick up a win in his NHL debut against the Stanley Cup champion and just the third-ever to record a shutout, according to ESPN Research. The others with shutouts were Daren Puppa for Buffalo at Edmonton on Nov. 1, 1985 and Hal Winkler for the Montreal Maroons at the New York Rangers on Nov. 16, 1926. Dobes also joins Wilf Cude (Dec. 23, 1933), Bob Perreault (Dec. 17, 1955), Wayne Thomas (Jan. 14, 1973) and Yann Danis (Oct. 12, 2005) as the fifth Canadiens goalie overall to earn a shutout in their NHL debut, according to ESPN Research. Cole Caufield and Jake Evans also scored for Montreal, and Alex Newhook had two assists. Spencer Knight stopped 21 shots for Florida, which has been shut out in back-to-back games for the second time this month. This marks the first time since 2003 that Florida was blanked in consecutive home games. Florida lost 4-0 to Tampa Bay on Dec. 23, its most recent game before Saturday's matchup with Dobes and the Canadiens. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
Observations: Buffalo Bills' defense feasts on disinterested New York Jets team in blowout winSouth Korea’s Acting President Choi Sang-mok announced a national mourning period until January 4, following a devastating plane crash that claimed at least 179 lives. This marks the deadliest aviation disaster in South Korea since 1997, when a Korean Airlines Boeing 747 crashed in the Guam jungle, killing 228 people. The accident occurred at 9:07 am on Sunday, December 29 when a Jeju Air flight veered off the runway during landing and crashed into a fence at Muan International Airport in Muan County, South Jeolla Province, approximately 288 kilometers southwest of Seoul. Out of the 181 people on board, only two survived. The deaths of 179 passengers and crew were confirmed by local authorities, with the two surviving crew members rescued from the wreckage. Choi expressed his heartfelt condolences to the victims’ families and pledged full government support to assist them. Experts told CNN that the plane’s undercarriage, specifically the wheels used for takeoff and landing, appeared to have failed to fully deploy before landing. However, the cause of this malfunction remains unclear. Aviation analysts emphasized that further evidence is needed to determine the exact cause of the crash. Local officials speculated that a bird strike might have occurred before the crash landing, but this theory has not been confirmed. Lee Jeong-hyun, head of the Muan Fire Department, suggested that the cause might involve a bird strike or bad weather, although the footage from the scene showed clear skies. David Soucie, a former Federal Aviation Administration safety inspector, cautioned against speculation, stating, “Speculation is the worst enemy of an investigator.” He added, “That’s why information is protected during an aircraft accident investigation; it’s not supposed to be speculated about.”Pierce's 20 lead Presbyterian past Youngstown State 67-42Michigan State’s secondary depth continues to dwindle late in the season. The Spartans (4-6, 2-5 Big Ten), who have lost six of seven, will be very shorthanded in the defensive backfield against Purdue (1-9, 0-7) on Friday (8 p.m., FOX) in East Lansing. Starting cornerback Charles Brantley, who was injured in a Nov. 2 loss to Indiana and didn’t play in last week’s defeat at Illinois, is officially ruled out for the season, according the pregame availability report. That is not a surprise based on coach Jonathan Smith previously saying he didn’t expect Brantley to return this season. With Brantley out, Ed Woods remained the other starting cornerback against Illinois while Caleb Coley made his second career start while Ade Willie and Jeremiah Hughes both logged snaps. Coley and Hughes are listed as out against Purdue, which has dropped nine straight since a season-opening win against Indiana State, an FCS program. Starting safety Malik Spencer, who was also injured against Indiana and is doubtful to return this season, will miss his second straight game and it’s likely true freshman Jaylen Thompson will start in his place again. Safety Dillon Tatum and cornerback Chance Rucker have both been out since the first two weeks of the season while safety Armorion Smith is unavailable for third straight game and linebacker Wayne Matthews will miss his second straight. Wide receiver Alante Brown, who missed six straight games earlier this season, is also out against the Boilermakers. Defensive tackle Jalen Satchell, who didn’t play at Illinois due to injury, is not listed on the availability report. Michigan State needs to win its final two games to become bowl eligible. The Spartans host Rutgers (6-4, 3-4) next week.
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Seoul, Dec 30 (IANS): World leaders have expressed condolences and solidarity with South Korea after the tragic airplane crash in Muan claimed more than 170 lives. In a statement released by the White House, US President Joe Biden on Sunday expressed his grief over the accident and pledged support to South Korea. "Jill and I are deeply saddened to learn of the loss of life that occurred as a result of the Jeju Airlines accident in Muan, South Korea. As close allies, the American people share deep bonds of friendship with the South Korean people, and our thoughts and prayers are with those impacted by this tragedy. The US stands ready to provide any necessary assistance," the White House statement said. Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru extended his sympathies to the bereaved families on behalf of the government and the people of Japan. "I am deeply saddened by the loss of many precious lives due to the airplane accident that occurred in South Korea. On behalf of the Government and the people of Japan, I wish to express my sincere condolences for the loss of life and send my deepest sympathies to the bereaved families. My thoughts go out to all those who were injured, and I sincerely hope they will make a swift recovery," the statement from the Office of the Prime Minister of Japan said. India's External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, also expressed deep sorrow over the airplane crash. David Lammy, the United Kingdom's Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Affairs, and Penny Wong, Australia's Minister for Foreign Affairs, offered their condolences on the tragic accident. Chinese President Xi Jinping said he was "shocked" to learn of the crash, in a message to South Korea's acting President Choi Sang-mok. "I express our deep condolences to the victims, sincere sympathy for the victims' families, and wish those injured a speedy recovery," he said, quoted by China's state broadcaster CCTV. In a statement late on December 29, a spokesperson for Singapore's Foreign Affairs Ministry said: "The Singapore Government is saddened by the news of the tragic crash of Jeju Air Flight 2216 on December 29, 2024. We convey our deepest condolences to the government of South Korea and the families and loved ones of those who have perished. We wish the survivors a full recovery." "We are in contact with the South Korean authorities and there were no reports of Singaporeans on board the flight." EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen said she was "heartbroken to see images of the plane crash in Muan". "As your partner, Europe stands with you in this time of grief," the European Commission President said. Pope Francis, who visited South Korea a decade ago, told worshippers at the Vatican he joins "in prayer for the survivors and the dead". "My thoughts are with the many families in South Korea who are mourning today following the dramatic plane crash," Pope Francis said. France's Foreign Ministry said that Paris learnt "with great emotion the terrible toll" and sends condolences to the affected families. Germany's President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said the crash is "yet another blow to the nation's heart" after "a difficult period" -- alluding to weeks of political turmoil in Seoul. "This is an incredible loss and pain" for the friends and families of those killed, Steinmeier said. "Profoundly saddened by the tragic incident," Greece's Foreign Affairs Ministry said on X, sending condolences "during this difficult time". Earlier, the South Korean authorities confirmed that 179 people were killed and two people were rescued out of 181 aboard following a plane crash in South Korea's Muan region, Yonhap news agency reported. The incident occurred on Sunday morning when a Jeju Air passenger jet, carrying 175 passengers and six crew members, belly-landed and exploded at Muan International Airport, the Yonhap news agency reported. The aircraft veered off the runway while landing, with its landing gear not deployed, skidding across the ground, hitting a concrete wall, and bursting into flames. South Korea's acting President Choi Sang-mok, also declared Muan County a special disaster zone and visited the crash site to direct search operations. Jeju Air CEO Kim E-bae further issued an apology and expressed condolences to the victims' families, taking full responsibility for the incident. The airline has promised full support for the surviving families, including financial assistance, citing its $1 billion insurance plan. "Regardless of the cause, I take full responsibility as the CEO," Kim said.
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Elon Musk throws weight behind German far right partyWICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Xavier Bell had 29 points in Wichita State's 87-72 victory over Friends University on Sunday. Bell shot 11 of 16 from the field and 5 of 5 from the free-throw line for the Shockers (10-3). Quincy Ballard added 17 points, 16 rebounds and three blocks. Corey Washington totaled 16 points, seven rebounds and three steals. Collin Maclin finished with 18 points for the Falcons. Cahlese Lee added 11 points and two steals. Randy Woolf Jr. recorded 10 points, five assists and two steals. Wichita State took the lead with 8:30 left in the first half and never looked back. Bell led his team in scoring with 21 points in the first half to help put them up 45-36 at the break. Wichita State pulled away with a 12-1 run in the second half to extend a nine-point lead to 20. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .
