barry trotz becomes the fifth winningest coach in nhl history.y on his huge milestone. >> i have lost my hair, turned gray, gotten old, and i have been blessed to be in this game a long time. to be in this game a long time, you have to have someone who trust you to lead the charge, if you will, and you got to have a good staff. i have been very blessed to have all of the above. scott: certainly a big congrats to coach barry trotz. the tiger portion of the college football bowl schedule is finished. now we start to get to the entrÉe. there are some really good bowl matchup's. tonight's fiesta bowl is part of that group. penn state up against washington. late in the second quarter, denis lyons up 21-7. berkeley gets the handoff, then explodes up the field. 92 yards on the touchdown. penn state takes a 28-7 lead. closing seconds of the game, the nittany lions clinging to a seven-point lead. the huskies try the old hook and ladder, but instead of going out of bounds with five seconds to go, don day throws the ball backwards right into the hands of br

putrid. 23 goals so far this year, tied for the top spot in the nhl, this, though, a struggle out of good looks in the first, and that's jason at the net, but, nope. christian juice try to slap shot, but remains scoreless after one, second period, a good sign, just the second game back since returning from missing six games because of a concussion, the first time, this game still in progress, late in the third, though, and we're tied at two a piece. >>> wizards lost to the nets ten days ago without john wall. you'd think with their best player back, they would play better tonight. well, that's not the case. wizards played the first of three games in four nights in the series of a back-to-back, so they limited the all-nba performer's minutes. the results? not good at all. playing just seven minutes in the first half, and brooklyn took control, and it's not the team that played above the rim, but here they are, flying through the paint. doing the honors, back to the net, and they have the second fewest dunks in the nba, joe harris, well, that's just mean. all over. the wizards trailed

the flyers take down the top team in the nhl 5-3 your final. eagles head coach doug pederson says the starters will play sunday against the cowboys, but he didn't say how much. he was asked if this is similar to a preseason situation. >> i'm not using the term preseason with our guys. it's still a regular season football game. dallas cowboys. but, i mean, i got to be smart with it obviously. and i'm not putting anybody on a pitch count or number of plays. i just want to see execution by our guys going into the post season. >> now, doug pederson is keeping things interesting after holding walk-through practices indoors last two days, eagles head coach wanted to practice outside. but the field at the nova care complex was frozen over so everyone headed to the linc. and mentioned by president barack obama for donating his salary this year to charity. he's using the money to fund scholarships in his hometown of charlottesville, virginia. president obama is posting some of the biggest positive stories of the year, needless to say long was grateful f

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welcome to the nhl. that's the rooky's first career goal. game tied at one.e it five in a row for the flyers. they win 2-1. >> he did a heck of a job. first period was sloppy. a lot on the line for one of these teams. with the victory, eagles secure a first round buy, so i can attend my son's birthday party. you don't care who you got on the field. you take the odds. everything in front of us. >> plus, a big we are the tv doctors of america. and we may not know much about medicine, but we know a lot about drama. we also know that you can avoid drama by getting an annual check-up. so go, know, and take control of your health. it could save your life. cigna. together, all the way. i played a doctor on tv, but now i'm helping save lives for real. i'm partnering with cigna healthspring to remind everyone how important preventive care is to people my age. so go, know, and take control of your health. cigna healthspring. together, all the way. >> phillies manager gabe cap letter completed his coaching staff. this was a no brainer. to the all american team, running

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robert hague, welcome to the nhl, that is his first career goal tieing the game at three.d, sean, we'll have what he's having. never more than 15 in the season, flyers win 4-3. >> we weren't expecting the phillies to spend this much this offseason but they have. they spent a lot on first baseman carlos santana, three year deal. the interest was mutual. >> sign here because the phillies, they want me. they believe me. >> he has power. he takes his walks. he coming from a winning environment. he demonstrated leadership ability. he's turned himself into an impact defender at first base. >> you tell them they are getting this line up, they'll look in the mirror to say what does this mean for me, but they have no choice but to be excited about in. >> if the eagles believe they tightened up their defense, they'll get a look at that on monday. the birds know they better bring it. >> he's one of the guys with unique balance. even when guys are hitting them low, they are bouncing off, try to hit them high, strong enough to stay up. you really have to wrap up and hold on and hope th

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now 18th on the nhl's scoring list made it 3-1. vancouver comes back to tie it. look at the move. it with the skate and then bang it in. 4-3. sharks with three power play goals. kevin le bank, he's open. three assists and the game winner. sharks win. who said they don't score? 5-4 your final. >>> stanford taking on 14th ranked los angeles. first half -- i blew it. vietza mccaab. the alley-oop went for 20. they scored the jayhawks first 10 points and finished overall with 24. the jayhawks rolled to victory 75-54. struggling cal hosting very dangerous portland state. the vikings third in the nation. they averaged over 90 a game. you can't turn it over, which cal did and they did a lot. jamie ormick got it up and under. another steal. behind the back off the steal. he had 20. cal 16 turnovers in the first half. portland state scored 31 points off of all of those give aways. brice tv -- tanda. >>> women's hoops. brittney mcphee, the only cardinal in double digits. 27 points here. nicely done on the reverse. stanford with 15 turnovers and they paid for that. jamie nard had 15 steals. a

the flyers take down the top team in the nhl 5-3 your final. eagles head coach doug pederson says the starters will play sunday against the cowboys, but he didn't say how much. he was asked if this is similar to a preseason situation. >> i'm not using the term preseason with our guys. it's still a regular season football game. dallas cowboys. but, i mean, i got to be smart with it obviously. and i'm not putting anybody on a pitch count or number of plays. i just want to see execution by our guys going into the post season. >> now, doug pederson is keeping walk-through practices indoors last two days, eagles head coach wanted to practice outside. but the field at the nova care everyone headed to the linc. and meanwhile chris long mentione p obama for donating his salary this year to charity. he's using the money to fund scholarships in his hometown of charlottesville, virginia. president obama is posting some of the biggest positive stories of the year, needless to say recognition. >> that's cool. i mean, you know, at the end of the day that's a

the senators and canadiens commemorated the nhl's 100% year anniversary playing in ottawa saturday.degrees at puck drop! a wild crowd looked every minute of the celebrateing in that bitter cold. a windchill felt like 13 below, you guys, and 34,000 people out there to celebrate. >> at least if you're playing, you're moving around. >> right. >> otherwise, you're sitting in the stands. >> if your team is woipinning, you're moving around. >> a true sports fan to sit out there in that cold. >> happy hundred years, nhl. >> thank you, christina. >> thank you. >>> still ahead, a holiday children's book tells the story of santa claus with a fresh new twist. there are some families, though, not so happy about the book, maybe not so hidden agenda. >> we have the author and illustrator here with us live to talk about their new book" santa's husband." ♪ when heartburn hits fight back fast with tums chewy bites. fast relief in every bite. crunchy outside. chewy inside. tum tum tum tum tums chewy bites. for her compassion and care. he spent decades fighting to give families a second chance. but to

nhl-leading 20th goal and assisted on another tenant as the caps most of the sharks., the caps up is the ovie show, breakaway, backhand, scores. he moves up to 20th on the all-time goals list. in the third, the caps up 3-1. caps win 4-1. the wizards in utah. there was nothing good about this game for the wizards, just being honest. the jazz up 13. it gets worse. bradley beal's lazy passes stolen come in this is how you pass, for the alley-opp. the jazz were as impressive as the wizards were embarrassing, 116-69. ugh, forget about that one. knicks- pacers, or you could call this the lance stephenson show. doing his best globetrotter impression, through the legs, drives, spins, and the scoop shot. fancy skills. taking them to school. n.cers win, 115 and rob gronkowski has been suspended one game for a late hit. michelle: hopefully the wizards got that out of their system. alison: what is in store tomorrow? josh: dry tomorrow morning, but the rain will move in late in the afternoon and through the evening. we hit 60 degrees. that is probably the last time snowflakes thur

a first for robert hague, the rookie's first nhl goal lights the lamp look at the smile. excited ties the game. shawn couturier having a great season picks up 16th goal of the year, that would be the game winner, 4-3, hope to start another winning street. . >>> google carlos santana, blues and jazz. if you're into baseball, you'll know that the other carlos santana can rock as well. the phillies introducing their biggest free agent signee? seven years, a refill after spending any time years in cleveland. hit 23 homers last season but real value is getting on base. back in 2014 he led baseball with 113 walks. his deal is worth 60 million over three years. >> i'm excited. i'm excited. we have the philly, player, but my decision, i'm here. because the phillies they want me, they believe me. >>> the 12 and two eagles have the best record in the nfl. you can't be the best unless you have players playing at their best. birds have six pro bowl guys. today some talked about the honor. >> huge honor, it's one of the things that coaches around the league your peers fans vote on, i

now 18th on the nhl's scoring list made it 3-1. vancouver comes back to tie it. look at the move. it with the skate and then bang it in. 4-3. sharks with three power play goals. kevin le bank, he's open. three assists and the game winner. sharks win. who said they don't score? 5-4 your final. >>> stanford taking on 14th ranked los angeles. first half -- i blew it. vietza mccaab. the alley-oop went for 20. they scored the jayhawks first 10 points and finished overall with 24. the jayhawks rolled to victory 75-54. struggling cal hosting very dangerous portland state. the vikings third in the nation. they averaged over 90 a game. you can't turn it over, which cal did and they did a lot. jamie ormick got it up and under. another steal. behind the back off the steal. he had 20. cal 16 turnovers in the first half. portland state scored 31 points off of all of those give aways. brice tv -- ---- ---- -- >>> women's hoops. brittney mcphee, the only cardinal in double digits. 27 points here. nicely done on the reverse. stanford with 15 turnovers and they paid for that. jamie nard had 15 ste

fifth all time winning head coach in nhl history. >> we are just trying to get our game back to wheres to be. they drive each other internally. building our game. >> building the franchise is what they are trying to do. the report earlier this week, now there's one from the washington post today. allen with his famous winning off the field line has had major gaps. especially the handling of quarterback kirk cousins. apparently allen will be back next season. i personally think it's time to move on from alan who has been a disaster. on the field the redskins face the giants in new york tomorrow at 1:00. happy new year.>>> penn state winds the fiesta bowl. james franklin got dosed with the gatorade -- doused with the gatorade shower. he is upset. he wants to go after somebody and say why did you not put gatorade on my glasses. i think he was joking. check out this buzzer beater from our good friends at catholic university. congrats to the coach. and catholic winning their holiday tournament. >> that is a good coach for you right there.>> it's a new year. >> frigid start to the new year.

it that's first it nhl goal and 1-1 and then in second we have a great pass by vorachek setting unandoal 8th of season and flierrors win fifth in a row 2-1 final and they're two games out of the playoff spot. >> eagles continuing preparations today at the novacare complex for giants game at the novacare complex which which is important if eagles win they get a first round bye and if they win and vikings lose they clinch number one seed in nfc and then home field advantage for playoffs. they have to do with nick foles on the team. >> we're confident that nobody has to do anything to come pep saition state for our quarterback everybody can do theirselves and have enough to you win. nor us we'll keep moving. >>> sixers practice day and having a lot of fun. joelel embib hitting a half court shot backward and one handed. tomorrow night, robert covington will today is his birthday. what is it joel embib get him. >> happy birthday. >> thank. >> i joe, what did you debt minimum. >> nothing. >> great day of practice. >> what do we want. >> w tomorrow. >> we got. it. >> and if he jumped in ther

heading into tonight, ovie led the nhl with 20 goals, and he got more tonight at capital one arena.n the first, the caps fighting for possession. tom wilson gets the steal, the pass to ovie, nicklas backstrom, 1-0 washington. fantastic teamwork to get the caps on the board. still in the first, wilson again. this time he turns and fires and it gets passed forsberg on the short side. wilson got two goals and assists on the night. the caps win big, 6-2. redskins tight end jordan reed did not participate in practice today and it appears unlikely he will play against the chargers sunday. this has been a lost season four reed. he has now played in as many games as he has missed the season, six, and he is on pace for career lows in just about every category. challenging. definitely challenging right now. it is one of the hardest times in my life right now i'm dealing with. i think i can get through this and just keep doing what i've been doing. erin: and 53-year-old rafael wants to ma bill: chilly. jonathan: jimmy kimmel's next. alison: have a good night. what if we could keep more amof wh

the san jose sharks alumni foundation a bunch of retired nhl players taking on north bay guns and hosesthis game wasn't for glory but for healing after the fire storms that blew through wine county. >> we saw the smoke. we smelled the smoke. >> the sharks even drafted two first responders who lost their own homes while fighting the fire. >> not only us but this community was pretty heavily impacted and we are all trying to do everything we can to raise awareness and funds. >> it is hard to meet anyone here that doesn't have a fire story. >> myself and genie both lost our houses as did a lot of our friends. so for the -- hockey teams to step up, and the firefighters and the police come here and put this event on to raise money for a lot of my friends -- we are excited to have them here. this is for a really great cause. >> between the flat shot, line changes, and blades of glory there is a realization that while santa rosa and the north bays on the path to recovery, not everyone in california is so lucky right now. >> here we are almost two months to the day when the fire moved into sant

first nhl goal. ties the game at three. goes into the net and gets the special puck. his first. and third period. finds in front. with a career high 16 goals. on pace for 39. fliers good win 4-3. they have won 7 of 8. two points out of a play off spot. >> do you know what rick flair famous sign off is? woo! >> the rookie getting to wear the rick flair robe. scaling back practice after the three straight road games. there's good karma facing the raiders. he's won his last eight regular season games at the link. is this your team now? >> no. i get like wait you're a guy -- that's just how i am. i respect carson wentz. i love that guy. i work with him every day. he's the franchise quarterback. my job is to load the guys on the field and i'll do that. i have been here and i'll do that. i know the responsibility. but this is carson wentzs team. and i respect him too much to make that statement. >> well said. sixers doesn't look like embiid will play the next two games. he has missed two nights. hopefully back christmas day. phillies introduce carlos santana. he was surprised the phil

it that's first it nhl goal and 1-1 and then in second we have a great pass by vorachek setting unand goal 8th of season and flierrors win fifth in a row 2-1 final and they're two games out of the playoff spot. >> eagles continuing preparations today at the novacare complex for giants game at the novacare complex which which is important if eagles win they get a first round bye and if they win and vikings lose they clinch number one seed in nfc and then home field advantage for playoffs. they have to do with nick foles on the team. >> we're confident that nobody has to do anything to come pep saition state for our quarterback everybody can do theirselves and have enough to you win. nor us we'll keep moving. >>> sixers practice day and having a lot of fun. joelel embib hitting a half court shot backward and one handed. tomorrow night, robert covington will today is his birthday. what is it joel embib get him. >> happy birthday. >> thank. >> i joe, what did you debt minimum. >> nothing. >> great day of practice. >> what do we want. >> w tomorrow. >> we got. it. >> and if he jumped in th

a first for robert hague, the rookie's first nhl goal lights the lamp look at the smile.couturier having a great season picks up 16th goal of the year, that would be the game winner, 4-3, hope to start another winning street. . >>> google carlos santana, blues and jazz. if you're into baseball, you'll know that the other carlos santana can rock as well. the phillies introducing their biggest free agent signee? seven years, a refill after spending any time years in cleveland. hit 23 homers last season but real value is getting on base. back in 2014 he led baseball with 113 walks. his deal is worth 60 million over three years. >> i'm excited. i'm excited. we have the philly, player, but my decision, i'm here. because the phillies they want me, they believe me. >>> the 12 and two eagles have the best record in the nfl. you can't be the best unless you have players playing at their best. birds have six pro bowl guys. today some talked about the honor. >> huge honor, it's one of the things that coaches around the league your peers fans vote on, i think you know, a lot of guys

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winter olympics, the nhl, premier league.ime time's number one show "sunday night football" and super bowl lii on nbc. ♪ >>> lambeau field is home for this holiday as division rivals collide. the vikings are set up for a festive season. >> pop the champagne. nfc north champions. >> but there is still more on this team's wish list. >> i'm playing for that bye. those things are huge.

the nhl is not sending players there.t now with vladmir putin, looking at another six-year term he could exert a great deal of pressure on athletes in his country not going at all even under individual efforts. and compel other countries to follow along where going might just be deemed a waste of time. what do you think of that? >> well look this is a very important event for south korea. south korea is one of our closest allies. we need to support south korea here. if putin will convince other nations not to go. wouldn't surprise me, putin likes to pull things like that. for me there is no question. we send our olympians to the olympics in south korea but we have our military forces on high alert in case north korea tries something. neil: what do you make in the meantime how we deal with some of these pressures in and out of north korea, and the time presumably running out? the south koreans, for example, have offered, and had offered in the past to share some olympic venues with the north koreans that was slapped down,

would have to file the same rules if the nhl allowed the players to compete in the winter games. russia won 33 medals during the sochi games. the most of any country. as a result of russia losing the medals, the united states now leading with 28. >> thanks, darren. >>> now to a developing story. he was cleared of criminal charges but today we learned that d.c. police review board is recommending d.c. police officer brian trainer be fired for the shooting death of an unarmed black man. the mayor is happy with the decision. and stephanie ramirez was inside 3rd district headquarters for the mayor's reaction. >> reporter: yeah. the mayor said she was happy but the police chief wouldn't give his response either way appeal process and officer trainer has the right to appeal. after a more than this d.c. police officer shot and killed terrence sterling, a use of force review board now says that officer broke policy. but police chief wouldn't say which ones tuesday. >> as the chief of police, i have to remain objective. i have to wait until i get the results from the appeals. i have to ke

>> nbc sports -- home of the winter olympics, the nhl, premier league, the nascar playoffs, primetime'st football" and super bowl lii on nbc. >>> week 15 begins in downtown indianapolis, with a matchup between the colts and the broncos. super bowl 50 mvpvon miller hosts one of the league's best defenses. >> the snow continues to fall. >> coming up here, playing in december, you know, anything can happen. >> players ran out and did snow

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this very special, travis, rips this one to tie it, very first nhl goal. and it is one to one. we have great pass by jake voracek, setting up this goal. his eighth of the season, and the flyers win their fifth in a row, two to one, and now just two games out of a playoff spot. >> the flyers are off until saturday, when they host the dallas stars, the sixers will host the oklahoma city thunder tonight. that's all for sports, i'm lesley van arsdall. have a great day. >> some generous flyers fans are helping us with our "joy of sharing" toyfest, and filled boxings before the game last night, flyers will also collect toys at their next two home games, on saturday and monday night. >> we will also be collecting toys all day long, starting at 6:00 a.m., until 8:00 p.m., monday night, here at cbs-3. we hope you can stop by, just come by, say hi, maybe even just drop off a new unwrapped toy, after that, we will be loading up the toys, and then delivering them to children in need. >> you can also bring a new unwrapped toy to cbs-3 holiday fest today in bethlehem. we will be celebrating

but right now, washington at -- >>> nbc sports, home of the winter olympics, the nhl, premier league,offs, primetime's number one show, "sunday night football" and super bowl lii on nbc. >>> tonight in texas, a sense of urgency as the redskins and cowboys will look to keep their playoff hopes alive. dak prescott has struggled lately and dallas is in trouble at 5-6. so is washington whose chances of making the postseason rest squarely on the shoulders of kirk cousins. for these fierce rivals, there is no room for error.

toughest test comes sunday niners host jacksonville one of the stingiest defenses in the entire nhl. the afc south with 10-4 record. >> their d-line has pro bowlers across it, as back ups too, one of the top corners in free agency last year and top corner in the draft two years ago. >> it will be a great challenge for us sunday but every week, we just went against a great defense in tennessee. every week is a different type of challenge. we have to change your thinking how we attack this defense. >> today was early signing day in college football high school recruit costs sign, stanford locked down three four-star recruits. headliner jack west. look how young he is, looks like he's 12 years old he's from alabama. michael wilson from west hills, california. thovm booker considered one of the nation's elite defensive lineman and familiar name in the final linebacker tight end and happy the recruiting process is over for now. >> there's a lot of parents today throwing more of a party then their young men to sign enough to answer the phone any more and dodge calls to coaches and open the

it's so special to him, who you might remember was pretty upset by the nhl's decision to not allow playersn the 2018 games. he shared his thoughts this morning on the ioc's ruling and russia's next move. >> i would say it's hard for athletes. some athletes that work out like maybe three years and get ready for the olympics and it's a frustration but i think an athlete has to go and do their best. >> do you support the russian athletes playing under a flag? >> no, i support that and i'm pretty sure they are going. >> ovechkin's teammate says it should be a team decision if they play under a neutral flag but added personally he'd probably go because for some people it's four years of preparation. live from the newsroom, nbc 4. >> it's not just their careers but their lives. thank you. >>> as you put up your holiday decorations, they can present a hazard. consumer reporter susan hogan is working for you with how you can prevent this from happening in your home. >>> i'm tom sherwood on capitol hill. everyone knows rats are a big problem in urban areas like this. coming up, i'll tell you about

washington capitals you think alex ovechkin2nd period/ 1-0 caps ovechkin on the breakaway scores his nhl-leadinggoal 2-0 capslater in the 2nd a scary momentjoe thornton looks like he is trying to stop but puts his hip into the head of t.j. oshie sandwiching oshie's head against the boards oshie left the ice under his own power with what was described as an "upper body injury" final: 4-1 capitalsthe caps beat the sharks for only thr 4th time in 18 games since ovechkin came into the league sharks back at home thursday against carolina ♪ when you have doctors working as a team for your health, you get the care you need to help you thrive. ♪ visit kp.org to learn more. kaiser permanente. thrive. ♪ (pam) for parents that uncomforatable with their kids using social media. facebook has announced a new stand-alone app called 'messenger kids'.(steve) it's designed for children under 13-years old. pre-teens can use the app to chat with their friends, make face-time calls with kid- friendly photo filters and send age-appropriate images. parents must set up accounts for their kids and approve who they can c

washington capitals you think alex ovechkin2nd period/ 1-0 capsovechkin on the breakaway scores his nhl the 2nd a scary momentjoe thornton looks like he is trying to stop but puts his hip into the head of t.j. oshie sandwiching oshie's head against the boards oshie left the ice under his own power with what was described as an "upper body injury"final: 4-1 capitals the caps beat the sharks for only thr 4th time in 18 games since ovechkin came into the league sharks back at home thursday against carolina (weather) coming up i'll have the seven day forecast. breezy conditions will continue in many areas through early tomorrow. locally strong and gusty north to northeast winds are forecast, especially in the north and east bay hills. dry weather conditions may persist through all of next week. nights will be very cool through at least midweek, with freezing temperatures likely in the coldest inland valleys, especially on tuesday night. daytime temperatures will gradually warm ♪ when you have doctors working as a team for your health, you get the care you need to help you thrive. ♪ visit kp

hill yesterday where the kids picked sides and laced up their skates for a scaled down version of the nhl'soks like our photographers had a good time, too. 6:57 on this sunday. we are talking bone chilling cold. another bitter day ahead of us. the eagles have to play in this. the fans will be bundled up in the stands. nbc 10's randy gyllenhaal is outside the linc with preview. randy? >> reporter: the tailgate lot is filling up. the temperature is going down. imagine how much it will hurt to get tackled in this weather. we'll talk with the tailgaters who have been here since 6:00 this morning. >>> randy, you deserve a burger or some brats. warm up. your body needs the calories. starting off in the teens and lower 20s. let's look at cape may, new jersey, this morning you're looking at a gorgeous sun rise getting under way in the 7:00 hour. we'll talk about the frigid windchill, the eagles game and the mummers day parade. >>> right now on nbc 10 news today, a bitter cold new year's eve. it will feel like single digits this afternoon. even colder tonight. what to expect as you ring in 2018. >>>

then you heard reports that the nhl wasn't sending any of its premier professional players. then you heard rumors without so many big names there, other countries might not want to be there. then you heard nikki haley about the possibility of not going ourselves. add it up, you have growing concerns that it might be a big old party and no one shows up to trace gallagher on that prospect. >> neil, there's a couple of big factors playing into this. one is the rising tension between the u.s. and north korea. yesterday when the u.s. and south korea conducted exercises, kim jong-un declared the peninsula was on the brink of war. then the fact that the olympic venues in south korea are only 50 or so miles from the demilitarized zone, which is well in range of weapons. during the story with martha maccallum, nikki haley was asked directly if the u.s. olympic team should attend the winter olympics. here's how she answered. >> i think it depends on what's going on at the time in the country. we have to watch this closely and it's changing by the day. >> yeah, haley was asked if she f

. >>> switching over to the nhl, two the best teams squared off. down to the final seconds, tampa bay lightning to the new expansion team the golden knights. a pair of goals by steve stamkos. both coming on power plays and vegas would respond taking a 2 to 3 lead by a goal during a power play in the third period. however, the lightning would tie the game again, 3-3 with seconds remaining. on the assist and eric halo, with that the golden knights win 4-3 over the league best, lightning. >>> and an historic game in college basketball as two coaches join the 2,000 win club. sylvia hatch led a win over grambling state. and a milestone, gino our yem la reaped 1,000 career victory. rutgers women's coach c. vivian stringer two shy of the mark should also be joining them this season. pretty incredible, guys. >> absolutely heartwarming for them to hit that 1,000th win. >> awesome for coaches. >>> still ahead, with congress on the verge of passing tax reform measures, we're looking at what's next. we'll break down the agenda that. >>> plus, south korea pitch

then you heard reports that the nhl wasn't sending any of its premier professional players.rumors without so many big names there, other countries might not want to be there. then you heard nikki haley about the possibility of not going ourselves. add it up, you have growing concerns that