(9 stories) With an eye on first place, Capitals visit Lightning

Sports - News February 18, 2012 See Sports Weather With an eye on first place, Capitals visit Lightning (KRNV-TV Reno) The Washington Capitals picked up a much-needed win over the Southeast Division leaders last night. Vonn clinches title, Hoefl-Riesch wins downhill (Log Cabin Democrat) United States's Lindsey Vonn starts a women's World Cup downhill training session in Rosa Khuntor near Sochi, Russia, on Wednesday, Feb.15, 2012. Pietersen ignores critics (Salisbury Journal) Kevin Pietersen is immune to critics outside the England team - because he has decided they are simply not worth listening to. Landeskog, Olver each have two points, lead Avalanche over Oilers 3-1 (Penticton Herald) Considering how tough getting wins against Northwest Division rivals has been this season, the Colorado Avalanche had a relatively easy night against the Edmonton Oilers. Kobe scores 36 to lead Lakers over Suns 111-99 (Ledger-Enquirer) Kobe Bryant scored 18 of his 36 points in the third quarter, Andrew Bynum had 17 points and 14 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers handed the Phoenix Suns their fourth straight loss, 111-99 on Friday night. Hornets put a halt to Linsanity, beat Knicks 89-85 as Lin commits 9 turnovers (Lethbridge Herald) Lin committed nine turnovers, tied for the most in the NBA this season, and New York had its seven-game winning streak stopped with an 89-85 loss to the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night. Devils Cool Off Surging Ducks, Escape With Shootout Win (CBS Local) Ilya Kovalchuk and Patrik Elias scored shootout goals and the New Jersey Devils beat the red-hot Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Friday night. Detroit Tigers issues heading into Spring Training (examiner) It is that time of the year, time for major league baseball teams to begin the annual spring training camps. Summary Box: Dow nears 13,000; Linsanity fuels MSG (CBS 3 Springfield) THE EURO ALSO RISES: The euro rise slightly to $1.32, indicating that investors are bullish on Europe. More Sports News...

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