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Kon Knueppel is now the greatest rookie three-point shooter in history, but he does not want to celebrate alone.

MONTREAL (AP) — Jean-Gabriel Pageau scored 3:14 into overtime, rookie Matthew Schaefer had two goals in a 55-second span in the second period and the New York Islanders rallied to beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 on Thursday night.

Schaefer has 18 goals to surpass Denis Potvin for the most by a rookie defenseman in team history. Schaefer, selected first overall in last year’s draft, also moved past Phil Housley for the most goals in NHL history by an 18-year-old defenseman.

Islanders captain Anders Lee, skating in his 900th game, also scored and Ilya Sorokin made 21 saves to help New York win its third straight. Sorokin improved to 7-0-2 in his career against Montreal.

The Canadiens' Noah Dobson scored two goals in his first game against his former team. Cole Caufield scored his team-leading 33rd goal for Montreal in the third period and Samuel Montembeault made 23 saves.

Dobson, who scored at even strength and on the power play, spent his first six NHL seasons with the Islanders before being traded last June to Montreal for Emil Heineman and two 2025 first-round draft picks.

It was the first game back for both teams following the NHL’s 19-day pause for the Milan Cortina Olympic Games.

Dobson took advantage of a poor line change by the Islanders to open the scoring for Montreal in the first period. The Canadiens defenseman took a stretch pass from Lane Hutson before firing a wrist shot from the left circle that beat Sorokin to the glove side.

Dobson has 12 goals, one shy of his single-season high set with the Islanders in both the 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons.

Up next

Islanders: At the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday.

Canadiens: Host the Washington Capitals on Saturday.

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PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia 76ers were able to earn a much-needed 124-117 win over the Miami Heat on Thursday as they tied up the 3-game season series at 1-1 in the race for the No. 6 seed in the East. The Sixers were able to lean on their All-Star starter in order to get the job done and earn a big win at home.

Maxey finished with 28 points and 11 assists on the night while also making some franchise history. He knocked down five 3s in the first quarter--the fourth one gave him 886 in his career. That number passed the great Allen Iverson for the most 3-pointers in franchise history.

"Yeah, man, that's a blessing, honestly," Maxey said. "I'm just happy, man. I'm blessed. I think God for the opportunity. I think God for the Sixers organization for drafting me, trusting me, believing in me, thankful to both my coaches, Doc (Rivers) and (Nick) Nurse. They saw a lot of confidence in me."

Maxey also made sure to give some love to his teammates both current and former.

"Lastly my teammates, man, everybody. I gave a shout to Tobias (Harris) earlier. In my rookie year, he told me I was a great shooter even though I wasn't shooting as well as I wanted to. He said I was a shooter. And then lastly, Joel (Embiid), man. He been on me by shooting 10 3s a game since probably my second or third year. I appreciate that."

A video honoring Tyrese Maxey’s accomplishment tonight #Sixerspic.twitter.com/fOnADCMaru

— Ky Carlin (@Ky_Carlin) February 27, 2026

Iverson, of course, means a lot to this franchise and this city. The fact that Maxey was able to pass him in the same jerseys that Iverson wore to win his MVP award and lead the Sixers to the finals is truly special. Throw in the fact that he did it at home and it means the world to Maxey.

"Once I heard about it (the record), I wanted to do that at the crib," Maxey finished. "The fans are a big part of my success. I'm very thankful to all the fans in Philadelphia. We have a special connection, and then to wear these jerseys, that's fun. AI is somebody who we've all looked up to, who I looked up to, being a small guard, and to be able to pass him in anything in basketball, that's cool, and to have my name next to his is a blessing."

Maxey and the Sixers will be back on the road on Sunday when they take on the Boston Celtics.

This article originally appeared on Sixers Wire: Tyrese Maxey reacts to making Sixers history, passing Allen Iverson

This Friday (27), the Brazilian National Team will have its first challenge of 2026: a match against Costa Rica. Before the final training session in preparation for the clash, coach Arthur Elias shared his expectations.

“Costa Rica is a team with players who have international experience, playing in the United States and Europe. They are athletes who, like women's football everywhere, are developing and getting opportunities. But we have a game plan with our identity to try to prevail, dominate the match, and be efficient in scoring goals,” he said.

It is worth noting that it will be a duel between Brazilian coaches. Costa Rica's coach, Lindsay Camila, has previously served as an assistant in Brazil's youth teams and has led women's teams of major Brazilian clubs before pursuing a career abroad.

“A favorable point for Costa Rica is facing athletes that Lindsay knows well, knows their individual characteristics. She also knows my work, we have faced each other before, so without a doubt, she will be able to prepare the team very well,” stated Arthur.

Kerolin during training of the Women's National Team in Costa RicaCredits: Lívia Villas Boas/CBF

The forward Kerolin also analyzed the match. For her, Brazil needs to focus on certain points and secure the victory to start the year well.

“Costa Rica is a national team that has been evolving a lot, they play a lot on the counterattack and are very good at it. They also have a Brazilian coach, and I think that is an advantage, a strong point,” she said.

“But Brazil came to win all three games, to start the year very well. So, we know our homework, and it will be an interesting game to play and watch as well,” she added.

The Brazilian National Team faces Costa Rica this Friday (27), at 10 PM (Brasília time), at the Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium, in Alajuela, Costa Rica.

Brazilian National Team during training in Costa RicaCredits: Lívia Villas Boas/Staff Images/CBF

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