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SUNRISE, Fla. — Lars Eller had two goals, Jakob Chychrun had a goal and two assists, and the Washington Capitals beat the reeling Florida Panthers 4-1 on Monday night. Logan Thompson improved to 9-1-1 on the season and Dylan Strome got his 23rd assist for the Capitals, who improved to 6-1-0 in games immediately following a loss this season. Thompson made 21 saves and has given up two goals or less in seven of his 11 appearances. The Panthers lost for the sixth time in seven games and have just one win in their last five home games as well. Niko Mikkola got the goal for Florida and Spencer Knight made 27 saves. Eller and Ivan Miroshnichenko had empty-netters to seal the win for the Capitals. Takeaways Capitals: The game was the start of the 15th “Mentors’ Trip” for Washington, one where the players and staff got to bring mentors on the road as a thank you for the roles played in their lives. The Capitals are now 19-9-0 when the mentors are in attendance. Panthers: Sam Reinhart's 13-game point streak — tied for the second-longest in club history — came to an end. Reinhart's best chance might have been a straight-on shot from the slot with 6:59 left, but Thompson made the save. Washington Capitals center Lars Eller (20) scores past Florida Panthers goaltender Spencer Knight, left, during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. Credit: AP/Lynne Sladky Key moment Chychrun's goal with 18:42 left was the game-winner, and came with the Capitals enjoying a 5-on-3 advantage. Key stat Eller has scored in three games this season. And in all three of those games, he's scored two goals. Up next The Capitals visit Tampa Bay on Wednesday. The Panthers host Toronto on Wednesday.Judge signals that contempt hearing for Rudy Giuliani over his assets might not go well for himBreakaway success: Why cowgirls are once again knocking at the NFR’s door

Icy conditions weathered Thanksgiving travelers and Mizzou Tiger fans as the first snowfall of the year landed in Columbia on Saturday. Roughly 3.2 inches of snow fell in Columbia from roughly 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, according to the National Weather Service . A 17-person crew was on call from the Columbia Public Works Department during the snowfall to address the buildup, John Ogan, a spokesperson for the Public Works Department, said in an email to the Missourian. Crews continued cleanup through the weekend. Ogan said that as of Monday, all roads were in passable condition. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported 362 crashes and four fatalities across the state between 6 p.m. Wednesday and 11:59 p.m. Sunday. One fatal crash occurred in the westbound lane of Interstate 70 in Columbia on Saturday morning, according to the Highway Patrol, which temporarily blocked both westbound lanes. Ogan also said that increased traffic from the Mizzou football game likely contributed to road congestion in Columbia on Saturday, and noted that the Public Works Department encouraged attendees to use the free Go COMO shuttles to reach the stadium. The conditions over the weekend met the city's expectations, Ogan said. "We don't control Mother Nature, but what we do control is how we plan for it and how we respond to it with the personnel and resources available to address the situation by adopted policy," Ogan said. Some Mizzou football fans took to social media to share their experience with the ice and snow at the stadium. Douglas Edgar commented under Mizzou Athletics' Facebook post that he saw several people slip on the stairs during the Saturday game. Photos were posted by Edgar that showcased the stairs coated in ice and snow. Eric Maze, public relations manager at MU Health Care, wrote in an email that at least one patient was treated at University Hospital on Saturday night related to a weather-related fall at the football game.Winter prep sports preview: Roosevelt girls’ quest for a threepeat among five local storylines to watch out for

Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. stock rises Tuesday, still underperforms marketSeven companies were hit with Chinese sanctions this week over U.S. military support for Taiwan. Why It Matters Taiwan is a self-governing democracy that China claims as part of its territory. The U.S.'s military aid support of Taiwan often causes tension between Beijing and Washington. The U.S. State Department reaffirmed in December that Washington's approach to Taiwan has remained consistent across every administration for the past 45 years. The sanctions were also a reaction to the passage of the U.S. annual defense spending bill, which Beijing criticized in a statement from the Foreign Ministry, saying it "includes multiple negative sections on China." Who Are The Seven Companies The Chinese Foreign Ministry announced sanctions against seven companies, including Insitu Inc., Hudson Technologies Co., Saronic Technologies, Inc., Raytheon Canada, Raytheon Australia, Aerkomm Inc. and Oceaneering International Inc. The statement added that "relevant senior executives" from these firms are also targeted, though no names were disclosed. The sanctions freeze any assets the targeted companies may hold in China and bar Chinese entities and individuals from conducting business with them, according to the Foreign Ministry. What To Know Beijing has consistently opposed U.S. military support for Taiwan, frequently imposing sanctions on American companies tied to arms sales or aid packages. However, these measures are largely symbolic as U.S. defense firms do not sell military equipment to China. Meanwhile, the United States remains Taiwan's primary arms supplier, providing crucial support for the island's defense. President Joe Biden authorized up to $571 million in Defense Department resources for Taiwan last week, including equipment, services and military training. Additionally, the Pentagon announced the approval of a $295 million military sales package for the island. The U.S. defense budget has surged to $895 billion, reflecting a more aggressive stance toward China. The legislation includes provisions to establish a fund for sending military resources to Taiwan, mirroring U.S. support for Ukraine. It also broadens restrictions on military purchases from China, targeting items like drone technology and even garlic used in commissaries. Taiwan recently accused Beijing of deploying dozens of ships to waters near the island to simulate a blockade, calling the maneuvers a threat to regional peace and a disruption to international trade. China has not acknowledged or commented on the alleged military operations. What People Are Saying Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang accused the United States of exaggerating the "so-called" threat from Beijing as a pretext for ramping up military spending. During a press conference, Zhang said: "U.S. military spending has topped the world and keeps increasing every year...This fully exposes the belligerent nature of the U.S. and its obsession with hegemony and expansion." China's Foreign Ministry criticized U.S. actions, stating they violate bilateral agreements on Taiwan, interfere in Beijing's internal affairs and threaten the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity. What's Next President-elect Donald Trump has recently warned about imposing new tariffs against China and other nations including Mexico and Canada when he takes office. Trump campaigned on a promise to introduce heavy tariffs against China until it cracks down on the production of materials used to make fentanyl as well as a possible universal tariff on all imports to the U.S. This article includes reporting from The Associated Press.