Photos show atmospheric river bringing flooding to Pacific Northwest

Western parts of the Pacific Northwestare facing flooding after an atmospheric river moved over the region.

On Tuesday, Dec. 9, Washington and Oregon saw heavy rain that impacted local waterways, according to the National Weather Service in Seattle. Areas in Washington experienced at least half an inch of rain per hour.

Paradise, Washington, located on the south slope of Mount Rainier National Park, around 103 miles southeast of Seattle, received 3.25 inches of rain in the last 10 hours.

The flooding was caused by an atmospheric river. These systems, which are often called a "Pineapple Express," are a "long, narrow region in the atmosphere – like rivers in the sky – that transports most of the water vapor outside of the tropics," according to theNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

The flooding was brought on after two atmospheric rivers moved over the region back-to-back, according toAccuWeather

The atmospheric river has shifted southward this morning, but we're not out of the woods just yet. Precipitation will shift back northward later today, bringing another round of heavy rainfall and causing significant river flooding to continue.#WAwxpic.twitter.com/jbnOi2Aisn

— NWS Seattle (@NWSSeattle)December 9, 2025

The Pacific Northwest region includes Oregon, Washington, Idaho and British Columbia, Canada. Oregon and Washington were the states primarily affected on Dec. 9.

Significant river flooding is expected to continue throughout the week, but drier conditions are possible during the weekend, according to the NWS.

Photos show the aftermath of the torrential downpour, including cars submerged halfway in flood waters and residents using boats to navigate flooded areas.

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US charges Ukrainian woman for her alleged role in Russia-backed cyberattacks

The US has indicted a Ukrainian woman for her alleged involvement with Russia-backed cybercriminal groups that have caused disruptions at American water and meat processing facilities, the Justice Department has said.

The case against Victoria Dubranova, 33, who was extradited to the US earlier this year and pleaded not guilty in court on Tuesday, is a counterpunch from US law enforcement following years of cyberattacks on US victims from two shadowy groups of hackers that gained notoriety following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

One of the groups, known as the Cyber Army of Russia Reborn (CARR), has claimed responsibility for hundreds of cyberattacks worldwide, including ahackin January 2024 in the town of Muleshoe, Texas, that wasted tens of thousands of gallons of water. Another attack by the group spoiled thousands of pounds of meat at a processing facility in Los Angeles in November 2024, causing an ammonia leak, the Justice Department said.

The groups have forced water plant managers in small towns in the US to confront opportunistic attacks from hackers supportive of Russian President Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine.

US prosecutors allege that Russia's GRU intelligence agency founded and funded CARR. The other hacking group, called NoName057, drew from members of an IT organization established by Putin's order in 2018, according to the Justice Department.

Indictments in the US Central District of California charge Dubranova with conspiracy to damage protected computers and tamper with public water systems, among other charges. She has pleaded not guilty, the Justice Department said. An attorney for Dubranova was not listed in court records.

"This is not a norm for us … to be able to obtain pro-Russian hacktivists and then have them successfully extradited to the United States," Brett Leatherman, assistant director of the FBI's Cyber Division, told reporters on Wednesday.

He hailed an increase in the number of arrests in recent months "related to cyber fugitives in both traditional and non-traditional partner countries."

Thai authorities in Novemberarresteda Russian man at the FBI's request for allegedly supporting Russian cyber-espionage campaigns against US organizations.

Dubranova's alleged role in the pro-Russian hacking groups highlights how Russia has allegedly co-opted tech-savvy Ukrainians who are sympathetic to Moscow to support the Kremlin's interests.

The two pro-Russian hacking groups have targeted unsecured industrial computers that allow the hackers to interact with water pumps and other critical machinery. The groups often boast about their exploits on a Telegram channel while posting pro-Russia content. It's partly a psychological operation designed to drum up interest in the group and spread panic among targets.

The threat remains. US government agencies on Tuesday warned that such pro-Russian hacking groups are "actively engaging in opportunistic, low-sophistication malicious cyber activity across multiple sectors."

"While these attacks may be relatively unsophisticated, they pose real risks to our water systems, food supply and energy sectors," Leatherman said.

The pro-Russian hackers have continued, as recently as this week, to claim new US victims on their Telegram channel.

The charges against Dubranova come as the US continues to try to strike a deal to end the war between Russia and Ukraine.

Tuesday's actions show the Justice Department's "commitment to disrupting malicious Russian cyber activity — whether conducted directly by state actors or their criminal proxies — aimed at furthering Russia's geopolitical interests," Assistant Attorney General for National Security John Eisenberg said in a statement.

In theirpublic persona, CARR's members often lend the appearance of a grassroots, patriotic Russian organization. But the Justice Department says the GRU has instructed CARR members on what organizations to hack.

"The GRU is increasingly leaning into willing accomplices to hide their own hand in destabilizing physical and cyberattacks in Europe and the US," John Hultquist, chief analyst at Google Threat Intelligence Group, told CNN."It's important that we never take an adversary's word for it when they tell us who they are. They frequently lie."

US and Russian officials have had minimal and sporadic cooperation over the years on cybercrime. Washington is wary of what US officials say is Russian intelligence's cozy relationship with Russian cybercriminals.

But even today, the FBI's Leatherman said, US law enforcement and security officials still pass information to their Russian counterparts when it makes sense.

"We continue to provide law enforcement and national security information to the Russians when we believe there's an opportunity to mitigate a threat to the homeland here or help them take action in country," he said.

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Exclusive-US threatens new ICC sanctions unless court pledges not to prosecute Trump

By Humeyra Pamuk

WASHINGTON, Dec 10 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration wants the International Criminal Court to amend its founding document to ensure it does not investigate the Republican president and his top officials, a Trump administration official said, threatening new U.S. sanctions on the court if it did not.

If the court does not act on this U.S. demand and two ​others - dropping investigations of Israeli leaders over the Gaza war and formally ending an earlier probe of U.S. troops over their actions in Afghanistan - Washington may penalize more ICC officials and could ‌sanction the court itself, the official said.

Sanctioning the court would significantly escalate the U.S. campaign against the ICC, which has long been criticized by U.S. officials including both Republicans and Democrats, who say the court infringes on U.S. sovereignty.

The Trump administration official, speaking on the ‌condition of anonymity, said Washington has communicated its demands to ICC members, some of whom are U.S. allies, and has also made them known to the court. The United States is not a party to the Rome Statute that established the ICC in 2002 as a court of last resort, with the power to prosecute heads of state.

The demand and the threat to resume the U.S. sanctions campaign towards the court have not been previously reported.

WASHINGTON FEARS ACTION AFTER TRUMP'S TERM ENDS

ICC judges issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Israeli defense chief Yoav Gallant, and Hamas leader Ibrahim al-Masri last November for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity during the ⁠Gaza conflict.

In March 2020, prosecutors opened an investigation in Afghanistan that included possible ‌crimes by U.S. troops. Since 2021, the court has deprioritized looking into the role of the U.S. but it has not formally ended its probe.

To force the war tribunal to drop these charges, the U.S. earlier this year slapped sanctions on nine ICC officials, including judges and prosecutors. But it has stopped short of imposing sanctions on ‍the court as an entity, which would severely disrupt the tribunal's work.

"There is growing concern ... that in 2029 the ICC will turn its attention to the president, to the vice president, to the secretary of war and others, and pursue prosecutions against them," the Trump administration official said.

"That is unacceptable, and we will not allow it to happen."

The White House had no immediate comment on the matter.

Any effort to change the Rome Statute to accommodate the U.S. demand would be slow ​and difficult, requiring approval of two-thirds of countries that have ratified the Rome Statute.

"Amendments to the Rome Statute are within the prerogative of States Parties," the ICC's public affairs unit, which speaks on behalf of ‌the court and its presidency, said in response to Reuters' questions. It did not address a question on whether Washington has reached out to seek a prosecution immunity for Trump.

Sanctions applied to the court as an entity could affect its basic day-to-day operations, from its ability to pay staff to access to bank accounts and routine office software on its computers.

'OPEN CHATTER' ABOUT TARGETING TRUMP

The ICC is the world's permanent war crimes tribunal with 125 member states, including the entire EU but excluding major powers China, Russia and the United States, among others.

The court's mandate allows it to prosecute individuals for alleged crimes committed by them or nationals under their command on the territory of a member state, including sitting heads of state.

The Trump official did not say what issues the administration worries could become the subject of an ICC investigation. But the official cited "open chatter" in ⁠the international legal community that the court could target Trump and his top officials in 2029, when the Republican president's ​term ends.

"The solution is that they need to change the Rome Statute to make very clear that they don't have jurisdiction," the ​official said.

Starting in September, the U.S. military has waged a campaign of deadly strikes against suspected drug vessels in the Caribbean and off the Pacific coasts of Latin America, killing more than 80 people.

Members of Congress have said they will investigate whether the U.S. military broke the law by allegedly killing two survivors of a strike on a ‍suspected drug trafficking vessel in the Caribbean. The White House ⁠has defended the strike as lawful.

When asked if the administration was making this demand from the ICC over concerns that the court might pursue charges against U.S. leaders over its conduct in Venezuela, the official declined to elaborate.

The ICC's two deputy prosecutors told Reuters on Friday they had not received any requests to investigate U.S. actions regarding Venezuela.

The U.S. official also declined to say when Washington ⁠began conveying this demand to the court and member states.

Enshrining blanket immunity for specific individuals would be seen as undermining the court's founding principles and would need approval by the court's governing body, the Assembly of States Parties.

While most amendments require the support of ‌two-thirds of members to pass, fundamental changes to the court's jurisdiction would require an even larger majority to be implemented, according to the court's statute.

(Additional reporting by Anthony Deutsch and ‌Stephanie Van den Berg in the Hague, Reporting by Humeyra Pamuk; Editing by Don Durfee and Deepa Babington)

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Dozens denied oath of allegiance at Indianapolis naturalization ceremony

As people made their way into the Indianapolis Union Station for a naturalization ceremony, federal officials stopped certain applicants and told them that they wouldn't be leaving the building with U.S. citizenship.

The immigrants — who had already passed every step in the long naturalization process — needed only to take the oath of allegiance Dec. 9, 2025, to become citizens. Afederal directive handed down by U.S. Immigration and Customs Services on Dec. 2, however, made that impossible for more than one third of people signed up for the Indianapolis ceremony.

Zhibo Zhao, a US Citizenship and Immigration Services official present at the event, said oaths of allegiance for 38 of the 100 participants were "canceled."

Thoughtravel bans and restrictions have been in place for 19 countries since June, US Citizenship and Immigration Servicesannounced last weekthat the agency would immediately halt applications and asylum claims of people from all countries on the list: Afghanistan, Burundi, Chad, Cuba, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Laos, Libya, Myanmar, the Republic of Congo, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Togo, Turkmenistan, Venezuela and Yemen. The Trump administrationdeemed the countries "high risk" earlier this year.

Zhao said the 38 people were notified two weeks ago that their citizenship ceremonies had been "canceled," though the agency didn't announce plans to pause certain citizenship applications until Dec. 2.

Zhao doesn't know if these people now face deportation. When asked if their naturalization oaths would be rescheduled, he said "that is up to whoever's in charge in Washington."

"We just receive orders from the chain of command," Zhao said. "I was in the military. Everything we do here in the federal government is just like in the military. Follow the chain of command and so on."

Sixty-two people became citizens at the Dec. 9 ceremony, Zhao said.

Marion County Clerk Kate Sweeney Bell, whose office attends naturalization ceremonies to register new voters, issued a statement condemning the remaining applicants' dismissals.

"These prospective citizens worked incredibly hard to reach this milestone. They studied our history, learned our laws, and demonstrated their commitment to our country," Sweeney Bell wrote. "They arrived with their families, filled with pride and excitement, ready to take the oath of citizenship—only to have their dreams denied at the last minute by a racist policy from the federal government."

In an interview with FOX News'Laura Ingrahamon Dec. 4, Homeland Security SecretaryKristi Noemsaid the U.S. may expand travel restrictions to "over 30" countries. Aninternal state department cableobtained by the Washington Post in June showed the administration was weighing banning immigration from 36 countries.

Ryan Murphy is the communities reporter for IndyStar. She can be reached atrhmurphy@indystar.com.

Noe Padilla contributed reporting to this article.

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December is a great time to buy a new car and this is why

If you're in the market for a new vehicle, the remaining weeks of December could very well be a great time to buy. Several recurring industry trends converge at year-end, creating favorable conditions that can help you save money. The auto experts at Edmunds have come up with three key reasons why December often delivers the opportunity for better deals — and what to know to ensure you get the best one.

Year-end sales quotas and dealership incentives

Manufacturers and dealers operate under annual targets, and December is when they make their most concerted effort to meet them. According to Edmunds transaction data, December has historically delivered the highest average discounts off the manufacturer's suggested retail price for both new and used cars. The pandemic somewhat upended that, sending new car prices skyrocketing year-round as demand exceeded supply, but that blip has largely stabilized since 2022.

Typically, as the calendar year draws to a close, automakers and their dealer networks shift into high gear, deploying cash-back incentives, financing specials and price cuts to help them meet sales goals and finish the year strong. As a car shopper, you can take advantage of this year-end push. By choosing to buy a vehicle in December, you are more likely to encounter a dealership willing to make a deal, even if it's less profitable.

It can get even sweeter for you if you can wait until the final week of the month. Edmunds data shows that the last few days of December — when dealerships are truly up against the wall of both monthly and annual deadlines — tend to produce the deepest discounts of the year. Think of it as the auto industry's version of a clearance countdown when every sale counts a little extra.

Outgoing model year inventory and clearance deals

As new-model-year vehicles begin to arrive, many dealerships find themselves with previous model-year vehicles still on the lot. These outgoing models become ripe for discounts because they're taking up space and declining in value. In a handful of states, dealerships are also required to pay a tax on the value of their inventory on the lot as of January 1. This is a massive hidden motivator that drives desperation on December 31, specifically for vehicles that have been on the lot for 90 days or more.

Edmunds highlights that vehicles from the outgoing model year or those undergoing minimal changes often get steeper incentives. While new models are launched year-round these days, December is when current-year models still on the lot are targeted by sales managers as "must-move" inventory. Currently, that means 2025 vehicles will receive the largest discounts.

Accordingly, you can also maximize your savings if you can be flexible on features, trim or color, so the deals on carry-over models can be substantial. If the vehicle you want hasn't changed dramatically from year to year, you may be able to purchase a car that's essentially the same as a new model at a lower price.

More financing leverage in December

Beyond price reductions, December offers an advantageous backdrop for better financing terms on new vehicles. Edmunds' research shows that automakers and their financing arms often bundle lower interest rates, longer promotional terms or enhanced lease offers at year-end in tandem with their clearance efforts. For example, an automaker might offer special 0% financing on certain vehicles for well-qualified buyers. Getting 0% financing, or even 2%, is a big savings over the standard financing rate of 6%-7% currently.

Dealers eager to clear out their new vehicle inventory before the end of the year may be open to negotiation on specific vehicles — especially those that have been on the lot for a while. You can check the days on the lot when you browse Edmunds inventory.

For shoppers who have done their homework — secured preapproval, identified the trims they're willing to consider, and are ready to sign — this timing can offer both a lower purchase price and a lower cost of borrowing. Buyers can gain even more leverage by being strategic: a dealer may have several examples of the same model, some of which have been in inventory for an extended period. Each day a car sits unsold costs the dealership more. That creates extra motivation to discount older inventory or specific vehicles.

In short, it's not just about when you buy, but which specific car you target. The right combination of timing, financing and flexibility can make December deals even more rewarding.

Edmunds says

December packs together three powerful forces for buyers seeking the best deals: dealer urgency to hit quotas, clearance of outgoing-model stock and enhanced financing leverage. Make sure to get an early start on the shopping so that you have a better selection and don't feel pressured to make a hasty decision.

This story was provided to The Associated Press by the automotive websiteEdmunds. Josh Jacquot is a contributor at Edmunds.

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Sennecke's buzzer beater forces OT and Ducks slip by Penguins 4-3

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Beckett Sennecke scored a short-handed goal with 1 second remaining to force overtime, Leo Carlsson scored in the shootout and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Tuesday night for their fifth win in seven games.

The 19-year-old Sennecke eluded three defenders and his shotdeflected off the gloveof Pittsburgh's Erik Karlsson and into the net. A replay review confirmed the shot beat the buzzer.

Ville Husso made 45 saves, including seven in overtime, and stopped all three shots in the shootout.

Jackson LaCombe and Troy Terry also scored for the Ducks. Noel Acciari, Tommy Novak and Anthony Mantha scored for the Penguins, and Arturs Silovs stopped 25 shots as Pittsburgh suffered its second consecutive shootout loss.

Manthaput the Penguins ahead 3-2on the power play with 3:55 remaining. Sidney Crosby won a faceoff and assisted on Mantha's goal for his 1,717th career point, moving him within five of Mario Lemieux's franchise record.

Novakpoked in a reboundof his own shot with 19 seconds left in the second period to tie it at 2-all, extending his goal streak to four games.

LaCombescored from a nearly impossible anglein the second period to make it 1-all. He was nearly parallel with the goal line when he flicked the puck between Silovs' head and the near post.

Terry put the Ducks ahead 2-1 later in the second when he secured a bouncing puck and slammed it past Silovs.

Sennecke assisted on LaCombe's goal. The rookie has 26 points in 30 games, becoming the fastest teenager in Ducks history to reach 25 points. Mason McTavish took 40 games to reach the mark in 2022-23.

FLYERS 4, SHARKS 1

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Travis Konecny got his 500th NHL point and Dan Vladar only had to make 17 saves as Philadelphia beat San Jose.

Konecny helped tie the game at 1-1 late in the first period when he backhanded a lofty puck into the neutral zone. Christian Dvorak found it and promptly deked to his back hand for an easy score with 1:21 to play in the period.

The assist was Konecny's 500th career point. He added an empty-net goal with 1:43 left to play.

Vladar, a career backup with Boston and Calgary before signing with the Flyers in the offseason, was busy late when San Jose pulled goalie Alex Nedeljkovic with just under four minutes left.

The Sharks scored first when Collin Graf drilled home a cross-slot pass from John Klingberg 11:33 into the game.

Carl Grundstrom, recalled from the AHL's Lehigh Valley recently to replace the injured Tyson Foerster, tipped home a long-distance wrist shot by defender Nick Seeler to give the Flyers a 2-1 lead at the 3:20 mark of the second period.

With 11 seconds remaining in the period, Noah Cates took a pass from Bobby Brink and wristed it past Nedeljkovic for a 3-1 lead.

LIGHTNING 6, CANADIENS 1

MONTREAL (AP) — Tampa Bay scored three times in the first period, Darren Raddysh scored a pair of third-period goals, and the Lightning coasted to a win over Montreal.

Brayden Point, Pontus Holmberg and Nikita Kucherov had goals in the first period to help the Lightning snap a four-game losing streak. Charle-Edouard D'Astous added a second-period goal for Tampa Bay.

Jonas Johansson made 26 saves in his fourth consecutive start in relief of Andrei Vasilevskiy, who was placed on injured reserve on Monday with an undisclosed injury.

Oliver Kapanen scored a power-play goal in the final minute of the second period for Montreal. Jakub Dobes allowed three goals on 14 shots before being replaced by Sam Montembeault to start the second period. Montembeault, making his first appearance since Dec. 2, surrendered three goals on 12 shots.

Cole Caufield's 11-game point streak came to an end in the loss.

HURRICANES 4, BLUE JACKETS 1

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Eric Robinson ended a 10-game stretch without a goal by breaking a third-period tie and Carolina beat Buffalo.

Seth Jarvis, Jordan Staal and Jordan Martinook had Carolina's other goals and Andrei Svechnikov supplied two assists. Brandon Bussi made 23 saves to improve his record to 9-1-0 for the Hurricanes, who wrapped up a 4-3-0 homestand. Bussi is the only Carolina goalie to win a game since Nov. 17.

Dmitri Voronkov scored on a first-period power play for the Blue Jackets, who've lost back-to-back games in regulation for the first time in more than a month. Jet Greaves stopped 27 shots, but Columbus has been outscored 45-28 in the third periods of games this season.

Voronkov scored with 7:21 remaining in the opening period on just the second Columbus shot of the game.

Jarvis responded at 9:42 of the second period for his team-leading 17th goal. It was his sixth goal during the homestand.

Robinson took a pass from Taylor Hall and delivered his first goal since Nov. 15, coming against one of his former teams. Staal tacked on a power-play goal with 6:22 left. Martinook's goal with 1:15 to play was an empty-net, short-handed tally.

DEVILS 4, SENATORS 3

OTTAWA (AP) — Cody Glass scored the tiebreaking goal on a wrist shot with 7:36 remaining, and New Jersey beat Ottawa to snap a five-game skid.

Jakob Markstrom stopped 35 shots, making several saves in the final minutes to secure the victory.

Arseny Gritsyuk had a goal and two assists for the Devils, who also got goals from Simon Nemec and Paul Cotter. New Jersey had scored just once over its previous three games.

The Senators were perfect on the power play. Drake Batherson scored twice with the man advantage and Tim Stutzle also had a power-play goal.

Linus Ullmark made 28 saves for Ottawa. The Senators also went 3 for 3 on the penalty kill.

Both teams found the back of the net twice in the first period after struggling to score recently.

Ottawa struck 96 seconds when Batherson scooped up a rebound and lifted it over Markstrom. New Jersey responded a few minutes later when Nemec stepped into a shot from the high slot and beat Ullmark.

The Senators went ahead when Stutzle snapped home his first in eight games.

Connor Brown found Gritsyuk, who he raised one past Ullmark to make it 2-2 with 2:01 left in the first.

New Jersey took the lead four minutes into the second. A giveaway by Jordan Spence allowed Cotter to break in alone and tuck a backhand shot past Ullmark.

ISLANDERS 5, GOLDEN KNIGHTS 4, SO

NEW YORK (AP) — Emil Heineman scored in the fourth round of the shootout after New York allowed a tying goal in the closing seconds of regulation, and the Islanders beat Vegas.

Ilya Sorokin made 33 saves in regulation and overtime before stopping all four Vegas attempts in the shootout.

Bo Horvat scored twice, while Marc Gatcomb and Simon Holmstrom also scored for the Islanders, who moved to 5-0 against Pacific Division opponents.

Pavel Dorofeyev tied the game for Vegas with 14 seconds remaining in regulation. Just before the end of the third period, New York's Kyle MacLean was called for a high stick, but the Islanders weathered the penalty.

Heineman scored the winner in the shootout by beating Carter Hart with a shot just under his glove. The Islanders trailed 2-0 in the first period before scoring three straight goals.

Ivan Barbashev, Mitch Marner and Noah Hanifin added goals for the Golden Knights as their four-game win streak was halted.

Hart lost for the first time in three starts since returning to the NHL. The 27-year-old goalie was one of five 2018 Canada world junior hockey players acquitted of sexual assault in July.

BRUINS 5, BLUES 2

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Mark Kastelic and Fraser Minten scored two goals each and Boston rallied to beat St. Louis.

Pavel Zacha scored an empty-net goal, while David Pastrnak had two assists in his first game since Nov. 16 after missing five games with an undisclosed injury. Sean Kuraly also had two assists for the Bruins, who won their third straight game and their second against the Blues in the last five days.

Jeremy Swayman made 24 saves.

Robert Thomas scored twice for the Blues and Joel Hofer made 26 saves.

Kastelic connected with a bouncing puck in the Blues crease and put it into the back of the net to give the Bruins a 3-2 lead at 8:01 of the third. Minten added an unassisted goal three minutes later.

STARS 4, JETS 3

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Jason Robertson scored his team-leading 19th goal and Mikko Rantanen had three assists as Dallas extended its point streak to 11 games with a victory over Winnipeg.

The Stars are 9-0-2 in their last 11. They've also earned at least one point in 13 straight road games (9-0-4), extending their franchise record.

Esa Lindell, Roope Hintz and Alexander Petrovic also scored for Dallas (21-5-5). Wyatt Johnston added two assists, and Rantanen pushed his point streak to seven games (three goals, 11 assists).

Backup goalie Casey DeSmith stopped 30 shots. He's only lost once in regulation this season (7-1-3).

Mark Scheifele scored twice for the Jets (14-14-1) in the opener of a four-game homestand. Logan Stanley also had a goal and Kyle Connor picked up a pair of assists.

Eric Comrie made 15 saves for Winnipeg, which is 2-7-1 in its last 10 games.

Winnipeg coach Scott Arniel juggled all four lines to try to spark more secondary scoring, including moving winger Gabriel Vilardi off the top line with Connor and Scheifele and putting Alex Iafallo into his spot.

SABRES 4, OILERS 3, OT

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Alex Tuch scored 33 seconds into overtime and Buffalo snapped a three-game losing streak with a victory over Edmonton.

Josh Doan had a pair of goals and Tage Thompson had a goal and two assists for the Sabres, who won just their third road game of the season. Rasmus Dahlin had three assists.

Colten Ellis saved all six shots he faced in the Sabres' net before leaving the game late in the first period due to an injury and being replaced by Alex Lyon, who made 21 saves.

Connor McDavid had two goals for the Oilers, including one with just two seconds remaining in regulation to send the game into overtime. Vasily Podkolzin also scored for the Oilers and Stuart Skinner made 24 stops.

Doan now has seven points (three goals, four assists) in his last six games. Thompson moved into a tie with of Tuch for the team lead with 26 points.

PREDATORS 4, AVALANCHE 3, SO

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ryan O'Reilly scored the only goal in a shootout to give Nashville a victory over Colorado.

Jonathan Marchessault, Reid Schaefer and Brady Skjei scored in regulation for the Predators (11-14-4), who have won three of four. Juuse Saros made 39 saves.

Brock Nelson, Artturi Lehkonen and Cale Makar scored for the NHL-leading Avalanche (21-2-7), who dropped to 0-4 in shootouts this season. Scott Wedgewood stopped 26 shots in regulation and overtime.

With the game tied 2-all, Skjei's shot from the right point through traffic beat a screened Wedgewood on the far side with 7:02 remaining in the third period.

With the Avalanche trailing late and Wedgewood pulled for an extra attacker, Makar scored a power-play goal with eight seconds left to send the game to overtime.

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Ex-NWSL director Tatjana Haenni to join Leipzig as chief executive

LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Former National Women's Soccer League director Tatjana Haenni will join Leipzig as chief executive next month, making her one of the most high-profile female executives working in European men's soccer.

A former Swiss national team player, Haenni was NWSL Chief Sporting Director from 2023 until earlier this year and before that headed up FIFA's work on women's soccer and the Women's World Cup.

Leipzig said Wednesday that Haenni will start as CEO on Jan. 1. She will oversee a club with men's and women's German Bundesliga teams and which reached the men's Champions League semifinals in 2020.

"I can't wait to get started in January and to get to know the club on a deeper level," Haenni said in a statement. "Together, we want to continue on what is already a successful path, and achieve our ambitious goals."

As part of the wider Red Bull network of clubs around the world, Haenni is set to work together with ex-Liverpool coach Jürgen Klopp, who has been the drinks giant'shead of global soccersince last year.

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