Monsters top visiting Laval

The Monsters got a pair of goals from Eric Robinson — a tally at the 2-minute, 17-second mark of the opening period and an empty-netter to seal a 4-2 win over visiting Laval on Nov. 10.

The Rocket tied the game at 2-2 early in the third, when Byron Froese found the back of the net. But the Monsters answered 55 seconds later to take the lead for good, when Alex Broadhurst lit the lamp, assisted by Mark Letestu and Sonny Milano.

Letestu and Tommy Cross each contributed a pair of assists.

Jimmy Butler has his wish: He’s out of Minnesota. And just like that, Philadelphia has a new Big Three one that could make serious noise in the Eastern Conference.

A person with knowledge of the situation said Butler is being traded to the 76ers in a package that will send Dario Saric and Robert Covington to the Timberwolves. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the trade had not yet been announced by either team and was still pending NBA approval, which is not expected until Nov. 12. Justin Patton will also be sent to Philadelphia, and Jerryd Bayless and a 2022 second-round pick are also going to Minnesota, the person said.

Scott McCarron moved into position to win the PGA Tour Champions’ season points race, birdieing the final two holes for a onestroke lead in the Charles Schwab Cup Championship. McCarron shot a 5-under 66 on another warm and sunny day at Phoenix Country Club. To win the Charles Schwab Cup and a $1 million annuity, McCarron needs to win the tournament and have Bernhard Langer tied for 19th at 7 under tie for fourth or worse.