treasures of aztec png After losing 7-2 to the worst team in the Pacific Division on Monday, the Kings will pivot straight into Wednesday’s showdown with the NHL’s best club. The Winnipeg Jets just moved to 18-4-0 with a resounding 4-1 win over another early-season powerhouse, the Minnesota Wild. Now, Winnipeg’s trip south will signify a visit from some former Kings cohorts: Gabriel Vilardi, Alex Iafallo and Rasmus Kupari, all of whom became Jets as a result of the disastrous Pierre-Luc Dubois trade . Vilardi has continued to be one of the top net-front presences in the NHL on the power play as well as a threat from the slot offensively, while providing outstanding defense and winning 63.6% of his faceoffs this season. Iafallo has emerged as a solid second-unit contributor for Winnipeg and scored two goals against Minnesota, including one with the extra man that was his 100th career tally, while Kupari recorded an assist. They’ve operated behind the team’s top-five scorers – Kyle Connor, Mark Scheifele, Nikolaj Ehlers, Josh Morrissey and Neal Pionk – who have combined for 115 points in 22 games. During last season’s only meeting in Los Angeles, Vilardi scored a career-high four points to match the contributions of then-linemate Ehlers as the Jets turned a two-goal deficit into a comfortable win by way of five unanswered goals. That was part of a stretch of 34 straight games in which Winnipeg and its top goalie, Connor Hellebuyck, allowed three goals or fewer. This season, more feats have followed as the Jets have compiled the NHL’s best points total, points percentage, goal differential, power-play conversion rate, goals-against average and save percentage, all while scoring the most goals of any team. They’ve had two winning streaks of seven or more games in just 22 matches. While the Jets soared, the Kings remained in a holding pattern. They appeared to have four winnable games heading into this clash with the league’s top team, but continued their one-step-forward-one-step-back pattern by splitting bouts with Buffalo , Detroit , Seattle and San Jose. They’ve won consecutive games three times this season, but never more than two in a row. Their latest disappointment saw them fall to 0-2-0 in San Jose in 2024-25, losing to the lottery-bound Sharks on Monday in a game that was tied at the second intermission. No. 1 overall pick Macklin Celebrini got the third-period party started with a goal for San Jose and later drew a penalty before scoring a second goal, five-on-three. Kings coach Jim Hiller said that no one should “disrespect” San Jose – which had dropped six of seven decisions entering the contest – but finally deemed an effort, in this case a five-goals-allowed final frame, to be “unacceptable.” Related Articles “That’s not a team that’s trying to tank, that’s a good hockey team, strong players, real good back end. We played them three times, they beat us twice, we barely beat them in the one at home,” Hiller said. “We completely fell apart in the third period. That’s just unacceptable, what happened in the third.” Anže Kopitar’s hand stayed hot with a goal and an assist to match the two points of linemate Adrian Kempe. Kempe has notched 13 points over his past 12 games while Kopitar has 16 points across those same dozen contests, putting the 37-year-old on track to top his best single-season total of 92 points from the 2017-18 season. When: 7 p.m. Wednesday Where: Crypto.com Arena How to watch: FDSNW

Viewers of I'm A Celebrity were left deeply moved by Danny Jones' poignant reunion with his family. In the episode aired on Friday (December 6), the remaining contestants were overjoyed as their loved ones made surprise visits to the camp. The atmosphere became particularly charged with emotion when Danny's wife Georgia and son Cooper appeared, leaving the McFly star reluctant to release them from his embrace. Cooper eagerly anticipated meeting his father, saying: "I'm really excited to see my dad!" Georgia chimed in with pride: "He's been doing amazing, he said he wanted to make you proud didn't he, and show you how to be brave. We think he's achieved that." Upon spotting his family, Danny was visibly overwhelmed. He knelt down for a heartfelt hug with Cooper and Georgia, struggling to hold back his tears, reports the Express . During the embrace, he noticed Cooper's reaction and asked: "Are you crying happy tears as well?" Sitting down with them, an astonished Danny exclaimed: "That was such a shock! Look at me! " He continued with deep emotion: "That was the best surprise I think I've ever had in my life, just an amazing feeling." Cooper playfully remarked to his dad: "Luckily you haven't been voted out yet!" leading Danny to inquire, "Have you been telling everyone at school to vote for me?" to which Cooper gave an affirmative nod. Danny seized the moment to celebrate Georgia's birthday, thrilled to share part of her day together in the jungle. Georgia said to Danny whilst looking at Cooper: "He's doing a smashing job isn't he, sweetheart? We're very proud. We've been watching non-stop haven't we?" Speaking about standout moments, Georgia told him: "You as a pencil!" With Cooper in his arms, he told her and Georgia: "Honestly this place is an amazing place, even though it's been challenging. It just makes you realise how much you love people and you put stuff into perspective." As they bid each other farewell, Cooper clung tightly to his dad, saying: "I don't wanna let go! " The emotional reunion left viewers at home feeling tearful, and they quickly took to social media to share their reactions. One viewer posted on X, formerly Twitter: "Knew it would get me, Danny seeing Cooper #ImACeleb." Another wrote: "I still don't get the point of the family visits when they're all out and will see them in three days but did i cry when danny saw his son? ? ? yes i did #ImACeleb." An emotional fan commented: "You're crying not me #ImACeleb." One said: "Aww Danny might not have had the dad he wanted, but to his little boy you can tell he's the dad Danny deserved himself.. #ImACelebrity." Meanwhile, another viewer added: "I'm sobbing like a baby over danny and cooper wtf #ImACeleb."The judge presiding over the trial of accused New York subway vigilante Daniel Penny has granted prosecutors' request to dismiss the first and most serious charge of manslaughter, reported NBC News — leaving the jury to deliberate the less serious charge of criminally negligent homicide. Prosecutors asked for the dismissal because the jury was intractably deadlocked over the more serious charge. Under the rules of New York criminal procedure, the jury couldn't even move on to deliberating on the second charge without making a decision one way or the other on the first. However, the jury was not told that prosecutors had made the request. The jury is set to resume deliberating Monday on the criminally negligent homicide charge. ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: Senate Dems consider whether Biden should ‘clear the slate’ and pardon Trump Penny, an architecture student and veteran of the Marines, was charged after an incident last year, where he encountered Jordan Neely, a former Michael Jackson impersonator who was homeless, behaving erratically on the subway and saying he didn't care if he died or went back to jail. Penny placed Neely in a chokehold that lasted several minutes, ultimately leading to Neely's death. Penny pleaded not guilty to the charges and said he never meant to kill Neely, only using enough force as he saw necessary to protect other passengers from someone he believed to be a threat, until police could arrive. The case has become a massive political debate , with many right-wing commentators hailing Penny as a hero trying to keep the subway safe, and criminal justice advocates accusing him of murder and violent racial profiling. It has also inflamed debate over whether large cities around the country have competently addressed civil order, homelessness, and mental health care.

A man has been charged over a deadly home invasion that sparked a police chase. or signup to continue reading The 41-year-old man was charged with murder and driving offences following the home invasion in Iluka in the NSW Northern Rivers region. Officers were called to the home following reports a man armed with a knife had allegedly forced his way in and attacked a male resident. The 58-year-old man died at the scene. A short time later, police tried to stop a man driving a 4WD ute who was travelling north along the Pacific Highway. A pursuit came to an end in Woodburn when road spikes were deployed. The driver was taken to Lismore Hospital to be assessed before being charged with murder, predatory driving and driving dangerously in a police pursuit. He was refused bail and is expected to appear via video link on Sunday at Parramatta Local Court. DAILY Today's top stories curated by our news team. WEEKDAYS Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation. WEEKLY The latest news, results & expert analysis. WEEKDAYS Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening. WEEKLY Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters. WEEKLY Love footy? We've got all the action covered. WEEKLY Every Saturday and Tuesday, explore destinations deals, tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe. WEEKLY Going out or staying in? Find out what's on. WEEKDAYS Sharp. Close to the ground. Digging deep. Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs, politics and more. TWICE WEEKLY Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday. WEEKLY Get news, reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert, ACM's exclusive motoring partner. TWICE WEEKLY Get real, Australia! Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over. AS IT HAPPENS Be the first to know when news breaks. DAILY Your digital replica of Today's Paper. Ready to read from 5am! DAILY Test your skills with interactive crosswords, sudoku & trivia. Fresh daily! Advertisement Advertisement

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