SPORTS BRIEFS 4/9/21

NHL

Viktor Arvidsson had a hat trick as the Nashville Predators crushed the Red Wings 7-1 in Detroit. Nick Cousins and Erik Haula each had a goal and a assist in the win. The Preds won for the ninth time in 10 outings and are home tomorrow night against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

NBA

Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies try to extend their winning streak to five tonight when they play the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

Golf

Justin Rose overcame two early bogeys to fire a seven-under 65 and grab the lead after the first round of The Masters. He had an eagle and seven birdies over an 11-hole stretch and leads Brian Harman and Hideki Matsuyama by four shots. Four others are tied at two-under. Jordan Spieth is at one-under and defending champ Dustin Johnson is at two-over. Louisville area native Justin Thomas is at one over par.