Sports headlines for Friday March 2, 1979:

• Shriver Turns Pro, Starts Next Week

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NHL standings as of this date

Team 1 2 3 F New York Islanders (39-12-10) 0 2 0 2 Atlanta Flames (35-22-6) 2 0 1 3 Att: 14,620 at Omni Game Summary

Team 1 2 3 F Chicago Blackhawks (24-26-12) 0 2 2 4 Colorado Rockies (13-43-8) 0 0 0 0 Att: 5,212 at McNichols Arena Game Summary

Team 1 2 3 F Washington Capitals (19-34-10) 1 3 2 6 Vancouver Canucks (19-34-10) 0 1 1 2 Att: 12,944 at Pacific Coliseum Game Summary

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WHA standings as of this date

Team 1 2 3 F Cincinnati Stingers (24-29-6) 2 0 0 2 Edmonton Oilers (34-21-1) 2 1 2 5 Att: 13,889 at Edmonton Coliseum Game Summary

Team 1 2 3 F New England Whalers (29-22-8) 2 1 1 4 Winnipeg Jets (28-28-6) 1 0 0 1 Att: 9,795 at Winnipeg Arena Game Summary