The Minnesota Wild have managed to hold together a highly competitive team all season despite a series of injuries that have sidelined several of their most important players.

London's Oliver Bonk scored a goal and had an assist in the Knights' 4-1 win over the North Bay Battalion in Ontario Hockey League action Thursday night.

The Bank of Japan has raised its key interest rate to about 0.5% from 0.25%, noting that inflation is holding at a desirable target level.