PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — A doctor known as the “hockey doc” for his work with youth teams in the Detroit area was sentenced to at least 10 years in prison Tuesday for sexual assault and other crimes involving adults and teenagers.
Victims say Zvi Levran groped them when they sought sports physicals or treatment for injuries and showered with them after workouts. One man said Levran performed oral sex during an appointment for a hip injury.
The allegations drew comparisons to another Michigan sports doctor, Larry Nassar, who is in prison for assaulting teens and young women, including Olympic gymnasts, and for possessing images of sexual exploitation of children.
“As I stand here in front of you, and I see the individual victims who were affected either directly or indirectly from my actions, it is very difficult to try and say anything for myself, and I’m not going to,” Levran, 68, said in court.
He recently pleaded no contest to 28 crimes in Oakland County, including third-degree criminal sexual conduct. A no-contest plea in Michigan is treated as a conviction at sentencing. Levran will be eligible for parole after 10 years in custody.
“The courage of the victims who came forward against Levran helped prevent this predator from abusing future victims,” prosecutor Karen McDonald said.
A 29-year-old victim told Judge Yasmine Poles that her mental health has suffered.
"It haunts me, but I just know now he has no power over me," the woman said.
Zvi Levran, a doctor who was sentenced to at least 10 years in prison for sexual assault and other crimes involving adults and teenagers, is escorted out of the courtroom after his sentencing Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in Pontiac, Mich. (Clarence Tabb Jr./Detroit News via AP)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Roman Josi scored a goal and added two assists to lead the Nashville Predators to a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on Sunday night.
Steven Stamkos had a goal and an assist, Cole Smith also scored, and Justus Annunen made 28 saves for the Predators, winners of two of three.
Alex Ovechkin had a goal and an assist, Ethen Frank also scored, and Charlie Lindgren made 18 saves for Washington, losers of two of three.
Annunen, who earlier in the week signed a two-year extension with the Predators, has won three consecutive decisions.
Ovechkin scored the game’s first goal at 5:56 of the opening period.
With the Capitals on a two-man advantage, John Carlson sent a pass to Ovechkin at the left faceoff dot, where he beat Annunen with a one-timer for his 20th of the season, the 21st consecutive season he’s scored at least 20.
Entering Sunday, neither team had not scored on the power play in their previous four games, but both connected twice on the man-advantage.
Stamkos tied the game 1-1 at 13:15 of the first, also on the power play.
The goal was the 601st of Stamkos’ career, third among active players, trailing just Ovechkin, with an NHL-record 917, and Sidney Crosby (649).
Smith gave Nashville a 2-1 lead at 1:12 of the third, beating Lindgren high to the stick side from the low slot.
Josi followed at 3:29 of the third, connecting on a one-timer from the top of the right circle with the Predators on a 5-on-3 of their own.
Frank closed the Washington deficit to one at 9:03 of the third, also on a power play.
Capitals forward Justin Sourdif was struck in the face by a puck early in the second period and did not return.
Capitals host the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday.
Predators host the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday.
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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) waits for the puck to be dropped during a face-off in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, right, celebrates with Justin Sourdif (34) after scoring against the Nashville Predators during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Nashville Predators center Steven Stamkos (91) is congratulated after scoring against the Washington Capitals during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Nashville Predators center Steven Stamkos (91) flips over Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren (79) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
