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Marchand, Bruins pounce on Panthers in 3-1 Game 1 victory

BOSTON (AP) - Brad Marchand scored his 50th career playoff goal, David Pastrnak and Jake DeBrusk also scored, and the NHL-best Boston Bruins opened the playoffs by beating the Florida Panthers 3-1 on ...

Apr 17, 2023

Hurricanes hold on to beat Islanders 2-1 in playoff opener

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Sebastian Aho and Stefan Noesen scored power-play goals to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders 2-1 on Monday night to open their first-round NHL playoff serie...

Apr 17, 2023

Roll the Dice: Eighth-seeded Jets ready for Vegas challenge against Golden Knights

LAS VEGAS - The Winnipeg Jets can forget about their inconsistent regular season, a middling road mark and their winless record against the Vegas Golden Knights. A clean post-season slate starts Tuesd...

Apr 17, 2023

Changes expected after Vancouver Canucks' tumultuous season: GM

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks expect to make changes this summer, says general manager Patrik Allvin. And he's tasked players with figuring out how they can help improve the team going forward. "I...

Apr 17, 2023

Montreal Alouettes extend LB Brian Harelimana, Edmonton Elks sign DB Marcus Lewis

MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes signed linebacker Brian Harelimana to a two-year contract extension on Monday. The six-foot-two, 228-pound Harelimana produced 12 defensive tackles and three sacks pl...

Apr 17, 2023

A healthy Leon Draisaitl can add playoff wallop to Edmonton's one-two punch

EDMONTON - Leon Draisaitl was a prolific, post-season playmaker for the Edmonton Oilers even with a high-ankle sprain less than a year ago. If the big centre can stay healthy through the 2023 NHL play...

Apr 17, 2023

Toronto Blue Jays recall OF Nathan Lukes, option OF Jordan Luplow to triple-A Buffalo

TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays recalled outfielder Nathan Lukes and optioned outfielder Jordan Luplow to triple-A affiliate Buffalo on Monday. Lukes will be active for Monday night's game against the...

Apr 17, 2023

CF Montreal looks to break out of slump against Vaughan in Canadian Championship

MONTREAL - Amid a historically bad start to the season, CF Montreal turns to Wednesday's game in the first round of the Canadian Championship as an opportunity to generate some momentum. The first rou...

Apr 17, 2023

Canadian Championship represents unfinished business for CPL powerhouse Forge FC

Mark the Canadian Championship under unfinished business for CPL powerhouse Forge FC. The Hamilton-based club, which won the Canadian Premier League title in 2019, '20 and '22, and was runner-up in 20...

Apr 17, 2023

Vegas Golden Knights activate captain Mark Stone for Game 1 vs. Winnipeg Jets

Vegas Golden Knights captain Mark Stone has been activated off long-term injured reserve and will play in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs against the Winnipeg Jets, the team announced Monday. The W...

Apr 17, 2023