National Sports

Hartman goal in double OT gives Wild 3-2 win

DALLAS (AP) — Ryan Hartman scored 12:20 into the second overtime and the Minnesota Wild beat the Dallas Stars 3-2 in their playoff opener Monday night that dragged into early Tuesday morning.

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Meyers hits 3-run homer as Astros blitz Blue Jays 9-2

HOUSTON (AP) — Jake Meyers hit a three-run homer in Houston’s seven-run first inning, and the Astros beat Kevin Gausman and the Toronto Blue Jays 9-2 on Monday night.

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

BOSTON (AP) — Brad Marchand has had his share of highlight goals in his career. His latest was more of a lowlight for Florida goalie Alex Lyon.

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

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Antti Raanta felt ready when he got the start in net.

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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 Tuesday night. And despite being a No.

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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.

Apr 17, 2023 4:27 PM Read more >

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 playoffs, the No.

Apr 17, 2023 3:30 PM Read more >

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.

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Calgary Flames GM Treliving turns down extension, leaves team after nine seasons

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames are on the hunt for a new general manager after it was announced on Monday that Brad Treliving had left the team after nine seasons. “The Calgary Flames and Brad Treliving have mutually agreed to part ways.

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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 Houston Astros.

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