National Sports

MONTREAL — With a season-ending schedule against four of the NHL's top teams, the Montreal Canadiens knew their push for a playoff spot wouldn't be easy. Halfway there, they have picked up four points, but the prize remains elusive.

ESPOO, Finland — The stars of women's hockey have a loud voice in shaping the future of their league in North America. They vow to use it when the women's world championship concludes in Finland.

VANCOUER, B.C. — Tanner Pearson doesn't get too concerned when he puts a puck in the back of the net and officials have to review the play. "It's how I scored my first NHL goal, under review.

Tuesday's Games NHL Carolina 4 Toronto 1 Montreal 4 Tampa Bay 2 Minnesota 5 Winnipeg 1 Colorado 6 Edmonton 2 Nashville 3 Buffalo 2 Boston 6 Columbus 2 Detroit 4 Pittsburgh 1 Dallas 6 Philadelphia 2 Los Angeles 3 Arizona 1 Vancouver 4 San Jose 2 --- A

Tuesday's Games NHL Carolina 4 Toronto 1 Montreal 4 Tampa Bay 2 Minnesota 5 Winnipeg 1 Colorado 6 Edmonton 2 Nashville 3 Buffalo 2 Boston 6 Columbus 2 Detroit 4 Pittsburgh 1 Dallas 6 Philadelphia 2 Los Angeles 3 Arizona 1 Vancouver 4 San Jose 2 --- A

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Niklas Edin was about to enjoy a swig of coffee during a mid-game break at the world men's curling championship when he noticed a photographer had stopped to capture the moment. The brew was from a popular domestic chain.

DENVER — Already in full desperation mode, the Colorado Avalanche found an even higher level. It may have just saved their season.

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota raced off to a big lead against Winnipeg on Tuesday, and then started watching the scoreboard to see if its faint playoff hopes would survive another night.

TORONTO — The Carolina Hurricanes had everything on the line in their mad dash for a playoff spot. The Maple Leafs didn't — and it certainly showed.

MONTREAL — With the season potentially on the line, Clathe Montreal Canadiens dug deep to put together one of their best efforts of the season against the league's top team.