National Sports

WASHINGTON — Braden Holtby made 35 saves to compensate for an inconsistent effort by his teammates, and the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-1 on Sunday afternoon to snap a two-game skid.

SILKEBORG, Denmark — Switzerland's Silvana Tirinzoni defeated Sweden's Anna Hasselborg 8-7 on Sunday to win gold at the world women's curling championship.

TORONTO — The CFL could prove to be a pivotal figure in the potential sale of the Montreal Alouettes.

QUEBEC — It would have been difficult to top the triumphant silver medal from the previous day, but Canada's Alex Harvey still capped his storied cross-country ski career in style Sunday with a second-place finish in the 15-kilometre pursuit at the W

MIAMI — Bianca Andreescu clearly doesn't mind working overtime. The rising Canadian tennis star's 10th win in a row was another lengthy encounter. She downed No.

VANCOUVER — Mark Giordano's "unbelievable" three-point performance on Saturday proves why he's the captain of the Calgary Flames, says the team's goalie.

Saturday's Games NHL New Jersey 2 Arizona 1 (SO) N.Y. Islanders 4 Philadelphia 2 Colorado 4 Chicago 2 Ottawa 4 Edmonton 3 (OT) N.Y.

Saturday's Games NHL New Jersey 2 Arizona 1 (SO) N.Y. Islanders 4 Philadelphia 2 Colorado 4 Chicago 2 Ottawa 4 Edmonton 3 (OT) N.Y.

NASHVILLE — Montreal lightweight John (The Bull) Makdessi won a unanimous decision over Peruvian Jesus (El Mudo) Penudo on a UFC televised card Saturday. The fight was short on action with the taller Penudo offering little.

SALT LAKE CITY — Next stop on the Brandon Clarke Dunk 'n Swat Festival: The Sweet 16.