National Sports

Connor with hat trick, Jets beat Predators to clinch playoff spot

WINNIPEG — Kyle Connor's new linemates were teasing the Winnipeg Jets forward about helping him score a third goal against the Nashville Predators on Saturday. Then they made it a reality.

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Brendan Gallagher scores twice, Canadiens down Sabres 7-4

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens never took their foot off the gas pedal in an 11-goal thriller as the race to the playoffs intensifies.

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Alexandar Georgiev great again as slumping Rangers edge Maple Leafs in overtime

TORONTO — After leaking 17 goals in their last three home games, the Toronto Maple Leafs tightened up on defence in their return to the Scotiabank Arena on Saturday after a three-game absence.

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Canada's Clarke, Carleton put on shows at NCAA Basketball Tournament

Canadians contributed in big ways for their teams in both men's and women's games at the NCAA Basketball Tournament on Saturday.

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Senators confirm they will hire new president of hockey operations

OTTAWA — General manager Pierre Dorion is going to get some help rebuilding the Ottawa Senators.

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Walker and Muyres reach semifinals at Canadian mixed doubles playdowns

FREDERICTON — Defending champions Laura Walker and Kirk Muyres are moving on at the Canadian mixed doubles curling championship.

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Tkachuk scores two, including OT winner as Senators top Oilers 4-3

EDMONTON — The Ottawa Senators played the kind of game Saturday that head coach Marc Crawford enjoys watching.

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Switzerland and Sweden post semifinal victories at world women's curling

SILKEBORG, Denmark — Switzerland's Silvana Tirinzoni defeated South Korea's Minji Kim 5-3 on Saturday to secure a berth in the final of the world women's curling championship. Switzerland scored a deuce in an extra end for the victory.

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Swiss defender Schar plays on after severe head knock

TBILISI, Georgia — Defender Fabian Schar was apparently knocked out in a collision but got up and contributed to Switzerland's win over Georgia in European Championship qualifying on Saturday.

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AP source: Verlander, Astros to add $66M for 2020, '21

Justin Verlander and the Houston Astros have agreed to a contract adding an additional $66 million in guaranteed money for 2020 and '21, a person with direct knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press.

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