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Sports scoreboard for Monday, May 8, 2023
By The Canadian Press on May 8th, 2023
Monday’s Scoreboard NHL Playoffs Second Round Vegas 5 Edmonton 1 (Vegas leads best-of-seven series 2-1) — NBA Playoffs Second Round Miami 109 New York 101 (Miami leads best-of-seven series 3-1) L.A. Lakers 104 Golden State 101 (Los Angeles leads best-of-seven series 3-1) — Major League Baseball American League Detroit 6 Cleveland 2 Tampa Bay 3 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heat take 3-1 lead, hold off Knicks 109-101 for Game 4 win
By Tim Reynolds, The Associated Press on May 8th, 2023
MIAMI (AP) – The lead was shaky at times. The shooting went cold. The building got tense. There were moments when the Miami Heat looked like they were about to get themselves into trouble. And they found a way – again. The unpredictable ride of the eighth-seeded Heat continues, with Miami on the brink of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL playoffs: Thunderbirds edge Blazers 4-2, punch ticket to championship series
By The Canadian Press on May 8th, 2023
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – The Seattle Thunderbirds have punched their ticket to the Western Hockey League championship series. Kyle Crnkovic’s goal 10 minutes into the third period stood up as the winner as the T-Birds defeated the Kamloops Blazers 4-2 to win the best-of-seven Western Conference final in six games. Jared Davidson, Sawyer Mynio and Reid ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marchessault ends playoff drought, Golden Knights douse Oilers 5-1 to lead series
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on May 8th, 2023
EDMONTON – Jonathan Marchessault scored his first two goals of the playoffs for the Vegas Golden Knights in Monday’s 5-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers to lead their playoff series two games to one. Jack Eichel scored and had two assists for Vegas with teammates Zach Whitecloud and Chandler Stephenson each chipping in a goal. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadiens confident they’ll add a top talent with No. 5 pick in NHL draft
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on May 8th, 2023
MONTREAL – It won’t be prized prospect Connor Bedard, but Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes is confident he can add a “really good hockey player” after securing the No. 5 pick in Monday’s NHL draft lottery. “Whether that player becomes a franchise player, I don’t know,” Hughes said. “It’s really difficult to say that, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHL playoffs: Petes edge Battalion 3-2 to win East final in 7
By The Canadian Press on May 8th, 2023
NORTH BAY, Ont. – J.R. Avon’s goal at 5:42 of the third period snapped a 2-2 stalemate and ended up being the winner as the visiting Peterborough Petes defeated the North Bay Battalion 3-2 to win the Ontario Hockey League’s Eastern Conference final in seven games. The Petes will now play the London Knights in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blackhawks win NHL draft lottery, get to pick Connor Bedard
By Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press on May 8th, 2023
SECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) – The Chicago Blackhawks won the NHL draft lottery Monday night and with it the right to select Connor Bedard with the first pick, parlaying one of their worst seasons in decades into a potentially franchise-altering player. It’s the second time the Blackhawks have won the lottery in the past two decades, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadiens net No. 5 pick in NHL draft lottery, Blackhawks get first pick
By The Canadian Press on May 8th, 2023
MONTREAL – The Montreal Canadiens won’t get a shot at prized prospect Connor Bedard, but they’ll still be able to add a top young talent after securing the No. 5 pick in Monday’s NHL draft lottery. Montreal, which had an 8.5 per cent chance of landing the top pick, will have the highest selection of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto FC, CF Montreal derby comes twice this week with both cup and league play
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on May 8th, 2023
TORONTO – It’s a double-derby week for Toronto FC and CF Montreal, two teams that have been on roller-coaster rides already this season. Toronto (2-3-6) hosts Montreal (4-6-0) at BMO Field on Tuesday in the Canadian Championship quarterfinal with the two teams meeting against Saturday in Major League Soccer play at Saputo Stadium. While both ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Valérie Tétreault advocates for mental health resources at National Bank Open
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on May 8th, 2023
Valérie Tétreault stepped away from competitive tennis when she was just 23 in part because she was struggling with her mental health. Now that she’s the tournament director for the National Bank Open, Canada’s national championship, she is improving mental health supports for the country’s tennis players. Tennis Canada has recommitted to its Mental Timeout ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Samsonov’s injury status unclear ahead of Game 4 with Maple Leafs facing elimination
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on May 8th, 2023
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Ilya Samsonov could still play a role with his team on the brink of elimination. The Maple Leafs goaltender left Sunday’s 3-2 overtime loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 3 of their second-round series with an undisclosed injury after being accidentally taken out by teammate Luke Schenn. The big defenceman ... Read More »
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