National Sports
Zach Hyman scored OT winner for Oilers in 5-4 win over Kings to even up series
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2023
LOS ANGELES – Zach Hyman scored the overtime winner for the Edmonton Oilers in a 5-4 win over the Los Angeles Kings to even their first-round playoff series at two wins apiece. Hyman beat Los Angeles goalie Joonas Korpisalo between the pads 10:39 of overtime for his first goal of the post-season. Leon Draisaitl scored ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Sunday, April 23, 2023
By The Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2023
Sunday’s Scoreboard NHL Stanley Cup playoffs Edmonton 5 Los Angeles 4 (OT) (Best-of-seven series tied 2-2) Carolina 5 N.Y. Islanders 2 (Carolina leads best-of-seven series 3-1) Boston 6 Florida 2 (Boston leads best-of-seven series 3-1) Dallas 3 Minnesota 2 (Best-of-seven series tied 2-2) — AHL Calder Cup Playoffs Coachella Valley 5 Tucson 1 (Coachella Valley ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stars even series with 3-2 win vs. Wild on Seguin’s PP pair
By Dave Campbell, The Associated Press on April 23rd, 2023
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Tyler Seguin scored two power-play goals and Jake Oettinger made 33 saves in a brilliant show in his home state to help the Dallas Stars bounce back from a lopsided loss and beat the Minnesota Wild 3-2 in Game 4 on Sunday night to even their first-round NHL playoff series. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stars even series with 3-2 win over Wild
By Dave Campbell, The Associated Press on April 23rd, 2023
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Tyler Seguin scored two power-play goals and Jake Oettinger made 33 saves in a brilliant show in his home state to help the Dallas Stars bounce back from a lopsided loss and beat the Minnesota Wild 3-2 in Game 4 on Sunday night to even their first-round NHL playoff series. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lilia Vu wins 1st major at Chevron Championship in playoff
By Kristie Rieken, The Associated Press on April 23rd, 2023
THE WOODLANDS, Texas (AP) – Lilia Vu birdied the first playoff hole to win her first major at the Chevron Championship after fellow American Angel Yin hit her approach shot into the water on Sunday. Yin’s second shot came up short and left and splashed into the pond guarding the par-5 18th hole, and Vu ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bruins top Panthers 6-2, take 3-1 lead in series
By Tim Reynolds, The Associated Press on April 23rd, 2023
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) – Linus Ullmark left the ice with a few minutes left to play, which ordinarily isn’t a great thing for hockey goaltenders. In this case, it only made the Boston Bruins appreciate him more. Ullmark stopped 41 shots before leaving the game with 3:11 remaining after drawing a misconduct penalty – he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Riley, Hardy win first PGA Tour event at Zurich Classic, Canadians Hadwin, Taylor finish second
By Brett Martel, The Associated Press on April 23rd, 2023
AVONDALE, La. (AP) – Nick Hardy and Davis Riley birdied four of their final six holes – highlighted by Riley’s 33-foot birdie putt from the fringe on the par-3 17th – to give both players their first PGA Tour victory at the Zurich Classic on Sunday. “It was nerve-wracking, honestly,” Riley said. “The first win ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bruins top Panthers 6-2, take 3-1 lead in 1st-round series
By Tim Reynolds, The Associated Press on April 23rd, 2023
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) – Taylor Hall and Jake DeBrusk each scored twice, Linus Ullmark stopped 41 shots and the Boston Bruins beat the Florida Panthers 6-2 in an Eastern Conference first-round playoff game Sunday. Brad Marchand and Tyler Bertuzzi also had goals for the Bruins, who took a 3-1 lead in the series by getting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL playoffs: Blades knock off Rebels 5-3 to force Game 7 showdown
By The Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2023
RED DEER, Alta. – After losing the first three games of their best-of-seven Western Hockey League playoff series, the Saskatoon Blades have rallied to force a Game 7. The visiting Blades knocked off the Red Deer Rebels 5-3 on Sunday to force a winner-take-all showdown on Tuesday at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, Sask. Egor Sidorov ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seattle Seawolves rally in the second half to defeat the Toronto Arrows in MLR play
By The Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2023
TORONTO – Captain Riekert Hattingh scored two tries as the Seattle Seawolves rallied in the second half to down Toronto 36-27 Sunday and extend the Arrows’ Major League Rugby losing streak to six games. Toronto led 20-14 at the half, seemingly rebounding from an 80-5 humiliation at the hands of the New England Free Jacks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Morrissey’s injury leaves Jets in need of step up from others in series against Vegas
By Judy Owen, The Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2023
WINNIPEG – Prior to puck drop between the Winnipeg Jets and Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday, a young fan got to suit up, carry a Jets flag and skate around the ice with his hockey heroes. As the boy made his way behind the net wearing his goalie equipment, he lost his balance and fell. ... Read More »
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