National Sports
Vongtaveelap, Sung share LPGA Tour lead at windy Hoakalei
By The Associated Press on April 13th, 2023
HONOLULU (AP) – Natthakritta Vongtaveelap shot a 2-under 70 at windy Hoakalei Country Club to hold onto a share of the lead Thursday in the LOTTE Championship. Making her second LPGA Tour start, the 20-year-old Thai player had four birdies and two bogeys in the second round to match sponsor invite Yu Jin Sung at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oilers top Sharks 5-2 to end regular season on franchise-record ninth straight win
By Shane Jones, The Canadian Press on April 13th, 2023
EDMONTON – Mattias Janmark scored a pair of goals, Leon Draisaitl had a goal and two assists and the Edmonton Oilers earned a franchise-record ninth straight win with a 5-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks in their regular-season finale on Thursday. Evan Bouchard and Evander Kane also scored for the Oilers (50-23-9), who went ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Anderson closes career with Sabres’ 4-3 OT win over Senators
By John Wawrow, The Associated Press on April 13th, 2023
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) – If the teary-eyed hugs with his two sons and wife at the Zamboni entrance weren’t hints enough, Sabres goalie Craig Anderson made it official following a 4-3 overtime win against Ottawa on Thursday night. He’s retiring after a 20-year career. “This is it,” Anderson said after a 30-save performance in Buffalo’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Anderson makes 30 saves, leads Sabres to 4-3 OT win vs. Sens
By John Wawrow, The Associated Press on April 13th, 2023
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) – If the teary-eyed hugs with his two sons and wife at the Zamboni entrance weren’t hints enough, Sabres goalie Craig Anderson made it official following a 4-3 overtime win against Ottawa on Thursday night. He’s retiring after a 20-year career. “This is it,” Anderson said after a 30-save performance in Buffalo’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Avs beat Jets 4-2, remain in control of Central Division
By Pat Graham, The Associated Press on April 13th, 2023
DENVER (AP) – Evan Rodrigues scored the go-ahead goal on a wrist shot early in the third period to help the Colorado Avalanche remain in control for the Central Division crown with a 4-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night. The Avalanche have 107 points and need to beat Nashville on Friday to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Knights thump Rangers 5-1 in second-round series opener of OHL playoffs
By The Canadian Press on April 13th, 2023
LONDON, Ont. – Ryan Humphrey scored twice, Sean McGurn had a goal and three assists and the London Knights cruised to a 5-1 series-opening win over the Kitchener Rangers Thursday night. George Diaco, with a goal and an assist, and Denver Barkey added the others for London (45-21-2), which took a 1-0 lead in their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Anderson makes 30 saves in Sabres 4-3 OT win over Senators
By John Wawrow, The Associated Press on April 13th, 2023
Casey Mittelstadt scored 1:18 into overtime, Craig Anderson stopped 30 shots in what could be his final career game, and the Buffalo Sabres closed their home schedule with a 4-3 win over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night. Tage Thompson scored his team-leading 47th goal, while Henri Jokiharju and Victor Olofsson also scored for Buffalo ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Detroit Tigers avoid three-game sweep with 3-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on April 13th, 2023
TORONTO – Spencer Turnbull threw five strong innings and the Detroit Tigers ended a six-game losing skid with a 3-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday night. It was the first home loss of the regular season for the Blue Jays, who have dropped just two of their last nine games. Toronto (8-5), ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pastrnak seals Bruins’ comeback in 5-4 win over Canadiens in regular-season finale
By Tristan D'Amours, The Canadian Press on April 13th, 2023
MONTREAL – David Pastrnak scored the winning goal with nine minutes remaining and the Boston Bruins ended their historic regular season with a 5-4 comeback win over rival Montreal Canadiens on Thursday. Dmitry Orlov, with a goal and an assist, Trent Frederic, Jake DeBrusk and Charlie Coyle also scored for Boston (65-12-5). Jeremy Swayman made ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Acciari scores late winner, Maple Leafs beat Rangers 3-2
By Allan Kreda, The Associated Press on April 13th, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – Noel Acciari scored the go-ahead goal late in third period, Joseph Woll made 22 saves and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the New York Rangers 3-2 on Thursday night in the season finale for both teams. Acciari nudged the puck past goal Jaroslav Halak with 7:39 left to snap a tie ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nurse scores in OT, Canada beats plucky Sweden 3-2 in quarterfinals at women’s worlds
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on April 13th, 2023
BRAMPTON, Ont. – Sarah Nurse was poised to jump over the boards to celebrate. On at least three separate occasions. A dominant Canada was coming in waves throughout overtime of a knife-edged quarterfinal at the women’s world hockey championship Thursday. Sweden goaltender Emma Soderberg was there at every turn in the 3-on-3 extra period, denying ... Read More »
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