National Sports
Carolina Hurricanes managing big injuries, tight Metropolitan Division race
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2023
Rod Brind’Amour wouldn’t mind seeing his Carolina Hurricanes coast into the playoffs. Given the razor-thin margins in the battle for this season’s Metropolitan Division crown, that’s unlikely to be the case. Carolina has been in a back-and-forth battle with the New Jersey Devils in an arduous sprint that could come down to the schedule’s final ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sakamoto leads after short program at figure skating worlds
By The Associated Press on March 22nd, 2023
SAITAMA, Japan (AP) – Defending champion Kaori Sakamoto took the lead after the women’s short program at the world figure skating championships on Wednesday. Aiming to become the first Japanese skater to win back-to-back world titles, Sakamoto received 79.24 points at Saitama Super Arena for a routine that featured a double axel, a triple lutz ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flames bounce back with 5-1 victory over Ducks
By Joe Reedy, The Associated Press on March 21st, 2023
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) – Tyler Toffoli had three assists, Calgary scored twice on the power play and the Flames bounced back from a six-goal loss one night earlier with a 5-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday. Toffoli has nine points in the past four games, including six assists. Nick Ritchie, Troy Stecher, Rasmus ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tuesday’s sports scoreboard for March 21, 2023
By The Canadian Press on March 21st, 2023
Tuesday’s Scoreboard NHL Calgary 5 Anaheim 1 Vegas 4 Vancouver 3 Winnipeg 2 Arizona 1 Boston 2 Ottawa 1 Montreal 3 Tampa Bay 2 N.Y. Islanders 7 Toronto 2 Carolina 3 N.Y. Rangers 2 Columbus 7 Washington 6 (OT) Philadelphia 6 Florida 3 Minnesota 2 New Jersey 1 (OT) Nashville 7 Buffalo 3 Detroit 3 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL roundup: T-Birds cruise past Blazers 6-3 in West showdown
By The Canadian Press on March 21st, 2023
SEATTLE – Dylan Guenther scored twice, Jeremy Hanzel added three assists and the Seattle Thunderbirds defeated the visiting Kamloops Blazers 6-3 in Western Hockey League action on Tuesday night. The top two teams in the WHL’s Western Conference will head to Kamloops on Wednesday for a rematch in the B.C. community. Nolan Allan, Brad Lambert, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Golden Knights down Canucks 4-3, grab top spot in Western Conference
By Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press on March 21st, 2023
VANCOUVER – The Vegas Golden Knights solidified their spot atop the NHL’s Western Conference with a 4-3 victory over the Vancouver Canucks Tuesday. The result marked a fifth straight road win for Vegas, moving the team past the L.A. Kings for sole possession of No. 1 in the West. Phil Kessel, Reilly Smith, Teddy Blueger ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hellebuyck, early goals help Jets beat Coyotes 2-1
By Judy Owen, The Canadian Press on March 21st, 2023
WINNIPEG – Josh Morrissey was glad Connor Hellebuyck was the last line of defence for the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday. Hellebuyck made 29 saves to backstop Winnipeg to a much-needed 2-1 victory over the Arizona Coyotes. The veteran netminder made a huge save early in the second period that drew loud cheers from 13,216 fans ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clutterbuck scores 2 as Islanders beat Maple Leafs 7-2
By By: Scott Charles, The Associated Press on March 21st, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – Cal Clutterbuck had two goals and an assist as the New York Islanders got all their scoring in the last two periods in a 7-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night. Anders Lee and Noah Dobson each had a goal and an assist, and Zach Parise, Hudson Fasching ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clutterbuck scores 2 as Islanders crush Leafs 7-2
By By: Scott Charles, The Associated Press on March 21st, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – Cal Clutterbuck had two goals and an assist as the New York Islanders got all their scoring in the last two periods in a 7-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night. Anders Lee and Noah Dobson each had a goal and an assist, and Zach Parise, Hudson Fasching ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets ride early goals to 2-1 win over Coyotes
By Judy Owen, The Canadian Press on March 21st, 2023
WINNIPEG – Connor Hellebuyck made 29 saves to backstop the Winnipeg Jets to a much-needed 2-1 victory over the Arizona Coyotes on Tuesday. The loss snapped Arizona’s four-game win streak and eight-game point streak (6-1-2). Nikolaj Ehlers and Adam Lowry scored for the Jets (40-29-3), who have only won two of their past five games. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QMJHL roundup: Huskies unleash the offence in edging Foreurs 9-8
By The Canadian Press on March 21st, 2023
ROUYN-NORANDA, Que. – It wasn’t a good night for goalies. It took nine rounds to settle a shootout in which 11 goals were scored before the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies defeated the visiting Val-d’Or Foreurs 9-8 in the only Quebec Major Junior Hockey League game on Tuesday’s schedule. Danill Bourash scored three goals and Louis-Philippe Fontaine had ... Read More »
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