National Sports
Italian skier Federica Brignone takes narrow super-G victory to extend overall World Cup lead
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
KVITFJELL, Norway (AP) — Federica Brignone won an eventful women’s World Cup super-G on Sunday as the Italian skier extended her lead in the overall standings. In a tight finish, Brignone was 0.06 seconds faster than defending overall champion Lara Gut-Behrami. The Swiss star seemed on course for victory but came wide in a turn ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!World champ Loic Meillard leads the opening run of first World Cup slalom since the worlds
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
KRANJSKA GORA, Slovenia (AP) — World champion Loic Meillard posted the fastest opening-run time Sunday in the first World Cup slalom since the Alpine skiing worlds. The Swiss skier was 0.05 seconds faster than Timon Haugan of Norway. Tanguy Nef and Atle Lie McGrath were the only other skiers who finished within three-tenths of Meillard’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former gang member Ryan Peake wins New Zealand Open, qualifies for British Open
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
QUEENSTOWN, New Zealand (AP) — Ryan Peake, an Australian former motorcycle gang member who turned his life around through golf, earned a place at the British Open Sunday when he won the 104th New Zealand Open by one stroke. The 31-year-old from Western Australia called the win “life-changing” after sinking an eight-foot par putt on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nashville visits New York after Smith’s 2-goal game
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
Nashville Predators (21-31-7, in the Central Division) vs. New York Rangers (29-26-4, in the Metropolitan Division) New York; Sunday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rangers -181, Predators +151; over/under is 6 BOTTOM LINE: The Nashville Predators visit the New York Rangers after Cole Smith scored two goals in the Predators’ 7-4 loss to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vegas takes on New Jersey after Kolesar’s 2-goal performance
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
New Jersey Devils (33-22-6, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (35-18-6, in the Pacific Division) Paradise, Nevada; Sunday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Golden Knights -152, Devils +127; over/under is 6 BOTTOM LINE: The Vegas Golden Knights host the New Jersey Devils after Keegan Kolesar scored two goals in the Golden Knights’ ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hurricanes and Flames hit the ice in non-conference matchup
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
Calgary Flames (28-23-8, in the Pacific Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (34-22-4, in the Metropolitan Division) Raleigh, North Carolina; Sunday, 5 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hurricanes -250, Flames +203; over/under is 6 BOTTOM LINE: The Carolina Hurricanes and the Calgary Flames hit the ice in a non-conference matchup. Carolina has a 22-7-1 record in home ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wild take losing streak into game against the Bruins
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
Boston Bruins (28-25-8, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Minnesota Wild (34-22-4, in the Central Division) Saint Paul, Minnesota; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wild -146, Bruins +122; over/under is 5.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Wild take on the Boston Bruins as losers of three in a row. Minnesota is 34-22-4 overall and 13-13-1 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Capitals take losing streak into home matchup against the Senators
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
Ottawa Senators (30-25-4, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Washington Capitals (38-14-8, in the Metropolitan Division) Washington; Monday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals look to end a three-game slide when they play the Ottawa Senators. Washington is 38-14-8 overall and 18-7-6 in home games. The Capitals have a +61 scoring differential, with 215 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kings bring losing streak into matchup with the Blackhawks
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
Los Angeles Kings (31-19-8, in the Pacific Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (18-35-7, in the Central Division) Chicago; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Kings look to break a three-game skid with a win against the Chicago Blackhawks. Chicago is 18-35-7 overall and 11-15-3 at home. The Blackhawks are 10-17-6 in games their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs try to keep win streak going, visit the Penguins
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
Toronto Maple Leafs (37-20-2, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (24-29-9, in the Metropolitan Division) Pittsburgh; Sunday, 1 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Maple Leafs -188, Penguins +156; over/under is 6.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Maple Leafs visit the Pittsburgh Penguins trying to build upon a four-game win streak. Pittsburgh has a 14-13-4 record ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panthers take win streak into home matchup against the Lightning
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
Tampa Bay Lightning (35-20-4, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Florida Panthers (37-21-3, in the Atlantic Division) Sunrise, Florida; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Florida Panthers host the Tampa Bay Lightning as winners of three games in a row. Florida has a 37-21-3 record overall and a 6-5-1 record in Atlantic Division play. The ... Read More »
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