National Sports
Mariners activate shortstop J.P. Crawford from 10-day injured list ahead of series against Angels
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford, who began the season on the 10-day injured list with an injured right shoulder, was reinstated Thursday ahead of the team’s road series against the Los Angeles Angels. Crawford, 31, played in one game on a rehab assignment for Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday, going 0 for 4 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jack Hughes’ 5-point game powers the Devils to a 7-3 win over the Capitals
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Jack Hughes had two goals and three assists and Dawson Mercer scored twice as the New Jersey Devils beat the Washington Capitals 7-3 on Thursday night. Hughes scored his first goal for the Devils 9:10 into the second period on a wrist shot, assisted by Jesper Bratt and Johnathan Kovacevic. He ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cirelli gets 2nd career hat trick and Lightning move into 1st in Atlantic after beating Penguins 6-3
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Anthony Cirelli registered his second career hat trick, Nikita Kucherov had a goal and three points, and the Tampa Bay Lightning moved into first place in the Atlantic Division after a 6-3 victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night. Zemgus Girgensons scored his 100th career goal and Brayden Point scored ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Golden Knights activate Carter Hart off injured reserve and start him versus Flames
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart was activated off injured reserve and started Vegas’ game Thursday night against the Calgary Flames. Hart has been out since injuring his left leg Jan. 8 against Columbus. John Tortorella, in his second game since replacing Bruce Cassidy, coached Hart in Philadelphia in from 2022-24. “Carter ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Caufield reaches 49 goals, Canadiens win their 7th in a row by beating the Rangers
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Cole Caufield scored his 48th and 49th goals of the season, and the Montreal Canadiens won their seventh game in a row to move closer to making the playoffs by defeating the New York Rangers 3-2 on Thursday night. Caufield’s second was his NHL-best 12th winning goal, putting the Canadiens ahead ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senators move into wild-card spot, prevent Sabres from clinching in 4-1 win
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
OTTAWA — Lars Eller scored the winner at 5:55 of the third period and Linus Ullmark made 21 saves as the Ottawa Senators gave life to their playoff hopes with a 4-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night. Dylan Cozens also scored while Ridley Greig and Shane Pinto added empty-net goals as the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two-time Stanley Cup champion Panthers avoid playoff elimination with 2-1 win over Bruins
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Florida goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky made 15 saves in the third period and 28 overall as the Panthers defeated the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Thursday night. The two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Panthers avoided elimination from the playoffs with the win. Florida got first-period goals from Mackie Samoskevich and Sam Bennett in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stankoven scores twice as Hurricanes beat Blue Jackets 5-1, clinch playoff berth
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Logan Stankoven scored two goals in the first nine minutes, and the Carolina Hurricanes clinched a playoff berth for the eighth season in a row by beating the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-1 on Thursday night. Alexander Nikishin added a first-period short-handed goal and Jordan Martinook and Andrei Svechnikov also scored as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lauren Coughlin knows Shadow Creek and it helps her to 3-way share of the lead on LPGA
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. (AP) — Lauren Coughlin showed her familiarity with Shadow Creek by opening with a 5-under 67, putting her in a three-way tie for the lead Thursday with Nasa Hataoka and Women’s British Open champion Miyu Yamashita in the Aramco Championship. Coughlin played 127 holes last year at Shadow Creek when the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kane scores pivotal goal as Red Wings beat Flyers 4-2 in a playoff-race swing
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Patrick Kane scored a pivotal goal in the same building where he scored a Stanley Cup Final winner, Alex DeBrincat scored two goals and Lucas Raymond had one to lead the Detroit Red Wings past the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2 on Thursday night. The Red Wings snapped a points tie in the chase ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Duren leads Pistons past Timberwolves 113-108 in game without superstars
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
DETROIT (AP) — Jalen Duren had 22 points and 14 rebounds, Daniss Jenkins scored 26 points and the Detroit Pistons beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-108 on Thursday night as both teams were without a superstar. Minnesota ruled out All-Star guard Anthony Edwards, listing his right knee injury and an illness, about 90 minutes before tipoff. ... Read More »
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