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WHL roundup: Raiders roll past Blades 4-3 in playoff opener

WHL roundup: Raiders roll past Blades 4-3 in playoff opener

SASKATOON — The underdog Prince Albert Raiders spotted the Saskatoon Blades a 2-0 lead on Thursday then stormed back to register a 4-3 victory in the opening game of the Western Hockey League playoffs.
Nick Suzuki, Cayden Primeau lead Canadiens to 4-1 win over Flyers

Nick Suzuki, Cayden Primeau lead Canadiens to 4-1 win over Flyers

MONTREAL — He didn't leave with a shutout, but Cayden Primeau won’t complain about the result on Thursday night. Primeau made 29 saves as the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1.
Giordano honours late father after scoring in return from injury, Leafs top Caps 5-1

Giordano honours late father after scoring in return from injury, Leafs top Caps 5-1

TORONTO — Mark Giordano wasn't sure he would get a chance to honour his late father under the NHL's bright lights.
Survivor of Humboldt Broncos bus crash makes 2024 Paralympics as rower

Survivor of Humboldt Broncos bus crash makes 2024 Paralympics as rower

A survivor of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash has qualified for the 2024 Paralympics in Paris. Rowing Canada says on social media that Jacob Wassermann has earned Canada a country quota spot in an event known as PR1 men's single sculls.
Senators win fourth straight by blanking Blackhawks 2-0

Senators win fourth straight by blanking Blackhawks 2-0

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators were well aware of the Connor Bedard factor on Thursday but they were much more concerned with their own play than the young Chicago Blackhawks forward.
OHL roundup: Wolves whip Steelheads 3-0 in playoff opener

OHL roundup: Wolves whip Steelheads 3-0 in playoff opener

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Landon McCallum and Dalibor Dvorsky scored first-period goals and Jakub Vondras made 32 saves as the visiting Sudbury Wolves opened the Ontario Hockey League playoffs on Thursday with a 3-0 victory over the Mississauga Steelheads.
Blue Jays play long ball, rip Rays 8-2 in season opener

Blue Jays play long ball, rip Rays 8-2 in season opener

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. lingered coming out of the batter's box long enough to watch a towering drive off his bat sail well over the centre-field wall. Then he broke into a home run trot.
Scheffler shoots impressive 5 under, trails by one at Houston Open

Scheffler shoots impressive 5 under, trails by one at Houston Open

HOUSTON (AP) — Scottie Scheffler had his 28th consecutive round under par to start the year, a 5-under 65 on Thursday that left him one shot behind Taylor Moore and Wilson Furr in the Houston Open.
Abuse-Free Sport registry made public by Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner

Abuse-Free Sport registry made public by Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner

The Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner has made public a registry of people barred or provisionally suspended from participating in sport.
Scott, Beckie rejoin Canada for SheBelieves Cup after long knee injury layoffs

Scott, Beckie rejoin Canada for SheBelieves Cup after long knee injury layoffs

Desiree Scott and Janine Beckie return after lengthy knee injury layoffs to join Canada at next month's SheBelieves Cup. The four-team tournament, which runs April 6-9 in Atlanta and Columbus, also features the fourth-ranked United States, No.