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With NHL in the midst of an offensive surge, defending comes at a premium in 2023

Martin St. Louis recalls having to pay a much higher price. Rod Brind'Amour vividly remembers the punishment he endured getting to the front of the net throughout his NHL career. And Paul Maurice poin...

Apr 12, 2023

Canadian fighter has modest shopping list after winning million-dollar PFL purse

Olivier (The Canadian Gangster) Aubin-Mercier didn't go crazy with the US$1-million cheque he won with the Professional Fighters League lightweight title in November. Unlike other MMA promotions, the ...

Apr 12, 2023

Win or go home: Toronto Raptors host Chicago Bulls in NBA play-in tournament

TORONTO - Win, or go home - that's what the Toronto Raptors are up against. The No. 9 seed Raptors (41-41) host the No. 10 Chicago Bulls (40-42) in the NBA's Eastern Conference play-in tournament on W...

Apr 12, 2023

Bouchard scores OT winner, Oilers beat Avalanche 2-1

DENVER (AP) - Evan Bouchard scored a power-play goal 1:50 into overtime, Stuart Skinner stopped 28 shots and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 on Tuesday night for their eighth strai...

Apr 11, 2023

Miller, power play carry Canucks past Ducks, 3-2

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - J.T. Miller had a goal and an assist and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Tuesday night. Elias Pettersson had two assists and crossed the 100-point mark for t...

Apr 11, 2023

Whitecaps whipped 3-0 by L.A. in CONCACAF play

LOS ANGELES - The Vancouver Whitecaps fell 3-0 to Los Angeles FC in the second leg of their CONCACAF Champions League matchup on Tuesday night. Carlos Vela scored two goals, including one on a penalty...

Apr 11, 2023

Jets clinch playoff spot with feisty 3-1 win over Wild

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Mark Scheifele scored his 42nd goal, Connor Hellebuyck made 33 saves and the Winnipeg Jets clinched the final spot in the Western Conference playoffs with a 3-1 victory over the...

Apr 11, 2023

Call-up Woll makes 46 saves, Leafs beat Lightning 4-3

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Minor league call-up Joseph Woll made 45 saves, William Nylander had a goal and two assists, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 on Tuesday night in a previ...

Apr 11, 2023

Rogers Centre renovations wow Toronto Blue Jays fans at home opener

TORONTO - Excited fans raced through the gates at Rogers Centre, with some having to double back because they forgot their free giveaway, too eager to get their first look at the renovated ballpark. T...

Apr 11, 2023

Cougars Playoff Fever continues as ticket lineups get longer

PRINCE GEORGE- Game three against the Seattle Thunderbirds can't come soon enough. As fans were lined up outside the door for their playoff tickets Tuesday morning. It seems like "Cat Scratch Fever" i...

Apr 11, 2023