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Oilers top Kings 6-4 to advance to second round of NHL playoffs

Oilers top Kings 6-4 to advance to second round of NHL playoffs

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers may have been down, but they proved you can’t count them out.
Canadian women look to build on momentum going into rugby sevens season finale

Canadian women look to build on momentum going into rugby sevens season finale

The Canadian women's rugby sevens team, coming off back-to-back third-place finishes in Hong Kong and Singapore, look to finish the HSBC SVNS season with a bang this weekend in Carson, Calif.
Fleury, Landeskog and Monahan named Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy finalists

Fleury, Landeskog and Monahan named Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy finalists

NEW YORK — Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury and forwards Gabriel Landeskog of the Colorado Avalanche and Sean Monahan of the Columbus Blue Jackets were named the finalists for the NHL's Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy on Friday.
Maple Leafs turn attention to Panthers after bouncing Senators in Battle of Ontario

Maple Leafs turn attention to Panthers after bouncing Senators in Battle of Ontario

OTTAWA — Auston Matthews and his teammates overcame a plucky opponent to silence their doubters. The Maple Leafs now face a tougher — and nastier test — in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
De Grasse finds motivation in future uncertainty, turns focus to biopic

De Grasse finds motivation in future uncertainty, turns focus to biopic

Andre De Grasse says he’s found new motivation — and a new creative outlet — as he heads into the 2025 season. The 30-year-old from Markham, Ont., has faced repeated questions about his future and whether he’ll race at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Canadian women to face U.S. in Ottawa in final home game before Rugby World Cup

Canadian women to face U.S. in Ottawa in final home game before Rugby World Cup

Canada, ranked second in the world, will host the ninth-ranked U.S. on Aug. 1 at Ottawa's TD Place in its final home outing before the Women's Rugby World Cup in England.
New York Rangers hire Mike Sullivan as coach days after he and the Pittsburgh Penguins parted ways

New York Rangers hire Mike Sullivan as coach days after he and the Pittsburgh Penguins parted ways

The New York Rangers have hired Mike Sullivan as coach, days after he and the Pittsburgh Penguins agreed to part ways .
New York Rangers hire Mike Sullivan as coach days after he and the Pittsburgh Penguins parted ways

New York Rangers hire Mike Sullivan as coach days after he and the Pittsburgh Penguins parted ways

The New York Rangers have hired Mike Sullivan as coach, days after he and the Pittsburgh Penguins agreed to part ways .
Pickard comes off the bench to backstop Oilers to second round of playoffs

Pickard comes off the bench to backstop Oilers to second round of playoffs

EDMONTON — Calvin Pickard, the lone goalie with a 4-0 record, was among the surprises emerging from the first round of NHL playoffs.
MacKinnon gets credit for fluky go-ahead goal as Avs tie series with 7-4 win over Stars in Game 6

MacKinnon gets credit for fluky go-ahead goal as Avs tie series with 7-4 win over Stars in Game 6

DENVER (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon sent the puck into traffic in front of the net. What happened next may go down as one of the biggest playoff goals he's ever “scored.