National Sports

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Minor league call-up Joseph Woll made 46 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 preview of an opening round playoff series next week.

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Germany booked a spot in the women's world hockey championship quarterfinals by defeating Hungary 2-1 in its preliminary round finale Tuesday.

The fight to reinstate Simon Fraser University's football program has become a legal battle. The Simon Fraser Football Alumni Society will file an injunction against the Burnaby, B.C., school to reinstate its football program.

LE MANS, France — Canada coach Bev Priestman leaves the April international window with perhaps as many questions as answers.

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs recalled goaltender Joseph Woll from the American Hockey League ahead of Tuesday's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

VANCOUVER — Even without one of its top players, Canada is ready to rally as women's tennis returns to Vancouver this week.

TORONTO — Jim Lawson believes it's time to hand over the reins to Woodbine Entertainment. Lawson announced Tuesday he plans to step down as Woodbine's CEO this fall. The exact date wasn't divulged. Lawson has been Woodbine's CEO since April 2015.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes signed kicker David Cote to a contract extension through the 2024 season Tuesday. Cote, of Quebec City, made 44-of-51 field goal attempts last season, his 86.3 per cent ratio standing fourth among league kickers.

The odyssey continues for Jamie Bruce. The 33-year-old from Kenora, Ont., is in Many, La., for the Bassmaster Open event that begins Thursday at Toledo Bend Reservoir.

CALGARY — Hockey Canada has named its staff for the 2023 men's under-18 world championship. Jeff Truitt of the Western Hockey League's Prince Albert Raiders will be the team's head coach. John Dean of the Ontario Hockey League's Sault Ste.