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‘He’s just unique’: Connor McDavid’s masterful season continues with playoff push
Few were the nights this hockey season when a highlight reel didn’t include a jaw-dropping…
Canada and post-COVID economic recovery; Protecting poutine: In The News for May 19
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart…
Toronto and Montreal mayors place bet on outcome of Maple Leafs-Canadiens playoff
The mayors of Toronto and Montreal have placed a bet on the outcome of the…
Edmonton Oilers, Winnipeg Jets set to kick off NHL’s Canadian playoff schedule
After four days of post-season action in the U.S., the NHL playoffs finally get going…
Quebec dairy group looks to obtain official designation to protect poutine’s identity
MONTREAL – A group representing Quebec’s dairy industry says it’s eyeing a special government designation…
Tuch scores twice, Vegas beats Wild to even playoff series
LAS VEGAS – Alex Tuch had two goals, including the tiebreaking score in the second…
Vasilevskiy stops 32, Lightning top Panthers 3-1 in Game 2
SUNRISE, Fla. – Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 32 shots, Steven Stamkos and Ondrej Palat had first-period…
Jarry rebounds with 39 saves, Pens even series with Isles
PITTSBURGH – Tristan Jarry bounced back from a shaky performance to stop 39 shots, and…
Vancouver Canucks weather late barrage, hold on for 4-2 win over Calgary Flames
VANCOUVER – The stakes may be low, but coach Travis Green says his Vancouver Canucks…
Up to 2,500 fans allowed at Bell Centre for potential Leafs/Habs Game 6
MONTREAL – A limited number of fans will be permitted in the Bell Centre to…
Yankees outbreak spurs concern, but experts say breakthrough COVID-19 cases expected
News last week that several vaccinated members of the New York Yankees baseball team had…
Edmonton Oilers’ veteran goalie Mike Smith relishes another playoff chance
EDMONTON – A shot at a Stanley Cup late in an NHL career is something…
Staal, Niederreiter lift Hurricanes past Predators 5-2
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Jordan Staal scored twice and Nino Niederreiter beat Juuse Saros for…
Marchand scores in OT, Bruins beat Capitals to even series
WASHINGTON (AP) — Brad Marchand scored 39 seconds into overtime after teammate Taylor Hall tied…
Price, Gallagher see game action with AHL Rocket in preparation for NHL playoffs
MONTREAL – Carey Price and Brendan Gallagher returned to the minor leagues on Monday for…
Hayley Wickenheiser, Danielle Goyette together again on Toronto Maple Leafs staff
TORONTO – Hayley Wickenheiser and Danielle Goyette are teammates again in the Toronto Maple Leafs…
Intensity from the outset in Sunshine State playoff series
The first-ever playoff game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers could be tough…
Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck confident, hungry heading into playoffs
WINNIPEG – Thoughts of winning hockey’s ultimate prize are never far from Connor Hellebuyck’s mind.…
‘Long overdue’: Leafs, Canadiens legends eagerly awaiting playoff series
Frank Mahovlich can’t pick a side. And really, who can blame him? The Hall of…
Lindholm OT winner gives Flames 6-5 win over Canucks despite blowing four-goal lead
VANCOUVER – In a game with little to play for besides pride, the Vancouver Canucks…
Point scores 2 in 3rd to lift Lightning over Panthers 5-4
SUNRISE, Fla.- (AP) — Brayden Point scored two late goals, including the game-winner with 1:14…
Carey Price, Brendan Gallagher sent to AHL Laval Rocket for injury conditioning
MONTREAL – The Montreal Canadiens reassigned goalie Carey Price and forward Brendan Gallagher to their…
Eriksson Ek’s OT goal lifts Wild past Vegas 1-0
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Joel Eriksson Ek’s goal at 3:20 of overtime lifted the Minnesota…
Palmieri’s OT winner lifts Isles by Penguins 4-3 in Game 1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kyle Palmieri’s second goal of the game 16:30 into overtime lifted the…