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Edmonton Oilers’ veteran goalie Mike Smith relishes another playoff chance
EDMONTON – A shot at a Stanley Cup late in an NHL career is something…
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…
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…
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…
‘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…
‘It’s been a really long time’: Leafs and Habs ready to finally renew playoff rivalry
TORONTO – The wait is almost over. It’s been more than 42 years since Canadiens…
Calgary Flames conclude NHL regular season with 6-2 win over Vancouver Canucks
CALGARY – It wasn’t exactly the way he imagined it, but for Connor Mackey, scoring…
Smith scores in 2nd OT to lead Bruins past Capitals 3-2
BOSTON (AP) — Craig Smith scored 5:48 into the second overtime Wednesday night to give…
MacKinnon records hat trick, Avs beat Blues 6-3 in Game 2
DENVER (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon finished his first career playoff hat trick with an empty-net…
More Canadians getting vaxxed, Cineplex calls for federal aid: In The News for May 20
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart…
Jets’ goaltender Connor Hellebuyck stellar in 4-1 win over Oilers in Game 1
EDMONTON – The Winnipeg Jets contained the NHL’s top two scorers and their goaltender Connor…
PWHPA, NWHL start talking about future of women’s pro hockey
CALGARY – What it will take to take to get women’s professional hockey in North…
Beleaguered Vancouver Canucks looking ahead after season marred by injuries, COVID-19
VANCOUVER – After a season punctuated by a COVID-19 outbreak and a grinding schedule, the…
Calgary Flames reflect on season fizzle and frustration
CALGARY – A mid-season coaching change in a short season didn’t ignite the Calgary Flames.…
Lomberg scores in OT to lift Panthers past Lightning, 6-5
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Ryan Lomberg scored on a breakaway 5:56 into overtime to cap…
Price stellar, Byron bags winner as Habs take Game 1; Leafs’ Tavares stretchered off
TORONTO – Carey Price had played two periods of hockey — in the minors —…
Five things to watch in Canadian sports this weekend
Here are five things to watch in Canadian sports this weekend: BACK TO BACK The…
Calgary’s Secret Cup first elite women’s hockey games in Canada in over a year
CALGARY – With the attitude of better late than never, Canada’s top women’s hockey players…
Conservative MP Kevin Waugh crossing fingers as sports betting bill heads to Senate
Kevin Waugh has pushed legalized single-game sports betting to the brink of reality in Canada,…
Bruins score 3 PPG, beat Capitals 4-1 for 3-1 series lead
BOSTON (AP) — David Pastrnak and Charlie Coyle scored 34 seconds apart to break the…
Matt Duchene scores in 2 OT, Predators beat Hurricanes 5-4
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Matt Duchene scored at 14:54 of the second overtime and the…
Minus Tavares, Matthews leads the way as Leafs down Habs 5-1 in Game 2 to even series
TORONTO – Auston Matthews and his teammates watched in stunned horror as a bloodied John…
Avalanche complete 4-game sweep of Blues with 5-2 win
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Philipp Grubauer made 18 saves and Gabriel Landeskog scored the go-ahead…
Ehlers scores two, Jets take 3-0 series lead over Oilers with 5-4 comeback OT win
WINNIPEG – It’s tough enough to return after a long injury lay-off, said Winnipeg Jets…