Avalanche, Jets square off with series tied 1-1

The Canadian Press
Vegas use of injured reserve prompts questions about salary cap. Other NHL teams do same thing
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Boos began raining down on Golden Knights captain Mark Stone at American Airlines Center in Dallas the moment he first touched the puck. They didn't let up whenever the first-round series was in Dallas. Stars fans weren't happy that the poster boy of all that is questionable with how long-term injured reserve operates was back on the ice just in time for the playoffs. Again. No team is more scrutinized than Vegas for how it uses LTIR. To critics and skeptical fans, it looks very
The Canadian Press
The Canucks ready for all-Canadian second-round after eliminating Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vancouver coach Rick Tocchet won't deny being one of the NHL's final eight teams still alive means a lot. An all-Canadian showdown against the Edmonton Oilers in the second round? Even better. “We know the next series will be tough," Tocchet said Friday night after his Canucks advanced by downing Nashville 1-0 in Game 6. The Jack Adams finalist for NHL coach of the year took the Canucks from a team that missed the postseason a year ago by finishing 11th in the Western Con
The Canadian Press
'They didn't accept their fate': Maple Leafs push Bruins to another Game 7
TORONTO — Sheldon Keefe's team had a decision to make. The Maple Leafs head coach watched his players put in a terrible Game 4 performance on home ice against the Boston Bruins — one that left them sitting in a 3-1 series hole against an opponent seemingly on cruise control to the second round of the Stanley Cup tournament. The disastrous showing last Saturday also included star Toronto forwards Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner and William Nylander bickering on the bench, and brought ugly narrative
Raleigh News and Observer
Hurricanes-Rangers second-round NHL playoff series start date and time announced
The Rangers scored just four goals against the Hurricanes in three regular-season meetings, but earned two wins in those games.
The Canadian Press
Nylander, Woll star as Maple Leafs down Bruins 2-1 to force Game 7
TORONTO — William Nylander scored twice and Joseph Woll made 22 saves as the Toronto Maple Leafs downed the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Thursday to force Game 7 in their first-round series. Toronto has now won two straight — including Tuesday's 2-1 overtime victory in Game 5 — after falling behind their Original Six rival 3-1 to force a winner-take-all finale Saturday in Boston. Morgan Rielly had two assists. Jeremy Swayman stopped 24 shots for the Bruins, who also blew a 3-1 lead against the Florida P
The Canadian Press
Pittsburgh Penguins fire assistant coach Todd Reirden after missing out on the playoffs
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins fired assistant coach Todd Reirden on Friday, just over two weeks after the organization missed out on the playoffs for a second straight season. Reirden was in charge of Pittsburgh's power play. The Penguins struggled while on the man advantage all season despite having a star-studded unit that included Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang and Erik Karlsson. Pittsburgh converted on just 15% of its power play opportunities, 30th in the 32-team NHL.
The Canadian Press
Jets enter off-season in disbelief, wanting more after early playoff exit
WINNIPEG — Disbelief seemed to be the overriding emotion among the Winnipeg Jets after their early exit from the NHL playoffs. “I am truly kind of puzzled why it didn’t work because I really thought we had a really good group,” defenceman Dylan DeMelo told reporters Thursday as players met with the media before beginning their early summer vacations. The Jets finished fourth overall in the league and second in the Central Division with a franchise-tying 52 wins (52-24-6). They were riding an eig
The Canadian Press
Canucks advance to 2nd round, beating Predators 1-0 in Game 6 on Pius Suter's late goal
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vancouver coach Rick Tocchet told Pius Suter to keep shooting. Suter did just that, and it paid off. Suter scored with 1:39 left and the Canucks advanced to the second round of the NHL playoffs with a 1-0 victory over the Nashville Predators on Friday night in Game 6. “If you keep going to those spots, it’ll happen, and it happened for Suits and big game- winning goal for us,” Tocchet said about the forward who had three of his five shots in the third. Nashville had a fin
The Canadian Press
Beloved sportscaster Bob Cole remembered for grit, talent and the 'gleam in his eye'
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The classic "Hockey Night in Canada" theme song resounded through a St. John's, N.L., church Friday where friends, family and colleagues gathered to remember Bob Cole, the legendary sportscaster who brought some of the sport's most important games to living rooms across the country. Ron MacLean and former NHL goalie Glenn Healy, who both worked alongside Cole on "Hockey Night in Canada," were among the mourners assembled in St. Thomas' Anglican Church to pay tribute to Cole. "
The Canadian Press
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge ejected for first time in his career
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge was ejected for the first time in his career when he argued a called third strike by plate umpire Ryan Blakney in the seventh inning of Saturday’s game against the Detroit Tigers. With one out, Judge took a full count fastball from Tyler Holton that he thought was slightly outside. Blakney rang him up, Judge glanced back and was ejected. After starting to walk back to the dugout, Judge returned to argue the call and manager Aaron Boone continu
The Canadian Press
Team Reid Carruthers adds Catlin Schneider at third after departure of Brad Jacobs
Reid Carruthers has returned to the skip position for his four-man team and added Catlin Schneider to the lineup to fill a vacancy caused by the departure of Brad Jacobs. Carruthers started last season as fourth for the Winnipeg-based team but later switched positions with Jacobs, who threw third stones. Jacobs left the squad after the season-ending Grand Slam to skip Brendan Bottcher's previous rink. Schneider, meanwhile, recently became a free agent when his British Columbia-based team announc
MMA Junkie
Jake Paul says Mike Tyson the one who requested a professional bout: ‘I’m going to f*cking put him down’
Jake Paul wants to clarify that it's Mike Tyson who wanted to elevate the stakes in their fight, not him.
People
Who Is Anthony Edwards' Girlfriend, Shannon? All About Her Relationship With the NBA Star
NBA All-Star Anthony Edwards and his girlfriend Shannon first went public with their relationship in 2020
PA Media: Sport
Max Verstappen wins sprint as Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton clash in Miami
Verstappen controlled the 19-lap race – which was interrupted by an opening-lap safety car.
Deadline
Boomer Esiason Not Upset About His Departure From ‘The NFL Today’
It was time. Boomer Esiason seemed almost relieved as he discussed his departure this week from his The NFL Today cohosting duties, saying he was planning on leaving anyway. It was announced this week that Esiason and former New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms will no longer be on the show. Esiason said Friday during …
USA TODAY Sports
Full horses list and latest odds for the 2024 Kentucky Derby
Twenty horses will compete in the 150th Kentucky Derby in 2024. Here is the list of participants and their latest odds to win.
Associated Press
Three-time US Olympian Emma Coburn says Paris dream 'is over' after ankle fracture and surgery
Three-time U.S. Olympian Emma Coburn says her “dream of Paris is over” after breaking her ankle at the Diamond League meet in Shanghai and undergoing surgery. Coburn, who won a bronze medal in the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games, will now miss the U.S. track trials for the Paris Olympics. “The dream of Paris is over,” the 33-year-old Coburn wrote on her Instagram account on Thursday.
MMA Junkie
Stephen A. Smith ‘disgusted’ by Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson being sanctioned as a professional boxing bout
Stephen A. Smith is outraged to hear that the terms for Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson have been elevated.
The Canadian Press
Canadiens sign defenceman Adam Engstrom to three-year, entry-level contract
MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens signed defenceman Adam Engstrom to a three-year, entry-level contract on Friday. The 20-year-old Engstrom had four goals and 18 assists in 51 games for Rögle BK of the Swedish Hockey League this season, ranking second among defencemen on his team with 22 points. The six-foot-two, 193-pound blueliner added four assists in 15 playoff games as Rogle reached the SHL final. Montreal drafted Engstrom in the third round, 92nd overall, in the 2022 NHL draft. Engstrom re
LA Times
Nuggets' Michael Porter Jr.'s 3 brothers' troubles: NBA ban, prison sentence, DWI arrest
Three of Nuggets star Michael Porter Jr.'s brothers have run into trouble. Jontay was banned from the NBA. Coban was sentenced to prison. Jevon was arrested on suspicion of DWI.

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