• The Canadian Press

    Vancouver mulls viewing area for 'amazing' Canucks' fans in Stanley Cup playoffs

    Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim says the city is "exploring potential public viewing opportunities" for the Vancouver Canucks' Round 2 playoff series against Edmonton. Up until now, some fans have gathered around Rogers Arena on game days, while others have purchased tickets and brought their white towels to watch the game inside the arena as the team played in Nashville. Sim says the fans have been "amazing at keeping the energy going" and making the playoffs fun and family-friendly. A public viewing e

  • The Canadian Press

    Anaheim Ducks goaltending coach Sudarshan Maharaj declared cancer-free 1 year after diagnosis

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Anaheim Ducks goaltending coach Sudarshan Maharaj has been declared cancer-free one year after his diagnosis. The Ducks announced the news Monday that Maharaj — better known as “Sudsie” — is free of pancreatic cancer. The team said Maharaj faced low odds of survival, but persevered through 11 rounds of chemotherapy and major surgery to remove his gallbladder and parts of his pancreas, small intestine and stomach. The 59-year-old Maharaj received treatment in Toronto, and h

  • The Canadian Press

    Edmonton Oilers tired of hearing about regular-season losses to Vancouver Canucks

    EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers are sick and tired of hearing about it. They don’t want to be asked anymore about it. They know full well that the Vancouver Canucks swept the four games between the two teams in the regular season. They also know from experience that regular-season results mean nothing during the playoffs. Yet, the Oilers can’t shake the narrative heading into their Western Conference second-round series against the Canucks, which begins Wednesday in Vancouver. “I don’t know how m

  • The Canadian Press

    Winnipeg Jets coach Rick Bowness is retiring after 38 NHL seasons

    WINNIPEG — Rick Bowness walked off the ice following the Winnipeg Jets' final loss of the season, which eliminated them from the playoffs, unhappy with his performance and how his team played, and it dawned on him that it should be the final NHL game he coaches. “Coaches have always told me ... they’ve always said you’ll know it’s time,” Bowness said. “It just hit me then: It’s time.” Bowness announced his retirement Monday after 38 NHL seasons, a well-respected career that included leading the