• The Canadian Press

    Connor McDavid has goal and 2 assists in Oilers' 4-1 victory over Kings

    EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid had a goal and two assists and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-1 on Thursday night in a matchup of teams jostling for home ice in a possible first-round playoff clash. Leon Draisaitl had three assists, Evan Bouchard had a goal and an assist, and Adam Henrique and Cody Ceci also scored for the Oilers. They are 44-23-4, going 15-2-2 at home since Jan. 1 to move five points up on the Kings for second place in the Pacific Division with a game

  • The Canadian Press

    Seattle scores 3 goals in 3rd period to pull away for 4-2 win over Anaheim

    SEATTLE (AP) — Tye Kartye scored the go-ahead goal with 6:57 left in the third period and the Seattle Kraken rallied to beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-2 on Thursday night to sweep a two-game set. Jaden Schwartz, Andre Burakovsky and Matty Beniers all had power-play goals for the Kraken, who overcame a 2-1 deficit after allowing two short-handed goals early in the third period. Jared McCann had three assists and Philipp Grubauer made 21 saves. Seattle has beaten Anaheim six straight times, including a

  • The Canadian Press

    Sports scoreboard for Thursday, March 28, 2024

    Thursday's Scoreboard NHL Edmonton 4 Los Angeles 1 Toronto 5 Washington 1 Montreal 3 Philadelphia 1 Dallas 3 Vancouver 1 Ottawa 2 Chicago 0 St. Louis 5 Calgary 3 Vegas 4 Winnipeg 1 Pittsburgh 3 Columbus 2 N.Y. Islanders 3 Florida 2 Carolina 4 Detroit 0 Minnesota 3 San Jose 1 N.Y. Rangers 3 Colorado 2 (SO) Seattle 4 Anaheim 2 Arizona 8 Nashville 4 --- MLB American League Toronto 8 Tampa Bay 2 N.Y. Yankees 5 Houston 4 Baltimore 11 L.A. Angels 3 Detroit 1 Chicago White Sox 0 Minnesota 4 Kansas City

  • The Canadian Press

    McDavid, Draisaitl help Oilers rule over Kings 4-1

    EDMONTON — If it was a playoff preview, the Edmonton Oilers liked how they looked in rehearsal. Connor McDavid scored a goal and added two assists as the Oilers defeated the Los Angeles Kings 4-1 on Thursday as the two teams jostle for home ice advantage in what has often appeared like a destined first-round clash in the NHL playoffs. “It’s always hard against these guys. They are as solid as they come,” McDavid said. “They’re structured and responsible. They’re good, it’s always difficult. “It