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Ovechkin scores as Washington Capitals edge Vancouver Canucks 2-1
VANCOUVER - Alex Ovechkin inched his way closer to the top of the history books Saturday with a goal that lifted his Washington Capitals to a 2-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks. Ovechkin now sits at 8...
Mar 16, 2024

Whitecaps score three first-half goals to dump Dallas 3-1
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Brian White had a goal and an assist, and the Vancouver Whitecaps scored three goals in the first half and beat Dallas 3-1 on Saturday night. Vancouver (2-0-1) has won two straigh...
Mar 16, 2024

Guentzel leads Hurricanes over Maple Leafs 5-4 in a shootout
TORONTO - Jake Guentzel scored the only goal of the shootout to go along with two assists as the Carolina Hurricanes came back from a 4-2 deficit late in regulation to down the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4...
Mar 16, 2024

Dallas Stars unveil statue of Hockey Hall of Famer Mike Modano
DALLAS (AP) - The Dallas Stars unveiled a statue of Hockey Hall of Famer Mike Modano during Saturday night's home game against the Los Angeles Kings. Modano is the franchise leader in goals, assists a...
Mar 16, 2024

Mikael Backlund's three-point night sparks Flames in 5-2 win over Canadiens
CALGARY - Mikael Backlund scored twice and had an assist for the Calgary Flames in a 5-2 win Saturday over the visiting Montreal Canadiens. Nazem Kadri had a goal and an assist, and Martin Pospisil an...
Mar 16, 2024

Toronto FC's unbeaten run comes to an end in 2-1 loss at New York City FC
NEW YORK - Kevin O'Toole's first MLS goal lifted New York City FC to a 2-1 win over Toronto FC on Saturday, ending TFC's unbeaten run to start the season at three games. O'Toole put NYCFC (1-3-0) ahea...
Mar 16, 2024

Canadian skip Homan opens world women's curling championship with two wins
SYDNEY, N.S. - Rachel Homan and her Team Canada put the finishing touches on a perfect opening day at the 2024 World Women's Curling Championship by defeating Denmark 7-4 to earn their second win in a...
Mar 16, 2024

Schauffele overcomes 4-shot deficit, grabs lead at The Players Championship
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. - Xander Schauffele erased a four-shot deficit Saturday with another bogey-free round on a course where trouble is around every corner, capping off a 7-under 65 with a superb c...
Mar 16, 2024

Canadiens head coach St. Louis takes indefinite leave for family reasons
Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis will be absent from the NHL team indefinitely for family reasons. The Canadiens made the announcement Saturday just over an hour before the team played t...
Mar 16, 2024

Chicago Fire rallies in final minutes to burn CF Montreal 4-3
CHICAGO (AP) - Kellyn Acosta scored from beyond midfield in the 99th minute on a misplayed ball by the goalkeeper and Chicago Fire FC completed a stunning 4-3 comeback win over CF Montreal for its fir...
Mar 16, 2024