Hockey

Benoit plays unlikely OT hero, Leafs take 3-0 lead in Battle of Ontario

OTTAWA — Simon Benoit wasn't sure how to react. The Maple Leafs defenceman had just flung a puck on goal through traffic in overtime. He found himself in the middle of a wild celebration seconds later.

Apr 25, 2025 10:57 AM Read more >

Court declares mistrial in former world junior hockey players' sex assault case

LONDON — A new jury is set to be selected today in the sexual assault case of five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team after an Ontario judge declared a mistrial days into the proceedings.

Apr 25, 2025 10:19 AM Read more >

Judge declares mistrial in Hockey Canada sexual assault case

LONDON, Ontario (AP) — A judge declared a mistrial Friday in the sexual assault case involving five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team.

Apr 25, 2025 9:51 AM Read more >

Maple Leafs aim to clinch series win over the Senators

Toronto Maple Leafs (52-26-4, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Ottawa Senators (45-30-7, in the Atlantic Division) Ottawa, Ontario; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Senators -116, Maple Leafs -104; over/under is 5.

Apr 25, 2025 3:12 AM Read more >

Stars take 2-1 series lead into game 4 against the Avalanche

Dallas Stars (50-26-6, in the Central Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (49-29-4, in the Central Division) Denver; Saturday, 9:30 p.m.

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Wild bring 2-1 series lead into game 4 against the Golden Knights

Vegas Golden Knights (50-22-10, in the Pacific Division) vs. Minnesota Wild (45-30-7, in the Central Division) Saint Paul, Minnesota; Saturday, 4 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Golden Knights -148, Wild +124; over/under is 5.

Apr 25, 2025 3:12 AM Read more >

Florida hosts Tampa Bay with 2-0 series lead

Tampa Bay Lightning (47-27-8, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Florida Panthers (47-31-4, in the Atlantic Division) Sunrise, Florida; Saturday, 1 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Panthers -139, Lightning +118; over/under is 5.

Apr 25, 2025 3:12 AM Read more >

Buchnevich has 3 goals and assist as Blues beat Jets 7-2 in Game 3

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Pavel Buchnevich tried not to get too emotional as the hats rained onto the ice in his honor. Buchnevich scored three goals for his first career playoff hat trick and added an assist as the St.

Apr 25, 2025 1:06 AM Read more >

Kaprizov scores 2 power-play goals to help the Wild beat Vegas 5-2 for a 2-1 series lead

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Kirill Kaprizov missed half of the regular season with a lingering lower-body injury that kept him out until just before the NHL playoffs began as the Minnesota Wild barely got in. He's fully recovered now.

Apr 25, 2025 12:58 AM Read more >

Schmidt scores again, Bobrovsky has 19 saves as Panthers beat Lightning for 2-0 series lead

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Nate Schmidt scored his third goal in two games, Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 19 shots and the Florida Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in the first-round playoff series.

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