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Regina Pats phenom Connor Bedard remains top North American prospect for NHL Draft

Regina Pats phenom Connor Bedard remains top North American prospect for NHL Draft

NEW YORK — Canadian junior hockey phenom Connor Bedard remains the No. 1 North American prospect for the upcoming NHL Draft, according to the final rankings released Tuesday by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau.
Outgoing Tennis Canada CEO aims to ace growth for women's game

Outgoing Tennis Canada CEO aims to ace growth for women's game

VANCOUVER — As he prepares to leave his post, Tennis Canada CEO Michael Downey says there's still work to be done in growing the game — especially when it comes to getting more girls and women on the court.

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

You know "crazy season" is underway in the NHL when coaches "really blur" the truth about injuries, veteran TV pun-dit Ron MacLean rolls out a "marathon" of Boston one-liners, and the Vancouver Canucks' best hockey broadcasters — John Shorthouse and
Kings score late, and in OT, for 4-3 playoff win over Oilers in Game 1

Kings score late, and in OT, for 4-3 playoff win over Oilers in Game 1

EDMONTON — The "cleanup guy" scored the overtime winner for the Los Angeles Kings, who surged to a 4-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers for an early lead in their playoff series Monday. Anze Kopitar's power-play goal with 16.

Monday's sports scoreboard for April 17, 2023

Monday's scoreboard NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Los Angeles 4 Edmonton 3 (OT) (Los Angeles leads best-of-seven series 1-0) Minnesota 3 Dallas 2 (2OT) (Minnesota leads best-of-seven series 1-0) Boston 3 Florida 1 (Boston leads best-of-seven series 1-0) C
Hartman goal in double OT gives Wild 3-2 win

Hartman goal in double OT gives Wild 3-2 win

DALLAS (AP) — Ryan Hartman scored 12:20 into the second overtime and the Minnesota Wild beat the Dallas Stars 3-2 in their playoff opener Monday night that dragged into early Tuesday morning.
Meyers hits 3-run homer as Astros blitz Blue Jays 9-2

Meyers hits 3-run homer as Astros blitz Blue Jays 9-2

HOUSTON (AP) — Jake Meyers hit a three-run homer in Houston’s seven-run first inning, and the Astros beat Kevin Gausman and the Toronto Blue Jays 9-2 on Monday night.
Marchand, Bruins pounce on Panthers 3-1 in Game 1

Marchand, Bruins pounce on Panthers 3-1 in Game 1

BOSTON (AP) — Brad Marchand has had his share of highlight goals in his career. His latest was more of a lowlight for Florida goalie Alex Lyon.
Hurricanes hold on to beat Islanders 2-1 in playoff opener

Hurricanes hold on to beat Islanders 2-1 in playoff opener

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Antti Raanta felt ready when he got the start in net.
Roll the Dice: Eighth-seeded Jets ready for Vegas challenge against Golden Knights

Roll the Dice: Eighth-seeded Jets ready for Vegas challenge against Golden Knights

LAS VEGAS — The Winnipeg Jets can forget about their inconsistent regular season, a middling road mark and their winless record against the Vegas Golden Knights. A clean post-season slate starts Tuesday night. And despite being a No.
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