National Sports

KATOWICE, Poland — The only reason Beckie Scott's going-away speech to the World Anti-Doping Agency wasn't her finest moment was because of all that led up to it.

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — Logan Wade broke a tie with a two-run triple in the bottom of the eighth and Australia beat Canada's men's baseball team 3-1 on Friday to eliminate the Canadians from the Premier 12 Olympic qualifying tournament.

CALGARY — Propelled by Noah Hanifin's biggest game as a Flame, Calgary turned in its most complete effort of the season.

Thursday's Games NHL N.Y. Rangers 4 Carolina 2 Pittsburgh 4 N.Y.

Thursday's Games NHL N.Y. Rangers 4 Carolina 2 Pittsburgh 4 N.Y.

CHICAGO — The Blackhawks returned to home ice and got back to basics against one of the NHL's most improved teams. Patrick Kane had a power-play goal and two assists, and Chicago beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-2 on Thursday night.

VICTORIA — Jenna Boudreau scored the winning goal as the Acadia Axewomen advanced to the semifinals of the U Sports women's soccer championship with a 2-1 upset of the York Lions.

TORONTO — Mired in a ugly 2-for-32 stretch on the power play — including five fruitless opportunities Thursday — the Maple Leafs took a deep breath down 1-0 in third period.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators missed a golden opportunity late in Thursday's game, but coach DJ Smith was pleased with the final result.

PHILADELPHIA — Sean Couturier gave the surprising Flyers another wild victory celebration at home. Maybe the gritty wins — rather than, all eyes on Gritty — will finally make the fickle Philly fans take notice.