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Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

Three of four playoff games on Saturday were decided in overtime, including a double whammy in Winnipeg. Sniper Steven Stamkos of the Tampa Bay Lightning got into a rare scrap with that familiar-looking guy from the RBC Vantage commercial.
MacKinnon, Avalanche spoil Kraken's home playoff debut, 6-4

MacKinnon, Avalanche spoil Kraken's home playoff debut, 6-4

SEATTLE (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon, Mikko Rantanen and Cale Makar weren’t interested in being side characters to a historic night for the Seattle Kraken.
Hamilton scores in OT, Devils beat Rangers 2-1 in Game 3

Hamilton scores in OT, Devils beat Rangers 2-1 in Game 3

NEW YORK (AP) — After losing big in the first two games at home, New Jersey coach Lindy Ruff turned to rookie goalie Akira Schmid for the start in the crucial Game 3. The move paid off and the Devils are back in the series.
Morgan Rielly scores in OT, Maple Leafs beat Lightning 4-3 to grab 2-1 series lead

Morgan Rielly scores in OT, Maple Leafs beat Lightning 4-3 to grab 2-1 series lead

TAMPA, Fla. — Morgan Rielly has experienced a lot of tough moments as the longest-serving member of the Maple Leafs.
Sports scoreboard for Saturday, April 22

Sports scoreboard for Saturday, April 22

Saturday's games NHL Stanley Cup playoffs Vegas 5 Winnipeg 4 (2OT) (Vegas leads best-of-seven series 2-1) Toronto 4 Tampa Bay 3 (OT) (Toronto leads best-of-seven series 2-1) New Jersey 2 N.Y.
Canadian women qualify for CONCACAF Under-20 Championship with win over El Salvador

Canadian women qualify for CONCACAF Under-20 Championship with win over El Salvador

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — Canada thumped El Salvador 9-1 Saturday to comfortably win its qualifying group and book its ticket to the CONCACAF Women's Under-20 Championship.
Jets lose Morrissey to injury for remainder of playoff series

Jets lose Morrissey to injury for remainder of playoff series

WINNIPEG — Josh Morrissey's all-star season with the Winnipeg Jets has come to an abrupt halt. The veteran defenceman hit knee-on-knee with Vegas blue liner Zach Whitecloud early in Saturday's Game 3 playoff match.
WHL playoffs: Geekie scores three as ICE beat Warriors 5-2

WHL playoffs: Geekie scores three as ICE beat Warriors 5-2

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg ICE spotted the visiting Moose Jaw Warriors a 2-0 lead, then roared back with five unanswered goals to post a 5-2 Western Hockey League playoff victory on Saturday night.
CF Montreal beats Red Bulls 2-0 with 10 players

CF Montreal beats Red Bulls 2-0 with 10 players

MONTREAL — CF Montreal, playing with only 10 men after the 65-minute mark, put on an impressive second half defensive display to secure a 2-0 win against New York Red Bulls on Saturday night at Stade Saputo.
Philadelphia Union score early and often in 4-2 win over outmatched Toronto FC

Philadelphia Union score early and often in 4-2 win over outmatched Toronto FC

CHESTER, Pa. — Toronto FC took a step backwards Saturday, outhustled and outplayed in a 4-2 loss to the Philadelphia Union.
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