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LOS ANGELES — Twelve seasons into his NHL tenure, Calvin Pickard is playing some of the biggest games of his career. The 33-year-old Edmonton Oilers goalie started the playoffs on the bench, backing up starter Stuart Skinner.

LONDON — Holding a white towel against her body, a young woman smiles and looks into the camera. "It was all consensual," she says before asking if she's being filmed. "You are so paranoid ... I enjoyed it," she adds.

Veteran forward Karen Paquin makes her first Canadian start since the 2021 Rugby World Cup when Canada opens defence of its Pacific Four Series title on Friday against the U.S. in Kansas City.

NEW YORK — Vancouver Whitecaps forward Brian White has been named Major League Soccer's player of the month for April. White scored five goals over his three MLS appearances in April for league-leading Vancouver.

ARLINGTON — Alexandre Carrier will be a game-time decision with the Montreal Canadiens facing elimination in Game 5 against the Washington Capitals on Wednesday. Head coach Martin St.

CALGARY — Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Dean Evason will lead Canada's staff at the upcoming world hockey championship. Hockey Canada announced Canada's coaching staff for the tournament on Wednesday.

The Carolina Hurricanes have reached a three-year, $9.5 million extension with forward Taylor Hall through the 2027-28 season.

WESTVILLE, N.J. (AP) — The family called him John. It wasn’t until John Gaudreau played for Boston College that he picked up the “Johnny Hockey” nickname that followed him through 11 seasons in the NHL.

FREDERICTON — Canada's Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant closed in on a playoff spot at the world mixed doubles curling championship with a 13-2 rout of Finland in Wednesday's early draw.

TORONTO — Auston Matthews stood in a sombre, all-too-familiar-feeling locker room.