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Blackhawks D Kevin Korchinski rejoins team after father's death

Blackhawks D Kevin Korchinski rejoins team after father's death

CHICAGO (AP) — Kevin Korchinski has rejoined the Chicago Blackhawks following the death of his father, Larry. The 19-year-old Korchinski was on the ice for Chicago's morning skate ahead of Tuesday night's 3-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche.
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Matthews retakes NHL goal lead, but Maple Leafs fall to Rangers in 'fluky' loss

Matthews retakes NHL goal lead, but Maple Leafs fall to Rangers in 'fluky' loss

TORONTO — Sheldon Keefe watched one of his players accidentally direct a puck into the Maple Leafs' net. Then it happened again. And once more for good measure. Toronto's head coach had no issues with the team's effort Tuesday.
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Surging Canucks pounce on Predators 5-2

Surging Canucks pounce on Predators 5-2

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Elias Pettersson and Pius Suter each had a goal and an assist to lead the Vancouver Canucks to a 5-2 National Hockey League victory over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night.
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Lee, Horvat lead Islanders to 3-1 win over slumping Oilers

Lee, Horvat lead Islanders to 3-1 win over slumping Oilers

NEW YORK (AP) — Anders Lee and Bo Horvat scored power-play goals and the New York Islanders beat the slumping Edmonton Oilers 3-1 on Tuesday night.
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Lipscomb winger Tyrese Spicer goes first overall to Toronto FC in MLS draft

Lipscomb winger Tyrese Spicer goes first overall to Toronto FC in MLS draft

Toronto FC added some sizzle to its left side in Tyrese Spicer, taking the 23-year-old from Trinidad and Tobago in Tuesday's MLS SuperDraft.
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Raptors all-star Pascal Siakam wowed by Data Dunkers program he supports

Raptors all-star Pascal Siakam wowed by Data Dunkers program he supports

TORONTO — The whispers started before Pascal Siakam's name was even announced. Dozens of students from across Toronto would get to meet one of their heroes, thanks to their work in data science.
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Patriots claim Canadian QB Nathan Rourke off waivers from Jacksonville

Patriots claim Canadian QB Nathan Rourke off waivers from Jacksonville

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots have claimed Canadian quarterback Nathan Rourke off waivers from the Jacksonville Jaguars, the NFL team announced Tuesday. The Jaguars paced Rourke on waivers Saturday.
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'One of the best': PWHL Montreal counting on Desbiens to pull out the stops

'One of the best': PWHL Montreal counting on Desbiens to pull out the stops

MONTREAL — It's a win-win scenario for Montreal's Professional Women’s Hockey League team this season. With one of the world's best goaltenders swatting pucks away, the team can focus its energy on scoring.
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Minten, Celebrini star as Canada beats Denmark's U25 team 8-0 in world junior tune-up

Minten, Celebrini star as Canada beats Denmark's U25 team 8-0 in world junior tune-up

MALMÖ, Sweden — Fraser Minten had two goals and an assist as Canada defeated Denmark's under-25 team 8-0 Tuesday in a tune-up game ahead of the word junior hockey championship.
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No. 17 UConn to play TMU in a game NCAA will recognize as a regular-season contest

No. 17 UConn to play TMU in a game NCAA will recognize as a regular-season contest

HARTFORD, Conn. — Don't call it an exhibition. No. 17 UConn is headed to Canada for a game Wednesday against Toronto Metropolitan University, which is not an NCAA team but a member of the Canadian organization U Sports.
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