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Oilers defenceman Nurse suspended one game for head-butting Danault

Oilers defenceman Nurse suspended one game for head-butting Danault

NEW YORK — Oilers defenceman Darnell Nurse will miss Game 6 of Edmonton's first-round playoff series with Los Angeles after the NHL suspended him one game for head-butting Kings forward Phillip Danault.
Canada's Andreescu advances to third round in Rome, Fernandez falls in second round

Canada's Andreescu advances to third round in Rome, Fernandez falls in second round

ROME — Bianca Andreescu advanced to the third round of the Italian Open tennis tournament on Wednesday while fellow Canadian Leylah Fernandez lost her second-round match.
Maple Leafs rookie Michael Bunting among Calder Trophy finalists

Maple Leafs rookie Michael Bunting among Calder Trophy finalists

Toronto Maple Leafs left-winger Michael Bunting is one of the finalists of the Calder Trophy.
Lightning head back to Tampa one loss away from elimination after 4-3 loss to Leafs

Lightning head back to Tampa one loss away from elimination after 4-3 loss to Leafs

TORONTO — The Tampa Bay Lightning find themselves in unfamiliar territory -- a loss away from elimination in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Five things to know about the National Hockey League playoffs

Five things to know about the National Hockey League playoffs

One Canadian team is just a win away from advancing to the second round. For another, it's one loss and they're out.
Kempe scores twice, Kings outlast Oilers to take 5-4 OT victory

Kempe scores twice, Kings outlast Oilers to take 5-4 OT victory

EDMONTON — Three point nights from Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid couldn't save the Oilers. Now Edmonton's season is on the line.
Spezza speaks, Toronto's stars shine as Leafs down Bolts 4-3 to take 3-2 series lead

Spezza speaks, Toronto's stars shine as Leafs down Bolts 4-3 to take 3-2 series lead

TORONTO — Jason Spezza stood up in the Maple Leafs locker room following another disastrous start.
Judge hits 3-run HR in 9th to give Yanks 6-5 win over Jays

Judge hits 3-run HR in 9th to give Yanks 6-5 win over Jays

NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge hit a mammoth three-run drive in the ninth inning for his first walk-off home run in the major leagues to give the New York Yankees a 6-5 comeback victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night.
Montreal Canadiens win lottery for first pick at 2022 NHL draft

Montreal Canadiens win lottery for first pick at 2022 NHL draft

MONTREAL — All eyes will be on Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes on July 7. The GM will walk to the draft podium for the first time and will get to make the first-overall selection.
Flames take momentum from win to home ice in Game 5 of playoff series against Stars

Flames take momentum from win to home ice in Game 5 of playoff series against Stars

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames produced the keys to beating Dallas Stars in their playoff series. They'll try to improve on what they did to tie the series in Dallas and pull ahead Wednesday at home.