National Sports

VANCOUVER — With their playoff hopes hanging by a thread, the Vancouver Canucks may have been fortunate to skate out of Rogers Arena with a 4-2 win on Saturday night.

LAS VEGAS — The two clear favourites have delivered all week at the world men's curling championship. Saturday's semifinals were no different.

VANCOUVER — Anger and frustration lingered Saturday night after the Vancouver Whitecaps' attempt at a comeback fell short. The 'Caps dropped a 3-2 decision to their rival Portland Timbers in a feisty matchup rife with drama.

EDMONTON — It was one of those games that was a shame to see decided by a shootout, as both the Colorado Avalanche and Edmonton Oilers seemed to already be playing playoff-level hockey.

Saturday's Scoreboard NHL New Jersey 3, Dallas 1 Washington 6, Pittsburgh 3 Florida 4, Nashville 1 Calgary 4, Seattle 1 Columbus 5, Detroit 4 (OT) Toronto 3, Montreal 2 N.Y. Rangers 5, Ottawa 1 Anaheim 5, Philadelphia 3 St. Louis 6, N.Y.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Canadian welterweight (Proper) Mike Malott won his UFC debut in style Saturday, knocking out American Mickey Gall in the first round on the undercard of UFC 273.

TORONTO — Amidst the celebrations after Auston Matthews scored his 58th goal of the season – just 27 seconds after bagging No. 57 – veteran Maple Leafs forward Jason Spezza glanced back at his head coach.

Montreal Canadiens forward Jonathan Drouin had wrist surgery Friday. The Habs say he is expected to make a full recovery and will be ready for the start of training camp.

SEATTLE (AP) — Blake Coleman, Trevor Lewis and Michael Stone scored off assists from Noah Hanifin and the Calgary Flames beat the Seattle Kraken 4-1 on Saturday for their fourth straight victory.

NEW YORK (AP) — Chris Kreider scored twice, Artemi Panarin added a goal and two assists and the New York Rangers routed the Ottawa Senators 5-1 on Saturday night to clinch their first postseason berth since 2017.