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Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

Last year's Stanley Cup runner-up Tampa Bay Lightning extended their stay in the playoffs. Now the reigning champion Colorado Avalanche will have to do the same.
Jets eliminated from post-season after 4-1 loss to Golden Knights

Jets eliminated from post-season after 4-1 loss to Golden Knights

LAS VEGAS — Jets coach Rick Bowness stepped on the dais in the T-Mobile Arena media room and declared his post-game availability was going to be short and sweet. He wasn't kidding.
Thursday's sports scoreboard for April 27, 2023

Thursday's sports scoreboard for April 27, 2023

Thursday's Scoreboard NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Tampa Bay 4 Toronto 2 (Toronto leads best-of-seven series 3-2) New Jersey 4 N.Y.
Lightning down Maple Leafs 4-2 to force Game 6 on Saturday in Tampa

Lightning down Maple Leafs 4-2 to force Game 6 on Saturday in Tampa

TORONTO — The Maple Leafs felt they were equal to the moment. The battle-tested, desperate, championship-calibre roster on the other side was just a little bit better.
Haula leads Devils past Rangers 4-0 for 3-2 series lead

Haula leads Devils past Rangers 4-0 for 3-2 series lead

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Ondrej Palat got the New Jersey Devils on the scoreboard early and they had shut down the New York Rangers the rest of the way to move one win away from advancing to the second round.
Resilient Lightning answer doubters with Game 5 win over Maple Leafs

Resilient Lightning answer doubters with Game 5 win over Maple Leafs

TORONTO — There were many questions swirling around the Tampa Bay Lightning after they coughed up back-to-back comeback victories to the Toronto Maple Leafs in their first-round playoff series.
Expectations and passion for Maple Leafs stays high at public tailgate

Expectations and passion for Maple Leafs stays high at public tailgate

TORONTO — Fans lined up for hours before puck drop just to stand outside Scotiabank Arena and watch the Toronto Maple Leafs face the Tampa Bay Lightning. Owen Das from Markham, Ont.
Johansson leads after 1st day of JM Eagle LA Championship

Johansson leads after 1st day of JM Eagle LA Championship

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Linnea Johansson shot a 7-under 64 to take a one-shot lead after the first round of the JM Eagle LA Championship on Thursday at Wilshire Country Club. Johansson had a bogey-free round, one of just five in the first round.
Smotherman posts 63 for one-shot lead in Mexico, Rahm 4 back

Smotherman posts 63 for one-shot lead in Mexico, Rahm 4 back

VALLARTA, Mexico (AP) — Austin Smotherman already has his name on the Mexico Open trophy.
MPs grill ex-Canada Soccer president over handling of disgraced coach Birarda

MPs grill ex-Canada Soccer president over handling of disgraced coach Birarda

NDP MP Peter Julian said at a parliamentary committee meeting Thursday that Canada Soccer is worse at handling certain "important" issues than Hockey Canada. The statement came during a questioning of former Canada Soccer president, Steven Reed.