March 28th, 2024

Local News

Dallas Stars clinch playoff spot with 3-1 win over Vancouver Canucks

By Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press on March 28th, 2024

VANCOUVER – Roope Hintz scored and contributed a pair of assists, and the Dallas Stars clinched a playoff spot with a 3-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday. Jamie Benn added a goal and a helper for the Stars (46-19-9) before Jason Robertson put a puck into the empty net. Joe Pavelski had two ... Read More »

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Network political contributors have a long history. But are they more trouble than they’re worth?

By David Bauder, The Associated Press on March 28th, 2024

NEW YORK (AP) – One of the nation’s most prominent news outlets has found itself in an embarrassing mess over the hiring – and quick firing – of someone who isn’t even a journalist in the first place. Among other things, NBC News’ brief employment of former Republican National Committee chief Ronna McDaniel has illustrated ... Read More »

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Connor McDavid has goal and 2 assists in Oilers’ 4-1 vidtoy over Kings

By The Associated Press on March 28th, 2024

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) – Connor McDavid had a goal and two assists and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-1 on Thursday night in a matchup of teams jostling for home ice in a possible first-round playoff clash. Leon Draisaitl had three assists, Evan Bouchard had a goal and an assist, and Adam ... Read More »

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WHL roundup: Raiders roll past Blades 4-3 in playoff opener

By The Canadian Press on March 28th, 2024

SASKATOON – The underdog Prince Albert Raiders spotted the Saskatoon Blades a 2-0 lead on Thursday then stormed back to register a 4-3 victory in the opening game of the Western Hockey League playoffs. Ryder Ritchie had a goal and assist for the visitors, who were outshot 44-20 at SaskTel Centre in the first game ... Read More »

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McDavid, Draisaitl help Oilers rule over Kings 4-1

By Shane Jones, The Canadian Press on March 28th, 2024

EDMONTON – Connor McDavid scored a goal and added two assists as the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Los Angeles Kings 4-1 on Thursday as the two teams jostle for home ice advantage in what has often appeared like a destined first-round clash in the NHL playoffs. Leon Draisaitl had three helpers, Evan Bouchard had a ... Read More »

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Giordano honours late father after scoring in return from injury, Leafs top Caps 5-1

By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on March 28th, 2024

TORONTO – Mark Giordano wasn’t sure he would get a chance to honour his late father under the NHL’s bright lights. The league’s oldest player at age 40 had missed the last 12 games with a concussion as part of a Maple Leafs defence corps that ballooned to nine deep following the trade deadline. Life, ... Read More »

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Survivor of Humboldt Broncos bus crash makes 2024 Paralympics as rower

By The Canadian Press on March 28th, 2024

A survivor of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash has qualified for the 2024 Paralympics in Paris. Rowing Canada says on social media that Jacob Wassermann has earned Canada a country quota spot in an event known as PR1 men’s single sculls. The 24-year-old, who trains in Saskatoon, recently competed for Canada in a continental qualification ... Read More »

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Saad scores winner as Blues douse fading Flames 5-3

By Warren Mayes, The Associated Press on March 28th, 2024

ST. LOUIS (AP) – Brandon Saad scored his sixth winning goal of the season, lifting the St. Louis Blues to a 5-3 victory over the Calgary Flames on Thursday night. Jordan Binnington made 23 saves and also had a pair of assists to give him seven in his career. Pavel Buchnevich scored two goals, including ... Read More »

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Barbashev helps Knights beat skidding Jets 4-1

By Judy Owen, The Canadian Press on March 28th, 2024

WINNIPEG – Ivan Barbashev’s pair of late goals propelled the Vegas Golden Knights to a 4-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday. Barbashev scored with a high backhand shot past Connor Hellebuyck at 14:31, then followed up with an empty-net marker with 1:45 remaining. The Jets have lost five straight (0-4-1), matching a season-high ... Read More »

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OHL roundup: Wolves whip Steelheads 3-0 in playoff opener

By The Canadian Press on March 28th, 2024

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Landon McCallum and Dalibor Dvorsky scored first-period goals and Jakub Vondras made 32 saves as the visiting Sudbury Wolves opened the Ontario Hockey League playoffs on Thursday with a 3-0 victory over the Mississauga Steelheads. Dvorsky scored into an empty-net at 18:08 of the third period to give the Wolves a 1-0 ... Read More »

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Nick Suzuki, Cayden Primeau lead Canadiens to 4-1 win over Flyers

By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on March 28th, 2024

MONTREAL – Nick Suzuki had a goal and an assist and the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1 on Thursday night. Suzuki, the Canadiens captain, reached the 30-goal milestone for the first time in his fifth season. Jesse Ylonen also scored while Joel Armia and Jake Evans added empty-net goals for Montreal (28-32-12), which ... Read More »

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