April 21st, 2025

National Sports

Lukas Martens sets new swimming world record in men’s 400-meter freestyle

By Canadian Press on April 13th, 2025

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Olympic champion Lukas Martens of Germany has broken the men’s 400-meter freestyle record at the Swim Open Stockholm. Martens became the first swimmer to break the 3 minute, 40 seconds barrier, finishing Saturday’s race with a time of 3:39.96. That was 0.11 seconds better than the previous record set by fellow German ... Read More »

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Canada’s Corey Conners in contention in final round of Masters

By Canadian Press on April 13th, 2025

AUGUSTA — A Canadian is in contention heading into the final round of the Masters, the first major of the men’s golf season. Corey Conners of Listowel, Ont., is third at Augusta, four shots back of third-round leader Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland. Nick Taylor of Abbotsford, B.C., starts the day tied for 37th, 10 ... Read More »

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Avalanche play the Ducks after Nelson’s 2-goal game

By Canadian Press on April 13th, 2025

Colorado Avalanche (48-29-4, in the Central Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (35-36-8, in the Pacific Division) Anaheim, California; Sunday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Avalanche -116, Ducks -103; over/under is 5.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche visit the Anaheim Ducks after Brock Nelson’s two-goal game against the Los Angeles Kings in the Avalanche’s 5-4 loss. ... Read More »

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Tampa Bay hosts Buffalo after Goncalves’ 2-goal performance

By Canadian Press on April 13th, 2025

Buffalo Sabres (35-37-7, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (45-26-8, in the Atlantic Division) Tampa, Florida; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lightning -246, Sabres +210; over/under is 6.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Buffalo Sabres after Gage Goncalves’ two-goal game against the Detroit Red Wings in the Lightning’s ... Read More »

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Panthers take win streak into matchup with the Rangers

By Canadian Press on April 13th, 2025

New York Rangers (37-36-7, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Florida Panthers (47-29-4, in the Atlantic Division) Sunrise, Florida; Monday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Florida Panthers are looking to keep a three-game win streak going when they host the New York Rangers. Florida has a 47-29-4 record overall and a 27-11-2 record on its ... Read More »

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Maple Leafs visit the Hurricanes after shootout win

By Canadian Press on April 13th, 2025

Toronto Maple Leafs (49-26-4, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (47-27-5, in the Metropolitan Division) Raleigh, North Carolina; Sunday, 5 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hurricanes -181, Maple Leafs +150; over/under is 6 BOTTOM LINE: The Carolina Hurricanes host the Toronto Maple Leafs after the Maple Leafs beat the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 in overtime. ... Read More »

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Nashville faces Utah in Central Division play

By Canadian Press on April 13th, 2025

Utah Hockey Club (37-30-13, in the Central Division) vs. Nashville Predators (29-43-8, in the Central Division) Nashville, Tennessee; Monday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Utah Hockey Club face the Nashville Predators in Central Division action on Monday. Nashville has a 29-43-8 record overall and an 11-11-2 record in Central Division games. The Predators are ... Read More »

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Islanders take losing streak into matchup with the Devils

By Canadian Press on April 13th, 2025

New York Islanders (34-33-12, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (41-31-7, in the Metropolitan Division) Newark, New Jersey; Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Devils -195, Islanders +161; over/under is 5.5 BOTTOM LINE: The New York Islanders aim to end a three-game skid with a win against the New Jersey Devils. New ... Read More »

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Blue Jackets look to keep win streak going, visit the Capitals

By Canadian Press on April 13th, 2025

Columbus Blue Jackets (37-33-9, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Washington Capitals (50-20-9, in the Metropolitan Division) Washington; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Capitals -171, Blue Jackets +143; over/under is 6.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Columbus Blue Jackets will attempt to extend a three-game win streak with a victory against the Washington Capitals. Washington is ... Read More »

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Canadiens bring home winning streak into game against the Blackhawks

By Canadian Press on April 13th, 2025

Chicago Blackhawks (23-46-11, in the Central Division) vs. Montreal Canadiens (39-31-10, in the Atlantic Division) Montreal, Quebec; Monday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Montreal Canadiens host the Chicago Blackhawks looking to extend a four-game home winning streak. Montreal is 39-31-10 overall and 22-12-5 in home games. The Canadiens have a -20 scoring differential, with ... Read More »

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Jets take on the Oilers following shootout victory

By Canadian Press on April 13th, 2025

Edmonton Oilers (46-28-5, in the Pacific Division) vs. Winnipeg Jets (55-21-4, in the Central Division) Winnipeg, Manitoba; Sunday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Jets -116, Oilers -104; over/under is 6 BOTTOM LINE: The Winnipeg Jets host the Edmonton Oilers after the Jets took down the Chicago Blackhawks 5-4 in a shootout. Winnipeg has a ... Read More »

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