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Blue Jackets roll past Ovechkin-less Capitals 7-0
By Canadian Press on April 12th, 2025
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Adam Fantilli scored twice and Jet Greaves stopped 22 shots for his first career shutout, leading the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 7-0 win over the Alex Ovechkin-less Washington Capitals on Saturday. Ovechkin, who broke Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goal-scoring mark on Sunday, was a healthy scratch to rest up for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marner scores OT winner, Leafs top Canadiens 1-0
By Canadian Press on April 12th, 2025
TORONTO — Mitch Marner scored 36 seconds into overtime as the Toronto Maple Leafs blanked the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 on Saturday night. Anthony Stolarz made 15 saves to register his third shutout of the season for Toronto (49-26-4), which clinched home-ice in the first round of the playoffs. The Leafs also continue to lead the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brian White scores four goals as Whitecaps best Austin FC 5-1
By Canadian Press on April 12th, 2025
VANCOUVER — Striker Brian White made history, becoming the first Vancouver Whitecap to score four goals in a Major League Soccer match in a 5-1 win over Austin FC Saturday afternoon. Winger Emmanuel Sabbi also had a goal and an assist for Vancouver, which won for the sixth time in eight MLS matches. Winger Daniel ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gerardo Valenzuela, Roman Celantano lead red-hot Cincinnati to 1-0 victory over reeling DC United
By Canadian Press on April 12th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Gerardo Valenzuela scored in the first half of his first start of the season and Roman Celentano made it stand up for FC Cincinnati in a 1-0 victory over D.C. United on Saturday night. It was the third straight victory for Cincinnati (5-2-1) and the fourth loss in a row for DC ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pep Biel scores a goal, Charlotte beats Montreal 1-0
By Canadian Press on April 12th, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Pep Biel scored a goal, Kristijan Kahlina had two saves and Charlotte FC beat CF Montreal 1-0 on Saturday. Kahlina has three shutouts this season for Charlotte (5-2-1). Biel had a shot from the right corner of the 6-yard box blocked by defender George Campbell, but the rebound bounced back to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fan reaches into Mike Trout’s glove to snatch a catch away from Angels outfielder
By Canadian Press on April 12th, 2025
HOUSTON (AP) — A fan grabbed the ball out of Mike Trout’s glove after the Los Angeles Angels star reached into the right field stands Saturday night to make what appeared to be a great catch. Trout raced into the right-field corner on the flyball hit by Yainer Diaz in the second inning, leaped and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Elly De La Cruz hits a grand slam to power Reds past Pirates 5-2
By Canadian Press on April 12th, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — Elly De La Cruz hit his second career grand slam, Andrew Abbott allowed a run over five innings in his season debut, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2 on Saturday night. De La Cruz’s grand slam on a 3-2 pitch from Pirates lefty Andrew Heaney with two outs in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Anton Lundell scores in shootout to lift Panthers to 3-2 win over Sabres
By Canadian Press on April 12th, 2025
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Anton Lundell scored the only goal of the shootout and the Florida Panthers beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 on Saturday night. Carter Verhaeghe had a goal and an assist, and Jesse Puljujarvi also scored in regulation for Florida. Vitek Vanecek made 26 saves and stopped all three Buffalo attempts in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets forward Nikolaj Ehlers departs after colliding with an official in the second period
By Canadian Press on April 12th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Winnipeg Jets forward Nikolaj Ehlers left Saturday night’s game at Chicago after he backed into an official in the second period. Ehlers had to be helped off the ice after he got hurt with 5:34 left. He went straight to the locker room after he departed. An injury for Ehlers would be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Luis Ortiz strikes out career-high 10 in home debut, Guardians beat Royals 6-3 for 5th straight win
By Canadian Press on April 12th, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — Luis Ortiz allowed just one hit and struck out a career-high 10 in his home debut for Cleveland as the Guardians beat the Kansas City Royals 6-3 on Saturday night to extend their winning streak to five games. Ortiz (1-2) had his second straight strong outing, giving up just a home run ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QMJHL: Lavigne leads Oceanic past Sagueneens 3-2 in OT; Rimouski leads series 2-0
By Canadian Press on April 12th, 2025
RIMOUSKI — Mael Lavigne scored 3:28 into overtime as the Rimouski Oceanic edged the Chicoutimi Sagueneens 3-2 on Saturday in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League playoff action. Rimouski leads the best-of-seven series 2-0. Eriks Mateik and Dominic Pilote had goals in regulation time for the Oceanic. Goaltender Mathis Langevin made 27 saves for the win. ... Read More »
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