April 24th, 2024

National Sports

Artemi Panarin scores 49th goal as Rangers beat Senators 4-0 to clinch Presidents’ Trophy

By Allan Kreda, The Associated Press on April 15th, 2024

NEW YORK (AP) – The New York Rangers have been on a mission since falling to the New Jersey Devils in the opening round of the playoffs last spring. They responded by finishing with the NHL’s best regular-season record. Artemi Panarin had a goal and an assist, Igor Shesterkin made 26 saves for his fourth ... Read More »

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Oilers captain Connor McDavid records 100th assist of NHL season

By The Canadian Press on April 15th, 2024

EDMONTON – Connor McDavid has achieved something only three other people in the NHL have ever done. The Edmonton Oilers captain, who missed his team’s last three games with an undisclosed injury, recorded his 100th assist of the season in Monday’s game against the visiting San Jose Sharks. Wayne Gretzky did it 11 times, while ... Read More »

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Raymond scores OT winner, Red Wings clip Canadiens 5-4 to keep playoff hopes alive

By Larry Lage, The Associated Press on April 15th, 2024

DETROIT (AP) – Lucas Raymond scored with 25 seconds left in overtime after he scored a game-tying goal with 1:17 remaining in regulation, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to a 5-4 comeback win over the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night that keeps their playoff hopes alive. “All he did tonight is give us an opportunity,” ... Read More »

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Raymond scores late in 3rd and OT to keep Red Wings playoffs alive with 5-4 win over Canadiens

By Larry Lage, The Associated Press on April 15th, 2024

DETROIT (AP) – Lucas Raymond scored with 25 seconds left in overtime after he a game-tying goal with 1:17 remaining in regulation, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to a 5-4 comeback win over the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night that keeps their playoff hopes alive. “All tonight did is give us an opportunity,” said J.T. ... Read More »

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NHL roundup: Capitals blank Bruins 2-0 to keep playoff hopes alive

By The Associated Press on April 15th, 2024

John Carlson scored another big goal, Charlie Lindgren stopped all 16 shots he faced, and the Washington Capitals moved another step closer to the playoffs by beating the Boston Bruins 2-0 on Monday night. Nic Dowd sealed it with an empty-netter with 11.7 seconds left, and now a win at Philadelphia on Tuesday night would ... Read More »

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Panarin scores 49th as Rangers beat Senators 4-0, clinch Presidents’ Trophy

By Allan Kreda, The Associated Press on April 15th, 2024

NEW YORK (AP) – Artemi Panarin had a goal and an assist, Igor Shesterkin made 26 saves for his fourth shutout of the season, and the New York Rangers beat the Ottawa Senators 4-0 on Monday night to clinch the Presidents’ Trophy for the NHL’s best regular-season record. Jack Roslovic, Adam Fox and Alexis Lafreniere ... Read More »

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Raymond scores in OT as Red Wings clip Canadiens 5-4 to keep playoff hopes alive

By Larry Lage, The Associated Press on April 15th, 2024

DETROIT (AP) – Lucas Raymond scored 4:35 into overtime after he scored a game-tying goal with 1:17 left in regulation, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to a 5-4 comeback win over the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night that keeps their playoff hopes alive. Detroit drew iron on two shots in overtime before Raymond’s shot from ... Read More »

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OHL roundup: Spirit squash Greyhounds 7-2, grab 2-1 series lead

By The Canadian Press on April 15th, 2024

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. – The Saginaw Spirit, who lost a rare home game on Saturday, quickly put that setback in the rear-view mirror with a 7-2 victory over the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds on Monday in Ontario Hockey League playoff action at GFL Memorial Gardens. Calem Mangone scored twice for the Spirit, who grabbed ... Read More »

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Bassitt provides quality start as Jays top Yankees 3-1 in opener of three-game series

By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on April 15th, 2024

TORONTO – Chris Bassitt provided a quality start and Alejandro Kirk had two hits as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the New York Yankees 3-1 on Monday night at Rogers Centre. Bassitt (2-2) held the Yankees to one earned run and four hits over his 6 1/3-inning appearance. Yimi Garcia pitched a 1-2-3 ninth inning ... Read More »

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Red Sox LF Tyler O’Neill leaves game and gets 8 stitches to forehead after collision with teammate

By The Associated Press on April 15th, 2024

BOSTON (AP) – Red Sox left fielder Tyler O’Neill exited Monday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians in the eighth inning and needed eight stitches to his forehead after colliding with third baseman Rafael Devers when the two were chasing a shallow popup. Devers made the catch as O’Neill collided with him, and the pair went ... Read More »

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WNBA fashionistas showcase their styles at the draft with spotlight on women’s hoops

By Teresa M. Walker, The Associated Press on April 15th, 2024

Caitlin Clark. Cameron Brink. Kamilla Cardoso. Angel Reese. All stepped into the glaring spotlight of Monday night’s WNBA’s draft having faced the challenge essentially every woman can identify with: wearing just the right outfit for a special occasion. When a woman finds what she wants, it’s not a question of whether alterations are needed, but ... Read More »

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