National Sports
Lightning clinch playoff berth, giving Zemgus Girgensons an additional boost in Buffalo homecoming
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2025
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — With a sheepish smile and wave to the crowd, Lightning forward Zemgus Girgensons was reminded of his past Saturday night when the Sabres aired a video tribute in honor of his first return since departing Buffalo last summer. Memorable as his first 10 NHL seasons were with the Sabres, Girgensons has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Houston rallies to beat Duke 70-67 in the Final Four, will face Florida for the NCAA title
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2025
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Sorry guys, “Phi Slama Jama” is already taken. How ’bout something simple, like “Comeback Kids.” “National champs” might be a possibility, too. Houston’s no-room-to-breathe defense wiped away a 14-point deficit over the final eight minutes, erased Cooper Flagg and Duke’s title hopes and brought the Cougars within a win of a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Red Bull’s Max Verstappen holds off McLarens to win his fourth straight Japanese GP
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2025
SUZUKA, Japan (AP) — Max Verstappen won Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix to break a “mini-slump” of two wins from 16 races but needed a drive that his Red Bull team engineer called “perfection” to get it done. It was Verstappen’s fourth straight victory on the Suzuka circuit in central Japan and breaks the momentum of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Penguins take on the Blackhawks after Crosby’s hat trick
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2025
Pittsburgh Penguins (31-34-12, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (21-45-10, in the Central Division) Chicago; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Penguins -129, Blackhawks +109; over/under is 6.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Penguins visit the Chicago Blackhawks after Sidney Crosby recorded a hat trick in the Penguins’ 5-3 win against the Dallas Stars. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senators host the Blue Jackets in Eastern Conference action
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2025
Columbus Blue Jackets (34-32-9, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Ottawa Senators (41-29-6, in the Atlantic Division) Ottawa, Ontario; Sunday, 5 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Senators -185, Blue Jackets +154; over/under is 6 BOTTOM LINE: The Ottawa Senators and the Columbus Blue Jackets hit the ice in Eastern Conference action. Ottawa is 41-29-6 overall and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stars visit the Wild after Dadonov’s hat trick
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2025
Dallas Stars (50-22-4, in the Central Division) vs. Minnesota Wild (41-29-7, in the Central Division) Saint Paul, Minnesota; Sunday, 3 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Stars -155, Wild +130; over/under is 5.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Stars visit the Minnesota Wild after Evgenii Dadonov’s hat trick against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Stars’ 5-3 loss. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panthers bring losing streak into matchup with the Red Wings
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2025
Florida Panthers (44-28-4, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Detroit Red Wings (35-33-7, in the Atlantic Division) Detroit; Sunday, 5:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Panthers -125, Red Wings +105; over/under is 6 BOTTOM LINE: The Florida Panthers, on a four-game losing streak, play the Detroit Red Wings. Detroit is 35-33-7 overall with a 9-11-1 record ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oilers visit the Ducks in Pacific Division play
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2025
Edmonton Oilers (44-27-5, in the Pacific Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (33-35-8, in the Pacific Division) Anaheim, California; Monday, 10:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Edmonton Oilers take on the Anaheim Ducks in Pacific Division action on Monday. Anaheim has a 9-13-1 record in Pacific Division games and a 33-35-8 record overall. The Ducks have a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tampa Bay visits New York in Eastern Conference action
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2025
Tampa Bay Lightning (44-26-6, in the Atlantic Division) vs. New York Rangers (36-33-7, in the Metropolitan Division) New York; Monday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The New York Rangers take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in Eastern Conference play. New York has gone 18-17-3 at home and 36-33-7 overall. The Rangers have given up 230 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blues bring 12-game win streak into matchup with the Jets
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2025
St. Louis Blues (43-28-7, in the Central Division) vs. Winnipeg Jets (52-21-4, in the Central Division) Winnipeg, Manitoba; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Blues will attempt to keep their 12-game win streak going when they visit the Winnipeg Jets. Winnipeg is 52-21-4 overall with a 16-7-0 record in Central Division games. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boston visits Buffalo after Pastrnak’s hat trick
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2025
Boston Bruins (31-37-9, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Buffalo Sabres (33-36-6, in the Atlantic Division) Buffalo, New York; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Sabres -164, Bruins +138; over/under is 6 BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Bruins visit the Buffalo Sabres after David Pastrnak’s hat trick against the Carolina Hurricanes in the Bruins’ 5-1 win. ... Read More »
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