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Worlds Apart: Gushue's pre-Brier approach completely different than last year

Worlds Apart: Gushue's pre-Brier approach completely different than last year

LONDON, Ont. — Brad Gushue's team hit a rare podium trifecta last year in a one-of-a-kind curling season. The lead-up to this year's Canadian men's curling championship has been a complete 180.
Consistency key as Vancouver Whitecaps look to overcome last season's road woes

Consistency key as Vancouver Whitecaps look to overcome last season's road woes

VANCOUVER — Clearing snow was not in Vanni Sartini's plans for the week.
Kaprizov scores twice as Minnesota Wild edge Vancouver Canucks 2-1

Kaprizov scores twice as Minnesota Wild edge Vancouver Canucks 2-1

VANCOUVER — Stopping Kirill Kaprizov is no easy feat — just ask the Vancouver Canucks. The Russian left-winger scored twice Thursday — including his 39th goal of the season — and led his Minnesota Wild to a 2-1 victory over Vancouver (24-32-5).
Vilardi, Kopitar score in third, Kings beat Canadiens 3-2

Vilardi, Kopitar score in third, Kings beat Canadiens 3-2

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gabe Vilardi and Anze Kopitar scored in the third period and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Thursday night.
Jarnkrok scores game winner for Toronto Maple Leafs in 2-1 win over Calgary Flames

Jarnkrok scores game winner for Toronto Maple Leafs in 2-1 win over Calgary Flames

CALGARY — A full complement of newcomers in the Toronto Maple Leafs' lineup Thursday in a 2-1 win over the Calgary Flames had Mitch Marner feeling pleased with the arrivals. Toronto has acquired half a dozen players in trades since Feb.
Canada's Wesley Chiu in second after short program at junior figure skating worlds

Canada's Wesley Chiu in second after short program at junior figure skating worlds

CALGARY — Canada's Wesley Chiu is in second place following the men's short program with 80.56 points at the world junior figure skating championship on Thursday. Japan's Kao Miura took hold of the lead, scoring 85.11 points.
OHL Roundup: Knights outduel Spitfires in shootout in battle of West's best

OHL Roundup: Knights outduel Spitfires in shootout in battle of West's best

WINDSOR, Ont. — Oliver Bonk scored the shootout winner and the London Knights defeated the Windsor Spitfires 4-3 on Thursday in a battle between the top two teams in the Western Conference.
Senators beat Rangers 5-3 to spoil Patrick Kane's debut

Senators beat Rangers 5-3 to spoil Patrick Kane's debut

NEW YORK (AP) — The night was supposed to belong to Patrick Kane but it was former Ranger Derick Brassard who ultimately claimed the Manhattan spotlight for the surging Ottawa Senators .
QMJHL Roundup: Doucet's four-point effort leads Mooseheads to 5-2 win over Sea Dogs

QMJHL Roundup: Doucet's four-point effort leads Mooseheads to 5-2 win over Sea Dogs

HALIFAX — Alexandre Doucet had a hat trick and one assist, powering the Halifax Mooseheads to a 5-2 victory over the Saint John Sea Dogs on Thursday.
Kuzma scores 30, Wizards beat Raptors to edge closer in East

Kuzma scores 30, Wizards beat Raptors to edge closer in East

WASHINGTON (AP) — Kyle Kuzma scored the game's first 10 points and finished with 30, Kristaps Porzingis added 25 points, and the Washington Wizards beat the Toronto Raptors 119-108 on Thursday night in the opener of a two-game set between Eastern Con