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Panthers top Maple Leafs, snap 5-game slide and tighten Atlantic Division race

Panthers top Maple Leafs, snap 5-game slide and tighten Atlantic Division race

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Eetu Luostarinen scored about a minute into the third period, and the Florida Panthers defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 on Tuesday night and helping the reigning Stanley Cup champions snap a five-game losing streak.
Argentina hands Canada's women's soccer team first loss of Stoney era

Argentina hands Canada's women's soccer team first loss of Stoney era

LANGFORD — A disappointing loss for Canada's women's soccer squad could be helpful going forward, says the team's head coach.
Sports scoreboard for Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Sports scoreboard for Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Tuesday's Scoreboard NHL Montreal 4 Detroit 1 Columbus 5 Ottawa 2 Florida 3 Toronto 1 Vancouver 6 Dallas 5 (OT) Boston 7 New Jersey 2 Buffalo 3 Carolina 0 Pittsburgh 5 Chicago 0 Nashville 7 N.Y.
WHL: Raiders top Oil Kings 5-0, complete comeback from 3-1 series deficit to advance

WHL: Raiders top Oil Kings 5-0, complete comeback from 3-1 series deficit to advance

PRINCE ALBERT — Lukas Dragicevic had a goal and three assists, Max Hildebrand earned a 30-save shutout and the Prince Albert Raiders blanked the Edmonton Oil Kings 5-0 in Game 7 on Tuesday in Western Hockey League playoff action.
The roof collapses at a Dominican Republic nightclub, killing at least 98 people

The roof collapses at a Dominican Republic nightclub, killing at least 98 people

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — The roof of an iconic nightclub in the Dominican capital collapsed early Tuesday during a merengue concert attended by politicians, athletes and others, leaving at least 98 people dead and 160 injured, authori
Top prospect Ivan Demidov signs entry-level contract with Montreal Canadiens

Top prospect Ivan Demidov signs entry-level contract with Montreal Canadiens

MONTREAL — Top prospect Ivan Demidov is coming to Montreal sooner than anticipated. Demidov, the Canadiens' fifth-overall pick in last year's NHL draft, signed a three-year entry-level deal Tuesday to join Montreal this season.
Montembeault, Anderson lift Canadiens over Red Wings 4-1 for sixth straight win

Montembeault, Anderson lift Canadiens over Red Wings 4-1 for sixth straight win

MONTREAL — Josh Anderson scored the winner with 9:12 remaining in the third period and Sam Montembeault made 35 saves as the Montreal Canadiens beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 on Tuesday for their sixth straight win.
Canadiens closing in on clinching playoff spot, but say the 'job's not finished'

Canadiens closing in on clinching playoff spot, but say the 'job's not finished'

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens are closing in on a playoff spot following a six-game winning streak. They don’t intend to let up until the ‘X’ is firmly etched beside their name in the standings.
Sherwood's OT goal caps Canucks 3-goal comeback in final minute in 6-5 win over Stars

Sherwood's OT goal caps Canucks 3-goal comeback in final minute in 6-5 win over Stars

DALLAS (AP) — Kiefer Sherwood scored with 1:16 left in overtime after Pius Suter scored two of Vancouver’s three 6-on-5 goals in the final minute of regulation, and the Canucks made NHL history and stunned the Dallas Stars 6-5 on Tuesday night.
Canada determined, but dented, heading into women's world hockey championship

Canada determined, but dented, heading into women's world hockey championship

ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE — Canada is battle-tough, a bit beat up and leaning on its veterans again at the 2025 women's world hockey championship. Canada opens defence of the gold medal Thursday against Finland in Ceske Budejovice, Czechia.