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Leafs' second line of Nylander, Tavares and McMann star in 7-2 thumping of Flyers

Leafs' second line of Nylander, Tavares and McMann star in 7-2 thumping of Flyers

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs bounced back in a big way Tuesday night, and their second line played a starring role in it.
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Broberg, Thomas lead surging Blues to 6-1 win over Canadiens

Broberg, Thomas lead surging Blues to 6-1 win over Canadiens

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Philip Broberg and Robert Thomas each had a goal and three assists, and the St. Louis Blues beat the Montreal Canadiens 6-1 on Tuesday night to extend their active NHL-best winning streak to seven games.
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Charge stunned with costly collapse to Sirens, need to 'dig in' to make playoffs

Charge stunned with costly collapse to Sirens, need to 'dig in' to make playoffs

OTTAWA — No matter the outcome Carla MacLeod could usually find a silver lining, but an epic collapse had the Ottawa Charge coach at a loss for words.
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Ehlers scores in OT as Jets edge Capitals 3-2 in battle of NHL powers

Ehlers scores in OT as Jets edge Capitals 3-2 in battle of NHL powers

WINNIPEG — Nikolaj Ehlers scored on a breakaway 1:28 into overtime to help the Winnipeg Jets clinch a playoff spot by downing the Washington Capitals 3-2 in Tuesday's showdown between the NHL's top two teams.
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Thompson nets the winner as Sabres edge Senators 3-2, coach Ruff reaches 600 career wins

Thompson nets the winner as Sabres edge Senators 3-2, coach Ruff reaches 600 career wins

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Tage Thompson scored the go-ahead goal 1:23 into the third period, and Lindy Ruff became the NHL’s second coach to win 600 games with one franchise in the Buffalo Sabres’ 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night.
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Sirens score six times in third period to upset Charge 6-3

Sirens score six times in third period to upset Charge 6-3

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Charge’s playoff hopes took a beating Tuesday night following a 6-3 loss to the New York Sirens. The Charge (9-1-4-11) blew a 3-0 third-period lead and allowed the last-place Sirens (6-4-4-12) to score six unanswered goals.
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Nylander, Tavares each score twice to power Leafs to 7-2 win over Flyers

Nylander, Tavares each score twice to power Leafs to 7-2 win over Flyers

TORONTO — William Nylander had two goals and two assists to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 7-2 thumping of the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night.
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Gilles, Poirier sticking to their plan with gold in sight at figure skating worlds

Gilles, Poirier sticking to their plan with gold in sight at figure skating worlds

With the top of the podium closer than ever, Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier are keeping to the same tried and true script.
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Defending champion Argentina qualifies for the 2026 World Cup after Bolivia fails to beat Uruguay

Defending champion Argentina qualifies for the 2026 World Cup after Bolivia fails to beat Uruguay

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Defending champion Argentina qualified for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday when Bolivia failed to beat Uruguay.
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Blue Jays sign catcher Alejandro Kirk to US$58-million, five-year extension

Blue Jays sign catcher Alejandro Kirk to US$58-million, five-year extension

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have signed catcher Alejandro Kirk to a US$58-million, five-year extension, the team announced Tuesday. The 26-year-old from Tijuana, Mexico, hit .253 last season with five home runs and 54 runs batted in.
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