National Sports

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs discovered why Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche are Stanley Cup contenders again.

OWEN SOUND, Ont. — Braeden Kressler scored twice, Samuel Mayer chipped in with three assists, and the visiting Ottawa 67's rolled over the Owen Sound Attack 6-4 in Ontario Hockey League action on Saturday.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Thatcher Demko made 26 saves to lead the Vancouver Canucks to a 1-0 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday. It was Demko’s fourth shutout this season and the seventh shutout of his career.

Teenage surfing prodigy Erin Brooks has won her fight for Canadian citizenship, opening the door for her to compete for Canada at the Paris Olympics.

DRUMMONDVILLE, Que. — Alexis Gendron scored twice, Luke Woodworth had a goal and three assists and the Drummondville Voltigeurs crushed the visiting Val-d'Or Foreurs6-0 in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action on Saturday.

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs and Vancouver Canucks will be well represented at the 2024 NHL All-Star Weekend thanks to voting fans.

OTTAWA — There was no denying the huge sense of relief from the Ottawa Senators. Thanks to Vladimir Tarasenko’s game-winning goal with 3.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel will miss an undetermined amount of time after suffering an injury in Thursday’s game against the Boston Bruins.

TORONTO — Ottawa had plenty to be excited about after a big win Saturday. Gabbie Hughes scored two goals in leading Ottawa to its first-ever victory, 5-1 over Toronto in Professional Women's Hockey League action.

ZUG, Switzerland — Canada's dreams of a third-straight gold medal at the world women's under-18 hockey championship are over after a 4-2 loss to Czechia in the semifinals.