Category Archives: Sports

WADA delays decision over potential ban of Trump from major sporting events until after World Cup
The World Anti-Doping Agency on Tuesday put off a decision about barring government officials from major sporting events if their countries voluntarily withhold dues, pushing a potential conflict with...
The Canadian Press Mar 18, 2026

'He's changed his whole mindset': Pettersson's work shines in Vancouver Canucks' win
VANCOUVER - Elias Pettersson has been working on his game. It's been a difficult season for the star centre and his Vancouver Canucks, one marred by a slew of unexpected setbacks and sharp criticism f...
The Canadian Press Mar 18, 2026

Jets forced lone referee to work overtime, lose 4-3 in shootout to Predators
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets and Nashville Predators had a lot of ice to cover at Canada Life Centre on Tuesday night. So did the lone man in stripes. When veteran NHL referee Chris Lee was unable to ...
The Canadian Press Mar 18, 2026

'Message has got across': Leafs sticking up for each other after Matthews injury
TORONTO - Craig Berube read his players the riot act after a delayed response to a dirty hit that ultimately ended their captain's season. The Maple Leafs are playing out the string in a campaign that...
The Canadian Press Mar 18, 2026

NHL roundup: Caufield scores in overtime as Canadiens edge Bruins 3-2
MONTREAL (AP) - Cole Caufield scored 4:38 into overtime as the Montreal Canadiens edged the Boston Bruins 3-2 in a rivalry matchup Tuesday night. Caufield tapped a pass from Nick Suzuki into the back ...
The Canadian Press Mar 17, 2026
Scores and schedule for Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Tuesday's Scoreboard NHL Montreal 3 Boston 2 (OT) Edmonton 5 San Jose 3 N.Y. Islanders 3 Toronto 1 Nashville 4 Winnipeg 3 (SO) Vancouver 5 Florida 2 Buffalo 2 Vegas 0 Columbus 5 Carolina 1 Minnesota 4...
The Canadian Press Mar 17, 2026

Oilers thrilled with total team effort that helped sink Sharks 5-3
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers knew the challenge was to come together as a unit after learning their star forward Leon Draisaitl will be out for the remainder of the regular season. They did just tha...
The Canadian Press Mar 17, 2026

Elias Pettersson scores twice, Vancouver Canucks down Florida Panthers 5-2
VANCOUVER - Elias Pettersson scored twice, including the 200th goal of his NHL career, and the Vancouver Canucks held on for a 5-2 win over the Florida Panthers on Tuesday. The Swedish centre opened t...
The Canadian Press Mar 17, 2026

Cole Caufield ends 32-year drought with 40th goal for Canadiens this season
MONTREAL - The chance to make history didn't sneak up on Cole Caufield. No Montreal Canadien had reached 40 goals in 32 years, since Vincent Damphousse in 1993-94 - back when the franchise still calle...
The Canadian Press Mar 17, 2026

Oilers step up without Draisaitl, get 'offence by committee' to sink Sharks 5-3
EDMONTON - Adam Henrique earned a pair of assists as the Edmonton Oilers were able to rally without star forward Leon Draisaitl to pick up a huge 5-3 win over the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday. Ryan Nuge...
The Canadian Press Mar 17, 2026