NEW YORK (AP) — It took until noon on Saturday, less than 12 hours before showtime, for the script to arrive. The opening monologue for “Saturday Night Live,” of all things, was about to become a turning point in a national celebration that had somehow gone sideways in the week after the U.S. won Olympic … Read more
MILAN (AP) — When the U.S. gave up a tying goal to Sweden with 91 seconds left in the quarterfinals at the Olympics, even the most seasoned players were on edge. “That’s as nervous as I’ve been ever in a hockey game,” Dylan Larkin said. When Canada was trailing Czechia with under four minutes left, … Read more
DALLAS (AP) — Winnipeg top center Mark Scheifele scored a goal in the Jets’ must-win Game 6 of their second-round playoff series at Dallas on Saturday night, hours after the unexpected death of his father. Scheifele scored his fifth goal of the playoffs 5 1/2 minutes into the second period to give the Jets a … Read more
Is Canada’s passion for hockey greater than its interest in politics? This article explores how a recent decision to reschedule a French-language leaders’ debate, due to a critical Montreal Canadiens game, highlights the powerful influence of sports on the Canadian political landscape. Discover the surprising factors that lead to this unprecedented move, and explore the … Read more
LOVELAND, Colo. (AP) — For the first time in 1,020 or so days, Gabriel Landeskog has some fresh game tape to examine. Game tape of him hitting players, taking hits, being called for a penalty and even putting someone in a headlock. “A headlock,” he said with a grin Friday night, “wasn’t necessarily planned when … Read more
BRANTFORD, Ontario (AP) — John Davidson has difficulty remembering the last time Wayne Gretzky visited his childhood home across the street in this small city a couple hours’ drive southwest of Toronto. The modestly plain house with a one-car garage in a quiet residential neighborhood remains in the family, but the Great One’s visits have … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin reached 30 goals in a season for the 19th time in his 20-year NHL career, adding to the league record he set last season with his 18th. The Washington Capitals captain got his latest milestone goal Tuesday night at home against the Calgary Flames. He beat Dan Vladar with a … Read more