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Sorokin stellar again, Islanders beat Capitals in shootout

Sorokin stellar again, Islanders beat Capitals in shootout

WASHINGTON (AP) — Trade deadline pickup Pierre Engvall scored his second goal in two games, Ilya Sorokin made 28 saves and the New York Islanders took another stride toward returning to the playoffs by beating the Washington Capitals 2-1 in a shootou
Golden Knights overcome goalie injuries to lead West

Golden Knights overcome goalie injuries to lead West

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Golden Knights' latest loss was an exception to the recent play by Vegas and its multiple goalies.
Calgary Flames sign Swedish draft pick William Stromgren

Calgary Flames sign Swedish draft pick William Stromgren

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have signed Swedish forward William Stromgren to a three-year, entry-level contract that will start next season. The Flames drafted Stromgren in the second round (45th) in the 2021 NHL entry draft.
Vancouver Canucks to wear themed warm-up jerseys for annual Pride night

Vancouver Canucks to wear themed warm-up jerseys for annual Pride night

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks will wear themed warm-up jerseys when they host the Calgary Flames for their annual Pride celebration game Friday.
Canucks sign college standout Akito Hirose to entry-level contract

Canucks sign college standout Akito Hirose to entry-level contract

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have added another college signing to their roster, inking free-agent defenceman Akito Hirose to a one-year, entry-level contract on Wednesday.
World record continues McIntosh's rapid rise into swimming stardom

World record continues McIntosh's rapid rise into swimming stardom

TORONTO — It took a couple of splits before John Atkinson realized Summer McIntosh's 400-metre freestyle swim at the Canadian trials might be something special.
Canadian tennis star Andreescu out with torn ankle ligaments

Canadian tennis star Andreescu out with torn ankle ligaments

Canadian tennis star Bianca Andreescu says she sustained two torn ligaments in her left ankle in a recent match at the Miami Open. Andreescu provided an update on her status Wednesday on Twitter. The 22-year-old from Mississauga, Ont.
Canada coach Bev Priestman anxiously awaits injury updates as World Cup looms

Canada coach Bev Priestman anxiously awaits injury updates as World Cup looms

Already dealing with labour uncertainty surrounding her team, Canada coach Bev Priestman now finds herself anxiously waiting on the health of several players ahead of this summer's World Cup.
Edmonton Elks release veteran CFL running back James Wilder Jr.

Edmonton Elks release veteran CFL running back James Wilder Jr.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks released veteran American running back James Wilder Jr. on Wednesday. The six-foot-three, 232-pound Wilder appeared in 15 games over two seasons with Edmonton. He ran for 894 yards on 170 carries (5.
The non-disparagement clause; some Canadian athletes feel contractually silenced

The non-disparagement clause; some Canadian athletes feel contractually silenced

Athletes' fears of repercussions if they talk about problems they see in their sport have been cited as one reason for Canada's current safe-sport crisis.
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