National Sports

TORONTO — When outfielder Teoscar Hernandez was lost to the 10-day disabled list with a left oblique strain last week, the Toronto Blue Jays needed Lourdes Gurriel Jr. to step up and supply offence in the clean-spot in the batting order.

PHILADELPHIA — The Toronto Raptors could be without guard Gary Trent Jr. and forwards Scottie Barnes and Thaddeus Young for Game 2 of their NBA playoff series with the Philadelphia 76ers.

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays added starting pitcher Hyun Jin Ryu to its 10-day injured list on Sunday The team said the southpaw is dealing with "forearm inflammation" on his left arm.

TORONTO — Longtime Toronto Blue Jays broadcaster Buck Martinez is stepping away from the broadcast booth after being diagnosed with cancer.

TALLINN, Estonia — Canadian ice dancers claimed two of the three podium positions at the ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championships on Sunday.

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks center Dylan Strome's golden retriever that became a celebrity in its own right — complete with more than 20,000 Instagram followers — has died.

CALGARY — An NHL playoff berth secured in the hours before Saturday's puck drop, the Calgary Flames turned a quiet start to a game into a goal-fest in a 9-1 thumping of the visiting Arizona Coyotes.

Saturday's Games (All Times Eastern) NHL Boston 2, Pittsburgh 1 New York Rangers 4, Detroit 0 Nashville 4, Chicago 3 St.

MONTREAL — Anthony Mantha didn’t have the chance to play in Montreal this season because of a shoulder injury that kept him out of the Washington Capitals lineup for four months. The Longueuil, Que.

OTTAWA — Mark Giordano is learning that playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs means having fans everywhere you go. The noise was deafening as Giordano scored the overtime winner for a 5-4 victory over the Senators in Ottawa Saturday night.