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Campbell shuts the door late as Maple Leafs top Canadiens to take 2-1 series lead

Campbell shuts the door late as Maple Leafs top Canadiens to take 2-1 series lead

MONTREAL — Jack Campbell stood in his crease and watched Carey Price make save after save through 40 minutes. Toronto's goalie stayed focused and returned the favour — especially late — in a frantic final period to secure a precious victory.
Knight time: Rookie saves 36, Panthers top Lightning 4-1

Knight time: Rookie saves 36, Panthers top Lightning 4-1

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Panthers entrusted their season to a rookie goalie making his playoff debut. Spencer Knight delivered, in a huge way.
Islanders stun Pens 3-2 in double OT, take 3-2 series lead

Islanders stun Pens 3-2 in double OT, take 3-2 series lead

PITTSBURGH (AP) — New York's Josh Bailey took advantage of a sloppy giveaway by Pittsburgh goaltender Tristan Jarry, sending the puck into the wide-open net 51 seconds into the second overtime to give the Islanders a 3-2 victory in Game 5 on Monday n
Poulin scores short-handed winner in Montreal's 3-2 win over Toronto

Poulin scores short-handed winner in Montreal's 3-2 win over Toronto

CALGARY — Marie-Philip Poulin was finally able to put her prodigious talent with the puck to use in a real game.
Canada's Diez and Zhao post first-round wins in French Open qualifying matches

Canada's Diez and Zhao post first-round wins in French Open qualifying matches

PARIS — Steven Diez and Carol Zhao won first-round qualifying matches Monday at the French Open on a day of mixed results for Canadian players. Diez, from Toronto, defeated Elliot Benchetrit of Morocco 6-3, 6-1 while Zhao, from Richmond Hill, Ont.

Court order would allow 15-year-old to sign with NSWL team

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A federal judge has granted a temporary restraining order that allows a talented 15-year-old player who already trains with professionals to sign with a National Women's Soccer League team. The order issued Monday by U.S.
Rays win 11th in a row, score 7 in 11th to beat Toronto 14-8

Rays win 11th in a row, score 7 in 11th to beat Toronto 14-8

DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) — Francisco Mejía hit a tiebreaking, two-run single during a seven-run burst in the 11th inning and the Tampa Bay Rays won their 11th straight game, outlasting the Toronto Blue Jays 14-8 on Monday.
Canada loses to Germany, falls to 0-3 at world championship

Canada loses to Germany, falls to 0-3 at world championship

RIGA, Latvia (AP) — Germany beat Canada 3-1 on Monday at the hockey world championship to remain undefeated through three games. Arizona Coyotes goaltender Adin Hill allowed two goals on 24 shots as Canada fell to 0-3-0.

US warns against all travel to Japan as Olympics loom

WASHINGTON — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the State Department are warning Americans against all travel to Japan because of a surge in coronavirus cases in the country as it prepares to host the Olympics in just two months.

Sun coach apologizes for comment about player's weight

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut Sun coach Curt Miller has apologized for making a disparaging remark to a referee about the weight of Las Vegas Aces post player Liz Cambage.