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Howden and Barbashev score twice as the Golden Knights beat NHL-leading Jets 4-3

Howden and Barbashev score twice as the Golden Knights beat NHL-leading Jets 4-3

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Brett Howden's second goal of the game late in third period proved to be the winner as the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets 4-3 on Friday night.
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Butler scores 26, Herro adds 23 and Adebayo has triple-double as Miami tops Toronto 121-111

Butler scores 26, Herro adds 23 and Adebayo has triple-double as Miami tops Toronto 121-111

MIAMI (AP) — Jimmy Butler scored 26 points, Tyler Herro added 23 and the Miami Heat beat the Toronto Raptors 121-111 on Friday night. The Heat were 21 of 54 on 3-pointers in the game, the third-most attempts from beyond the arc in franchise history.
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QMJHL Roundup: Phoenix complete comeback, Sea Dogs edge Olympiques in OT

QMJHL Roundup: Phoenix complete comeback, Sea Dogs edge Olympiques in OT

VAL-D'OR, Que. — Florent Houle scored the game-winning goal late in the third period and the Sherbrooke Phoenix climbed their way back from a two-goal deficit to beat the Val-d'Or Foreurs 7-5 in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action on Friday.
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Blue Jackets extend points streak to 5 games with a chippy 5-2 win over the Flames

Blue Jackets extend points streak to 5 games with a chippy 5-2 win over the Flames

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Adam Fantilli scored twice and the Columbus Blue Jackets extended their points streak to five games with a 5-2 win over the Calgary Flames in a chippy game that included six fighting majors.
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Conor Garland scores 2 including OT winner as Canucks rally to beat Sabres 4-3

Conor Garland scores 2 including OT winner as Canucks rally to beat Sabres 4-3

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Conor Garland scored twice including the winning goal 3:59 into overtime to lead the Vancouver Canucks in a 4-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Friday. Garland also had an assist in the comeback victory.
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John Herdman resigns as head coach of Toronto FC amid drone-spying scandal

John Herdman resigns as head coach of Toronto FC amid drone-spying scandal

TORONTO — In the end, John Herdman saw the writing on the wall and walked away from it.
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Scepters prepare to enter second PWHL season without MVP and top scorer Spooner

Scepters prepare to enter second PWHL season without MVP and top scorer Spooner

TORONTO — The Toronto Sceptres have new jerseys, a fresh roster, a new home rink and, unfortunately, a new problem. The Professional Women’s Hockey League regular-season champions begin their second year without Billie Jean King MVP Natalie Spooner.
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Poulin hungry for championship glory as Montreal Victoire enter second PWHL season

Poulin hungry for championship glory as Montreal Victoire enter second PWHL season

MONTREAL — Marie-Philip Poulin’s trophy chest is brimming with awards and medals, but there’s one big piece missing now that the Professional Women's Hockey League is established.
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Canada and Iceland draw 0-0 in women's international soccer friendly in Spain

Canada and Iceland draw 0-0 in women's international soccer friendly in Spain

MURCIA — Canada and Iceland played to a scoreless draw in a women's international soccer friendly Friday. The sixth-ranked Canadian women now turn their attention to No. 19 South Korea on Tuesday, also at the Pinatar Arena.
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Leafs star Matthews says he's ready to play after missing nine games with injury

Leafs star Matthews says he's ready to play after missing nine games with injury

SUNRISE — Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews says he is ready to return to the lineup ahead of Toronto's road game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday. Matthews told reporters after practice on Friday that he is back and excited to play.
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