National Sports

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Canadian welterweight (Proper) Mike Malott won his UFC debut in style Saturday, knocking out American Mickey Gall in the first round on the undercard of UFC 273.

TORONTO — Amidst the celebrations after Auston Matthews scored his 58th goal of the season – just 27 seconds after bagging No. 57 – veteran Maple Leafs forward Jason Spezza glanced back at his head coach.

Montreal Canadiens forward Jonathan Drouin had wrist surgery Friday. The Habs say he is expected to make a full recovery and will be ready for the start of training camp.

SEATTLE (AP) — Blake Coleman, Trevor Lewis and Michael Stone scored off assists from Noah Hanifin and the Calgary Flames beat the Seattle Kraken 4-1 on Saturday for their fourth straight victory.

NEW YORK (AP) — Chris Kreider scored twice, Artemi Panarin added a goal and two assists and the New York Rangers routed the Ottawa Senators 5-1 on Saturday night to clinch their first postseason berth since 2017.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler spent all day fending off the cold wind at the Masters, slipping on a vest over his layers of clothing after every shot on every hole. One more round and his next wardrobe change might be a green jacket.

HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Romell Quioto scored into an empty net in the 81st minute and CF Montreal rallied late to defeat the New York Red Bulls 2-1 in MLS action on Saturday.

TORONTO — Santiago Espinal's off-season training is already paying dividends just two games into the Toronto Blue Jays' season.

HAMILTON — Montreal's Les Supremes captured the world synchronized skating championship Saturday. Ranked second after the short program, Les Supremes vaulted to the top of the podium with their free program at FirstOntario Centre.

OTTAWA — Brian Wright scored on a penalty kick for Ottawa Atletico in a 1-0 win over visiting Calgary Cavalry FC in the Canadian Premier League season-opener for both clubs Saturday.