National Sports

VANCOUVER — It was just a snapshot in time but the results from this weekend's Skate Canada International figure skating competition provided an early picture of what Canadian skaters are doing well and where they need to improve, says Michael Slipch

SOUTHAMPTON, Bermuda (AP) — Lucas Herbert had two birdies during the toughest, wind-blown stretch of Port Royal and held steady to the end Sunday for a 2-under 69 to win the Butterfield Bermuda Championship.

RED DEER, Alta. — Ben King scored with 34 seconds remaining in overtime – his second goal of the game – to lead the Red Deer Rebels past the Edmonton Oil Kings 4-3 in the Western Hockey League Saturday.

VANCOUVER — Managing to earn a gold medal on a night when they didn't skate their best shows the potential Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier believe they possess as they prepare for the Olympic Games.

CALGARY — Sean Monahan has found himself in a reduced role this season, but as the Calgary Flames continue to rattle off wins, he has no complaints.

ATLANTA (AP) — Matthew Kaminski had intended to play a Grateful Dead song as the walk-up music for Houston's starting pitcher at the World Series. Luis Garcia. Jerry Garcia.

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks held Connor McDavid to a single assist for the first time this season. But they couldn’t skate away with a win over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night.

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — T.J. Tynan beat Canucks goaltender Spencer Martin at 2:54 of overtime to lead the Ontario Reign past Abbotsford 3-2 in the American Hockey League on Saturday.

ATLANTA (AP) — A guy who spent most of the season in the minors kept the Braves in it. Then the offense finally came to life. Just like that, Atlanta is one win from its first World Series title in 26 years.

MONTREAL — By their own admission it was not the prettiest game for the Roughriders, but Saskatchewan nevertheless secured a playoff spot with a 19-14 victory over the Montreal Alouettes. Saturday night’s game was delayed as the B.C.