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Defending champ Avs force Game 7 with 4-1 win over Kraken

Defending champ Avs force Game 7 with 4-1 win over Kraken

SEATTLE (AP) — It took six games of these playoffs for the Colorado Avalanche to finally look the part of a defending Stanley Cup champion. Colorado’s reward? A trip back home for Game 7 and the chance to dispatch the pesky Seattle Kraken.
Friday's sports scoreboard for April 28, 2023

Friday's sports scoreboard for April 28, 2023

Friday's scoreboard NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Carolina 2 N.Y.
Stastny's OT goal sends Hurricanes past Isles into 2nd round

Stastny's OT goal sends Hurricanes past Isles into 2nd round

NEW YORK (AP) — As Paul Stastny approached the goal line in the corner, he just decided to fling it toward the net. It went in, and the Carolina Hurricanes are moving on to the second round of the playoffs again.
Ashok holes out for eagle, leads by 1 at L.A. Championship

Ashok holes out for eagle, leads by 1 at L.A. Championship

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Aditi Ashok made enough good swings to balance out her mistakes on a difficult day at Wilshire Country Club, shooting a 1-under 70 on Friday to take a one-shot lead after two rounds of the L.A. Championship.
Canadians Matthew Bergeron, Sydney Brown selected in 2023 NFL draft

Canadians Matthew Bergeron, Sydney Brown selected in 2023 NFL draft

After sitting through the first round of the NFL draft, Canadian Matthew Bergeron didn't have to wait long Friday night to hear his name called. The Atlanta Falcons selected the Syracuse offensive lineman in the second round.
Panthers score 7, force Game 7 against the Bruins

Panthers score 7, force Game 7 against the Bruins

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — The team that posted the best regular-season record in NHL history, facing a team that needed to fight and claw all the way to the end just to get into the playoffs. On paper, it was a mismatch. On the ice, it's going to Game 7.
Springer's RBI single lifts Blue Jays over Mariners 3-2 in rematch of AL wild card

Springer's RBI single lifts Blue Jays over Mariners 3-2 in rematch of AL wild card

TORONTO — As far as the Toronto Blue Jays are concerned, there was no redemption in beating the team that eliminated them from last year's playoffs.
Finau leads Mexico Open at halfway point; Rahm 6 shots back

Finau leads Mexico Open at halfway point; Rahm 6 shots back

VALLARTA, Mexico (AP) — Tony Finau kick-started what had been a disappointing 2022 with a runner-up finish in the Mexico Open at Vidanta.
QMJHL playoffs: Remparts beat Olympiques 5-2 in series opener

QMJHL playoffs: Remparts beat Olympiques 5-2 in series opener

QUEBEC — James Malatesta scored twice and Pier-Olivier Roy chipped in with two assists as the Quebec Remparts defeated the Gatineau Olympiques 5-2 in the opening game of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League semifinal series on Friday night.
OHL playoffs: Knights, Petes win championship series openers

OHL playoffs: Knights, Petes win championship series openers

LONDON, Ont. — Sean McGurn had a goal and assist as the London Knights defeated the Sarnia Sting 4-1 in the opening game of their Ontario Hockey League Western Conference championship series on Friday night.