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Canucks advance to 2nd round, beating Predators 1-0 in Game 6 on Pius Suter's late goal

Canucks advance to 2nd round, beating Predators 1-0 in Game 6 on Pius Suter's late goal

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Pius Suter scored with 1:39 left and the Vancouver Canucks advanced to the second round of the NHL playoffs with a 1-0 victory over the Nashville Predators on Friday night in Game 6.
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Canucks eliminate Predators, will face Oilers in second round

Canucks eliminate Predators, will face Oilers in second round

The second round of the NHL playoffs will feature an all-Canadian matchup between the Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers.
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Luis Garcia Jr. hits pinch, 3-run shot in 7th to help the Nationals beat the Blue Jays 9-3

Luis Garcia Jr. hits pinch, 3-run shot in 7th to help the Nationals beat the Blue Jays 9-3

WASHINGTON (AP) — Luis Garcia Jr. hit a three-run shot deep to center field in the seventh inning for his first career pinch-hit home run, helping the Washington Nationals rally for a 9-3 victory over the reeling Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night.
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Former security guard Jake Knapp leads the Byron Nelson after 2 rounds

Former security guard Jake Knapp leads the Byron Nelson after 2 rounds

McKINNEY, Texas (AP) — Jake Knapp is spending his weekends much differently now as a rookie on the PGA Tour, just more than two years after working security at a restaurant in his hometown that was also a late-night hotspot.
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Montreal Alouettes sign former NFL receiver Preston Williams

Montreal Alouettes sign former NFL receiver Preston Williams

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes signed former NFL receiver Preston Williams on Friday. The terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Canada women even their record at Singapore Sevens while men suffer two close losses

Canada women even their record at Singapore Sevens while men suffer two close losses

SINGAPORE — Canada's women evened their record at the Singapore Sevens with a 28-7 win over Spain after opening with a 5-0 loss to Ireland.
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Ottawa heads into final weekend of PWHL season looking to clinch playoff spot

Ottawa heads into final weekend of PWHL season looking to clinch playoff spot

OTTAWA — The goal is simple for Ottawa’s Professional Women’s Hockey League team when they close out their regular-season Sunday night in Toronto. Win and they’re in.
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The value of Valeri Nichushkin on display for Avs since his return from player assistance program

The value of Valeri Nichushkin on display for Avs since his return from player assistance program

DENVER (AP) — Valeri Nichushkin is lifting the Colorado Avalanche after taking the time to help himself.
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Team Reid Carruthers adds Catlin Schneider at third after departure of Brad Jacobs

Team Reid Carruthers adds Catlin Schneider at third after departure of Brad Jacobs

Reid Carruthers has returned to the skip position for his four-man team and added Catlin Schneider to the lineup to fill a vacancy caused by the departure of Brad Jacobs.
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Bedard, Fantilli, Celebrini headline young roster at world hockey championship

Bedard, Fantilli, Celebrini headline young roster at world hockey championship

CALGARY — Forwards Connor Bedard, Adam Fantilli and Macklin Celebrini will be part of a young Canadian squad looking to defend its gold medal at this year's world men's hockey championship, Hockey Canada released its initial 22-player roster Friday f
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