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OHL playoffs: Heyes scores in double OT, Frontenacs edge Wolves 4-3

OHL playoffs: Heyes scores in double OT, Frontenacs edge Wolves 4-3

KINGSTON, Ont. — Gage Heyes scored at 2:50 of the second overtime period to lift the Kingston Frontenacs to a 4-3 victory over the visiting Sudbury Wolves in Ontario Hockey League playoff action on Sunday at Slush Puppie Place.
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Crosby's OT power-play goal lifts Penguins to 1-0 win over Senators

Crosby's OT power-play goal lifts Penguins to 1-0 win over Senators

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby scored a power-play goal at 1:16 of overtime and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Ottawa Senators 1-0 on Sunday. Crosby has eight goals and 15 points during a 10-game point streak.
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Perfetti adds the wow to Jets 3-1 win over Canucks

Perfetti adds the wow to Jets 3-1 win over Canucks

WINNIPEG — Cole Perfetti got rewarded for not giving up. Perfetti’s third-period goal in a 3-1 Winnipeg Jets’ victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday had the sellout crowd cheering and his teammates impressed.
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Min Woo Lee holds off Scheffler and Woodland to win Houston Open for first PGA Tour title

Min Woo Lee holds off Scheffler and Woodland to win Houston Open for first PGA Tour title

HOUSTON (AP) — Min Woo Lee kept his calm amid tremendous charges by Scottie Scheffler and Gary Woodland, winning the Houston Open on Sunday for his first PGA Tour title with the best lag of his life that set up a final par for a one-shot victory.
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Bassitt saves Blue Jays' bullpen with six-inning outing after Scherzer put on IL

Bassitt saves Blue Jays' bullpen with six-inning outing after Scherzer put on IL

TORONTO — After learning newcomer Max Scherzer had been placed on the 15-day disabled list, Toronto Blue Jays veteran righty Chris Bassitt knew the importance of his first start of the young season.
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Min Woo Lee holds off Scheffler and Woodland to win Houston Open for first PGA Tour title

Min Woo Lee holds off Scheffler and Woodland to win Houston Open for first PGA Tour title

HOUSTON (AP) — Min Woo Lee kept his calm amid tremendous charges by Scottie Scheffler and Gary Woodland, winning the Houston Open on Sunday for his first PGA Tour title with the best lag of his life that set up a final par for a one-shot victory.
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Alex Ovechkin scores his 890th career goal to move 5 goals away from breaking Gretzky’s NHL record

Alex Ovechkin scores his 890th career goal to move 5 goals away from breaking Gretzky’s NHL record

WASHINGTON (AP) — For Alex Ovechkin, scoring the 890th goal of his career wasn't such a sweet moment; in fact, moving five goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record didn't matter much to the 39-year-old after an 8-5 loss at the hands of the
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Kyle Connor leads Jets past Canucks 3-1; Winnipeg stays ahead of Dallas in standings

Kyle Connor leads Jets past Canucks 3-1; Winnipeg stays ahead of Dallas in standings

WINNIPEG — Kyle Connor had a goal and an assist to lead the Winnipeg Jets to their third consecutive victory with a 3-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday.
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Bassitts triple down on Toronto-area charity by renewing donations pledge

Bassitts triple down on Toronto-area charity by renewing donations pledge

TORONTO — When Chris Bassitt signed a three-year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays he and his wife Jessica agreed that they wanted to give back to the community since they knew they'd be living in Canada for a good chunk of time.
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Alex Ovechkin scores his 890th career goal to move 5 goals away from breaking Gretzky’s NHL record

Alex Ovechkin scores his 890th career goal to move 5 goals away from breaking Gretzky’s NHL record

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin is now five goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record after scoring the 890th of his career in the Washington Capitals’ home game Sunday against the Buffalo Sabres.
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