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NHL roundup: Ovechkin passes Gretzky for new goals record, but Caps lose to Islanders

NHL roundup: Ovechkin passes Gretzky for new goals record, but Caps lose to Islanders

NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored his record-breaking 895th career goal , but the New York Islanders beat the Washington Capitals 4-1 on Sunday.
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Late goal lifts Vegas Golden Knights to 3-2 victory over Vancouver Canucks

Late goal lifts Vegas Golden Knights to 3-2 victory over Vancouver Canucks

VANCOUVER — Victor Olofsson scored late in the third period and the Vegas Golden Knights edged the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 on Sunday.
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Sorokin gives up Ovechkin's 895th goal, the first he's allowed to his fellow Russian

Sorokin gives up Ovechkin's 895th goal, the first he's allowed to his fellow Russian

NEW YORK (AP) — Islanders goalie Ilya Sorokin had not given up a goal to Alex Ovechkin in the first three games he played against the Washington Capitals superstar.
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WHL playoffs: Heidt nets hat trick to save Cougars' season, forces Game 7 with 'Hawks

WHL playoffs: Heidt nets hat trick to save Cougars' season, forces Game 7 with 'Hawks

PRINCE GEORGE — Riley Heidt scored three times, netminder Joshua Ravensbergen had 26 saves, and the Prince George Cougars beat the visiting Portland Winterhawks 4-1 in Western Hockey League action on Sunday night at the CN Centre.
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Canada rallies to down Puerto Rico 3-2 and qualify for FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup

Canada rallies to down Puerto Rico 3-2 and qualify for FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup

MANAGUA — Olivia Chisholm and Kaylee Hunter scored three minutes apart in the second half Sunday to send Canada to the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup with a 3-2 win over Puerto Rico in CONCACAF qualifying play.
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Toronto FC shows resolve in holding Lionel Messi and Inter Miami to 1-1 draw

Toronto FC shows resolve in holding Lionel Messi and Inter Miami to 1-1 draw

FORT LAUDERDALE — Toronto FC still has a long way to go when it comes to climbing the MLS standings but the view on the field is looking far more positive.
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Sagstrom beats Coughlin 1-up in T-Mobile Match Play to end 5-year drought on LPGA Tour

Sagstrom beats Coughlin 1-up in T-Mobile Match Play to end 5-year drought on LPGA Tour

NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. (AP) — The five-year wait to end her LPGA Tour victory drought appeared to be a matter of time when Madelene Sagstrom went 4-up just six holes into the final of the T-Mobile Match Play.
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Caufield, Laine score to rally Canadiens to 2-1 win over Predators

Caufield, Laine score to rally Canadiens to 2-1 win over Predators

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Cole Caufield and Patrik Laine scored in the second period to rally the Montreal Canadiens to a 2-1 victory over the Nashville Predators on Sunday night.
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Sagstrom beats Coughlin 1-up in T-Mobile Match Play to end 5-year drought on LPGA Tour

Sagstrom beats Coughlin 1-up in T-Mobile Match Play to end 5-year drought on LPGA Tour

NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. (AP) — Madelene Sagstrom ended more than a five-year LPGA Tour victory drought, overcoming the loss of a four-hole lead at difficult Shadow Creek in a 1-up victory over Lauren Coughlin on Sunday in the T-Mobile Match Play final.
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Senators' defence appears ready for a playoff challenge

Senators' defence appears ready for a playoff challenge

OTTAWA — It has been said that defence wins championships, but one must first make the playoffs before that can happen.
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