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Penalty kicks plentiful as Portland Timbers topple Vancouver Whitecaps 3-2

VANCOUVER — Anger and frustration lingered Saturday night after the Vancouver Whitecaps' attempt at a comeback fell short. The 'Caps dropped a 3-2 decision to their rival Portland Timbers in a feisty matchup rife with drama.

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Avalanche win sixth game straight with 2-1 shootout win over Oilers

EDMONTON — It was one of those games that was a shame to see decided by a shootout, as both the Colorado Avalanche and Edmonton Oilers seemed to already be playing playoff-level hockey.

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Scoreboard for Saturday, April 9, 2022

Saturday's Scoreboard NHL New Jersey 3, Dallas 1 Washington 6, Pittsburgh 3 Florida 4, Nashville 1 Calgary 4, Seattle 1 Columbus 5, Detroit 4 (OT) Toronto 3, Montreal 2 N.Y. Rangers 5, Ottawa 1 Anaheim 5, Philadelphia 3 St. Louis 6, N.Y.

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Canadian welterweight (Proper) Mike Malott scores first-round TKO win in UFC debut

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Canadian welterweight (Proper) Mike Malott won his UFC debut in style Saturday, knocking out American Mickey Gall in the first round on the undercard of UFC 273.

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'It's unreal': Matthews scores two more, Leafs down Habs 3-2 to clinch playoff spot

TORONTO — Amidst the celebrations after Auston Matthews scored his 58th goal of the season – just 27 seconds after bagging No. 57 – veteran Maple Leafs forward Jason Spezza glanced back at his head coach.

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Canadiens' Jonathan Drouin has wrist surgery; expected to make full recovery

Montreal Canadiens forward Jonathan Drouin had wrist surgery Friday. The Habs say he is expected to make a full recovery and will be ready for the start of training camp.

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Noah Hanifin sets up Flames in 4-1 win over Kraken

SEATTLE (AP) — Blake Coleman, Trevor Lewis and Michael Stone scored off assists from Noah Hanifin and the Calgary Flames beat the Seattle Kraken 4-1 on Saturday for their fourth straight victory.

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Rangers rout Senators 5-1 to clinch playoff berth

NEW YORK (AP) — Chris Kreider scored twice, Artemi Panarin added a goal and two assists and the New York Rangers routed the Ottawa Senators 5-1 on Saturday night to clinch their first postseason berth since 2017.

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Scheffler survives wild, windy cold day to lead Masters by 3

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler spent all day fending off the cold wind at the Masters, slipping on a vest over his layers of clothing after every shot on every hole. One more round and his next wardrobe change might be a green jacket.

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Quioto, Camacho spark CF Montreal to 2-1 win over Red Bulls

HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Romell Quioto scored into an empty net in the 81st minute and CF Montreal rallied late to defeat the New York Red Bulls 2-1 in MLS action on Saturday.

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