National Sports

VANCOUVER — Managing to earn a gold medal on a night when they didn't skate their best shows the potential Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier believe they possess as they prepare for the Olympic Games.

CALGARY — Sean Monahan has found himself in a reduced role this season, but as the Calgary Flames continue to rattle off wins, he has no complaints.

ATLANTA (AP) — Matthew Kaminski had intended to play a Grateful Dead song as the walk-up music for Houston's starting pitcher at the World Series. Luis Garcia. Jerry Garcia.

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks held Connor McDavid to a single assist for the first time this season. But they couldn’t skate away with a win over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night.

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — T.J. Tynan beat Canucks goaltender Spencer Martin at 2:54 of overtime to lead the Ontario Reign past Abbotsford 3-2 in the American Hockey League on Saturday.

ATLANTA (AP) — A guy who spent most of the season in the minors kept the Braves in it. Then the offense finally came to life. Just like that, Atlanta is one win from its first World Series title in 26 years.

MONTREAL — By their own admission it was not the prettiest game for the Roughriders, but Saskatchewan nevertheless secured a playoff spot with a 19-14 victory over the Montreal Alouettes. Saturday night’s game was delayed as the B.C.

OWEN SOUND, Ont. — The Owen Sound Attack snapped a two-game losing skid with a come-from-behind 4-3 victory over the Sarnia Sting in the Ontario Hockey League Saturday.

Toronto FC II watched its post-season hopes disappear from afar Saturday in the USL League One regular-season finale. FC Tucson (11-10-7) defeated the visiting Richmond Kickers 4-2 to drop Toronto below the playoff line in seventh place.

TORONTO — John Tavares and the Maple Leafs were happy to secure two points in the standings. They were also left with a tinge of disappointment.