National Sports

NEW YORK (AP) — Chris Kreider scored a hat trick, Adam Fox had four assists and Jonathan Quick made 31 saves as the New York Rangers downed the Montreal Canadiens 7-4 on Thursday to match a season best with their sixth straight victory.

BARRIE, Ont. — Rodwin Dionicio had two goals and three assists in leading the Saginaw Spirit past the Barrie Colts 7-6 on Thursday in Ontario Hockey League action.

TORONTO — Auston Matthews took another step toward a mark not reached in more than 30 years. Following the Maple Leafs' late collapse, one of the team's under-the-weather stars made sure Thursday ended on a positive note.

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Ottawa Senators defenceman Jakob Chychrun gave full credit to the Anaheim Ducks Thursday night. Mason McTavish scored two goals in leading the Ducks to a 5-1 victory and snapping the Senators' four-game winning streak.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Thousands of fans watching Tiger Woods in his 2024 debut missed out on the best golf Thursday at the Genesis Invitational.

WHISTLER, B.C. — Even after a second run, Prince Harry couldn't crack the 100km/h mark as he raced face-first down one of the world's fastest bobsled tracks in Whistler, B.C., aboard a tiny skeleton sled. "I'm going to go again.

Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet says he's open to a reunion with Phil Kessel, but he's prioritizing his team. Kessel skated with the Vancouver Canucks' AHL affiliate on Wednesday in Abbotsford, B.C.

CALGARY — Taking a step back let Isabelle Weidemann take a step forward. The Ottawa speedskater's decision to stop racing mid-season was validated by the first world championship medal of her career in an individual distance.

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said Thursday he will retire when his current term ends in January 2029.