Category Archives: CP Sports

Battle-tested Oilers 'buying in' as Stanley Cup playoffs approach
EDMONTON - With trips to the last two Stanley Cup finals to their credit, the Edmonton Oilers seem to know when to ramp up their game. Matthew Savoie scored the winner as the Oilers defeated the Chica...
Apr 03, 2026

'It's crazy': Senators move into playoff spot — but lose another defenceman
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators had good reason to celebrate, and just as much to worry. Ottawa (39-26-10) moved back into the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference with a 4-1 win over the Buffa...
Apr 03, 2026

Marner has 5 points and Golden Knights score 3 times in 3rd period to beat Flames 6-3
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Mitch Marner had three goals and two assists and the Golden Knights scored three times in the third period to defeat the Calgary Flames 6-3 on Thursday night. It was the sixth time in...
Apr 02, 2026

Sharks win 4th straight to improve playoff hopes, beating the Maple Leafs 4-1
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - Zack Ostapchuk scored his first goal in nearly three months and the San Jose Sharks beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1 on Thursday night for their fourth straight victory. Collin...
Apr 02, 2026

Lightning beat the Penguins 6-3 to move into 1st place in the Atlantic Division
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Anthony Cirelli registered his second career hat trick, Nikita Kucherov had a goal and three points, and the Tampa Bay Lightning moved into first place in the Atlantic Division afte...
Apr 02, 2026

Oilers top Blackhawks 3-1 to eliminate Chicago from playoff contention
EDMONTON - Matthew Savoie scored the winner as the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 for their season-high fifth victory in a row Thursday. Edmonton tied Anaheim for top spot in the ...
Apr 02, 2026

Jake Oettinger beats Connor Hellebuyck in matchup of Team USA goaltenders as Stars blank Jets 3-0
DALLAS (AP) - Jake Oettinger made 22 saves for his third shutout of the season in a matchup of Team USA Olympic goaltenders and rookie Arttu Hyry had a goal in his first multipoint NHL game as the Dal...
Apr 02, 2026

Wild wrap up a playoff spot with 5-2 victory over the Canucks
ST. PAUL. Minn. (AP) - Matt Boldy scored his 39th and 40th goals, Kirill Kaprizov added his 40th and the Minnesota Wild wrapped up a playoff spot with a 5-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Thurs...
Apr 02, 2026
Lauren Coughlin knows Shadow Creek and it helps her to 3-way share of the lead on LPGA
NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. (AP) - Lauren Coughlin showed her familiarity with Shadow Creek by opening with a 5-under 67, putting her in a three-way tie for the lead Thursday with Nasa Hataoka and Women's B...
Apr 02, 2026

Hubbard's bold finish gives him a 1-shot lead in Texas Open
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Mark Hubbard was bold all the way to the end, taking on a creek at the par-5 18th and converting his sixth birdie over his final eight holes Thursday to post a 7-under 65 at dark fo...
Apr 02, 2026