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Ottawa Senators defenceman Artem Zub suiting up against the Kraken in Seattle on Saturday, March 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

Sens defenceman Artem Zub an injury question mark ahead of Game 2; Kleven remains out

Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press 2 minute read 11:40 AM CDT

RALEIGH - Senators defenceman Artem Zub will be a game-time decision Monday.

Ottawa head coach Travis Green said following his team's morning skate the shutdown blueliner's availability will be determined after warm-ups with the Senators trailing the Carolina Hurricanes 1-0 in their first-round playoff series.

Zub was injured in the first period of Saturday's 2-0 loss to open the best-of-seven matchup after colliding with Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis.

The 30-year-old ranked third for Ottawa in ice time during the regular season at 20 minutes 48 seconds, trailing only regular top-pair defence partner Jake Sanderson (24:50) and Thomas Chabot (22:35).

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Barnes on film of Raptors’ Game 1 loss vs. Cavaliers: ‘We needed to see that’

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Barnes on film of Raptors’ Game 1 loss vs. Cavaliers: ‘We needed to see that’

John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press 2 minute read 11:39 AM CDT

CLEVELAND - It wasn't an easy watch, but Scottie Barnes says it was a necessary one.

Barnes told media at the Toronto Raptors' morning shootaround on Monday that intensive film sessions reviewing Saturday's 126-113 loss in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal with the Cleveland Cavaliers were eye-opening.

"I think it’s great for us to see that we played nowhere near where we think we’re capable of," said Barnes, standing courtside at Rocket Arena. "It wasn’t a good watch for us, to be honest. We needed to see that. 

"We’d for sure rather win, but it’s good for us to see that we were nowhere near what we’re capable of."

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Cleveland Cavaliers centre Evan Mobley goes tot he basket against Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes during the second half in Game 1 of a first-round NBA playoffs basketball series, Saturday, April 18, 2026, In Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Cleveland Cavaliers centre Evan Mobley goes tot he basket against Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes during the second half in Game 1 of a first-round NBA playoffs basketball series, Saturday, April 18, 2026, In Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

Defending champs John Korir, Sharon Lokedi repeat at Boston Marathon. Korir breaks course record

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Defending champs John Korir, Sharon Lokedi repeat at Boston Marathon. Korir breaks course record

Jimmy Golen, The Associated Press 4 minute read Updated: 11:26 AM CDT

BOSTON (AP) — Defending champion John Korir shattered the Boston Marathon course record on Monday, riding a tailwind to outrun the strongest field in race history and win in 2 hours, 1 minute, 52 seconds — the fifth-fastest marathon of all time.

Sharon Lokedi joined her fellow Kenyan as a back-to-back champion, winning the women's race in 2:18:51. Zouhair Talbi and Jess McClain ran the fastest times ever for Americans, in the men's and women's races, respectively.

A year after joining his brother Wesley, the 2012 champion, as the only relatives to win the race, John Korir broke away from the pack as it headed into Heartbreak Hill in Newton and opened a 40-second lead.

He peeked behind him as he went through Kenmore Square with a mile to go, sticking out his tongue and spreading his arms as he ran down Boylston Street to beat the previous course record of 2:03:02 set by Geoffrey Mutai in 2011 by 70 seconds.

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Updated: 11:26 AM CDT

Marcel Hug, of Switzerland, breaks the tape to win the men's wheelchair division at the Boston Marathon, Monday, April 20, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Marcel Hug, of Switzerland, breaks the tape to win the men's wheelchair division at the Boston Marathon, Monday, April 20, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Dowd nets winner as Golden Knights edge Mammoth 4-2 in playoff opener

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Dowd nets winner as Golden Knights edge Mammoth 4-2 in playoff opener

Mark Anderson, The Associated Press 2 minute read 12:22 AM CDT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nic Dowd redirected Noah Hanifin's shot from the point to put Vegas ahead at 7:20 of the third period and the Golden Knights beat the Utah Mammoth 4-2 on Sunday night in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.

Game 2 in the best-of-seven series is Tuesday night in Las Vegas.

The Golden Knights, who twice trailed before scoring three third-period goals, have not lost in regulation since John Tortorella (8-0-1) took over as coach.

The Mammoth lost in the franchise's first playoff game since 2021. They are in their second season in Utah after leaving Arizona.

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Vegas Golden Knights defenceman Jeremy Lauzon, left, celebrates with Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Carter Hart (79) after defeating the Utah Mammoth in Game 1 of a first-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series Sunday, April 19, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Vegas Golden Knights defenceman Jeremy Lauzon, left, celebrates with Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Carter Hart (79) after defeating the Utah Mammoth in Game 1 of a first-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series Sunday, April 19, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Sports Looking Back: April 20, 2026

2 minute read Yesterday at 11:49 PM CDT

IN LOCAL HISTORY

• 60 YEARS AGO — At the eighth informal dog trial of the Brandon Retriever Club Phil MacMillan’s dog Mr. Mac’s Billy Boy won the open all-ages stake over Russ Scott’s Shep of Arabee, of Brandon.

• 50 YEARS AGO — George Holoway of Fleming amassed 82 points to easily outdistance his closest rivals and capture the North Central Hockey League scoring championship.

• 40 YEARS AGO — Hal Haight of the Cartwright Clippers has been named the most vauable player in the SouthWest Hockey League playoffs.

Slafkovsky the hat-trick hero as Canadiens take Game 1 in Tampa: ‘Won us the game’

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Slafkovsky the hat-trick hero as Canadiens take Game 1 in Tampa: ‘Won us the game’

Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press 5 minute read Updated: Yesterday at 11:25 PM CDT

TAMPA - The Montreal Canadiens have an early series lead on the road — and they have Juraj Slafkovsky to thank.

Slafkovsky opened the playoffs with a hat trick Sunday, scoring the winner at 1:22 of overtime to lift the young Canadiens past the experienced Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 in a riveting Game 1 of their first-round matchup.

"He probably won us the game,” Canadiens goalie Jakub Dobes said. “He's been so good for us. I feel like in a big moment he wants the puck, and he's a big-time player.

“Hopefully, he will do the same thing (in Game 2) on Tuesday.”

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Updated: Yesterday at 11:25 PM CDT

Montreal Canadiens left wing Juraj Slafkovsky (20) celebrates his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during overtime in Game 1 of a Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 19, 2026, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Montreal Canadiens left wing Juraj Slafkovsky (20) celebrates his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during overtime in Game 1 of a Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 19, 2026, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Badminton players gear up for cities

1 minute read Yesterday at 11:50 PM CDT

Leonides McDaniel and Dana Linov are looking to make their last high school badminton season a great one.

The Neelin Spartans duo won the varsity mixed doubles division at Vincent Massey’s tournament on Saturday, while they both won their respective singles divisions at the event featuring 10 schools and more than 360 athletes.

In JV singles action, Massey’s Oren Gouldie took the top spot on the boys’ side, with Chloe Kent of Rivers winning the girls’ singles title.

In boys’ doubles, Massey’s Hans Barluado and Michael Bartelome won the varsity title, with Massey’s Luke Godfrey and Patrick Hall finishing first in JV.

Sabres score four goals in third to rally past Bruins 4-3 in playoff opener

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Sabres score four goals in third to rally past Bruins 4-3 in playoff opener

John Wawrow, The Associated Press 1 minute read Yesterday at 9:42 PM CDT

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Mattias Samuelson scored with 3:24 left and Buffalo overcame a two-goal deficit in the final eight minutes to beat the Boston Bruins 4-3 on Sunday night in the Sabres’ first playoff game in 15 years.

Tage Thompson scored goals 3:42 apart to tie it, and Alex Tuch sealed the victory by scoring into an empty net with 1:12 left in nearly blowing the roof off the arena.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 17 shots.

Buffalo hosts Game 2 of the best-of-seven, first-round series on Tuesday night.

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Buffalo Sabres right wing Josh Doan (91) carries the puck past Boston Bruins defenceman Andrew Peeke (26) during the first period in Game 1 of a first-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series Sunday, April 19, 2026, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Buffalo Sabres right wing Josh Doan (91) carries the puck past Boston Bruins defenceman Andrew Peeke (26) during the first period in Game 1 of a first-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series Sunday, April 19, 2026, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

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Wedgewood sharp in net, O’Connor scores 1st goal in more than a year as Avs beat Kings 2-1 in Game 1

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Wedgewood sharp in net, O’Connor scores 1st goal in more than a year as Avs beat Kings 2-1 in Game 1

Pat Graham, The Associated Press 2 minute read Yesterday at 5:49 PM CDT

DENVER (AP) — Logan O’Connor scored for the first time in more than a year, Scott Wedgewood stopped 24 shots in his first Stanley Cup playoffs start and the top-seeded Colorado Avalanche beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 in Game 1 on Sunday.

O'Connor's third-period tally was his first since March 31, 2025. He missed most of the season with a hip injury. Artturi Lehkonen had a second-period goal for the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Avalanche. 

Wedgewood got the nod in net over Mackenzie Blackwood after leading the league in goals-against average and save percentage. Wedgewood made four career playoff appearances in relief before Sunday's start.

Game 2 is Tuesday night in Denver.

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Colorado Avalanche right wing Logan O'Connor (25) scores against Los Angeles Kings goaltender Anton Forsberg (31) during the third period of Game 1 in the first round of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs, Sunday, April 19, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo Jack Dempsey)
Colorado Avalanche right wing Logan O'Connor (25) scores against Los Angeles Kings goaltender Anton Forsberg (31) during the third period of Game 1 in the first round of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs, Sunday, April 19, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo Jack Dempsey)

Sens look forward after Game 1 loss; Zub’s status unclear after exiting with injury

Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press 4 minute read Preview

Sens look forward after Game 1 loss; Zub’s status unclear after exiting with injury

Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press 4 minute read Updated: 8:36 AM CDT

RALEIGH - Thomas Chabot felt his team handled things fairly well.

The Ottawa Senators expected an early surge from the Hurricanes to open their first-round playoff series.

And after captain Brady Tkachuk and Carolina opposite Jordan Staal dropped the gloves three seconds into proceedings at a pulsating Lenovo Center, the Eastern Conference's top seed tried to impose its physical will Saturday.

One of the Senators' key drivers from defence, Chabot was clearly targeted in a move to soften the blue-line corps. 

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Updated: 8:36 AM CDT

Carolina Hurricanes winger Andrei Svechnikov (37) drives the puck as Ottawa Senators defenceman Thomas Chabot (72) gives chase in Raleigh, N.C., on Saturday, April 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)
Carolina Hurricanes winger Andrei Svechnikov (37) drives the puck as Ottawa Senators defenceman Thomas Chabot (72) gives chase in Raleigh, N.C., on Saturday, April 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)

Oilers lean into their playoff maturity ahead of Game 1 against Ducks

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Oilers lean into their playoff maturity ahead of Game 1 against Ducks

Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press 4 minute read Updated: 8:57 AM CDT

EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers climbed a playoff mountain the last two years, but didn't plant their flag on the summit.

They reached the Stanley Cup final, only to fall to the Florida Panthers in a Game 7 in 2024 and in a Game 6 in 2025.

The Oilers embark on what they hope is another marathon post-season, but with the lifting of Lord Stanley's trophy in June.

Edmonton hosts the Anaheim Ducks, who return to the playoffs after a seven-year absence, in Monday's Game 1 at Rogers Place. 

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Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid, right, speaks with defenceman Mattias Ekholm, left, and defenceman Evan Bouchard (2) during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings, Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid, right, speaks with defenceman Mattias Ekholm, left, and defenceman Evan Bouchard (2) during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings, Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

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