National Sports

BROSSARD — David Savard knows his NHL career is coming to a close. But with the Montreal Canadiens in the playoffs, he doesn’t know exactly when he’ll hang up his skates.

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have reinstated outfielder Nathan Lukes from the paternity list. Lukes will also be active for Friday's series opener at home against the Seattle Mariners.

TORONTO — After 10 weeks of training, AFC Toronto should be well-drilled for its opening game in the Northern Super League. But coach Marko Milanovic knows some things cannot be recreated. Like playing in front of 14,500-plus at BMO Field.

ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE — The 2026 women's world hockey championship will be held in April two months after the Olympic Games conclude in Milan-Cortina, Italy.

VANCOUVER — Sam Adekugbe has spent the last six weeks rooting for the Vancouver Whitecaps as the club surges up the Major League Soccer standings. What the left back really wants, though, is to get back on the field.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sam Morton and Zayne Parekh scored in their NHL debuts, Nazem Kadri had two goals and the Calgary Flames beat the playoff-bound Los Angeles Kings 5-1 on Thursday night in the regular-season finale.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin put on a show in the regular-season finale on Thursday night, showcasing their greatness in the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 5-2 win over the Washington Capitals.

Thursday's Scoreboard NHL Toronto 4, Detroit 3, OT Ottawa 7, Carolina 5 Calgary 5 Los Angeles 1 Columbus 6, N.Y. Islanders 1 N.Y.

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The New York Yankees were winners as visitors in their spring training home for the first time.

PRINCE ALBERT — Harrison Meneghin made 18 saves for the shutout as Medicine Hat downed Prince Albert 3-0 on Thursday to sweep the best-of-seven second-round WHL playoff series. Oasiz Wiesblatt, Hunter St.