National Sports

MONTREAL — As the final whistle blew and CF Montreal fell 1-0 to visiting Charlotte FC at Stade Saputo on Saturday, the sobering reality of how much work remains to be done began to set in.

VANCOUVER — Brian White wrote himself into Vancouver Whitecaps history. White became the first Whitecap player to score four goals in a Major League Soccer match in a 5-1 win over Austin FC Saturday afternoon.

LONDON — Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Easton Cowan scored twice as the London Knights topped the Erie Otters 7-2 on Saturday in the second round of the Ontario Hockey League's playoff. London leads the best-of-seven series 2-0.

CHICAGO (AP) — Winnipeg Jets forward Nikolaj Ehlers left Saturday night's game at Chicago after he backed into an official in the second period. Ehlers had to be helped off the ice after he got hurt with 5:34 left.

CHICAGO (AP) — Kyle Connor and Cole Perfetti scored in the shootout, and the Winnipeg Jets clinched the franchise’s first Central Division title and the No.

MONTREAL — Pep Biel was the lone scorer as Charlotte FC spoiled CF Montreal's home opener with a 1-0 win on Saturday. Biel's goal for Charlotte (5-2-1) was his third of the season.

TORONTO — Mitch Marner scored 36 seconds into overtime as the Toronto Maple Leafs blanked the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 on Saturday night.

CHICAGO (AP) — Winnipeg Jets forward Nikolaj Ehlers left Saturday night's game at Chicago after he backed into an official in the second period. Ehlers had to be helped off the ice after he got hurt with 5:34 left.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — The greatest start in the 91-year history of the Masters wasn't enough for Rory McIlroy.

RIMOUSKI — Mael Lavigne scored 3:28 into overtime as the Rimouski Oceanic edged the Chicoutimi Sagueneens 3-2 on Saturday in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League playoff action. Rimouski leads the best-of-seven series 2-0.