National Sports

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Defender Ryan Hollingshead and Golden Boot Award-winner Dénis Bouanga both scored goals in each half and Los Angeles FC began defence of its title with a 5-2 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps in a Major League Soccer playoff ope

OTTAWA — The Toronto Argonauts had already punched their ticket to the East Division Final but were determined to finish the CFL regular season on a high.

HAMILTON — Tristan Borges and Forge FC followed the game plan down to the celebration part, to party like youngsters.

MONTREAL — The Winnipeg Jets were happy with their performance on Saturday night, but Montreal Canadiens netminder Jake Allen was better. Allen made 42 saves as the Canadiens erased a 3-1 deficit to defeat the Jets 4-3 in a shootout.

TORONTO — There was no added motivation for Scottie Barnes to show up his former head coach on home court. However, the Toronto Raptors fell short a second straight night in trying to get a win.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Roman Josi scored at 2:13 of overtime and the Nashville Predators beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 on Saturday night.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Joonas Korpisalo has spent most of his career being on the losing end when the Pittsburgh Penguins fire pucks his way. The veteran Ottawa Senators goalie exacted a bit of revenge on Saturday night in a 5-2 victory.

OWEN SOUND, Ont. — Cedrik Guindon and Landen Hookey each scored twice as the Owen Sound Attack defeated the visiting Kitchener Rangers 5-3 in Ontario Hockey League action on Saturday.

BATHURST, N.B. — Jordan Dumais's power-play goal at 6:58 of the third period lifted the Halifax Mooseheads to a 5-4 Quebec Major Junior Hockey League victory over the Acadie-Bathurst Titan on Saturday.

EDMONTON — Sunday’s Heritage Classic will feature a lot of star power. Canadian Music Hall of Fame members Nickelback will play during the second intermission, and alternative-rock stars Beaches will headline the pre-game show.