National Sports

VANCOUVER — Tanner Pearson scored on the power play and had an assist as the Vancouver Canucks defeated the San Jose Sharks 4-1 Saturday night. Loui Eriksson, J.T.

TORONTO — The Maple Leafs had plane tickets in hand, ready to jet off to warmer climates. In truth, it looked like they already had one foot out the door.

YORKTON, Sask. — Brad Jacobs of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., and Toronto's John Epping will face off in Sunday's final at the Grand Slam of Curling's Canadian Open. Jacobs booked his place in the championship game by defeating Winnipeg’s Mike McEwen 6-3.

MINNEAPOLIS — Fred VanVleet knew he was on a minutes restriction as he made his return from a hamstring injury after missing five games. The Raptors guard tried not to think much about it while on the court.

MONTREAL — Carey Price went from dejection to jubilation in a matter of minutes.

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — The battle for Canada's lone berth in men's singles at the world figure skating championship was destined to be a dogfight.

OTTAWA — Marcus Hogberg isn’t sure he belongs in the NHL, but he might be the only one uncertain of his status. Hogberg was at his finest Saturday making 40 saves in the Ottawa Senators' 5-2 win over the Calgary Flames.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers will be going into a 10-day break with their heads held high.

NAKISKA, Alta. — Reece Howden juggles college with part-time ski cross racing. The 21-year-old from Cultus Lake, B.C., overcame a lack of race mileage to claim his first World Cup win Saturday at Alberta's Nakiska Ski Resort.

EDMONTON — Riley Sheahan had a goal and three assists and Connor McDavid had a pair of goals as the Edmonton Oilers rode a strong start to a 7-3 victory over the Arizona Coyotes on Saturday.