National Sports

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Jack Eichel got a text from former teammate Matt Moulson imploring the Buffalo Sabres captain to shoot more. He took that message seriously.

PITTSBURGH — Dominik Kahun and the Pittsburgh Penguins are stepping up in the absence of injured captain Sidney Crosby and several other key stars. Kahun scored two goals and the Penguins routed the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-1 on Saturday night.

TORONTO — Ron MacLean addressed Don Cherry's dismissal with a lengthy monologue during the first period intermission of Saturday's "Hockey Night in Canada" broadcast, saying "Coach's Corner is no more.

EDMONTON — It had been three years since Nayo Raincock-Ekunwe played in front of her family. She made certain to put on a show Saturday night.

TAMPA, Fla. — The Winnipeg Jets spoiled a milestone night for Tampa Bay Lightning star Steven Stamkos. Connor Hellebuyck made 31 saves and the Jets overcame Stamkos’ 400th goal to beat the Lightning 4-3 Saturday night.

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Darcy Kuemper's play in goal was the driving force in the Arizona Coyotes' run toward a playoff berth that came up just short late last season. His actions Saturday only further endeared the veteran to his teammates.

CALGARY — The University of Calgary is headed back to the Vanier Cup.

EDMONTON — The Dallas Stars' dreadful 1-7-1 start to the season is quickly becoming a faded memory. Jamie Benn scored the overtime winner as the Stars rallied from a two-goal deficit for a 5-4 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday.

LONDON — The first time Dominic Thiem played at the ATP Finals, he was handed an unknown Greek teenager as a hitting partner in training. Three years later, Thiem is facing that same player in the final of the season-ending tournament.

WOLFVILLE, N.S. — The Montreal Carabins drew up a plan to run the ball hard against the Acadia Axemen in Saturday's Uteck Bowl. Running back Reda Malki helped them achieve their goal — and win the game.