National Sports

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Having already missed 14 games with a shoulder injury, Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews wasn't going to let a little fatigue prevent him from jumping into the play for one last rush.

MONTREAL — Jonathan Drouin and Max Domi simplified their game Tuesday night by putting more shots on net. It paid off with three-point nights for both players as the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Ottawa Senators 5-2.

NEW YORK — The Winnipeg Jets are finding ways to win late during their best stretch of the season.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Johnny Gaudreau and the goal scorers on both sides had a fun, wild Tuesday night. For Calgary goalie Mike Smith? Not so much. "Not the way you draw it up," Smith said.

Snubbed by Germany for the World Cup, Leroy Sane also had to deal with being dropped entirely from Manchester City's squad early in the Premier League season.

TORONTO — Masai Ujiri believes there are potential NBA stars living in Africa who might never pick up a basketball.

VANCOUVER — Seattle's new NHL team may seem like a natural foe for the Vancouver Canucks, but some in the hockey world say building a rivalry between the regional neighbours will take time.

Montreal boxer David Lemieux knows there is a potential for serious physical harm every time he steps in the ring, but like most fighters he prefers not to think about it.

TORONTO — Canada's path to the 2019 FIBA World Cup was paved on the backs of 35 different players. They came from the NBA, the NCAA, Euroleague, U Sport and even high school. They came willingly. They got paid nothing.

SEA ISLAND, Ga. — Seattle's NHL dream is finally a reality. The city will just have to wait a little longer than originally planned for its new team to hit the ice.