National Sports

Tuesday's Games NHL Carolina 4 Toronto 1 Montreal 4 Tampa Bay 2 Minnesota 5 Winnipeg 1 Colorado 6 Edmonton 2 Nashville 3 Buffalo 2 Boston 6 Columbus 2 Detroit 4 Pittsburgh 1 Dallas 6 Philadelphia 2 Los Angeles 3 Arizona 1 Vancouver 4 San Jose 2 --- A

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Niklas Edin was about to enjoy a swig of coffee during a mid-game break at the world men's curling championship when he noticed a photographer had stopped to capture the moment. The brew was from a popular domestic chain.

DENVER — Already in full desperation mode, the Colorado Avalanche found an even higher level. It may have just saved their season.

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota raced off to a big lead against Winnipeg on Tuesday, and then started watching the scoreboard to see if its faint playoff hopes would survive another night.

TORONTO — The Carolina Hurricanes had everything on the line in their mad dash for a playoff spot. The Maple Leafs didn't — and it certainly showed.

MONTREAL — With the season potentially on the line, Clathe Montreal Canadiens dug deep to put together one of their best efforts of the season against the league's top team.

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays capped off an active day of roster moves Tuesday by signing outfielder Randal Grichuk to a five-year contract extension worth US$52 million. The new deal covers the 2019 to 2023 seasons.

TORONTO — A crazy day at the Rogers Centre Tuesday ended the same way it did Monday, with Toronto bats quiet until the end — and a comeback falling just short.

TORONTO — Emotions ran high Tuesday as the business of baseball resulted in a popular piece of the Blue Jays locker room being removed.

The National Women's Hockey League is moving swiftly to expand to Toronto and Montreal following the demise of its Canadian-based rival.