National Sports

Members of the Bangladesh cricket team had just arrived by bus at Masjid Al Noor mosque for Friday afternoon prayers when they heard gunshots.

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps are not dwelling on what could have — or should have — been, says coach Marc Dos Santos.

BOSTON — Kyrie Irving had 31 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds and the Boston Celtics overcame a 17-point first-half deficit to beat the Sacramento Kings 126-120 on Thursday night. It was Irving's second career triple-double.

Thursdays Games NHL Winnipeg 4 Boston 3 Ottawa 2 St. Louis 0 N.Y.

Thursdays Games NHL Winnipeg 4 Boston 3 Ottawa 2 St. Louis 0 N.Y.

WINNIPEG — Mark Scheifele likes how Patrik Laine continues to fit in on the Winnipeg Jets' top line.

TORONTO — The losses continue to mount for the Los Angeles Lakers with LeBron James limited in what he can do to stem the slide. Limited because James' minutes are being restricted in the wake of missing 17 games with a groin injury.

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors continue to prove that they can win, no matter who — and who isn't — playing.

UNIONDALE, N.Y. — The New York Islanders have been winning this season thanks largely to stalwart defence and strong goaltending. A timely goal from their captain also proved huge for their playoff push in another close victory.

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — National player of the year Luke Philp scored two goals as the top-seeded Alberta Golden Bears beat the host Lethbridge Pronghorns 7-1 in a U Sports men's hockey quarterfinal on Thursday night.