National Sports

Canada coach Kingsley Jones isn't about to let his team rest on its laurels in the wake of a lopsided 65-19 win over Kenya to open the Rugby World Cup repechage tournament.

Every opposing coach in the Canada West football pre-season coaches poll had the Saskatchewan Huskies ranked last among conference teams. Each one of those coaches is now out of the post-season mix altogether.

WINNIPEG — Justin Medlock is glad he's not watching the CFL playoffs from his couch.

HAMILTON — Bralon Addison won't have the element of surprise working for him Sunday when the Hamilton Tiger-Cats face the Ottawa Redblacks in the CFL's East Division final.

SAN JOSE, Calif. — The San Jose Sharks seemed intent to go after Nazem Kadri right from the start. That didn't bother the Toronto Maple Leafs a bit and they ended up with the win.

Thursday's Games (All Times Eastern) NHL Columbus 7, Florida 3 Tampa Bay 4, Pittsburgh 3 New Jersey 3, Philadelphia 0 N.Y. Islanders 7, N.Y.

Thursday's Games (All Times Eastern) NHL Columbus 7, Florida 3 Tampa Bay 4, Pittsburgh 3 New Jersey 3, Philadelphia 0 N.Y. Islanders 7, N.Y.

ST. PAUL, Minn. — A date with road-weary Vancouver came at the right time for the Minnesota Wild. Mikko Koivu had a goal and two assists, and the Wild rebounded from a recent hiccup by beating the Canucks 6-2 on Thursday night.

CALGARY — Artturi Lehkonen's goal at 12:14 of the third period broke a 2-2 tie as the Montreal Canadiens scored twice in the third period for a 3-2 win over the Calgary Flames on Thursday night.

OTTAWA — Drake Batherson's NHL debut couldn't have gone any better. The Ottawa Senators rookie scored the game-winner in a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night.