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The Toronto Maple Leafs could use the same kind of explosive start tonight in Florida that the Edmonton Oilers had last night in Las Vegas as they buried the Golden Knights with four goals in the first 16 minutes.

VANCOUVER — After a week of expressing confidence in his team's playing style and ability, Vancouver Whitecaps head coach Vanni Sartini said he felt vindicated.

TORONTO — The evening started poorly for Toronto FC when veteran defender Matt Hedges felt something in his lower leg before kickoff Saturday, the second Toronto player not to make it through the warmup in as many weeks.

Saturday's Scoreboard NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round Edmonton 5 Vegas 1 (Best-of-seven series tied 1-1) --- AHL Playoffs Division semifinals Milwaukee 2 Manitoba 1 (Milwaukee wins best-of-five series 3-2) Rochester 5 Syracuse 4 (OT) (Rochester

LAS VEGAS — Leon Draisaitl continued his torrid playoff scoring pace and Connor McDavid scored twice for the Edmonton Oilers in a 5-1 win Saturday over the Vegas Golden Knights to even their playoff series at a win apiece.

SEATTLE — Matthew Seminoff and Ryan Hofer each scored twice and Dylan Ernst made 36 saves as the visiting Kamloops Blazers defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 4-2 on Saturday night to stay alive in their Western Hockey League Western Conference final.

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks say they have signed last year's top draft pick to a three-year entry level contract. General manager Patrik Allvin says the NHL team and forward Jonathan Lekkerimaki have reached a deal.

MONTREAL — CF Montreal extended its winning streak to three games in Major League Soccer and four in all competitions, by beating Orlando City SC 2-0 at Stade Saputo on Saturday night.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Javier Castellano was reminded of his Kentucky Derby drought right before the race. That's all over now.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Brandon Belt hit a two-run double in a four-run first inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays extended the Pittsburgh Pirates’ losing streak to a season-high six games with an 8-2 victory on Saturday night. Belt entered the game hitting .