National Sports

Winnipeg Jets forward Mathieu Perreault is livid after the NHL's Department of Player Safety decided not to hand out any discipline to Vancouver Canucks forward Jake Virtanen following a controversial play Tuesday.

Thursday's Games NHL Boston 4 Pittsburgh 1 Columbus 3 Carolina 2 Florida 4 Los Angeles 3 N.Y. Rangers 3 N.Y.

YORKTON, Sask. — Plenty of teams booked their spots in the playoffs at the Canadian Open on Thursday. First, Brad Gushue from St. John’s, N.L., and Brad Jacobs of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.

VANCOUER, B.C. — For a few minutes Jake Virtanen thought he was back in the Western Hockey League.

TORONTO — David Rittich let out a sigh as he briefly took a seat in Calgary's empty locker-room Thursday night. The Flames' all-star goalie had earned the rest.

OTTAWA — Mark Stone wasn’t sure what to expect in his return to Ottawa, but he made sure it was memorable. Stone scored a goal and picked up an assist in the Vegas Golden Knights' 4-2 win over the Ottawa Senators Thursday night.

PHILADELPHIA — A few quick strikes and a rock-solid performance between the pipes by Carey Price is exactly what the Montreal Canadiens needed to remain within shouting distance in the Eastern Conference playoff race.

TORONTO — A white Blue Jays uniform with No. 82 on the back hung in a stall underneath Nate Pearson's nameplate in the home clubhouse at Rogers Centre on Thursday. Call it a teaser for what will likely be the real thing later this year.

NEW YORK — Carlos Beltrán, called out on a curveball again. So for the second time since they last threw a pitch, the New York Mets are in the market for a new manager. Sign of the times.

INDIANAPOLIS — Canadian auto racer James Hinchcliffe is expected to compete in at least two IndyCar races this season after landing a sponsor on Thursday.