National Sports

SEATTLE — A season that started in turmoil could end in triumph Sunday for Toronto FC.

Former Canadian big leaguer Chris Reitsma knew Mike Soroka had the potential to become a top pitching prospect when he first met the Atlanta Braves rookie at a baseball camp in Calgary a decade ago.

Friday's Games NHL Tampa Bay 3 Buffalo 2 Detroit 4 Boston 2 Winnipeg 4 Vancouver 1 Edmonton 4 New Jersey 0 --- AHL Charlotte 2 Springfield 1 Grand Rapids 4 Toronto 1 Laval 2 Cleveland 1 Syracuse 4 Belleville 3 (OT) WB/Scranton 2 Utica 1 Binghamton 4

NEW ORLEANS — The Toronto Raptors tried to balance celebrating an impressive performance by Pascal Siakam and concern over injuries to two of their top players.

EDMONTON — It was one of the rare games this season that the Edmonton Oilers didn't need their top line in full force to earn a win.

WINNIPEG — Speed was the name of the game for the Winnipeg Jets on Friday. Kyle Connor and his teammates cited quick feet as a key reason the Jets handed the Vancouver Canucks their third straight loss with a 4-1 victory.

TUKWILA, Wash. — Captain Michael Bradley had little to say Friday about a reported clause in his contract that will earn him another year at US$6.5 million if Toronto FC beats the Seattle Sounders in Sunday's MLS Cup final.

SEATTLE — With Quentin Westberg expected to start in Sunday's MLS Cup final, Toronto FC will have used three different goalkeepers in its three trips to the championship game over the last four seasons.

OTTAWA — The Canadian pro soccer landscape no longer includes the nation's capital after Ottawa's sports scene absorbed another blow Friday.

CALGARY — Kamar Jorden is cleared to play football, which he feels is a victory in itself.