Canucks beat the Oil, but their future in still in limbo

Former Canuck Geoff Courtnall has been approached by ownership for counsel about the direction of management for next season and beyond. It’s unclear what Courtnall’s role would be, but much more than losing games has contributed to the crisis in consumer confidence that seems to be developing in Vancouver.

Here are the pundits' picks for the Post Season

With the Stanley Cup Playoffs upon us, a panel of Sportsnet Insiders picks their first round winners, semifinalists, Cup champion and Conn Smythe winner.

Everyone is gearing up for a memorable Playoff run

There’s something special about the arrival of the Stanley Cup Playoffs every spring but it’s bound to hit differently this time around. Watch Game 1 between the Washington Capitals and Boston Bruins tonight on Hockey Night in Canada. Coverage begins at 6:30 p.m. ET/ 3:30 p.m. PT on Sportsnet, CBC and SN Now.

Questions of the Leafs' internal fortitude will be answered after Round 1

A dive into the Maple Leafs' greatest weakness | Which Toronto forwards will sit out Game 1 | Justin Bieber honours happy Doug Gilmour | Nick Foligno on John Tortorella's future | Playoff predictions + 7 more NHL goodies...

CA welcomes new ball-tampering details

Cricket Australia says it welcomes "new information" about the sandpaper scandal after Cameron Bancroft suggested some bowlers knew of the plot.

New York Yankees say 7 vaccinated members tested positive for Covid-19. Here's how that could happen

The single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine was 72% effective against Covid-19 among US trial participants and 85% effective against severe Covid-19. But even if you get Covid-19 after being vaccinated, your symptoms will likely be far less severe.

Preds punch their ticket to the post-season with a win over the 'Canes

Luke Kunin scored twice, Juuse Saros made 21 saves and Nashville beat the Carolina to secure the Central Division's fourth and final playoff berth.

McDavid hits milestone 100 pts, but he's not done yet.

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has reached the 100 point plateau in just 53 games with four assists against the Vancouver Canucks. The 24-year-old became the ninth player in NHL history -- and the first in his own lifetime -- to reach the century-point mark in 53 games or less, according to NHL statisticians.

Another positive step for Sens as Stutzle nothces his first NHL hat trick

Rookie Tim Stutzle notched his first NHL hat trick to lead the surging Ottawa Senators past the Winnipeg Jets 4-2 on Saturday night.

Pens get a gift from the Caps and clinch the East Division

The short-handed Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 Saturday night to guarantee they'll open the playoffs at home. Failing to win in regulation gave the East Division title to the rival Pittsburgh Penguins.

End of a era in Columbus, as Tortorella says "no mas"

John Tortorella has reportedly informed the Columbus Blue Jackets that he will not be returning to the team next season, ending the most successful stretch in franchise history.