1 hour ago Bowden Singleton helps push Calgary Canucks into Centennial Cup playoffs with chip on shoulder

Bowden Singleton missed out on all the fun at the 2024 Centennial Cup. But the local puck talent still lived the heartbreak felt by the Calgary Canucks at the Canadian Junior Hockey League championship. And the diminutive forward plans to help the Alberta Junior Hockey League kings push through that at this year’s national finale […]

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2 h. ago Edmonton restaurants already getting playoff boost from Oilers

With the first round done and the second round set to wrap soon, the Edmonton Oilers’ Stanley Cup playoff run has already injected some economic activity into restaurants around the city, according to a national financial technology company. “What we saw is in the first round against L.A., it didn’t seem to matter whether the […]

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2 h. ago South Africa’s Ramaphosa Heads to US to Ease Tensions With Trump

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa plans to hold talks with his US counterpart Donald Trump in Washington on May 21 and hopes to ease a simmering diplomatic row between the two nations.

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2 h. ago Most Proline bettors like Edmonton Oilers’ chances of advancing

Most Proline bettors like the Edmonton Oilers’ chances of advancing to the third round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Edmonton faces off with the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday holding a commanding 3-1 series lead. And according to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp., a solid 72 per cent of Proline players are backing an […]

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3 h. ago Recent history on Edmonton Oilers' side in elimination playoff games

"I think we've done a good job in the past of matching that, staying with the moment and capitalizing whenever we get the chance"

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3 h. ago ‘You feel at home’: Playoff hockey helps newcomers feel more Canadian

Mykhailo Ivanov never thought he’d become a diehard hockey fan. The 42-year-old had immigrated to Winnipeg a little over two years ago to escape the war in Ukraine. He didn’t know much about hockey, he said, but after he was given tickets to a Jets game he fell in love with the sport — and […]

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5 h. ago LEAFS NOTES: It is time for Toronto’s playoff additions to shine

When the Maple Leafs acquired three Florida Panthers hours after their 2024 Stanley Cup parade, augmented the trio with Chris Tanev and Max Pacioretty, then added Scott Laughton and Brandon Carlo at the trade deadline, it was with this week’s playoff scenario in mind. These aren’t newbies to the grind of playoffs — which aren’t […]

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8 h. ago Scotiabank Arena is hosting a Toronto Maple Leafs watch party and tickets are just $15

The Toronto Maple Leafs are widening the reach of their watch parties.While Maple Leaf Square outside of Scotiabank Arena has been a staple spot to watch the games for many years now, the team has decided to open the doors of the arena as well.On Friday, May 16, the Leafs will be hosting an indoor watch party for Game 6 of their second-round series of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Florida Panthers. Tickets are $15, with proceeds going back to benefit the MLSE Foundation.Fans can buy their tickets starting Wednesday at 2 p.m. EDT via the Toronto Maple Leafs App or at MapleLeafs.com. Members who join Fan Access can get early access to a presale code while also getting select discount tickets.If you don't have the funds to pony up for expensive playoff tickets, this might be your best bet at experiencing the same type of crowd atmosphere for a much reduced price."Throughout the playoffs, we’ve experienced the unwavering passion of Maple Leafs fans, ...

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9 h. ago Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi reportedly placed in induced coma

Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has reportedly been placed in an induced coma after undergoing “urgent” surgery on an abdominal injury that was the subject of a heavily debated on-field discussion between the club’s manager and owner following a Premier League game over the weekend. The Nigeria international was injured when he collided with the […]

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10 h. ago 5 Leafs players might be playing their last home game in Toronto

For much of the Toronto Maple Leafs' playoff run, they've been able to avoid one of the toughest parts about life in the NHL.Winning six of their first 10 playoff games, the vibes have been mostly high in the Leafs' world for how things have shaken out thus far.Despite allowing the Florida Panthers to tie their second-round series at two games apiece (and allowing the Ottawa Senators two wins after initially taking a 3-0 series lead), Toronto has been able to keep themselves in the hunt for the Stanley Cup as long as the franchise has seen since 2004.But with a maximum of three games left in their series against Florida, we've suddenly hit a make-or-break point: it could be the last time some of the team's players ever suit up for the Leafs.And on Wednesday night, for a crucial Game 5 that will put the winner one game away from clinching the series, it could actually be the last time some local fans get a chance to cheer on some of their biggest heroes if Toronto...

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22 h. ago New Tecumseth mayor hopeful Honda’s EV plant will be built despite delay

The mayor of an Ontario municipality set to be the home for Honda’s now-postponed $15-billion electric-vehicle project said Tuesday he is not giving up hope on the plant. New Tecumseth Mayor Richard Norcross said he is disappointed with Honda’s decision but he will continue to advocate for the project, which was expected to create about […]

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24 h. ago Jayson Tatum to miss remainder of playoffs after Achilles tendon surgery, imperiling Celtics’ repeat hopes

BOSTON — When Jayson Tatum toppled to the court, writhing in pain and grabbing at his right foot late in the Celtics’ Eastern Conference semifinals Game 4 loss to the New York Knicks, it looked like a potentially season-altering injury. Boston’s worst fears are now confirmed. Tatum had surgery Tuesday to repair a ruptured right […]

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25 h. ago Elbow surgery for Jake Bloss another blow to Blue Jays’ lean pitching depth

The Blue Jays’ seemingly neverending quest for starting pitching depth has taken yet another major hit with word that the team’s sixth-ranked prospect, Jake Bloss, will be lost for at least a year as he faces reconstructive surgery on his right elbow. It’s yet another blow for the team’s young contingent of starting prospects as […]

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27 h. ago Jordan Spieth: My left wrist feels ‘twice the size’ each morning

The three-time major champ looks to be back in golfing form following off-season wrist surgery, but admits it's not perfect.

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27 h. ago What Carney’s internal trade pick signals about hope for axing barriers

Among Prime Minister Mark Carney's newly appointed cabinet picks, Dominic LeBlanc stands out as one of the main players tasked with bringing down interprovincial trade barriers.

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28 h. ago Edmonton Oilers look to eliminate Vegas Golden Knights from NHL playoffs in Game 5

The Oilers can advance to the NHL's Western Conference final for a second straight year.

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28 h. ago 3 THINGS: Edmonton Oilers hitting on all playoff cylinders right now

One more win against the Pacific Division-winning Vegas Golden Knights and the Oilers will find themselves one step closer to reaching the Stanley Cup Final.

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29 h. ago Ontario mayor remains hopeful Honda’s EV plant will be built, despite delay

New Tecumseth Mayor Richard Norcross says he is disappointed with Honda's decision but he will continue to advocate for the project, which was expected to create about 1,000 jobs. 

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31 h. ago Evander Kane flexing his muscle for Edmonton Oilers during playoff run

“Evander’s is a gamer. He loves the big pressure games when there’s a lot on the line"

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32 h. ago Winner, winner Stuart Skinner: Edmonton Oilers goalie fighting back

“I’ve got to keep on sticking to my process. I think that’s what we’ve been doing do well as a team — not trying to chase after wins or anything like that and sticking to what we do best"

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