National Sports

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.

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Kirsten Moore-Towers and Michael Marinaro say impostor syndrome cost them a spot on the medal podium at figure skating's prestigious Grand Prix Final last month.

TORONTO — Matthew Tkachuk tried to pour cold water on his feud with Zack Kassian. It didn't really work.

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have acquired Canadian-born left back Cristian Gutierrez on a free transfer from Chilean Primera Division club Colo-Colo.

Guelph Storm forward Cam Hillis needed a few games at the beginning of this year's Ontario Hockey League season to get back up to speed after all the time he spent off the ice rehabilitating injuries.