National Sports

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The banged-up Boston Bruins got a boost for their playoff push Monday by acquiring forward Taylor Hall in a trade Monday with the Buffalo Sabres.

OSAKA, Japan — In a season all but erased by COVID-19, a handful of Canadian figure skaters will have one last chance to compete at this week's World Team Trophy in Osaka, Japan.

CALGARY — Niklas Edin's fifth world men's curling title was memorable not only because of the history the Swede made.

Ken Holland has experienced both sides of the NHL trade deadline.

REGINA — Nolan Maier registered 42 saves, leading the Saskatoon Blades to a 3-2 win over the Brandon Wheat Kings in Western Hockey League action on Sunday.

NEW YORK — Julius Randle scored 26 points and the New York Knicks recovered after blowing an 18-point lead to beat the Toronto Raptors 102-96 on Sunday night. RJ Barrett added 19 as the Knicks (27-27) won their second straight to get back to .500.

TORONTO — Nick Foligno vividly recalls walking home from Maple Leaf Gardens with his family one memorable night in the spring of 1993.

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs are fortifying their crease, acquirring goalie David Rittich from the Calgary Flames.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have dealt defenceman Mike Reilly to the Boston Bruins ahead of Monday's NHL trade deadline. The Sens (13-25-4) received a third-round pick in the 2022 NHL draft in return.

MONCTON, N.B. — Moncton's Francis Langois opened the scoring in the first frame and closed the game with a goal in the final minute as the Wildcats downed the Saint John Sea Dogs 6-3 in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League play Sunday.