NHL Playoffs Alex Ovechkin scored two of Washington's five powerplay goals as the Capitals beat Philadelphia 6-1 to take a 3-0 series lead. Minnesota got a pair of goals from Jason Pominville as they beat Dallas 5-3, Stars still hold 2-1 series lead. Los Angeles avoided the 3-0 hole with a 2-1 overtime win over San Jose, Tanner Pearson scored the winner.
Tonight, Detroit will try to even its series against Tampa Bay, Pittsburgh faces the Rangers with the series tied 1-1 and Nashville will try and go up 3-0 in Anaheim.
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MLB Toronto scored four runs in the eighth inning beat Boston 4-3. Marcus Stroman starts tonight when the Blues Jays continue their road trip in Baltimore. John Lackey enjoyed his return to St. Louis striking out 11 over seven innings against his former club as the Cubs shutout the Cardinals 5-0. Giancarlo Stanton belted a solo homer and had two RBIs as the Marlins whipped Washington 6-1. Former Blue Jays prospect Noah Syndergaard struck out eight ain the Mets' 5-2 victory over the Phillies, he was part of the RA Dickey trade.
The Minnesota Twins have hired former manager Ron Gardenhire as a special assistant to general manager Terry Ryan. The team fired Gardenhire in 2014 after Minnesota finished that season 70-92. He spent 27 years in the Twins organization, including 13 years as manager.
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NBA Playoffs Toronto beat Indiana 98-87 to even their first round series at a win each. The Golden State Warriors took a 2-0 series lead over Houston, even with Steph Curry in the line up. Big turnaround for Dallas, beating Oklahoma City 85-84 after a lopsided game one loss.
Detroit Pistons coach Stan Van Gundy has been fined $25,000 for public criticism of officiating. Van Gundy made his comments in a live television interview during Sunday's loss at Cleveland.
San Antonio's Kawhi Leonard has been named the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year award for the second straight year.
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IIHF Canada is undefeated through three round robin games at the under-18 world hockey championships in Grand Forks, North Dakota. They face its toughest opponent tonight when it plays Finland, who is also 3-0. The outcome could determine seeding for the quarter-finals.
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GOJHL Sutherland Cup semifinals continue tonight. Sarnia natives Corey Pawley and Nick Zottl can punch their ticket to the finals as Caledonia hosts Waterloo with a 3-0 series lead. London is in Stratford with that series tied 1-1, Petrolia native Brendan Trottier had a pair of assists in the game 2 OT win.---
Boston Marathon Strong showing for local runners at the Boston Marathon (full details HERE)
