National Sports

Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko admits he was nervous before stepping on the ice on Friday night. The Canucks (22-21-6) were about to take on the Buffalo Sabres (24-18-6) and he was about to play in his second-ever NHL game.

Friday's Games NHL Montreal 4 Columbus 1 Florida 3 Toronto 1 Ottawa 4 Carolina 1 N.Y.

Friday's Games NHL Montreal 4, Columbus 1 Florida 3, Toronto 1 Ottawa 4, Carolina 1 N.Y.

CALGARY — Led by Sam Bennett, it was long-awaited, much-needed big night for Calgary's secondary scorers.

LAS VEGAS — Team North America is on the board at the Continental Cup, but Team World remains in command at the annual team curling event. Team World leads 13.5 to 4.5 after winning two of three men's singles matches in the evening draw on Friday.

RALEIGH, N.C. — After their worst stretch of the season, the Ottawa Senators are beginning to play some of their best hockey.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Carey Price was terrific for the Montreal Canadiens on a night his team was outplayed for much of the game and outshot by the Columbus Blue Jackets. That's how it happens sometimes when things are going right.

SUNRISE, Fla. — Vincent Trochek's return gave the Florida Panthers the spark they desperately needed.

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — Stephen Gogolev might be two years too young to compete internationally as a senior skater. But he's poised to become the youngest skater ever to capture a Canadian senior title, a record set 65 years ago.

LA QUINTA, Calif. — Phil Mickelson birdied four of his last five holes Friday in the Desert Classic to take a two-stroke lead into the weekend in his first event of the year.