National Sports

VANCOUVER — Mark Giordano's "unbelievable" three-point performance on Saturday proves why he's the captain of the Calgary Flames, says the team's goalie.

Saturday's Games NHL New Jersey 2 Arizona 1 (SO) N.Y. Islanders 4 Philadelphia 2 Colorado 4 Chicago 2 Ottawa 4 Edmonton 3 (OT) N.Y.

Saturday's Games NHL New Jersey 2 Arizona 1 (SO) N.Y. Islanders 4 Philadelphia 2 Colorado 4 Chicago 2 Ottawa 4 Edmonton 3 (OT) N.Y.

NASHVILLE — Montreal lightweight John (The Bull) Makdessi won a unanimous decision over Peruvian Jesus (El Mudo) Penudo on a UFC televised card Saturday. The fight was short on action with the taller Penudo offering little.

SALT LAKE CITY — Next stop on the Brandon Clarke Dunk 'n Swat Festival: The Sweet 16.

WINNIPEG — Kyle Connor's new linemates were teasing the Winnipeg Jets forward about helping him score a third goal against the Nashville Predators on Saturday. Then they made it a reality.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens never took their foot off the gas pedal in an 11-goal thriller as the race to the playoffs intensifies.

TORONTO — After leaking 17 goals in their last three home games, the Toronto Maple Leafs tightened up on defence in their return to the Scotiabank Arena on Saturday after a three-game absence.

Canadians contributed in big ways for their teams in both men's and women's games at the NCAA Basketball Tournament on Saturday.

OTTAWA — General manager Pierre Dorion is going to get some help rebuilding the Ottawa Senators.