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Vancouver Canucks’ J.T. Miller celebrates after scoring the winning goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the third period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, in Vancouver, on Thursday, May 16, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs for May 17

Kreider flips the switch and the Rangers move into the final 4

Vancouver Canucks’ J.T. Miller celebrates after scoring the winning goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the third period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, in Vancouver, on Thursday, May 16, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Vancouver Canucks’ J.T. Miller (9) scores the winning goal against Edmonton Oilers goalie Calvin Pickard during the third period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, in Vancouver, on Thursday, May 16, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Miller scores late, Canucks grind out 3-2 win over Oilers in Game 5

Vancouver leads playoff series 3-2, Game 6 goes Saturday in Edmonton

Vancouver Canucks’ J.T. Miller (9) scores the winning goal against Edmonton Oilers goalie Calvin Pickard during the third period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, in Vancouver, on Thursday, May 16, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Long-time TSN host Darren Dutchyshen, show in a 2018 TSN handout photo, has died at 57, the network announced Thursday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-TSN-Darren Goldstein

‘Larger-than-life personality’: TSN’s Darren Dutchyshen dead at 57

Broadcaster started at the sports network in 1995 and became a mainstay

Long-time TSN host Darren Dutchyshen, show in a 2018 TSN handout photo, has died at 57, the network announced Thursday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-TSN-Darren Goldstein
Edmonton Oilers goalie Calvin Pickard (30) and Connor McDavid (97) celebrate the win over the Vancouver Canucks during second-round NHL playoff action in Edmonton on Tuesday May 14, 2024.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Pickard gets another chance to step off the bench and beat Canucks

Edmonton reveals usual backup will start again against Vancouver in Game 5

Edmonton Oilers goalie Calvin Pickard (30) and Connor McDavid (97) celebrate the win over the Vancouver Canucks during second-round NHL playoff action in Edmonton on Tuesday May 14, 2024.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Vancouver Canucks’ Conor Garland (8) is stopped by Edmonton Oilers goalie Calvin Pickard (30) during first period second-round NHL playoff action in Edmonton on Tuesday May 14, 2024.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Canucks will have to wait to learn who’s in Game 5 Oiler net

Edmonton coach Knoblauch tells media he’s undecided after Calvin Pickard stepped in and won

Vancouver Canucks’ Conor Garland (8) is stopped by Edmonton Oilers goalie Calvin Pickard (30) during first period second-round NHL playoff action in Edmonton on Tuesday May 14, 2024.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Edmonton Oilers' Evan Bouchard (2), Dylan Holloway (55) and Evander Kane (91) celebrate a goal against the Vancouver Canucks during third period second-round NHL playoff action in Edmonton on Tuesday May 14, 2024.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs for May 16

Rangers look to advance, Avalanche live to fight another day

Edmonton Oilers' Evan Bouchard (2), Dylan Holloway (55) and Evander Kane (91) celebrate a goal against the Vancouver Canucks during third period second-round NHL playoff action in Edmonton on Tuesday May 14, 2024.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
FILE - Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. Netflix and the NFL announced a three-year deal Wednesday, May 15, 2024. to stream games on Christmas Day, which includes the Chiefs taking on Steelers on Dec. 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Travis Heying, File)

Netflix, NFL to stack Christmas Day football streaming under your tree

Deal announced for 3 years of coverage, including 2 games this upcoming season

FILE - Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. Netflix and the NFL announced a three-year deal Wednesday, May 15, 2024. to stream games on Christmas Day, which includes the Chiefs taking on Steelers on Dec. 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Travis Heying, File)
Vancouver Bandits training camp was underway at Langley Events Centre on Wednesday, May 15. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Vancouver Bandits begin training camp in Langley

15 players on roster

Vancouver Bandits training camp was underway at Langley Events Centre on Wednesday, May 15. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko skates to the corner during a stoppage in play during the second period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Nashville Predators in Vancouver on April 21, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Demko closer, Lekkerimaki possible as Canucks consider lineup changes

Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet says Thatcher Demko has “improved immensely the…

Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko skates to the corner during a stoppage in play during the second period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Nashville Predators in Vancouver on April 21, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Vancouver Canucks’ Elias Pettersson (40) and Edmonton Oilers’ Evan Bouchard (2) battle for the puck during third period second-round NHL playoff action in Edmonton on Tuesday May 14, 2024.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

THE MOJ: Canucks passengers need to start driving the bus after Game 4

Coach Tocchet calls out ‘5 or 6 guys’ for not putting in the works as Edmonton evens series

Vancouver Canucks’ Elias Pettersson (40) and Edmonton Oilers’ Evan Bouchard (2) battle for the puck during third period second-round NHL playoff action in Edmonton on Tuesday May 14, 2024.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Penticton Vees defenceman Nolan Stevenson (No. 4) celebrates with his teammates after scoring two goals in Game 7 and leading his team past the Salmon Arm Silverbacks in the Interior Conference Finals. (Photo- Cherie Morgan)

Penticton Vees complete ‘special’ comeback, advance to BCHL Finals

Vees score two goals in 13 seconds to stun Salmon Arm Silverbacks in Game 7

Penticton Vees defenceman Nolan Stevenson (No. 4) celebrates with his teammates after scoring two goals in Game 7 and leading his team past the Salmon Arm Silverbacks in the Interior Conference Finals. (Photo- Cherie Morgan)
Surrey Eagles are BCHL Coastal Conference after winning Game 7 of Round 3 playoffs vs. the Alberni Valley Bulldogs. Next, they face the Penticton Vees in their quest for the Fred Page Cup. (Tav Morrison photo)

Surrey Eagles crowned Coastal champions: advance to BCHL Finals

BCHL hockey squad wins Game 7 vs. Alberni Valley Bulldogs on home ice in South Surrey

Surrey Eagles are BCHL Coastal Conference after winning Game 7 of Round 3 playoffs vs. the Alberni Valley Bulldogs. Next, they face the Penticton Vees in their quest for the Fred Page Cup. (Tav Morrison photo)
Vancouver Canucks' Dakota Joshua (81) roughs it up with Edmonton Oilers' Vincent Desharnais (73) and Corey Perry (90) during third period second-round NHL playoff action in Edmonton on Tuesday May 14, 2024.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs for May 15

Stars try to eliminate the Avalanche in NHL’s lone match-up

Vancouver Canucks' Dakota Joshua (81) roughs it up with Edmonton Oilers' Vincent Desharnais (73) and Corey Perry (90) during third period second-round NHL playoff action in Edmonton on Tuesday May 14, 2024.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Leeds United head coach Jesse Marsch looks on during English Premier League soccer between Manchester United and Leeds United at Old Trafford in Manchester, England, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Dave Thompson

Marsch as new men’s coach signals new direction for Canada Soccer

‘Major philanthropic contributions’ help national program tap experienced leader

Leeds United head coach Jesse Marsch looks on during English Premier League soccer between Manchester United and Leeds United at Old Trafford in Manchester, England, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Dave Thompson
Edmonton Oilers goalie Calvin Pickard (30) swats away a shot during first period NHL hockey action against the Calgary Flames in Calgary on April 6, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Bouchard scores late winner, Oilers edge Canucks 3-2 in Game 4

Playoff series tied 2-2, Game 5 goes Thursday in Vancouver

Edmonton Oilers goalie Calvin Pickard (30) swats away a shot during first period NHL hockey action against the Calgary Flames in Calgary on April 6, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Edmonton Oilers goalie Calvin Pickard (30) swats away a shot during first period NHL hockey action against the Calgary Flames in Calgary on April 6, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Oilers tap backup to protect their goal against Canucks in crucial Game 4

Oilers starting Calvin Pickard after usual starter Stuart Skinner pulled in Game 3 loss

Edmonton Oilers goalie Calvin Pickard (30) swats away a shot during first period NHL hockey action against the Calgary Flames in Calgary on April 6, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Ippei Mizuhara, the former longtime interpreter for the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball star Shohei Ohtani, gets into a vehicle following his arraignment at federal court, Tuesday, May 14, 2024 in Los Angeles. Mizuhara pleaded not guilty Tuesday to bank and tax fraud, a formality ahead of a plea deal he’s negotiated with federal prosecutors in a wide-ranging sports betting case. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)

Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter pleads not guilty as a formality

Ippei Mizuhara enters plea as part of expected deal with prosecutors in sports betting case

Ippei Mizuhara, the former longtime interpreter for the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball star Shohei Ohtani, gets into a vehicle following his arraignment at federal court, Tuesday, May 14, 2024 in Los Angeles. Mizuhara pleaded not guilty Tuesday to bank and tax fraud, a formality ahead of a plea deal he’s negotiated with federal prosecutors in a wide-ranging sports betting case. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)
B.C. Lions defensive backs get put through the paces during training camp in Kamloops, B.C. The Lions open the season in Toronto on June 9. Steven Chang, B.C. Lions photo

THE MOJ: Lions assembling the pieces for what might be a big year

Hosting the Grey Cup, home game in Victoria among reasons this could be a season to remember

B.C. Lions defensive backs get put through the paces during training camp in Kamloops, B.C. The Lions open the season in Toronto on June 9. Steven Chang, B.C. Lions photo
Vancouver Canucks’ Pius Suter (24) watches the puck go in the net past Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner (74) during first period second-round NHL playoff action in Edmonton on Sunday May 12, 2024.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Skinner, Oilers look to adjust heading into pivotal Game 4 against Canucks

Oiler goalie says previous adversity will help him after giving up 4 goals on 15 shots Sunday

Vancouver Canucks’ Pius Suter (24) watches the puck go in the net past Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner (74) during first period second-round NHL playoff action in Edmonton on Sunday May 12, 2024.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Vancouver Canucks fans watch a car burn during a riot following game 7 of the NHL Stanley Cup final in downtown Vancouver, on June 15, 2011. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Geoff Howe

Canuck viewing parties return as spectre of 2011 riots hang over excitement

Events set to take place at a park located far from the downtown core

Vancouver Canucks fans watch a car burn during a riot following game 7 of the NHL Stanley Cup final in downtown Vancouver, on June 15, 2011. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Geoff Howe