National Sports

HONG KONG — Canadian speedster Justin Douglas celebrated his 25th birthday with the 130th try of his career but it wasn't enough for Canada to beat Argentina in their opening match Friday at the Hong Kong Sevens.

TORONTO — Alejandro Pozuelo dazzled in his MLS debut with two eye-popping goals and an assist last week.

TRURO, N.S. — The young filly could have been a contender. An adjudicator says Putnam's Snowstorm had the right bloodlines and the speed to potentially be a winning harness racer.

Thursday's Games NHL Nashville 3 Vancouver 2 Colorado 3 Winnipeg 2 (OT) San Jose 3 Edmonton 2 Tampa Bay 3 Toronto 1 Washington 2 Montreal 1 Buffalo 5 Ottawa 2 Carolina 3 New Jersey 1 N.Y.

EDMONTON — The San Jose Sharks don't feel they are in playoff form yet, but Thursday night was a step in the right direction.

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — American skip John Shuster buried a draw to put the pressure on Canada's Kevin Koe in the ninth end of their game at the world men's curling championship on Thursday. There was just one problem.

DENVER — Erik Johnson scored 1:49 into overtime, Philipp Grubauer made 34 saves and the Colorado Avalanche clinched a playoff berth by rallying from a two-goal deficit to beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 on Thursday night.

NASHVILLE — Ryan Johansen can't wait to watch the Nashville Predators' big play again. Not his goal that preserved Nashville's hopes of repeating as Central Division champs.

WASHINGTON — The playoff fate of the Montreal Canadiens is out of their hands — for now.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Sabres forward Jason Pominville began the day unable to contain his emotions by choking up when coming to the realization he might be playing his final home game in Buffalo.