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OTTAWA — Disgruntled Ottawa Senators fans want team owner Eugene Melnyk to know exactly how they feel, and their message is hard to miss.

Larry Kwong, the first player of Asian heritage to appear in an NHL game, has died at age 94.

WINNIPEG — There was an unexpected twist to the Winnipeg Jets' injury update after Monday's practice. Coach Paul Maurice said defenceman Dmitry Kulikov decided not to have back surgery planned for Monday after meeting with surgeons.

WINNIPEG — Patrik Laine wants to hoist the Stanley Cup, but drinking champagne out of the hallowed trophy is another matter. The Winnipeg Jets star sniper doesn't drink alcohol. Never has.

TORONTO — Canada has a little more information on who it might face in a repechage tournament to decide the last Rugby World Cup qualifier. Belgium's 18-10 controversial upset win over No. 20 Spain on Sunday meant No.

The group hoping to bring the 2026 World Cup to North America has defended its decision for a 60-10-10 split in games. The plan calls for the U.S. to stage 60 games, including all games from the quarter-finals.

LAS VEGAS — In some versions of a story March 18 about the Vegas Golden Knights playing the Calgary Flames, The Associated Press erroneously reported the score. It was 4-0, not 3-0.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Impact boosted their attack with the acquisition of Uruguayan midfielder Alejandro Silva on Monday and are expected to make at least one more signing soon.

Sunday's Games NHL Winnipeg 4 Dallas 2 Vegas 4 Calgary 0 Tampa Bay 3 Edmonton 1 Colorado 5 Detroit 1 Carolina 4 N.Y. Islanders 3 Philadelphia 6 Washington 3 St.

WINNIPEG — Patrik Laine promised he'll do better in the next Winnipeg Jets game. The vow came after the sophomore sniper scored twice Sunday in a 4-2 victory over the Dallas Stars.