National Sports

TORONTO — Hosting last year's Grey Cup game paid off in spades for the city of Edmonton, according to a study released Tuesday by the CFL.

GUELPH, Ont. — Nick Suzuki doesn't say much. He often stays on the periphery, choosing to listen before deciding if the time's right to make his thoughts known.

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenceman Teemu Kivihalme to a one-year, entry-level contract. The 23-year-old had nine goals and 21 assists in 60 games with Karpat of the Finnish league this past season.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Impact's sagging offence will have to make do without star winger Ignacio Piatti for at least another week.

BRANDON, Man. — The Brandon Wheat Kings and general manager Grant Armstrong have parted ways after the Western Hockey League team announced it would not extend his contract.

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors are opening Scotiabank Arena gates 30 minutes earlier than usual for tonight's playoff game against the Philadelphia 76ers after accepting a suggestion from longtime broadcaster Jack Armstrong.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens have signed Finnish defenceman Otto Leskinen to a two-year, entry-level contract.

DENVER — Gabriel Landeskog's first career overtime playoff goal was a bit complicated: Dump in the puck, hit a guy along the boards, fall down, scramble back up, skate toward the net and knock it in.

HOUSTON — James Harden and the Houston Rockets dug out of a 0-2 hole to even their Western Conference semifinals series with the Golden State Warriors after another game where they fought, scrapped and held off a late rally to get a victory.

Monday's Games NHL Playoffs Boston 3 Columbus 0 (Bruins win series 4-2) Colorado 4 San Jose 3 (OT) (Series tied 3-3) --- NBA Playoffs Milwaukee 113 Boston 101 (Bucks lead series 3-1) Houston 112 Golden State 108 (Series tied 2-2) --- MLB American Lea