National Sports

The Washington Capitals and coach Peter Laviolette have decided to part ways after the team missed the playoffs for the first time in nearly a decade.

TORONTO — Blue Jays third baseman Matt Chapman returned to the lineup Friday night after sitting out a game due to a viral illness.

BROSSARD, Que. — The Montreal Canadiens had many bumps in the road during the 2022-23 season but nothing marked their campaign more than injuries.

TORONTO — Filling out the lineup sheet has been like a game of Whac-A-Mole this season for the Toronto Arrows as injuries keep popping up. Solve one problem and another quickly replaces it.

CALGARY — Almost, but not quite, was the theme of the Calgary Flames' season. On the losing side of 30 one-goal games, including an NHL-leading 17 in overtime or a shootout, the Flames ended up two points out of a playoff spot.

Despite some close calls, Canada's confidence hasn't wavered in its quest for a third straight world title. The hosts are entering the semifinals of the women's world hockey championship coming off two tightly-contested wins.

IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Dallas Eakins was the Anaheim Ducks' coach during the worst four-year stretch in franchise history.

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has been ruled out for the rest of the season after fracturing a metatarsal bone in his foot, the Premier League club said Friday.

TORONTO — Star winger Lorenzo Insigne could see a few minutes of action Saturday for the first time since exiting Toronto FC's season opener Feb. 25 with a groin injury.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators are missing the playoffs for a sixth straight year, but unlike years past there’s a belief this will be the last time for the foreseeable future. There’s good reason for that optimism.