The Edmonton Oilers are getting a clear separation from the Los Angeles Kings, thanks in large part to the stellar work of goalie Stuart Skinner. Mark Spector covers that and more in his latest series notebook.

Brandon Barriera, the Toronto Blue Jays’ first-round pick in 2022, underwent a hybrid ligament-replacement and internal-brace surgery on his left elbow Monday morning, a procedure that typically comes with a 12 to 18 month recovery period.

Five years after the Raptors won the NBA title, four years after setting a franchise record winning percentage, and two years since their last playoff appearance, several former players are playing key roles on teams planning on deep playoff runs.

It’s not even May and already you get the sense some are keeping an eye what Toronto Blue Jays prospect Orelvis Martinez is doing at triple-A Buffalo. But it's time to slow the roll on thoughts of a call-up, writes Jeff Blair.

No one on the Canucks, especially head coach Rick Tocchet, is arguing that Vancouver has been the better team so far. And yet, Tuesday at Rogers Arena, the Canucks will have an opportunity to win this series.

The Winnipeg Jets are down 3-1 in the playoffs, they’re facing elimination in five games, and it all feels so shockingly familiar.