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Senators face do-or-die Game 5 against Penguins in Game 5
The Ottawa Senators will fight for their playoff lives against the top-seeded Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday when they play Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals at CONSOL Energy Center. You can listen to the game on TSN 1050 Radio or online at TSN.ca/Toronto at 7:30pm et/4:30pm pt.

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Pacers try to regroup for Game 2 of East Finals on TSN
After losing Game 1 with seconds left, the Indiana Pacers will look to draw even in the series with the Miami Heat when the two clubs meet tonight in the Eastern Conference finals. You can watch the game live on TSN and TSN Mobile TV at 8:30pm et/5:30pm pt.
Rolling Blue Jays turn to Nolin against Orioles
The Toronto Blue Jays will turn to one of their top pitching prospects, as left-hander Sean Nolin makes his big league debut in the second of four games against the Baltimore Orioles at Rogers Centre.
Cornet beats Canada's Bouchard in Strasbourg semifinal
Third-seeded Alize Cornet of France edged Eugenie Bouchard of Canada 7-5, 6-7 (5), 6-3 on Friday to reach the final of the Strasbourg International. Cornet broke the Canadian teenager twice in the last set and saved six break points.
French Open draw could see Nadal-Djokovic semifinal
Seven-time champion Rafael Nadal could face top-seeded Novak Djokovic in the French Open semifinals a year after they met to decide the title. Friday's draw for the clay-court Grand Slam tournament placed Nadal and Djokovic on the same half of the field, while Roger Federer could face David Ferrer in the other semifinal.
McLennan's Post-2-Post: Quick, Howard get top marks
Throughout the Stanley Cup Playoffs, NHL on TSN analyst and former NHL goaltender Jamie McLennan ranks the netminders after each game night. Thursday he gave Jonathan Quick and Jimmy Howard top marks.
Red Wings shut out Blackhawks to take 3-1 series lead
Jakub Kindl scored on a power play in the second period, Daniel Cleary had an empty-net goal and Jimmy Howard made 27 saves to help the Detroit Red Wings hold on for a 2-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night, putting the NHL's best team during the regular season on the brink of elimination.

Quick shuts out Sharks again as Kings take 3-2 series lead
Jonathan Quick made 24 saves in his seventh career playoff shutout, and the Los Angeles Kings moved to the brink of their second straight trip to the Western Conference finals with a 3-0 victory over the San Jose Sharks in Game 5 on Thursday night. Game 6 is Sunday night at the Shark Tank.
Kreider keeps Rangers alive with OT winner against Bruins
Chris Kreider steered in a pass from Rick Nash 7:03 into overtime, and the New York Rangers stayed alive in the Stanley Cup playoffs with a 4-3 victory over the Boston Bruins on Thursday night. New York, which erased 2-0 and 3-2 deficits in the critical Game 4 matchup in the Eastern Conference semifinals, still trails the series 3-1.
Avalanche name Roy head coach, VP of hockey operations
The Colorado Avalanche are rounding up the old crew to restore the downtrodden franchise. First, Joe Sakic was given more responsibility in the front office. And now Hall of Fame goalie Patrick Roy is rejoining the Avs as head coach. Colorado reached an agreement in principle Thursday with Roy to lead the team and also serve as vice-president of hockey operations.
Encarnacion hits grand slam as Blue Jays beat Orioles
Edwin Encarnacion hit Toronto's first grand slam of the season and J.P. Arencibia added a two-run homer as the Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles 12-6 on Thursday. Encarnacion's slam into the left-field foul net off Pedro Strop followed three straight walks by Baltimore's bullpen in the sixth inning.
Knights thump Blades to advance to Memorial Cup semifinal
Bo Horvat scored on a short-handed penalty shot in the first period and Jake Patterson made 32 saves Thursday as the London Knights defeated the host Saskatoon Blades 6-1 in the tiebreaker game at the MasterCard Memorial Cup.
Kingston shoots 66 to take lead in BMW PGA Championship
South Africa's James Kingston shot a 6-under 66 on Thursday at Wentworth to take the lead during the suspended first round of the BMW PGA Championship. Afternoon play was delayed for about 90 minutes because of the threat of lightning and five groups were still on the course when the round was suspended for the day because of darkness.