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Toffoli answers Boyle, Kings and Sharks tied in Game 3 on TSN
Tyler Toffoli has answered an early goal from Dan Boyle as the Los Angleles Kings and San Jose Sharks are currently tied 1-1 in Game 3 of their second-round series. Watch the game live now on TSN and TSN Mobile TV. You can also chat and get updates from TSN's hockey personalities with TSN.ca's Game Night blog on the TSN GameTracker.

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Red Wings beat Blackhawks in Game 2 to even series
Damien Brunner and Brendan Smith scored in the second period and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 Saturday in Game 2 to even their Western Conference semifinal series. Johan Franzen and Valtteri Filppula added third period goals to seal the victory.
Spezza back in Senators lineup for Game 3 vs. Penguins
Jason Spezza, who hasn't played since January 27 after undergoing back surgery for a herniated disc, will draw into the Ottawa Senators' lineup Sunday for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series that the Pittsburgh Penguins lead 2-0. "I'm excited to have a chance to play again," said Spezza. "I feel ready to play."
Cano homers twice as Yankees cruise to win over Blue Jays
Robinson Cano hit a pair of two-run homers to back a solid effort by David Phelps and the New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays for the ninth straight time at Yankee Stadium, 7-2 Saturday. The Blue Jays have just one win in nine tries against the Yankees this season and has lost 23 of its last 28 games at Yankee Stadium.
Staal diagnosed with MCL sprain, will not require surgery
The Carolina Hurricanes and Eric Staal got some good news on Saturday. Staal will not need surgery on his injured right knee after an MRI revealed a third-degree sprain of the medial collateral ligament (MCL). His recovery is expected to take approximately three months and the team expects Staal to be ready to go for the start of the 2013-14 NHL season.
Switzerland, Sweden advance to gold medal game at worlds
Switzerland advanced to Sunday's final of the IIHF World Championship with a 3-0 win over the United States on Saturday. The Swiss remained unbeaten in the tournament and will face host Sweden in the championship game.
MLSE to decide Raptors GM Colangelo's fate by Monday
Whether he stays or goes, Toronto Raptors president and GM Bryan Colangelo should learn his fate this weekend as MLSE reportedely has until Monday to decide whether or not to pick up the option on his contract. It is possible Colangelo will return next season, however, according to a report from Yahoo! Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski, MLSE would like to replace him with current Denver Nuggets general manager Masai Ujiri.

Injured Bruins D Redden a game-time decision for Sunday
Boston Bruins defenceman Wade Redden has returned to practice but says he isn't quite ready to play after missing Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the New York Rangers. Dennis Seidenberg, who has a knee injury, skated on his own before practice but isn't expected to play in Game 2.
Sharks fined $100,000 for Torres suspension comments
The NHL fined the San Jose Sharks $100,000 on Saturday for general manager Doug Wilson's public comments about forward Raffi Torres' suspension. The NHL said the fine was issued for violation of rules prohibiting formal team statements to the media during the 48-hour period following a disciplinary decision. The rule calls for an automatic $25,000 fine, and the Sharks were docked an additional $75,000 under an article in the league's constitution because of the "inappropriate nature of the comments."
Bradley still leads Byron Nelson; Canadian DeLaet seven back
Keegan Bradley overcame two early bogeys and maintained his lead at the Byron Nelson Championship with 2-under 68 in the third round Saturday. Bradley had a 13-under 197 total for a one-stroke lead over Sang-Moon Bae, and two-shot advantage over Tom Gillis. Bae shot a 66, and Gillis had a 67. Graham DeLaet is at -6, seven off the pace.
Oxbow pulls off Preakness upset; ends Orb's triple crown bid
Oxbow has won the Preakness, ruining Orb's bid to capture the Triple Crown. Oxbow led from start to finish. It was the sixth Preakness victory for Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas and 15th Triple Crown victory, most in horse racing history. "I get paid to spoil dreams," Lukas said in an interview moments after the victory.
Carpenter, stepson of IndyCar founder wins Indy 500 pole
Ed Carpenter knew he was capable of another fast run, and it earned him the pole for the Indianapolis 500. The Indianapolis native bested IndyCar racing's big-name teams by claiming his first 500 pole Saturday during the "Fast Nine" qualifying session at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Nadal to meet Federer in blockbuster Rome final
Make it 8-for-8. Rafael Nadal has played eight tournaments this year and has now reached the final in each one after a straight-set win over Tomas Berdych in Saturday's semifinals at the Italian Masters. The fifth-seeded Spaniard needed just 78 minutes in a 6-2, 6-4 romp Saturday and will play two-time Rome runner-up Roger Federer in Sunday's marquee finale.