After slumping late in the regular season and early in the playoffs, David Pastrnak has five goals in his last three games, including three in a 5-2 win Saturday against the Islanders.
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French Open: Osaka threatened with disqualification for media boycott
Naomi Osaki, the No. 2 women’s seed, wins her opening match but is fined for skipping the post-match press conference.
Indy 500: Castroneves becomes four-time champion
Helio Castroneves overtakes Alex Palou in the closing laps and matches the record for most Indianapolis 500 victories.
Red Sox rained out of series finale against Marlins
Boston, which has won nine straight at home against Miami, is now scheduled to face the Marlins on June 7.
NHL playoffs: Bruins, Islanders have much in common
Two teams with similar styles and attributes begin the best-of-seven East Division finals on Saturday night.
MLB roundup: Cubs beat Pirates with help from bizarre play
Javier Baez’s creative base running leads to two runs in Chicago’s 5-3 win.
Sports Digest: Beach to Beacon says first 1,000 entrants in virtual race will be eligible for early entry in 2022
With no in-person race being held this year, registration for a virtual 10K opens on June 2.
Thursday’s Maine college roundup: USM routs Johnson & Wales in NCAA tournament opener
Baseball: Andrew Hillier drives in six runs to lead the top-seeded Huskies to a 17-2 victory on the first day of the double-elimination regional.
NBA roundup: Bucks start playoffs with overtime win against Heat
Khris Middleton’s last-second basket gives Milwaukee a 109-107 win in Game 1 of the first-round series.
NHL roundup: Lightning on verge of knocking out Panthers
The defending Stanley Cup champions rout Florida, 6-2, to take a 3-1 series lead.