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Flames 4 Blackhawks 2CALGARY — The Calgary Flames ended their season-long drought against the Chicago Blackhawks and also earned breathing room in their playoff series with a 4-2 win Monday.

Bruins 4 Canadiens 2MONTREAL — Michael Ryder won’t use words like payback, revenge or even “I told you so” when he scores against the Montreal Canadiens.

Capitals 4 Rangers 0NEW YORK — Alex Ovechkin proved that the Washington Capitals still have plenty of playoff life even though he’s still searching for his first post-season goal.

Rogers Sportsnet reporter Roger Millions hasn’t been disciplined for uttering an obscenity on air, says a spokesman for the network.

Brian Gay put on a record-setting show at the Verizon Heritage. And this time, he didn’t have to share the spotlight with anyone.

There was history aplenty at UFC 97. Mauricio (Shogun) Rua knocked Chuck (The Iceman) Liddell out of the UFC, Anderson Silva set a record for most wins in the Octagon and looked bad doing it, and Dana White went though a news conference without dropping a single F-Bomb.

Dario Franchitti used fuel strategy and a very fast car Sunday to win the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach.

Jordan Hemstad of the Red Deer Midget B team #2 breaks in on the Kneehill Bulldogs goaltender during lacrosse action at the Kin City Arenas in Red Deer on Sunday

The Red Deer Exelta Gymnastics Club trio of Connor Trepanier, Dylan Patsula and Findley McCormick swept the podium in the Alberta championship during the weekend.

The playoff opener for the heavily-favoured Orlando Magic was going according to plan, until Andre Iguodala and the Philadelphia 76ers charged back for a stunning upset.