National Sports

PORTLAND, Ore. — Rodney Hood checked back into the game, a fresh body among the weary ones all over the court. Eager for post-season redemption after struggling in the playoffs last year, Hood got his chance Friday night.

Friday's Games NHL Playoffs Carolina 5 New York Islanders 2 (Hurricanes win series 4-0) Dallas 2 St.

ST. LOUIS — Ben Bishop looked the part of a Vezina Trophy finalist, except for one play. Jason Spezza scored and Bishop made 38 saves as the Dallas Stars beat the St.

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Toronto Blue Jays outlasted the Rangers to win after an overnight trip to Texas, two outstanding starting performances, some rain and an errant throw in the 12th inning.

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. — Andy Rose scored in the 87th minute to help the Vancouver Whitecaps hold off winless Colorado 3-2 on Friday night, spoiling the interim coach Conor Casey's debut with the Rapids.

BOSTON — Giannis Antetokounmpo kept attacking and the Boston Celtics kept fouling. The fouls may have slowed the second half of Game 3, but nothing could stop Antetokounmpo from putting together a signature performance in TD Garden.

Meghan Duggan need only look around sports to get excited about what an NHL-run women's hockey league might look like. The NBA did it with the WNBA. Soccer leagues in Europe and the U.S. have done it. And that was enough for the 2018 U.S.

RALEIGH, N.C. — Teuvo Teravainen and Greg McKegg scored 66 seconds apart in the second period, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders 5-2 on Friday night to sweep their second-round series.

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays designated utilityman Alen Hanson for assignment on Friday while selecting the contract of right-handed pitcher Derek Law from triple-A Buffalo.

OSTRAVA, Czech Republic — Liam Hickey scored four goals and added an assist as Canada downed South Korea 10-0 Friday in semifinal action at the world para hockey championship.