National Sports

Wednesday's Games NHL Nashville 4 Chicago 3 (OT) Calgary 5 Colorado 3 Ottawa 2 Anaheim 1 (OT) --- AHL Belleville 3 Cleveland 2 Toronto 6 Utica 3 Binghamton 4 Syracuse 0 San Antonio 5 Iowa 4 Grand Rapids 3 Milwaukee 1 Texas 3 Bakersfield 2 San Jose 3

ANAHEIM, Calif. — In a matchup of teams with eight-game losing streaks, Colin White was able to provide some much-needed relief for the Ottawa Senators.

NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask. — Edmonton's Brendan Bottcher downed Regina's Matt Dunstone 6-3 on Wednesday night in the fifth draw of the Canadian Open.

CALGARY — Ageless Calgary defenceman Mark Giordano continued his fine season on Wednesday night. The 35-year-old had three assists as the Flames kept on rolling with a 5-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche.

NEW YORK — The New York Jets stayed in the AFC East to find their new head coach. Former Miami Dolphins coach Adam Gase agreed Wednesday night to take the Jets job, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press.

SEATTLE — On his first trip to Seattle since the city was granted the NHL's 32nd franchise, Commissioner Gary Bettman announced a couple more rewards for the future franchise's investment.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Saying he respects the gay and lesbian community, Canadian basketball star Andrew Wiggins tried Wednesday to clarify comments he made about Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dennis Schroder's behaviour during a heated game.

After nine years in the United Kingdom, Marcus Haber decided it was time to return to the West Coast. Pacific FC and the Canadian Premier League were only too happy to welcome the striker from Vancouver aboard.

MONT-TREMBLANT, Que. — The CFL and its member clubs have pledged to donate over $4 million to amateur football this year. The league made the announcement Wednesday during its GM and presidents meetings.

OTTAWA — Former Blue Jay Michael Saunders and triple-A outfielder Dalton Pompey headline Canada's 24-man roster for the Pan American Games qualifying tournament, Baseball Canada announced Wednesday.