National Sports

AROSA, Switzerland — Canada's Marielle Thompson captured bronze at the opening World Cup ski cross event of the season on Monday. The native of Whistler, B.C.

Toronto FC made versatile Brazilian Auro a permanent member of its squad Monday while, looking farther to the future, signing 14-year-old forward Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty to a USL contract.

NEW YORK — Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin, Winnipeg Jets centre Mark Scheifele and Buffalo Sabres star Jack Eichel are the NHL three stars of the week.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers have hired Kelly Krauskopf as their new assistant general manager, making her the first woman in league history to hold the title. Krauskopf has a long history with the franchise.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — American Gene Dykes has topped a 14-year-old record held by late Canadian marathoner Ed Whitlock.

VANCOUVER — Bo Horvat says the Vancouver Canucks knew the power-play points would come eventually.

Sunday's Games NHL Vancouver 4 Edmonton 2 Calgary 7 St. Louis 2 Winnipeg 5 Tampa Bay 4 (OT) Vegas 4 N.Y.

Sunday's Games NHL Vancouver 4 Edmonton 2 Calgary 7 St. Louis 2 Winnipeg 5 Tampa Bay 4 (OT) Vegas 4 N.Y.

WINNIPEG — Mark Scheifele was in a joking mood after setting up the tying goal and scoring the winner 4:18 into overtime as the Winnipeg Jets defeated the league-leading Tampa Bay Lightning 5-4 on Sunday.

DENVER — In the fourth quarter, Jamal Murray's shot finally started falling. "About time," the Denver guard said. About time, too, to take the Nuggets as a serious, pesky threat.