National Sports

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The IndyCar field surprised Robert Wickens with an early 30th birthday celebration before Sunday's race at St. Petersburg. The Canadian is at a track for the first time since he suffered a spinal cord injury in an August race.

VANCOUVER — Coach Travis Green said his Vancouver Canucks came to play on Saturday night but simply got out worked by a team positioned to once again be a playoff juggernaut.

Saturday's Games NHL Colorado 3 Buffalo 0 San Jose 3 St. Louis 2 (OT) N.Y. Rangers 4 New Jersey 2 Philadelphia 5 N.Y.

Saturday's Games NHL Colorado 3 Buffalo 0 San Jose 3 St. Louis 2 (OT) N.Y. Rangers 4 New Jersey 2 Philadelphia 5 N.Y.

WHISTLER, B.C.

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have clinched their sixth straight post-season berth after a loss by the Charlotte Hornets. Charlotte fell 131-114 against the Eastern Conference-leading Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday, which gave Toronto the playoff spot.

BRANDON, Man. — The way the reign ended stung Brad Gushue more than losing the crown.

BOSTON — The points — and comebacks — keep coming for the Boston Bruins. David Krejci scored on a tip-in with 44.

BRANDON, Man. — Kevin Koe took the quick route to a Brier final for once. The Alberta skip will appear in his sixth final at the Canadian men's curling championship Sunday with a decisive 9-4 win Saturday over Northern Ontario's Brad Jacobs.

TORONTO — Senior advisor Ken Georgetti and executive director Brian Ramsay will lead the CFL Players' Association into contract talks with the league.