Hockey
A playoff salary cap is coming to the NHL Florida Panthers hire Michael White as business president Golden Knights open Tortorella era with 4-2 win over Canucks John Tavares lifts Maple Leafs to 5-4 comeback win over Ducks Gaudette helps Sharks win 5-4 to snap Blues' 3-game win streak
Nazem Kadri scores twice to help Avalanche beat Flames 9-2
Sidney Crosby returns from injury and helps the Penguins beat Islanders
Anthony Mantha and the Penguins blitz the Islanders 8-3
Toronto Maple Leafs fire general manager Brad Treliving
Golden Knights hope change from Cassidy to Tortorella brings much-needed spark
LAS VEGAS (AP) – General manager Kelly McCrimmon said Golden Knights players had lost their spark, and that played into Sunday’s surprising decision to fire coach Bruce Cassidy and try to inject life into whatever remains of Vegas’ season.