Stars take series lead after beating Jets 5-2

Mikko Rantanen had a goal and two assists, including one on the tiebreaking goal by Alexander Petrovic that was finally confirmed after a lengthy review as the Dallas Stars beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-2 on Sunday to take 2-1 lead in the second-round Western Conference series. Officials reviewed Petrovic’s goal for well over five minutes…

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Sidney Crosby named Canada’s captain at hockey worlds

Sidney Crosby is once again taking up the mantle of Captain Canada. The Pittsburgh Penguins superstar from Cole Harbour, N.S., has been named captain of Canada’s team at the world hockey championship, Hockey Canada announced Friday. Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche, who is also from Cole Harbour, and Nashville forward Ryan O’Reilly of Clinton,…

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