National Sports

EDMONTON — There were some tense moments for Montreal Canadiens coach Claude Julien Monday night. With just seconds left on the clock in the second period, Julien challenged a no-goal call, knowing the result could swing the game's momentum.

CALGARY — A first-period rescue by Jacob Markstrom and offensive wizardry from Johnny Gaudreau propelled the Calgary Flames to Monday's 5-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks.

The Toronto Blue Jays added another arm to their roster on Monday. The Blue Jays have reportedly signed right-handed pitcher Tyler Chatwood, pending a physical.

TORONTO — Sheldon Keefe's first training camp as head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs lasted just 10 days and included exactly zero exhibition games.

TAMPA, Fla. — After a rough start to the season, the Toronto Raptors appear to be finding their way.

TAMPA — Raptors coach Nick Nurse says he will watch with interest the fallout of last week's blockbuster four-team trade that sent James Harden from Houston to Brooklyn. He called it a "hell of a story.

The long wait to learn who will represent Alberta at the national curling championships is over. The decision provided some clarity on the wild-card front too.

MONTREAL — CF Montreal sacrificed offence for defence Monday, trading Argentine forward Maxi Urruti to the Houston Dynamo for centre back Kiki Struna.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks have re-signed linebacker Jerod Fernandez, wide receiver Jalen Saunders and running back Timothy Flanders. Fernandez joined the Redblacks during the 2019 season after spending time with Washington in the NFL.

He's coached in both Kansas City and Buffalo, but former Montreal Alouettes coach Marv Levy will be firmly behind the Bills this weekend.