National Sports

NEW YORK — Minnesota Wild left wing Kevin Fiala, Nashville Predators defenceman Ryan Ellis and Colorado Avalanche goaltender Pavel Francouz have been named the NHL's three stars of the week.

TOKYO — The spreading virus from China has been reported in more than 60 countries and puts the Tokyo Olympics at risk. The Olympics are to open on July 24 — less than five months away. The Paralympics follow on Aug. 25.

Sunday's Games NHL Philadelphia 5, N.Y. Rangers 3 Calgary 3, Florida 0 Columbus 5, Vancouver 3 New Jersey 3, Anaheim 0 Washington 4, Minnesota 3 Los Angeles at Vegas, 10:30 p.m.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Blue Jackets powered their way out of a three-week funk with a third-period flurry Sunday night.

DENVER — A lacklustre effort in Los Angeles prompted Will Barton to challenge his Denver teammates after their worst loss of the season. The veteran's words hit home and the Nuggets responded with one of their best outings.

KINGSTON, Ont. — There's no mistaking Team Wild Card lead Colin Hodgson on the ice at the Tim Hortons Brier. A Grim Reaper tattoo is featured prominently on his ink-loaded right arm. Skull and crossbone symbols run up and down his curling broom.

CARSON, Calif. — Canada had to settle for 10th place at the HSBC Los Angeles Sevens on Sunday after losing a 21-19 heartbreaker to Argentina thanks to a Matias Osadczuk converted try with no time remaining.

MONTREAL — Jennifer Abel added to her trophy case at the FINA Diving World Series on Sunday.

SUNRISE, Fla. — Cam Talbot made 38 saves, Johnny Gaudreau had a goal and an assist, and the Calgary Flames beat the Florida Panthers 3-0 Sunday. TJ Brodie and Milan Lucic also scored for the Flames, and Mark Giordano had three assists.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Moments after getting his first career PGA Tour win, Sungjae Im took a moment to reflect on what it means. Not for himself — for his homeland, and for those dealing with a virus that has the world on edge.