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- Sport
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Oilers going back to Stanley Cup Final after 6-3 win over Stars in Game 5
Connor McDavid had a breakaway goal and an assist, 40-year-old Corey Perry scored again and the Edmonton Oilers are going to their second Stanley Cup Final in a row after beating the Dallas Stars 6-3 on Thursday night in Game 5 to wrap up the Western Conference final. 'Some teams get really hot coming down the stretch and they ride it all the way through the playoffs; I think for us it's kind of come together in the playoffs and we've been building and building and building our game, and I think we're starting to see some of our best hockey — I thought tonight maybe not so much — but our best hockey is still in front of us, which is a great thing,' McDavid said after the win. Edmonton scored on its first two shots, and jumped ahead 3-0 in the first 8:07 on way to eliminating the Stars in the West final for the second year in a row. Story continues below advertisement The Oilers now get another rematch, against defending Stanley Cup champion Florida after a seven-game series last June. Mattias Janmark, Jeff Skinner, Evander Kane and Kasperi Kapanen also had goals for Edmonton, the last being an empty-netter in the closing seconds. Leon Draisaitl and Jake Walman each had two assists. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Jason Robertson scored twice and Roope Hintz had a goal for the Stars, who ended their season in the West final for the third year in a row. Wyatt Johnston and Thomas Harley each had two assists. Dallas was down 3-2 when Harley had a one-timer blocked by Mattias Ekholm, the Oilers defenseman playing for the first time this postseason. Oilers captain McDavid gathered the long ricochet well past center ice and beat goalie Casey DeSmith with 5:32 left in the second period. DeSmith had taken over in net after starting goalie Jake Oettinger was pulled following Janmark's goal that made it 2-0 only 7:09 into the game. Edmonton goalie Stuart Skinner had 14 saves. DeSmith, who hadn't played since April 26 in Game 1 of the first round against Colorado, stopped 17 of 20 shots. Perry scored on a power play, assisted by McDavid and Draisaitl, only 2:31 in the game. His seven goals are the most by any player age 39 or older in a single postseason, and the 2007 Stanley Cup champion with Anaheim when he was 22 is now going to his fifth Final in the past six seasons. Story continues below advertisement That was McDavid's 100th assist in 90 playoff games, the second-fastest player in NHL history to reach that mark. Wayne Gretzky had 100 assists in his first 70 playoff games, and no other player has reached the mark in fewer than 125 games. Robertson scored a minute into the third period to get the Stars within a goal again. Kane then scored on a shot that went off the skate of Dallas defenseman Esa Lindell and past DeSmith. Jeff Skinner, the 33-year-old forward ho has played 1,078 regular-season games over 15 years with three teams, scored his first career postseason goal. His playoff debut was in the first-round opener against Los Angeles on April 21, but he didn't play again until Thursday when the Oilers were without injured forwards Zach Hyman and Connor Brown. Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final is Wednesday night in Edmonton. 'A lot of credit to Florida, they might be even be better than they were last year — for a team to get there three years in-a-row, that's not by accident,' Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch said when asked about their next opponent. 'They beat a pretty good team in Carolina and I think we have a chance, but we're going to have to be at our best to give ourselves that opportunity.'
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5 hours ago
- Politics
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Global News at 6 Toronto: May 29, 2025
On this edition, a Toronto mother's grueling ordeal to get her son back after he was allegedly kidnapped by his father and take to India. Also, Ontario MPPs vote to give themselves a pay increase, new proposed education legislation gives the province more oversight over school boards and more uncertainty on the status of American tariffs.
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5 hours ago
- Health
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Winnipeg locations among latest measles exposure sites in Manitoba
The province says several locations in Winnipeg are the sites of measles exposures. Anyone at the Riverwood Church (The Warehouse Uprising Youth Group) on May 23 from 7-11:30 p.m., the McPhillips Medical Clinic on May 25 from 1:30-4 p.m. and the Dynacare Lab on May 26 from 1:30-4 p.m., is asked to monitor for symptoms. Get weekly health news Receive the latest medical news and health information delivered to you every Sunday. Sign up for weekly health newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Two sites in Winkler were also exposed to the virus, the C.W. Wiebe Medical Centre urgent care entrance on May 22 from 10:40 a.m. – 1 p.m. and the Winkler Sommerfeld Mennonite Church on May 23 from 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Manitoba has 72 confirmed measles cases so far this year, according to the province.
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6 hours ago
- Sport
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Toronto offence takes flight in rout of Athletics
See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook TORONTO – Ernie Clement and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit homers in Toronto's eight-run second inning to help power the Blue Jays to a 12-0 rout of the Athletics on Thursday night at Rogers Centre. Clement smacked a three-run shot and added a two-run double later in the frame as the Blue Jays batted around. Guerrero hit a two-run rainbow blast that left him tied for the team lead with eight homers this season. Athletics starter Jacob Lopez (0-3) was chased after recording just five outs. He gave up six hits, a walk and seven earned runs. Story continues below advertisement Toronto piled on in the third inning as Bo Bichette and George Springer went deep off reliever Anthony Maldonado. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy The Blue Jays' 18-hit outburst was a welcome development for a team that managed six total runs and was 4-for-45 with runners in scoring position over its recent six-game road trip. Bichette scored twice and drove in three runs. Clement and Alejandro Kirk had three hits apiece. Toronto's fourth straight home win lifted the team back to the .500 mark at 28-28. The Athletics (23-34) have dropped eight straight road games. Blue Jays starter Jose Berrios (2-2) was in full control over his six-inning appearance. He allowed two hits, two walks and had nine strikeouts. Mason Fluharty and Jose Urena completed the four-hit shutout. Announced attendance was 23,853 and the game took two hours 31 minutes to play. SCHERZER STRIDES Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer is scheduled to throw a live batting practice session on Friday. The 40-year-old starter, who has been limited to one appearance this season due to a thumb injury, plans to throw 20-25 pitches. Reliever Erik Swanson (forearm) pitched a scoreless inning for the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons on Thursday. Story continues below advertisement COMING UP Right-hander Chris Bassitt (4-3, 3.38) is tabbed to start for Toronto on Friday against left-hander Jeffrey Springs (5-3, 3.97). The Blue Jays have yet to confirm their starter for Saturday. Right-hander Kevin Gausman (5-4, 3.68) will get the nod for Sunday's series finale. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 29, 2025.
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6 hours ago
- Climate
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Life-threatening winds up to 130 km/h prompts warning in Edmonton, northern Alberta
See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook A severe thunderstorm warning was issued Thursday night for a swath of northern Alberta that includes Edmonton, cautioning of destructive, high winds on the way. At 7:23 p.m., Environment Canada said its meteorologists were tracking a very dangerous thunderstorm capable of producing destructive wind gusts. 'Extreme wind gusts to 130 km/h have developed ahead of thunderstorms to the west of the area,' Environment Canada said. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Take immediate cover if a thunderstorm approaches, the national weather agency said. Driving conditions may be difficult. Utility outages are possible. Strong wind gusts can damage trees, buildings and overturn vehicles. If outside, protect yourself from flying debris and hail. If you hear roaring wind, see a funnel cloud, flying debris, or any threatening weather approaching, take shelter immediately. Story continues below advertisement Severe thunderstorm warnings are issued when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are expected to produce damaging hail, wind or rain. — This is a breaking news story. More to come…
