SPORTS

NHL playoffs…the Senators beat the Rangers 2-1 in the first game of their eastern semi-final.  Sidney Crosby scored twice to lead his Penguins past the Capitals 3-2 in the opener of their series.

The Raptors finished off the Bucks 92-89 to advance to the NBA’s Eastern Conference semifinals.

In baseball….the Blue Jays lost both ends of a double-header in St. Louis.  The Cardinals won the afternoon game 8-4 in 11 innings then the nightcap 6-4.  Yankees blanked Boston 3-0.