National Sports

NEW YORK — The Columbus Crew advanced to the Eastern Conference finals, beating New York City FC 4-3 in the two-leg series after falling 2-0 in the second game Sunday night.

PORTLAND, Ore. — After Houston's Dylan Remick scored he gestured to the Portland crowd with a "Who me?" shrug.

CHICAGO — Charlie Lindgren kept the Montreal Canadiens in the game until they finally solved Corey Crawford. Not bad for a 23-year-old goaltender making his first appearance of the season.

The Senators acquired centre Matt Duchene from the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday in a three-team deal that involved Ottawa also dealing forward Kyle Turris to the Nashville Predators.

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors dug themselves into a first half deficit on Sunday night that was too much to come back from.

TORONTO — Bad blood between Toronto FC and the New York Red Bulls spilled into the halftime tunnel on Sunday — and cost TFC the use of star striker Jozy Altidore in the opening game of the Eastern Conference final.

Associated Press journalists counted 18 NFL players protesting during the national anthem before games on Sunday.

EDMONTON — Detroit's backup goalie proved to be more than up for the task for the Red Wings on Sunday. Petr Mrazek made 36 saves and Martin Frk and Anthony Mantha each had a goal and an assist as the Red Wings beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-0.

TORONTO — Defender Drew Moor looked like he had been attacked by a wild animal Sunday, an ugly red welt adorning his neck after an abrasive, ill-tempered game with the New York Red Bulls. Like Moor, Toronto FC was still standing.

KINGSTON, Ont. — Jackson Hulbert scored two of his three goals in overtime as the Western Mustangs beat the Brock Badgers 16-14 on Sunday for the Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association's championship.