National Sports
Penguins’ Kris Letang sees some of himself in Canadiens’ rookie Lane Hutson
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on October 15th, 2024
MONTREAL – Kris Letang heard the crowd light up every time Lane Hutson handled the puck on Monday night – and he could see why. “He’s a guy with incredible offensive skills, a lot of deception,” the veteran Pittsburgh Penguins defenceman said of the Montreal Canadiens’ rookie sensation. “The opponents get caught on the ice ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Monday, Oct. 14, 2024
By The Canadian Press on October 14th, 2024
Monday’s Scoreboard CFL Montreal 19 Ottawa 12 — NFL Buffalo 23 N.Y. Jets 20 — NHL Ottawa 8 Los Angeles 7 (OT) Pittsburgh 6 Montreal 3 N.Y. Islanders 6 Colorado 2 N.Y. Rangers 4 Detroit 1 Florida 4 Boston 3 New Jersey 3 Utah 0 — MLB Playoffs Championship Series National League New York Mets ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL roundup: Senators pull off overtime stunner, beat Kings 8-7
By The Associated Press on October 14th, 2024
OTTAWA, Ont. (AP) – Josh Norris capped a two-goal effort with the game-winning goal 56 seconds into overtime and the Ottawa Senators beat the Los Angeles Kings 8-7 on Monday. Zack MacEwen also had a pair for the Senators, with Jake Sanderson, Drake Batherson, Thomas Chabot and Claude Giroux also chipping in. Anton Forsberg surrendered ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Soto, Stanton homers back Rodon, Yankees beat Guardians 5-2 in ALCS opener
By Ronald Blum, The Associated Press on October 14th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Juan Soto homered during New York’s three-run third inning, Carlos Rodon got his first post-season win and the Yankees took advantage of Cleveland’s wildness in a 5-2 victory on Monday night in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series. Cleveland became the second team to throw a pair of run-scoring ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eller scores twice, Malkin adds three points as Penguins beat Canadiens 6-3
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on October 14th, 2024
MONTREAL – Lars Eller had two goals against his former team as the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Montreal Canadiens 6-3 on Monday night at the Bell Centre. Kris Letang, Kevin Hayes, Rickard Rakell and Evgeni Malkin – into an empty net – also scored for Pittsburgh (2-2). Malkin added two assists for the third straight ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lindor homers as Mets stop Dodgers’ scoreless streak in 7-3 win, tie NLCS 1-1
By Beth Harris, The Associated Press on October 14th, 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Francisco Lindor and Mark Vientos homered as the New York Mets stopped the Los Angeles Dodgers’ record-tying post-season scoreless streak in a 7-3 victory on Monday, tying the National League Championship Series at a game apiece. Lindor added to his storybook season with a leadoff homer in the first inning against ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL roundup: Jecho nets big goals as Oil Kings tip Giants 5-4
By The Canadian Press on October 14th, 2024
EDMONTON – Adam Jecho’s second goal of the game, scored on the power play at 14:35 of the third period, snapped a 4-4 deadlock and lifted the Edmonton Oil Kings to a 5-4 win over the visiting Vancouver Giants in Western Hockey League action on Monday at Rogers Place. Miroslav Holinka, Landon Hanson and Blake ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Soccer legend Christine Sinclair set for final hometown game as Whitecaps host Thorns
By Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press on October 14th, 2024
VANCOUVER – Christine Sinclair is saying goodbye – again. The Canadian soccer legend will play her final game at BC Place on Tuesday when her Portland Thorns take on the Vancouver Whitecaps Girls Elite FC as part of the CONCACAF W Champions Cup. “When I played here last for Canada, I thought that was going ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QMJHL roundup: Armada unload offence on Remparts in 5-2 win
By The Canadian Press on October 14th, 2024
BOISBRIAND, Que. – Xavier Villeneuve and Justin Carbonneau each scored twice as the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada defeated the visiting Quebec Remparts 5-2 in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action on Monday. Theo Lemieux also scored for the Armada (5-4), who outshot the visitors 28-20. Jayden Rousseau and Justin Cote scored power-play goals for the Remparts (5-4-1-0), ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coach Jesse Marsch looks forward to first game in charge on Canadian soil
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on October 14th, 2024
TORONTO – After 10 games staged in Europe and the U.S., Canada coach Jesse Marsch is getting his first real taste of what lies ahead 20 months from now when the 2026 World Cup kicks off. Marsch and the 38th-ranked Canadian men host No. 37 Panama in an international friendly Tuesday at Toronto’s BMO Field, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Norris’s contributions welcomed by Senators after two injury-marred seasons
By Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press on October 14th, 2024
OTTAWA – It only seemed fitting that Josh Norris score the overtime winner on Thanksgiving Monday. The Ottawa Senators forward has much to be thankful for and scoring the winner 56 seconds into the extra period in an 8-7 final over Los Angeles was just the start of it. Norris, who is coming off his ... Read More »
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