National Sports
Draisaitl stars as Oilers net first win by beating Predators 6-1
By Jim Diamond, The Associated Press on October 17th, 2023
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Leon Draisaitl had two power-play goals and two assists, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Nashville Predators 6-1 on Tuesday night for their first win of the young NHL season. Zach Hyman had a goal and three assists for Edmonton, which opened with two losses to Vancouver by a combined 12-4 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dubois returns to Winnipeg to help Kings beat Jets 5-1
By Judy Owen, The Canadian Press on October 17th, 2023
WINNIPEG – Pierre-Luc Dubois scored in his return to Winnipeg and Travis Moore had two goals and an assist to help the Los Angeles Kings pick up their first victory of the NHL season with a 5-1 win over the Jets on Tuesday. Dubois was traded to Los Angeles from Winnipeg in June for forwards ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raptors edge Bulls 106-102 in pre-season win
By The Canadian Press on October 17th, 2023
CHICAGO – Pascal Siakam and Scottie Barnes each scored 22 points as the Toronto Raptors kept their unbeaten NBA pre-season record intact with a 106-102 win over the Chicago Bulls at the United Center. Dennis Schroeder chipped in 12 point for the Raptors (2-0), who trailed 25-23 after the first quarter but led 54-51 at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadiens’ Dach out for season with ACL, MCL tears in right knee
By The Canadian Press on October 17th, 2023
Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach has been ruled out for the remainder of the NHL season after sustaining ACL and MCL tears in his right knee that will require surgery, the team announced Tuesday. Dach was checked into the Blackhawks’ bench by defenceman Jarred Tinordi during the first period of Montreal’s home opener against Chicago ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL roundup: Flyers soar past Canucks 2-0, Wild whip Canadiens 5-2
By The Associated Press on October 17th, 2023
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Sean Couturier scored on a penalty shot for his first goal in nearly two years, Carter Hart made 25 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Vancouver Canucks 2-0 in their home opener Tuesday night. After being taken down by Elias Pettersson, Couturier beat Thatcher Demko on the penalty shot to make ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Duhaime, Dewar score short-handed goals 25 seconds apart as Wild beat Canadiens 5-2
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on October 17th, 2023
MONTREAL – Brandon Duhaime and Connor Dewar scored short-handed goals 25 seconds apart in the first period and the Minnesota Wild didn’t look back in a 5-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night. Joel Eriksson Ek scored twice on the power play, and Kirill Kaprizov added another to round out the goals for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Couturier scores on penalty shot to help Flyers beat Canucks 2-0
By Aaron Bracy, The Associated Press on October 17th, 2023
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Sean Couturier scored on a penalty shot for his first goal in nearly two years, Carter Hart made 25 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Vancouver Canucks 2-0 in their home opener Tuesday night. After being taken down by Elias Pettersson, Couturier beat Thatcher Demko on the penalty shot to make ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian cricketers positive about future, citing on-field success and Olympic return
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on October 17th, 2023
It’s been a good year for Canadian cricketers, who have regained their one-day international status and qualified for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup for the first time. And there was more to celebrate with confirmation Monday that cricket has been approved for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. “I’m super-happy, super-excited. Looking forward ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Whitecaps talk importance of ‘big brother’ Ricketts in national player signings
By Nick Wells, The Canadian Press on October 17th, 2023
VANCOUVER – When the Vancouver Whitecaps approached Canadian internationals Sam Adekugbe, Junior Hoillett and Richie Laryea about signing, the trio turned to a friend for advice. That friend? Former Major League Soccer player Tosaint Ricketts. Ricketts, a former Canadian international, played for Toronto FC as well as the Vancouver Whitecaps during his 13 year career ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bombers looking to cement top spot in West Division standings
By The Canadian Press on October 17th, 2023
TORONTO – The West Division’s playoff picture could become a lot clearer this week. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers (12-4) and B.C. Lions (12-5) are battling for top spot – and home field for the division final Nov. 11 – while the Saskatchewan Roughriders (6-11) and Calgary Stampeders (5-11) both have designs on the third and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sarault, Dandjinou look to build off nationals at short-track World Cups in Montreal
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on October 17th, 2023
MONTREAL – Olympic speedskater Courtney Sarault was filled with doubt ahead of the Canadian short-track national championships at the end of September. “I went in struggling a little bit mentally,” she said. “And at the start of the season I’m not normally my strongest. “There were a lot of doubts and I was not the ... Read More »
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