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Malkin, Penguins surge past Flames with 5 goals in third for 5-2 win
By Dan Scifo, The Associated Press on October 14th, 2023
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Evgeni Malkin had a goal and an assist during a five-goal third-period surge and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Calgary Flames 5-2 on Saturday night. Malkin tied Alexander Mogilny for third-most goals in NHL history among Russian-born players. Malkin, who scored his 473rd career goal, trails only Sergei Fedorov (483) and Alex ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Auston Matthews records second straight hat trick, Maple Leafs whip Wild 7-4
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on October 14th, 2023
TORONTO – Auston Matthews dealt with a series of nagging injuries last season. And still put up 85 points in just 74 games. Now fully healthy, the Maple Leafs star is looking a lot like his MVP-calibre self early on in 2023-24. The rest of the league is already on notice. Matthews registered his second ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada wins first 2 at World Mixed Curling Championship in Scotland
By The Canadian Press on October 14th, 2023
ABERDEEN, United Kingdom – So far so good for Felix Asselin’s Canadian crew at the World Mixed Curling Championship in Scotland. Asselin, with vice-skip Laurie St-Georges, second Emile Asselin and lead Emily Riley, defeated Finland 10-1 and Chinese Taipei 8-3 in Group B round robin action on Saturday. Canada plays in a pool with Slovenia, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHL roundup: Steelheads sink Spirit 4-3 on late goal by Veccia
By The Canadian Press on October 14th, 2023
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Zander Veccia’s goal at 18:31 of the third period snapped a 3-3 tie and lifted the Mississauga Steelheads to a 4-3 victory over the visiting Saginaw Spirit in Ontario Hockey League action on Saturday. Lucas Karmiris, Mason Zebeski and Chas Sharpe also scored for the Central Division-leading Steelheads (6-1-0-0), who led 2-1 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Malkin, Penguins surge past Flames with five goals in third for 5-2 win
By Dan Scifo, The Associated Press on October 14th, 2023
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Evgeni Malkin had a goal and an assist during a five-goal third-period surge and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Calgary Flames 5-2 on Saturday night. Malkin tied Alexander Mogilny for third-most goals in NHL history among Russian-born players. Malkin, who scored his 473rd career goal, trails only Sergei Fedorov (483) and Alex ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kelly throws TD pass, scores two-point convert to rally Argos past Redblacks 40-27
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on October 14th, 2023
TORONTO – Chad Kelly’s third-quarter TD pass and two-point convert rallied the Toronto Argonauts to a 40-27 home win over the Ottawa Redblacks on a cool Saturday night. Kelly staked Toronto to a 34-27 advantage, first with a 45-yard TD strike to DaVaris Daniels at 13:35. Kelly then ran in the two-point convert himself. Toronto’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Auston Matthews records second straight hat trick, Maple Leafs pound Wild 7-4
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on October 14th, 2023
TORONTO – Auston Matthews registered his second hat trick in as many games to open the season as the Toronto Maple Leafs thumped the Minnesota Wild 7-4 on Saturday. William Nylander added two goals and an assist, Calle Jarnkrok had a goal and an assist, and Tyler Bertuzzi also scored for Toronto, which got 28 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadiens beat Connor Bedard and the Blackhawks 3-2 in home opener
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on October 14th, 2023
MONTREAL – Cole Caufield scored the first of three unanswered second-period goals as the Montreal Canadiens defeated Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 in their home opener on Saturday night. Bedard, hockey’s most anticipated prospect since Connor McDavid, was held off the scoresheet for the first time this season. He had five shots – ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QMJHL roundup: Orr scores twice as Titan charge past Volts 5-2
By The Canadian Press on October 14th, 2023
BATHURST, N.B. – Robert Orr scored a power-play goal and one while short-handed as the Acadie-Bathurst Titan defeated the visiting Drummondville Voltigeurs 5-2 in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action on Saturday. Louis-François Bélanger, Dylan Andrews and Milo Roelens also scored for the Titan (4-5-0-0), who outshot the visitors 28-23 at K.C. Irving Regional Centre. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hadwin in three-way tie for Shriners lead in Las Vegas
By The Associated Press on October 14th, 2023
LAS VEGAS (AP) – Defending champion Tom Kim felt the vibes and found his groove Saturday in Las Vegas with a 9-under 62 that gave him a three-way share of the lead in the Shriners Children’s Open and a chance to win the same tournament twice in one season. It was the second straight year ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Letcher ignites Alouettes comeback as Elks fall 35-21 at home
By Steven Sandor, The Canadian Press on October 14th, 2023
EDMONTON – According to the official scorebook, James Letcher Jr.’s wild, winding touchdown return went for 125 yards. He thinks he ran a lot more than that. His scamper with just eight seconds left in the second half was the back-breaker as the Montreal Alouettes came back from a 21-3 deficit to beat the Edmonton ... Read More »
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