National Sports
Einarson on a roll, tiebreakers needed to complete Hearts playoff picture
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2023
KAMLOOPS – Kerri Einarson heads into the Canadian women’s curling championship playoffs in command of her bid for a fourth straight title. Bold tactics, precise shot execution, plus an understanding of changing ice conditions propelled the defending champion to a perfect 8-0 record in pool play for the second year in a row. “It’s tough. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023
By The Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2023
Thursday’s Scoreboard NHL Edmonton 7 Pittsburgh 2 Vancouver 3 St. Louis 2 (OT) Vegas 4 Calgary 3 (OT) Anaheim 4 Washington 2 Buffalo 6 Tampa Bay 5 (OT) New Jersey 4 Los Angeles 3 (OT) Minnesota 2 Columbus 0 Detroit 4 N.Y. Rangers 1 Boston 6 Seattle 5 Nashville 6 San Jose 2 — AHL ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Golden Knights rally from 2 down in 3rd to beat Flames in OT
By Mark Anderson, The Associated Press on February 23rd, 2023
LAS VEGAS (AP) – Alex Pietrangelo scored on a rebound 52 seconds into overtime to complete the Vegas Golden Knights’ rally from two goals down in the third period to beat the Calgary Flames 4-3 on Thursday night. Jonathan Marchessault took a shot from the slot that nearly went into the net, but dropped behind ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pettersson’s OT goal lifts Canucks to 3-2 win over Blues
By Warren Mayes, The Associated Press on February 23rd, 2023
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Elias Pettersson scored 4:45 into overtime, and the Vancouver Canucks rallied for a 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Thursday night. Pettersson also had two assists for Vancouver, which trailed 2-0 after two periods. J.T. Miller had a goal and an assist, and Andrei Kuzmenko also scored. Pettersson picked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QMJHL Roundup: Tigres hold off Remparts’ late comeback effort for 3-2 victory
By The Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2023
QUEBEC – Nathan Darveau made 41 saves, including 17 in the third period as the Victoriaville Tigres held off the Québec Remparts for a 3-2 win on Thursday. Egor Goriunov, Thomas Belgarde and Tommy Cormier scored for Victoriaville (34-15-1-5). Daniel Agostino and Justin Robidas replied for Québec (44-8-1-2). Quentin Miller stopped 14-of-17 shots. Down 3-0 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHL Roundup: Petes score five unanswered to topple Spitfires 6-2
By The Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2023
PETERBOROUGH, Ont. – J.R. Avon scored twice, Michael Simpson made 41 saves and the Peterborough Petes pulled ahead and away late for a 6-2 win over the Windsor Spitfires on Thursday. Chase Stillman, Donovan McCoy, Connor Lockhart and Konnor Smith provided the rest of the offence for Peterborough (29-23-1-2), which won its third straight. Matthew ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Siakam’s 26 helps Raptors top Pelicans 115-110; Poeltl has career-high 18 rebounds
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2023
TORONTO – Pascal Siakam scored 26 points to help the Toronto Raptors fend off the New Orleans Pelicans 115-110 on Thursday as both teams returned from the all-star break. Jakob Poeltl had a double-double with 21 points and a career-high 18 rebounds for Toronto (29-31), which had won five of its last six games headed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McDavid scores twice, Oilers blast reeling Crosby, Pens 7-2
By Will Graves, The Associated Press on February 23rd, 2023
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Connor McDavid scored twice to push his total to a career-best 46 goals, and the Edmonton Oilers embarrassed Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins 7-2 on Thursday night. McDavid, the NHL’s leading scorer, beat Tristan Jarry from in close in the first period and then deked past backup Casey DeSmith on a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defending champ Kerri Einarson on a roll heading into Tournament of Hearts playoffs
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2023
KAMLOOPS – Kerri Einarson heads into the Canadian women’s curling championship playoffs in command of her bid for a fourth straight title. The lone unbeaten team at 7-0 got there with bold tactics and precise shot execution, plus an understanding of changing ice conditions in Kamloops, B.C. The first team to attempt a Scotties Tournament ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL-leading Bruins acquire Orlov, Hathaway from Capitals
By Jimmy Golen And Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press on February 23rd, 2023
BOSTON (AP) – The NHL-leading Boston Bruins acquired defenseman Dmitry Orlov and forward Garnet Hathaway from the Washington Capitals on Thursday, the latest big trade acquisition by an Eastern Conference contender. Boston sent a 2023 first-round pick, a 2024 second-rounder, a 2025 third-rounder and forward Craig Smith to Washington and an additional 2023 fifth-rounder to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Four down, two to go for Canadian women’s curling championship playoffs
By The Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2023
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Four of six playoff teams at the Canadian women’s curling championship were decided with a five-way race for the remaining berths Thursday. Defending champion Kerri Einarson, Northern Ontario’s Krista McCarville, Manitoba’s Jennifer Jones and Ontario’s Rachel Homan advanced to Friday’s six-team championship round at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Kamloops, B.C. ... Read More »
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