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Pageau scores 2, Sorokin stops 49 as Isles blank Oilers 3-0
By Allan Kreda, The Associated Press on November 23rd, 2022
NEW YORK (AP) – Jean-Gabriel Pageau scored twice early in the second period and Ilya Sorokin made a career-high 49 saves as the New York Islanders beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-0 on Wednesday night. Defenseman Sebastian Aho also scored for the Islanders, who have won two consecutive games and four of six. New York also ... Read More »
1 responseMalkin’s winning goal in shootout leads Pens past Flames
By Dan Scifo, The Associated Press on November 23rd, 2022
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Evgeni Malkin scored the deciding goal in the shootout, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Calgary Flames 2-1 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight win. Malkin, who was recognized for playing his 1,000th NHL game on Sunday, flipped a backhander over Dan Vlader’s glove. After Malkin scored, he threw his stick ... Read More »
1 responseQMJHL Roundup: Phoenix hand Olympiques 4-1 loss, snap five-game win streak
By The Canadian Press on November 23rd, 2022
GATINEAU, Que. – Joshua Roy scored twice, powering his Sherbrooke Phoenix to a 4-1 victory over the red-hot Gatineau Olympiques in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action Wednesday. Justin Gill and Israel Mianscum also had goals for the Phoenix (17-4-2), while Samuel St. Hilaire stopped 19-of-20 shots. Zachary Dean opened the scoring for the Olympiques ... Read More »
1 responseFoligno scores twice as Wild rout Jets, 6-1
By Tyler Mason, The Associated Press on November 23rd, 2022
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Marcus Foligno scored twice and Filip Gustavsson made 28 saves as the Minnesota Wild took down the Winnipeg Jets 6-1 on Wednesday night. Matt Boldy added a goal and two assists for the Wild, and Kirill Kaprizov extended his point streak to seven games with a power-play goal 28 seconds ... Read More »
1 responseDevils’ 13-game win streak halted in 2-1 loss to Maple Leafs
By Tom Canavan, The Associated Press on November 23rd, 2022
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) – Matt Murray made 34 saves and the Devils’ franchise-record tying 13-game winning streak came to end Wednesday night as the Toronto Maple Leafs won 2-1 in a game in which New Jersey had three goals disallowed. John Tavares and Pontus Holmberg scored first-period goals as Toronto became the first team to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Savard’s goal in 3rd lifts Canadiens over Blue Jackets 3-1
By Nicole Kraft, The Associated Press on November 23rd, 2022
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – David Savard scored the go-ahead goal against his former team early in the third period, sending the Montreal Canadiens past the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-1 on Wednesday night for their second comeback victory in three games. Arber Xhekaj and Sean Monahan also had goals in the third for the Canadiens after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Irving has 29 points to lead Brooklyn Nets over depleted Toronto Raptors 112-98
By Lori Ewing, The Canadian Press on November 23rd, 2022
TORONTO – Kyrie Irving scored 29 points in his third game back from suspension, and the Brooklyn Nets cruised to a 112-98 win over the undermanned Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. Gary Trent Jr. scored 19 points to lead the Raptors (9-9), who were missing both Fred VanVleet and Scottie Barnes, plus half a dozen others. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raptors’ VanVleet, Barnes sidelined against Brooklyn Nets
By The Canadian Press on November 23rd, 2022
TORONTO – The injuries and illnesses continue to mount for the Toronto Raptors. Fred VanVleet was among players listed as out against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday with a non-COVID illness. Also out were reigning NBA rookie of the year Scottie Barnes (knee sprain), and Dalano Banton (ankle sprain). All-star forward Pascal Siakam, Precious Achiuwa, ... Read More »
1 responseFans inspired despite Canadian loss in first World Cup appearance since 1986
By Jacob Serebrin, The Canadian Press on November 23rd, 2022
For Canadian soccer fans, the excitement of seeing their country play in the men’s World Cup for the first time in 36 years gave way to disappointment Wednesday as their team fell just short. Even though the Canadians lost 1-0 to Belgium, many fans who gathered at watch parties across the country said they were ... Read More »
1 responseSports-betting marketplace taking notice of Canada at World Cup
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on November 23rd, 2022
TORONTO – Canada’s return to the World Cup wasn’t a victorious one but it certainly created plenty of action in Ontario’s legal sports-betting market. Belgium defeated the Canadians 1-0 on Wednesday in the tournament opener for both teams. Canada was making its first World Cup appearance since 1986 when it went 0-3 and didn’t score ... Read More »
1 responseCanadian men push Belgium to the limit but lose 1-0 in return to World Cup
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on November 23rd, 2022
AL RAYYAN, Qatar – Canada put on a show in its return to the World Cup after a 36-year absence but failed to convert its chances in a valiant 1-0 loss to Belgium on Wednesday. The 41st-ranked Canadians looked anything but awed at the occasion, repeatedly forcing the second-ranked Belgians onto the back foot. And ... Read More »
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