National Sports
Ovechkin, Georgiev, Pettersson named NHL’s three stars of the week
By The Canadian Press on December 24th, 2022
Washington Capitals left-winger Alex Ovechkin, Colorado Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev and Vancouver Canucks centre Elias Pettersson have been named the NHL’s three stars of the week. Ovechkin had two goals and four assists as the Capitals won all three of their games on the week. The 37-year-old also furthered his name in the history books, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s breakout sports stars of 2022 to keep an eye out for in the future
By Abdulhamid Ibrahim, The Canadian Press on December 24th, 2022
As 2023 approaches, a look back at some of the success stories in Canadian sports warrants recognition for the exciting new stars of the future. The Canadian Press dives into Canada’s breakout stars of 2022 to keep an eye out for in the years to come. SUMMER MCINTOSH, SWIMMING The Toronto native wasn’t an unknown ... Read More »
1 responseAndersson’s OT goal gives Flames 3-2 win over Ducks
By Dan Greenspan, The Associated Press on December 23rd, 2022
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) – Rasmus Andersson scored 2:24 into overtime and the Calgary Flames beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Friday night. Andersson beat Lukas Dostal with a wrist shot from the right circle to extend Calgary’s point streak to four games, with three wins in that stretch. Michael Stone and Brett Ritchie also scored, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Friday, Dec. 23, 2022
By The Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2022
Friday’s Scoreboard NHL Vancouver 5 Edmonton 2 Calgary 3 Anaheim 2 (OT) Washington 4 Winnipeg 1 Dallas 4 Montreal 2 Boston 4 New Jersey 3 Carolina 6 Philadelphia 5 N.Y. Islanders 5 Florida 1 Colorado 3 Nashville 2 (OT) Chicago 5 Columbus 2 Arizona 2 Los Angeles 1 (SO) Vegas 5 St. Louis 4 (SO) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police: 19-year-old killed in shooting at Mall of America
By Abbie Parr And Stefanie Dazio, The Associated Press on December 23rd, 2022
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) – A teenager was killed during a shooting at the Mall of America on Friday that sent frightened customers at the nation’s largest shopping center racing into a lockdown just before the holiday weekend, police said. Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges said the victim was a 19-year-old man. A bystander’s jacket was ... Read More »
1 responsePolice: 1 teenager killed in Mall of America shooting
By Abbie Parr And Stefanie Dazio, The Associated Press on December 23rd, 2022
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) – A teenager was killed during a shooting at the Mall of America on Friday that sent frightened customers at the nation’s largest shopping center racing into a lockdown just before the holiday weekend, police said. Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges said the victim was a 19-year-old man. A bystander’s jacket was ... Read More »
1 responseHorvat leads Canucks to 5-2 road win over Oilers
By Shane Jones, The Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2022
EDMONTON – Bo Horvat had two goals and two assists and J.T. Miller had a pair of goals as the Vancouver Canucks headed into the Christmas holiday break on a high note with a 5-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Friday night. Ilya Mikheyev also scored for the Canucks (15-15-3) who have won two ... Read More »
1 responseOvechkin moves to 2nd in goals with 802, passing Howe
By Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press on December 23rd, 2022
WASHINGTON (AP) – Alex Ovechkin barely looked at the empty net when he shot the puck into it and set off a wild celebration with his teammates and among Washington Capitals fans. With a no-look empty-net goal, Ovechkin made more history and moved another step closer to breaking one of hockey’s most hallowed records. Ovechkin ... Read More »
1 responseJohnston’s late goal pushes Stars to 4-2 win over Canadiens
By The Associated Press on December 23rd, 2022
DALLAS (AP) – Wyatt Johnston scored Dallas’ third power-play goal with five minutes remaining and the Stars rallied past the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 on Friday night. Roope Hintz scored twice on primary assists from Jason Robertson, and Joel Kiviranta added an empty-netter with 17 seconds left. Jake Oettinger made 22 saves for the Stars, who ... Read More »
1 responseSiakam, Anunoby score 26 as Raptors beat Cavs 118-107
By Brian Dulik, The Associated Press on December 23rd, 2022
CLEVELAND (AP) – Pascal Siakam had 26 points and nine assists, O.G. Anunoby scored 26 points and the Toronto Raptors rolled to a 118-107 victory over the Cavaliers on Friday night, becoming the first East team to win in Cleveland this season. Scottie Barnes scored 25 points and Fred VanVleet added 18, helping Toronto beat ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ovechkin moves into 2nd ongoals list, Caps beat Jets
By Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press on December 23rd, 2022
WASHINGTON (AP) – Alex Ovechkin scored his 801st and 802nd goals to pass Gordie Howe for second on the NHL career list, and the Washington Capitals beat the Winnipeg Jets 4-1 Friday night to extend their winning streak to four. Ovechkin scored into an empty net with a minute left in the third period to ... Read More »
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