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Montembeault makes 46 saves, Canadiens hold off Rangers for 4-3 win in shootout
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on January 6th, 2024
MONTREAL – Samuel Montembeault made 46 saves before stopping three shootout attempts as the Montreal Canadiens held off the New York Rangers to win 4-3 on Saturday night at Bell Centre. Cole Caufield scored the shootout winner for the Canadiens, who blew a 3-0 second-period lead but managed to edge the Rangers. Brendan Gallagher, Sean ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flying Gorilla Academy tracks down cycling gold at nationals
By The Canadian Press on January 6th, 2024
MILTON, Ont. – The Flying Gorilla Academy was one of the major winners on Saturday at the Canadian track championships at Mattamy National Cycling Centre. The B.C. team of Guy McLintock, Keith Bruneau and Thomas Schelesny captured the gold medal in the Master Men’s team sprint final. Cyclemeisters/Bowcycle of Alberta, consisting of riders Brent Baerg, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kirk takes Kapalua lead with final birdie, dozen in the hunt
By Doug Ferguson, The Associated Press on January 6th, 2024
KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) – Chris Kirk two-putted for birdie from just short of the 18th green at Kapalua on Saturday, giving him a 7-under 66 for a one-shot lead in The Sentry and hardly any room for error going into the final round of the PGA Tour’s season opener. Low scoring has become the norm ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Draymond Green reinstated from suspension by NBA after missing 12 games
By Brian Mahoney, The Associated Press on January 6th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Draymond Green was reinstated by the NBA from his suspension on Saturday after the Golden State star missed 12 games for hitting Phoenix center Jusuf Nurkic in the face on Dec. 12. The league said Green “demonstrated his commitment to conforming his conduct to standards expected of NBA players” during his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PWHL game between Minnesota and Montreal sets attendance record with over 13,000 fans
By The Canadian Press on January 6th, 2024
SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Maddie Rooney had a 24-save shutout as Minnesota blanked Montreal 3-0 on Saturday in Professional Women’s Hockey League action. Grace Zumwinkle had a hat trick for Minnesota (2-0-0), putting her third goal into an empty net with 2:47 left in the third. Anne-Renee Desbiens stopped 19-of-21 shots in net for Montreal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kraemer makes history as Canada routs Germany 11-0 at women’s u-18 world championship
By The Canadian Press on January 6th, 2024
ZUG, Switzerland – Caitlin Kraemer scored twice to make history as Canada’s women’s under-18 team routed Germany 11-0 on Saturday at the world championships. Kraemer is now the all-time leading goal scorer for Canada’s national women’s under-18 squad with a career total of 17. Sienna D’Alessandro had a hat trick for Canada (1-0), while Chloe ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blackhawks’ Bedard breaks his jaw, pausing the No. 1 pick’s stellar start to career
By The Associated Press on January 6th, 2024
CHICAGO (AP) – The Chicago Blackhawks placed Connor Bedard on injured reserve on Saturday with a broken jaw, sidelining the young center in the middle of an impressive rookie season. Bedard got hurt when he was leveled by New Jersey defenseman Brendan Smith midway through the first period of Friday night’s 4-2 loss to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Travis Konecny scores short-handed goal as Philadelphia Flyers top the Calgary Flames 3-2
By Anthony Sanfilippo, The Associated Press on January 6th, 2024
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Travis Konecny snapped a third-period tie with a short-handed goal, and the Philadelphia Flyers stopped a four-game slide with a spirited 3-2 win over the Calgary Flames on Saturday. Morgan Frost had a goal and an assist for Philadelphia, which had dropped six of seven overall. Sean Couturier also scored, and Carter ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chelsea enters FA Cup with comfy win. Aston Villa and Newcastle also advance
By James Robson, The Associated Press on January 6th, 2024
Even while struggling in the English Premier League, Chelsea’s form in cup competitions could yet see it end the season with a trophy or two. With a place in the League Cup semifinals already, Chelsea advanced to the fourth round of the FA Cup on Saturday after pasting Preston North End 4-0. That could give ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Jonathan David scores hat trick for Lille in lopsided win over Golden Lion
By The Canadian Press on January 6th, 2024
VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France – Canadian international Jonathan David scored three goals as Lille thumped Martinique minnow Golden Lion FC 12-0 in round-of-32 play in the French Cup on Saturday. David’s goals came in the 24th, 35th and 74th minute. Edon Zhegrova also scored three goals for Lille, which sits fifth in the French top tier. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard breaks his jaw, pausing the No. 1 pick’s stellar start to career
By The Associated Press on January 6th, 2024
CHICAGO (AP) – The Chicago Blackhawks placed rookie center Connor Bedard on injured reserve on Saturday with a broken jaw. Bedard got hurt when he was leveled by New Jersey defenseman Brendan Smith midway through the first period of Friday night’s 4-2 loss to the Devils. Nick Foligno also went on IR with a fractured ... Read More »
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