National Sports
OHL roundup: Soto, Thibodeau pace Frontenacs to 7-4 win over 67’s
By The Canadian Press on December 30th, 2023
OTTAWA – Matthew Soto and Christopher Thibodeau each scored twice and the visiting Kingston Frontenacs scored four times in the opening period en route to a 7-4 Ontario Hockey League victory over the Ottawa 67’s on Saturday. Gabriel Frasca, Roman Schmidt and Jacob Battaglia each scored once for the Frontenacs (17-16-1-0), who led 4-2 after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Luostarinen scores twice as surging Panthers clip Canadiens 4-1
By Colby Guy, The Associated Press on December 30th, 2023
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) – Eetu Luostarinen scored a pair of power-play goals as the Florida Panthers defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-1 on Saturday night, extending their winning streak to four games. Sam Bennett and Carter Verhaeghe also scored for the Panthers, who outscored Montreal 3-0 in the third period. Anthony Stolarz finished with 18 saves ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Visiting Hurricanes hold off struggling Leafs 3-2 for third consecutive win
By Abdulhamid Ibrahim, The Canadian Press on December 30th, 2023
TORONTO – Sebastian Aho had one goal and two assists in leading the Carolina Hurricanes to a 3-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday. Michael Bunting and Seth Jarvis added the other goals for Carolina (20-13-4). The victory extended the Hurricanes’ winning streak to three games. Pyotr Kochetkov made 26 saves. Timothy Liljegren ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pistons beat Raptors 129-127, end NBA record-tying losing streak at 28 games
By Dave Hogg, The Associated Press on December 30th, 2023
DETROIT (AP) – The Detroit Pistons ended their NBA record-tying losing streak at 28 games with a 129-127 victory over the short-handed Toronto Raptors on Saturday night, as Cade Cunningham had 30 points and 12 assists. The Pistons, who hadn’t won since Oct. 28, matched the Philadelphia 76ers’ record of 28, split over the 2014-15 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pistons beat Raptors 129-127, snap NBA record-tying losing streak at 28 games
By Dave Hogg, The Associated Press on December 30th, 2023
DETROIT (AP) – The Detroit Pistons ended their NBA record-tying losing streak at 28 games with a 129-127 victory over the short-handed Toronto Raptors on Saturday night, as Cade Cunningham had 30 points and 12 assists. The Pistons, who hadn’t won since Oct. 28, matched the Philadelphia 76ers’ record of 28, split over the 2014-15 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QMJHL roundup: Langlois scores in OT as Huskies tip Foreurs 5-4
By The Canadian Press on December 30th, 2023
VAL-D’OR, Que. – Jeremy Langlois scored 61 seconds into overtime as the visiting Rouyn-Noranda Huskies edged the Val-d’Or Foreurs 5-4 in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action on Saturday. Louis-Philippe Fontaine scored twice for the West Division-leading Huskies (23-8-1-3), while Emeric Gaudet and Antonin Verreault netted singles. Huskies goaltender William Rousseau kicked out 20 of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Strate soars to World Cup ski jumping bronze
By The Canadian Press on December 30th, 2023
GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany – Canada’s Abigail Strate finished 2023 on a strong note on Saturday by landing her second World Cup ski jumping podium, capturing the bronze medal in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. “I’m a little bit in shock. It definitely hasn’t sunk in yet but this is definitely a great way to end 2023 and the confidence ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Switzerland tops Norway to reach quarterfinals at world juniors
By The Canadian Press on December 30th, 2023
GOTHENBURG, Sweden – Switzerland defeated Norway 6-2 on Saturday to secure a quarterfinal berth at the world junior hockey championship. Simon Meier opened the scoring for Switzerland but Norway took the lead late in the first period after Martin Johnsen and Patrik Dalen scored less than a minute apart. Switzerland scored four times in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada blows late lead in semifinal loss to HC Dynamo Pardubice at Spengler Cup
By The Canadian Press on December 30th, 2023
DAVOS, Switzerland – Canada was eliminated at the Spengler Cup on Saturday after giving up three late goals in a 4-3 semifinal loss to HC Dynamo Pardubice. Lukas Radil made it a one-goal game with 3:56 left in the third period. Martin Kaut tied it for HC Dynamo Pardubice with 85 seconds left in regulation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raptors send Anunoby, Achiuwa, Flynn to Knicks for Canadian Barrett, Quickley, pick
By The Canadian Press on December 30th, 2023
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have overhauled their roster, making a deal with a divisional and legal rival. Toronto traded forwards OG Anunoby and Precious Achiuwa along with guard Malachi Flynn to the New York Knicks on Saturday for guard Immanuel Quickley, Canadian swingman RJ Barrett and a second-round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Niederreiter scores pair in front of sellout crowd as Jets top Wild 4-2
By Jim Bender, The Canadian Press on December 30th, 2023
WINNIPEG – Nino Niederreiter scored a pair of goals to lead the Winnipeg Jets to a 4-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday afternoon. Axel Jonsson-Fjallby and Alex Iafallo also scored for Winnipeg. Matt Boldy and Ryan Hartman replied for Minnesota. Goalie Connor Hellebuyck stopped 34 shots for Winnipeg (21-9-4) before a sold-out crowd ... Read More »
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