National Sports
Malkin, Penguins surge past Flames with five goals in third for 5-2 win
By Dan Scifo, The Associated Press on October 14th, 2023
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Evgeni Malkin had a goal and an assist during a five-goal third-period surge and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Calgary Flames 5-2 on Saturday night. Malkin tied Alexander Mogilny for third-most goals in NHL history among Russian-born players. Malkin, who scored his 473rd career goal, trails only Sergei Fedorov (483) and Alex ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kelly throws TD pass, scores two-point convert to rally Argos past Redblacks 40-27
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on October 14th, 2023
TORONTO – Chad Kelly’s third-quarter TD pass and two-point convert rallied the Toronto Argonauts to a 40-27 home win over the Ottawa Redblacks on a cool Saturday night. Kelly staked Toronto to a 34-27 advantage, first with a 45-yard TD strike to DaVaris Daniels at 13:35. Kelly then ran in the two-point convert himself. Toronto’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Auston Matthews records second straight hat trick, Maple Leafs pound Wild 7-4
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on October 14th, 2023
TORONTO – Auston Matthews registered his second hat trick in as many games to open the season as the Toronto Maple Leafs thumped the Minnesota Wild 7-4 on Saturday. William Nylander added two goals and an assist, Calle Jarnkrok had a goal and an assist, and Tyler Bertuzzi also scored for Toronto, which got 28 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadiens beat Connor Bedard and the Blackhawks 3-2 in home opener
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on October 14th, 2023
MONTREAL – Cole Caufield scored the first of three unanswered second-period goals as the Montreal Canadiens defeated Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 in their home opener on Saturday night. Bedard, hockey’s most anticipated prospect since Connor McDavid, was held off the scoresheet for the first time this season. He had five shots – ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QMJHL roundup: Orr scores twice as Titan charge past Volts 5-2
By The Canadian Press on October 14th, 2023
BATHURST, N.B. – Robert Orr scored a power-play goal and one while short-handed as the Acadie-Bathurst Titan defeated the visiting Drummondville Voltigeurs 5-2 in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action on Saturday. Louis-François Bélanger, Dylan Andrews and Milo Roelens also scored for the Titan (4-5-0-0), who outshot the visitors 28-23 at K.C. Irving Regional Centre. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hadwin in three-way tie for Shriners lead in Las Vegas
By The Associated Press on October 14th, 2023
LAS VEGAS (AP) – Defending champion Tom Kim felt the vibes and found his groove Saturday in Las Vegas with a 9-under 62 that gave him a three-way share of the lead in the Shriners Children’s Open and a chance to win the same tournament twice in one season. It was the second straight year ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Letcher ignites Alouettes comeback as Elks fall 35-21 at home
By Steven Sandor, The Canadian Press on October 14th, 2023
EDMONTON – According to the official scorebook, James Letcher Jr.’s wild, winding touchdown return went for 125 yards. He thinks he ran a lot more than that. His scamper with just eight seconds left in the second half was the back-breaker as the Montreal Alouettes came back from a 21-3 deficit to beat the Edmonton ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Forge FC beats Cavalry FC 2-1, secures spot in CPL Final
By The Canadian Press on October 14th, 2023
CALGARY – Forge FC of Hamilton will have a chance to win the Canadian Premier League’s North Star Cup on home turf following a 2-1 victory over Cavalry FC of Calgary on Saturday at ATCO Field at Spruce Meadows. Goals by Alessandro Hojabrpour (29th minute) and Kyle Bekker (50th minute) lifted Forge FC past the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Connor scores twice, adds assist as Jets win home opener 6-4 over Panthers
By Judy Owen, The Canadian Press on October 14th, 2023
WINNIPEG – Kyle Connor scored two goals and added an assist as the Winnipeg Jets won their home-opener 6-4 against the Florida Panthers on Saturday afternoon. Mark Scheifele and Mason Appleton each had a goal and assist while Morgan Barron and defenceman Dylan DeMelo also scored for Winnipeg (1-1-0). Josh Morrissey added two assists and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alouettes start slow, finish fast in beating Elks 35-21
By Steven Sandor, The Canadian Press on October 14th, 2023
EDMONTON – A wild, winding 125-yard touchdown return from James Letcher Jr. punctuated a second-quarter scoring explosion from the Montreal Alouettes, who rallied to beat the Edmonton Elks 35-21 Saturday at Commonwealth Stadium. The Als, who have clinched second place in the CFL’s East Division with a 10-7 record, have now won four in a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tkachuk, Chychrun each score twice to lead Senators over Flyers in home opener
By Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press on October 14th, 2023
OTTAWA – Brady Tkachuk and Jakob Chychrun each scored twice, leading the Ottawa Senators to a 5-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers in their home opener on Saturday afternoon. Anton Forsberg made 19 saves and Jake Sanderson also scored to send the crowd of 20,011 home happy. The Senators picked up their first win of ... Read More »
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