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Laine scores again, Canadiens beat Red Wings on consecutive nights with 5-1 win
MONTREAL - Patrik Laine scored on the power play again, and the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Detroit Red Wings on consecutive nights with a 5-1 win Saturday. Laine found twine for the eighth time -...
Dec 21, 2024
Hellebuyck nets shutout as Jets whip Wild 5-0
WINNIPEG - Connor Hellebuyck made 19 saves for his NHL-leading fourth shutout of the season and 41st of his career to lead the Winnipeg Jets to a 5-0 victory Saturday over the Minnesota Wild, who have...
Dec 21, 2024
Horvat powers Islanders over Leafs; Toronto captain Auston Matthews sits with injury
TORONTO - Bo Horvat had two goals and an assist as the New York Islanders topped the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-3 on Saturday night. Maxim Tsyplakov, Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Isaiah George, with his first in t...
Dec 21, 2024
Flames thrilled with Coronato's improvement, attention to details
CALGARY - Matt Coronato has always been able to score goals, but it's his improved defensive game that's fuelled his breakout season. Both aspects of his game were on display Saturday afternoon as the...
Dec 21, 2024
NFL roundup: Mahomes throws for TD, runs for major as Chiefs beat Texans 27-19
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Patrick Mahomes threw for 260 yards and a touchdown while running for a major on his ailing ankle, and the Kansas City Chiefs took a big step toward securing the No. 1 seed in ...
Dec 21, 2024
Oilers finding ways to thrive in close encounters
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have certainly displayed a flair for the dramatic of late. Following much the same script from a 3-2 overtime victory over the Boston Bruins on Thursday, the Oilers scor...
Dec 21, 2024
Calgary Flames stay tough at Saddledome, hold off Chicago Blackhawks 6-4
CALGARY - Jonathan Huberdeau, Connor Zary, Blake Coleman, and Matt Coronato each contributed a goal and an assist to the Calgary Flames' 6-4 win over the visiting Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday. Nazem...
Dec 21, 2024
Oilers engineer late rally to tip Sharks 3-2 in OT
EDMONTON - Leon Draisaitl scored 18 seconds into overtime to extend his point streak to eight games as the Edmonton Oilers overcame a slow start to win their second straight game in extra time, defeat...
Dec 21, 2024
Leafs captain Auston Matthews misses game against Islanders with undisclosed injury
TORONTO - Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews sat out Saturday night's game against the New York Islanders with an undisclosed injury. Toronto head coach Craig Berube said the 27-year-old took a cross...
Dec 21, 2024
Stolen base king Rickey Henderson dies at 65
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, the brash speedster who shattered stolen base records and redefined baseball's leadoff position, has died. He was 65. Henderson died on Friday. T...
Dec 21, 2024