Category Archives: Canadian Press
Brayden Schenn scores two goals, assist to help Blues beat Oilers
EDMONTON - Being traded to the St. Louis Blues has worked out very well for Brayden Schenn thus far. Schenn had two goals and an assist as the Blues snapped a rare two-game losing streak with a 4-1 vi...
Nov 16, 2017
Little scores shootout winner as Jets rally from two-goal deficit to beat Flyers
WINNIPEG - Connor Hellebuyck didn’t let an early two-goal deficit rattle him. It was just the opposite. The Winnipeg Jets goaltender buckled down until his teammates fought back, with Bryan Litt...
Nov 16, 2017
Meryl Streep says violent experiences changed her profoundly
NEW YORK - Meryl Streep says the two times in her life she dealt with violence were so profound it changed her “on a cellular level.” Streep made the remarks Wednesday at the Committee to ...
Nov 16, 2017
Stepan, Fischer score in third, Coyotes beat Canadiens for first regulation win
MONTREAL - Coach Claude Julien called Montreal’s loss against the league-worst Arizona Coyotes “embarrassing.” The Canadiens blew three leads as the Coyotes came from behind to win 5...
Nov 16, 2017
Hornqvist, Guentzel score in second period to lift Penguins over Senators
OTTAWA - Matt Murray’s big save in the first period on Mike Hoffman may have been the turning point for the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night. Hoffman had a rebound and open net to the right...
Nov 16, 2017
Ottawa say Fairfax Financial Holdings interested in broken Churchill rail line
OTTAWA - The federal government says a Toronto-based holding company is interested in becoming a new partner in a possible deal for a takeover of the broken rail line that runs to Churchill in norther...
Nov 16, 2017
Nylander, Andersen come up big to lead Leafs past Devils for fifth straight win
Toronto Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock had a simple message for William Nylander after he ended a goal slump with the winner on Thursday. Nylander struck with 2.2 seconds to play in overtime and Frede...
Nov 16, 2017
Canadian Joey Votto falls short of National League MVP award in close vote
When Canada’s Joey Votto heard that he had narrowly lost out on the National League MVP award, the Cincinnati Reds star was more shocked than disappointed. Not shocked at losing. Shocked at how ...
Nov 16, 2017
Homeland official resigns after report of racial remarks
WASHINGTON - The director of the Homeland Security Department’s office of faith-based partnerships has resigned following a CNN report on racially inflammatory remarks he made before joining the...
Nov 16, 2017
Comcast talking to Fox about a deal, source says
NEW YORK - Comcast is in discussions with 21st Century Fox about buying its movie studio, some cable channels and its international arms, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press...
Nov 16, 2017