National Sports

Krizova scores twice, Heise adds another in a shootout as Minnesota tops Ottawa 4-3

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Denisa Krizova scored her first two goals of the season, Taylor Heise added the game-winner in a shootout and Minnesota topped Ottawa 4-3 on Tuesday night for its fourth straight win in the series.

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Nick Suzuki's OT winner leads Canadiens to a 4-3 win over Predators

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nick Suzuki scored at 17 seconds of overtime to lead the Montreal Canadiens to a 4-3 victory over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night.

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Prince Edward Island's Tyler Smith in the playoff hunt at the Brier

REGINA — Tyler Smith was not yet born when a Prince Edward Island team last reached the playoffs at the Canadian men's curling championship.

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Leon Draisaitl scores twice as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 in overtime

BOSTON (AP) — Leon Draisaitl scored 2:18 into overtime for his second goal of the game, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Tuesday night for their fifth consecutive victory.

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Toronto Raptors centre Jakob Poeltl undergoes finger surgery

Toronto Raptors centre Jakob Poeltl has underdone surgery to repair a torn finger ligament in his left hand. The Raptors announced the injury update Tuesday night after Toronto's 139-98 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.

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Zion Williamson powers New Orleans Pelicans to 139-98 rout of Toronto Raptors

Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic had recently pulled Javon Freeman-Liberty aside for a one-on-one conversation to tell the rookie guard to stay ready.

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OHL roundup: Zach Wigle scores twice, Colts edge Petes 5-4 in OT

PETERBOROUGH, Ont. — Zach Wigle scored twice, including the overtime winner, and the Barrie Colts edged the Peterborough Petes 5-4 on Tuesday night in the Ontario Hockey League.

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Four-time champion Kevin Koe crashes out of contention at Brier

REGINA — Among the surprises to start the 2024 Canadian men's curling championship, four-time champion Kevin Koe's struggles were completely unexpected.

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In its stiffest test yet at the CONCACAF W Gold Cup, Canada renews rivalry with U.S.

After facing opponents ranked 50th or worse at the CONCACAF W Gold Cup, Olympic champion Canada renews its rivalry with the second-ranked U.S. on Wednesday in San Diego in the tournament semifinal.

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Golden Knights acquire Anthony Mantha in a trade with the Capitals

The Vegas Golden Knights acquired Anthony Mantha from the Washington Capitals in a trade finalized Tuesday. The defending Stanley Cup champions sent a 2024 second-round pick and a 2026 fourth-rounder to Washington for the pending free agent winger.

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