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Struggling Flames burned 3-1 by visiting Rangers

CALGARY — Fuelled by a lethal power play, New York generated all of its offence in the second period on Tuesday night with Chris Kreider authoring the goal that gave the Rangers the lead for good.

Oct 25, 2023 1:14 AM Read more >

Canadian star swimmer Maggie Mac Neil wins fourth gold at Pan Am Games

SANTIAGO, Chile — Star swimmer Maggie Mac Neil picked up her fourth gold medal at the Pan Am Games as Canada continued its medal haul in the pool Tuesday. Mac Neil, from London, Ont.

Oct 25, 2023 12:12 AM Read more >

Hartman's 5-point night helps Wild whip Oilers 7-4

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Ryan Hartman scored three goals as part of a career-high-tying five-point game, and the Minnesota Wild scored five times in the final period to beat the Edmonton Oilers 7-4 on Tuesday night.

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Hellebuyck helps Jets beat the Blues 4-2

WINNIPEG — For the second straight game, Connor Hellebuyck stood on his head to backstop the Jets to a 4-2 NHL victory over the St. Blues on Tuesday night. Hellebuyck stopped 18 of 20 shots, including two clearcut breakaways by St.

Oct 24, 2023 11:53 PM Read more >

Canucks end road trip with 4-2 win over Predators

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Phillip Di Giuseppe and Nils Hoglander scored goals early in the second period to lead the Vancouver Canucks to a 3-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night.

Oct 24, 2023 11:46 PM Read more >

Nuggets celebrate first NBA championship with banner, rings and 119-107 win over the Lakers

DENVER (AP) — The bling and the banner were nice. What the Denver Nuggets really relished, though, was opening defense of the franchise's first NBA title with a 119-107 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night.

Oct 24, 2023 11:25 PM Read more >

WHL roundup: Thunderbirds continue to soar, beat Rebels 5-2

RED DEER, Alta. — The Seattle Thunderbirds have served early notice that they plan to contend this season. Gracyn Sawchyn scored twice as the visiting Thunderbirds rolled over the Red Deer Rebels 5-2 in Western Hockey League action on Tuesday night.

Oct 24, 2023 11:07 PM Read more >

Toffoli scores hat trick, Hughes has four assists as Devils beat Canadiens 5-2

MONTREAL — Tyler Toffoli didn’t score in his first return to Montreal after the Canadiens traded him. In his second visit, he made up for it by scoring three.

Oct 24, 2023 10:46 PM Read more >

Sabres pounce on Senators early, hang on for 6-4 win

OTTAWA — On a night meant to recognize excellence in netminding, the Buffalo Sabres’ 6-4 victory over the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre did anything but.

Oct 24, 2023 10:09 PM Read more >

OHL roundup: Swick helps Rangers sting the Sting 6-1

KITCHENER, Ont. — Trent Swick scored twice as the Kitchener Rangers beat the visiting Sarnia Sting 6-1 in Ontario Hockey League action on Tuesday. Adrian Misaljevic, Tanner Lam, Carson Rehkopf and Matthew Sop also scored for the Rangers.

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