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MONTREAL — CF Montreal has loaned forward Matias Coccaro to Atlas FC of Mexico's Liga MX for the rest of the year. The transaction includes a loan fee and a permanent transfer option at its conclusion, the MLS team said in a release.

As the calendar flips to 2025, the countdown to the 2026 Olympics begins for Canada’s top figure skaters. The Canadians hope to build on a strong 2024 in ice dancing and pairs heading into a "massive" year.

VANCOUVER — A heavy workload isn't fazing Vancouver Canucks goalie Kevin Lankinen. The Finnish netminder logged more than 94 minutes of ice time over two days as his team continues to deal with a rash of injuries.

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SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Sam Reinhart and Anton Lundell scored in the shootout, and the Florida Panthers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Friday night.

Friday's Scoreboard NHL Edmonton 3 Anaheim 2 Chicago 4 Montreal 2 St.

EDMONTON — Leon Draisaitl thought he had a stinker of a game, even if he did come out smelling like a rose at the end.

VANCOUVER — Steven Stamkos scored a milestone goal and the Nashville Predators blanked the Vancouver Canucks 3-0 on Friday.

EDMONTON — Leon Draisaitl scored the late game winner and Darnell Nurse had a goal and assist as the Edmonton Oilers won their second game in a row, defeating the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Friday.

KINGSTON, Ont. — Cedrick Guindon scored twice and captain Quinton Burns had a goal and two assists as the Kingston Frontenacs defeated the visiting Oshawa Generals 7-4 in Ontario Hockey League action on Friday night at Slush Puppie Place.