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NHL roundup: Hughes helps the Devils rout Rangers 5-0

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Jack Hughes had his second two-goal game of the season against the New York Rangers and Jacob Markstrom had his second straight 12-save shutout to lead the New Jersey Devils to a 5...

Dec 23, 2024

Towns, Anunoby each score 31 points as Knicks whip reeling Raptors 139-125

NEW YORK (AP) - Karl-Anthony Towns had 31 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, OG Anunoby also scored 31 points and shot 13-for-15 from the field, and the New York Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors 13...

Dec 23, 2024

Marchenko’s late goal lifts Blue Jackets past Canadiens 5-4

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Kirill Marchenko scored with 2:12 left in regulation, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 on Monday night for their second straight home win, rallying a...

Dec 23, 2024

Jets deliver payback to Leafs, claim NHL's top spot before Christmas break

TORONTO - The Winnipeg Jets had payback on their minds and top spot in the National Hockey League in their final game before the holiday break. The Jets made good on both accounts with a 5-2 win again...

Dec 23, 2024

Jack Hughes scores twice, Markstrom posts second straight shutout as Devils beat Rangers, 5-0

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Jack Hughes had his second two-goal game of the season against the New York Rangers and Jacob Markstrom had his second straight 12-save shutout to lead the New Jersey Devils to a 5...

Dec 23, 2024

Montreal Alouettes sign Canadian offensive lineman Lawrence to extension

MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes signed Canadian centre Justin Lawrence to a one-year contract extension Monday. Lawrence is now under contract with the CFL club through the 2026 season. The six-foot...

Dec 23, 2024

Judge rejects lawsuit tied to controversial 2017 Montreal Formula E car race

MONTREAL - An entrepreneur who sued the City of Montreal for not considering his bid to organize a 2017 electric car race has failed in his effort to obtain more than $3 million in compensation. A jud...

Dec 23, 2024

Roughriders acquire quarterback Maier's rights from Stampeders for '25 draft pick

The Saskatchewan Roughriders acquired the rights to veteran quarterback Jake Maier for a 2025 eighth-round draft pick Monday. The deal gives Saskatchewan a window to negotiate exclusively with Maier, ...

Dec 23, 2024

Indiana quarterback Rourke earns Cornish Trophy as top Canadian in NCAA football

Indiana Quarterback Kurtis Rourke captured the '24 Jon Cornish Trophy as the top Canadian playing football in the NCAA. Rourke, of Oakville, Ont., finished first in voting for the award ahead of Montr...

Dec 23, 2024

Rangers forward Chris Kreider a healthy scratch against Devils

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - New York Rangers forward Chris Kreider was a healthy scratch Monday against the New Jersey Devils for the first time this season. The Rangers lost their fourth straight home game 3...

Dec 23, 2024