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Looking back: NHLers and what they would tell their younger selves

Nathan MacKinnon's message would probably be pretty simple. The Colorado Avalanche centre - one of hockey's hardest-working and intense talents - might even let his younger self know it's OK to ease o...

Dec 11, 2024

World champion figure skater Deanna Stellato-Dudek to become Canadian citizen

MONTREAL - World champion figure skater Deanna Stellato-Dudek is becoming a Canadian citizen. Stellato-Dudek will take the oath of citizenship on Wednesday in Montreal, after which she'll be eligible ...

Dec 11, 2024

Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko looks to build on first start of the season

VANCOUVER - It was a whirlwind day for Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko. Nearly eight months after he was injured in the first game of Vancouver's playoff run, Demko returned to the crease Tues...

Dec 10, 2024

NHL roundup: Avalanche defeat Penguins 6-2, Rantanen records 10th career hat trick

PITTSBURGH (AP) - Mikko Rantanen collected his 10th career hat trick and added two assists as the Colorado Avalanche beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2 on Tuesday night. Rantanen, playing in his 600th g...

Dec 10, 2024

Draisaitl doesn't mind if his ugly goal helps Oilers beat Lightning 2-1

EDMONTON - It wasn't how Leon Draisaitl envisioned getting his league-leading 20th goal of the season, but he's perfectly fine with it. Draisaitl had the game-winning goal and an assist as the Edmonto...

Dec 10, 2024

Holloway plays overtime hero, St. Louis Blues edge Vancouver Canucks 4-3

VANCOUVER - Dylan Holloway scored a minute and 40 seconds into overtime and the St. Louis Blues held on for a 4-3 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday. Robert Thomas had a goal and two assist...

Dec 10, 2024

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 39, Thunder beat Mavericks 118-104, advance to NBA Cup semifinals

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of Hamilton, Ont., scored 39 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Dallas Mavericks 118-104 on Tuesday night in an NBA Cup quarterfinal. Jalen Wil...

Dec 10, 2024

Scheifele shines in 8-1 win over Sweeney's Bruins

WINNIPEG - Mark Scheifele declined to say he was trying to prove something to Don Sweeney. With the general manager who snubbed him when selecting players for Canada to play in the Four Nations Face-O...

Dec 10, 2024

Draisaitl scores his 20th as Oilers edge Lightning 2-1

EDMONTON - Leon Draisaitl had a goal and an assist as the Edmonton Oilers won their third game in a row, hanging on to get past the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on Tuesday. Connor McDavid also scored for t...

Dec 10, 2024

Guardians trade Gold Glove 2B Andrés Giménez to Blue Jays, get RHP Luis Ortiz in deal with Pirates

CLEVELAND (AP) - The Cleveland Guardians broke up their infield and plugged a hole in their rotation. The AL Central champions pulled off two significant trades at the winter meetings in Dallas on Tue...

Dec 10, 2024