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Mikael Backlund's three-point night sparks Flames in 5-2 win over Canadiens

CALGARY - Mikael Backlund scored twice and had an assist for the Calgary Flames in a 5-2 win Saturday over the visiting Montreal Canadiens. Nazem Kadri had a goal and an assist, and Martin Pospisil an...

Mar 16, 2024

Toronto FC's unbeaten run comes to an end in 2-1 loss at New York City FC

NEW YORK - Kevin O'Toole's first MLS goal lifted New York City FC to a 2-1 win over Toronto FC on Saturday, ending TFC's unbeaten run to start the season at three games. O'Toole put NYCFC (1-3-0) ahea...

Mar 16, 2024

Canadian skip Homan opens world women's curling championship with two wins

SYDNEY, N.S. - Rachel Homan and her Team Canada put the finishing touches on a perfect opening day at the 2024 World Women's Curling Championship by defeating Denmark 7-4 to earn their second win in a...

Mar 16, 2024

Canadiens head coach St. Louis takes indefinite leave for family reasons

Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis will be absent from the NHL team indefinitely for family reasons. The Canadiens made the announcement Saturday just over an hour before the team played t...

Mar 16, 2024

Schauffele overcomes 4-shot deficit, grabs lead at The Players Championship

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. - Xander Schauffele erased a four-shot deficit Saturday with another bogey-free round on a course where trouble is around every corner, capping off a 7-under 65 with a superb c...

Mar 16, 2024

Chicago Fire rallies in final minutes to burn CF Montreal 4-3

CHICAGO (AP) - Kellyn Acosta scored from beyond midfield in the 99th minute on a misplayed ball by the goalkeeper and Chicago Fire FC completed a stunning 4-3 comeback win over CF Montreal for its fir...

Mar 16, 2024

Brady Tkachuk scores hat trick, lifts Senators past Islanders 4-3 in overtime

NEW YORK (AP) - Brady Tkachuk scored on the power play in overtime to complete a hat trick and Joonas Korpisalo made 30 saves to help the Ottawa Senators beat the New York Islanders 4-3 on Saturday. R...

Mar 16, 2024

PWHL GMs not expecting a hectic trade deadline: 'It's going to take the right trade'

The Professional Women's Hockey League trade deadline is imminent, but the mood around the league is relatively calm. The NHL is usually rife with suspense, urgency and rumours of last-minute deals fl...

Mar 16, 2024

Canadian Janine Beckie scores twice for Portland in return from knee surgery

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (CP-AP) - Canadian international Janine Beckie, returning from knee surgery, scored twice in a losing cause Saturday as the Portland Thorns were beaten 5-4 by Kansas City in the regul...

Mar 16, 2024

Red Wings beat Sabres 4-1, ending 7-game losing streak to boost chance at a wild-card spot

DETROIT (AP) - Patrick Kane scored a tiebreaking goal late in the second period and James Reimer stopped 25 shots, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to a 4-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday in a m...

Mar 16, 2024