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Ontario's Homan into Hearts final with 8-3 win over Jones wild-card team

MOOSE JAW, Sask. - Ontario's Rachel Homan advanced to the final of the Canadian women's curling championship with an 8-3 semifinal win over the Jennifer Jones wild-card team Sunday. Homan, a...

Feb 23, 2020

Hurricanes to bring emergency backup goalie Ayers to Raleigh for game

RALEIGH, N.C. - The Carolina Hurricanes aren't done with David Ayers just yet. Ayres, a 42-year-old Zamboni driver for the AHL's Toronto Marlies, was forced to be Carolina's emergency goalie for ...

Feb 23, 2020

Raptors Uprising GC offer second chance to gamer suspended for 2019 season

TORONTO - Raptors Uprising GC, the gaming arm of the Raptors, has wanted Eric (Timelycook) Donald since the NBA 2K League started in 2018. It took two years and a season-long suspension, but the ...

Feb 23, 2020

Senators forward Ryan recovering from alcohol problem, says he is doing 'very well'

OTTAWA - After realizing he was coming to a dead end in his battle with an alcohol problem, Bobby Ryan says asking for help has shown him a way forward. The Ottawa Senators right-w...

Feb 23, 2020

Tyler Toffoli scores twice, Canucks beat Bruins 9-3

VANCOUVER - Tyler Toffoli scored his first two goals with his new team and added an assist as the Vancouver Canucks dispatched the Boston Bruins 9-3 on Saturday night at Rogers Arena. Stecher had a go...

Feb 22, 2020

Scheifele snaps scoring drought with hat trick to lift Jets over Senators 5-1

OTTAWA - Mark Scheifele broke out of a slump in style Thursday night, scoring three power-play goals to lead the Winnipeg Jets to a 5-1 win over the Ottawa Senators. The Jets centre hadn't scored in 1...

Feb 22, 2020

Carolina Hurricanes turn to 42-year-old Dave Ayres in emergency situation

David Ayres was sitting by himself in the bowels of Scotiabank Arena when he got word Hurricanes goalie James Reimer had suffered an injury.The on-call emergency netminder for Saturday's game in Toron...

Feb 22, 2020

Domi scores twice, Price makes 30 saves to lead Canadiens over Senators 3-0

OTTAWA - Max Domi had a pair of goals Saturday night as the Montreal Canadiens beat the Ottawa Senators 3-0. Carey Price stopped 30 shots for his fourth shutout of the season, while Paul Byron also sc...

Feb 22, 2020

Hurricanes beat Leafs 6-3 with emergency backup Dave Ayres

TORONTO - Emergency backup goalie David Ayers earned his first career NHL win in relief and Warren Foegele scored twice as Carolina picked up an improbable 6-3 ...

Feb 22, 2020

Leafs respond after back-to-back poor showings with 4-0 victory over Penguins

TORONTO - After two listless, disheartening performances, Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe wanted to see "signs of life" from his team. Toronto delivered on Thursday night. Now the chall...

Feb 22, 2020