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Draisaitl, McDavid lead Oilers past slumping Blackhawks 5-4

CHICAGO (AP) — Leon Draisaitl had two goals and an assist, helping the Edmonton Oilers top the slumping Chicago Blackhawks 5-4 on Wednesday night for their third straight win.

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Marner ties Maple Leafs record in 3-1 win over Sharks

TORONTO (AP) — Pierre Engvall scored with 2:27 left in regulation, Mitch Marner had a goal to stretch his point streak to a franchise record-tying 18 games, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the San Jose Sharks 3-1 on Wednesday night.

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QMJHL Roundup: Foreurs make good on comeback with 5-4 shootout win over Phoenix

VAL-D'OR, Que. — Kale McCallum capped the Val-d'Or Foreurs' comeback with the shootout winner to top the Sherbrooke Phoenix 5-4 on Wednesday. Down 4-1 late in the second period, the Foreurs roared back, scoring three unanswered goals.

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Dallas Stars winger Jason Robertson showing he belongs among NHL elite

Jason Robertson was late to training camp after navigating a tricky contract negotiation. The winger didn't feel ready for the Dallas Stars' final exhibition game, preferring to use extra practice time to get sharp for the regular season.

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Puig changing plea to not guilty of lying in gambling case

NEW YORK (AP) — Former major league outfielder Yasiel Puig has decided to withdraw his agreement to plead guilty to a charge of lying to federal agents investigating an illegal gambling operation.

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Marner ties franchise record with 18-game point streak, Leafs down Sharks 3-1

TORONTO — Mitch Marner inexplicably looked to pass with history on his stick and an empty net staring him down.

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Williamson scores 33, powers Pelicans past Raptors 126-108

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Zion Williamson had 33 points, four steals and two blocks, and Trey Murphy added six 3-pointers and 26 points as the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Toronto Raptors 126-108 on Wednesday night. The Pelicans shot 52.

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OHL Roundup: Knights squeeze past Otters in shootout to earn sixth win in a row

ERIE, Pa. — Mathieu Paris scored the winning goal, Zach Bowen made the game-sealing save and the London Knights escaped with a 3-2 shootout win over the Erie Otters on Wednesday.

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Halak-led Rangers defeat Senators 3-1 to snap three-game losing skid

OTTAWA — The New York Rangers couldn’t have asked for more from Jaroslav Halak Wednesday night. The 37-year-old netminder earned his first win of the season behind a 34-save effort, leading the Rangers to a 3-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators.

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Davies, Zadorsky named Canada Soccer's players of the month for November

Alphonso Davies and Shelina Zadorsky have been named Canada Soccer’s players of the month for November. Davies scored Canada's first-ever goal in men's World Cup competition last Sunday in a group stage match against Croatia.

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