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Pettersson, Markstrom lead Canucks to 1-0 victory over Hurricanes in overtime

VANCOUVER — Elias Pettersson can be a tough critic. Pettersson was asked how good goaltender Jacob Markstrom was in the Vancouver Canucks’ 1-0 overtime win against the Carolina Hurricanes Thursday night.

Dec 13, 2019 12:20 AM Read more >

Tracy Fleury, Peter de Cruz secure playoff spots with victories at National

CONCEPTION BAY SOUTH, N.L. — Tracy Fleury maintained her perfect record at the National curling tournament on Thursday and secured a playoff berth with a 7-4 victory over Edmonton's Kelsey Rocque. Fleury (3-0), from East St. Paul, Man.

Dec 12, 2019 11:55 PM Read more >

Gaudreau scores twice in Flames' 4-2 come-from-behind victory over Maple Leafs

Calgary needed a big goal and Johnny Gaudreau delivered. Twice, in fact.

Dec 12, 2019 11:20 PM Read more >

Niagara IceDogs goaltender in stable condition after scary on-ice injury

ST. CATHARINES, Ont. — The Niagara IceDogs say goaltender Tucker Tynan is "stable and safe in hospital" and recovering from surgery following an on-ice collision during an Ontario Hockey League game against the London Knights.

Dec 12, 2019 10:27 PM Read more >

Red Wings snap 12-game skid with 5-2 win over Jets

DETROIT — Robby Fabbri backhanded a pass toward the slot, and it bounced into the net off the leg of an opposing defenceman .

Dec 12, 2019 9:50 PM Read more >

Staal, Kunin help Wild recover to beat Oilers 6-5

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Eric Staal was a gametime decision for the Minnesota Wild, two days after he was injured while colliding with a linesman.

Dec 12, 2019 9:49 PM Read more >

Jackson, Ravens beat Jets 42-21 to clinch AFC North title

BALTIMORE — Lamar Jackson threw five touchdown passes, scurried into the NFL record book and guided the Baltimore Ravens to their second straight AFC North title and 10th consecutive victory, 42-21 over the New York Jets on Thursday night.

Dec 12, 2019 9:36 PM Read more >

Australia, NZ confirm joint bid for 2023 Women's World Cup

MELBOURNE, Australia — Australia and New Zealand have joined forces in a bid to host the Women's World Cup in 2023.

Dec 12, 2019 8:36 PM Read more >

Canada gets Hayton back, cuts nine players at world junior selection camp

BURLINGTON, Ont. — Canada's world junior team cut nine players and added one big piece Thursday.

Dec 12, 2019 7:56 PM Read more >

Calgary Stampeders re-sign Cordarro Law but coaching churn continues

CALGARY — Defensive end Cordarro Law has re-signed with the Calgary Stampeders, but the coaching staff is in flux.

Dec 12, 2019 3:23 PM Read more >