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Canucks score three third-period goals to earn 4-2 victory over Oilers

VANCOUVER - Three straight wins heading into the Christmas break has given the Vancouver Canucks a dose of self-confidence, but goaltender Jacob Markstrom says his team hasn't proven anything yet. "It...

Dec 25, 2019

Tatar, Danault each score a pair of goals as the Canadiens rout the Jets 6-2

WINNIPEG - Brendan Gallagher and the Montreal Canadiens are feeling the holiday cheer ahead of time. Tomas Tatar and Phillip Danault each scored a pair of goals as the Canadiens won their third of fou...

Dec 25, 2019

Pageau scores twice, Anderson has season-high 43 saves as Senators down Sabres

OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators head into the Christmas break feeling pretty good about their game. Thanks to a two-goal night by Jean-Gabriel Pageau, the Senators (16-18-4) beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-1 M...

Dec 25, 2019

Holiday hits key shots in Pacers' OT home win over Raptors

INDIANAPOLIS - Aaron Holiday likened the back-and-forth test of resiliency against the defending NBA champions to that of a playoff game. Each time the Indiana Pacers or Toronto Raptors sank a dramati...

Dec 25, 2019

Dubnyk records shutout as Wild blank Flames 3-0

ST. PAUL, Minn. - It's been a tough month personally for Devan Dubnyk, who took time off to attend to a family issue. Now the Wild goalie is back and starting to feel like himself again. Dubnyk record...

Dec 25, 2019

Scoring in Bunches: Maple Leafs outscore Hurricanes 8-6 in wild matinee

TORONTO - After experimenting with his lines at the start of the game, Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe considered reverting back to the norm after some second-period struggles on Monday. He decid...

Dec 25, 2019

Canada set to open world juniors with tough test against the U.S.

OSTRAVA, Czech Republic - Canada eased into last year's world junior hockey championship. The host country led its opener against Denmark 3-0 after the first period, 8-0 through tw...

Dec 25, 2019

Raptors drop 118-102 decision to Boston in first Xmas Day game at home

TORONTO - Jaylen Brown scored 30 points to lead the Boston Celtics to a 118-102 victory over Toronto on Wednesday, spoiling the Raptors' first Christmas Day game at home. Fred VanVleet had 27 poi...

Dec 25, 2019

"Freedom for All": Kanter finally allowed to travel outside the U.S. for game

TORONTO - Enes Kanter wore his heart on his chest for the Boston Celtics' Christmas Day game in Toronto. The Turkish centre arrived at Scotiabank Arena wearing a black T-shirt that read "Freedom ...

Dec 25, 2019

ESPN college football reporter Edward Aschoff dies at 34

BRISTOL, Conn. - ESPN college football reporter Edward Aschoff, known for his outgoing and friendly personality, dapper dress and great love of sports, has died. He was 34. The sports network announce...

Dec 25, 2019