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OTTAWA — There was no denying the huge sense of relief from the Ottawa Senators. Thanks to Vladimir Tarasenko’s game-winning goal with 3.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel will miss an undetermined amount of time after suffering an injury in Thursday’s game against the Boston Bruins.

TORONTO — Ottawa had plenty to be excited about after a big win Saturday. Gabbie Hughes scored two goals in leading Ottawa to its first-ever victory, 5-1 over Toronto in Professional Women's Hockey League action.

ZUG, Switzerland — Canada's dreams of a third-straight gold medal at the world women's under-18 hockey championship are over after a 4-2 loss to Czechia in the semifinals.

MONZA, Italy — Canadian international Tajon Buchanan watched from the bench Saturday as Inter Milan, his new team, thumped Monza 5-1. Buchanan wore his favoured No. 17 in his first game with the storied Italian side.

MELBOURNE, Australia — Canadian men’s tennis was plagued by injuries in 2023.

Toronto FC players, including Italian stars Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernardeschi, reported for medicals Saturday to kick off their pre-season.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills’ wild-card playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers that was scheduled for Sunday was moved to Monday amid a forecast for dangerous winter weather, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Saturday.

VALENCIA, Spain — Canadian goalkeeper Rowan Harris shone in a losing cause Saturday as the Canadian women's field hockey team fell 2-0 to Britain in its opening match at the FIH Olympic Qualifier tournament.

KENT, Wash. — Coster Dunn scored his second goal of the night in overtime as the Seattle Thunderbirds upset the Portland Winterhawks 5-4 on Friday in Western Hockey League action.