National Sports

Veteran forward Ann-Sophie Bettez adds a wealth of experience to Montreal’s PWHL team

MONTREAL — Ann-Sophie Bettez feels like she’s part of hockey history with the Professional Women’s Hockey League just hours away from its inaugural season.

Dec 31, 2023 8:26 AM Read more >

McDavid shines in 600th game with goal, assist as Oilers tip Kings 3-2 in shootout

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist, Derek Ryan scored in the fourth round of a shootout and the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 on Saturday night.

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Artemi Panarin scores 3 times as the New York Rangers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-1

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Artemi Panarin scored three goals, Igor Shesterkin made 34 saves on his 28th birthday, and the NHL-leading New York Rangers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-1 on Saturday night.

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Sports scoreboard for Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023

Saturday's Scoreboard NHL Edmonton 3 Los Angeles 2 (SO) Winnipeg 4 Minnesota 2 Carolina 3 Toronto 2 Florida 4 Montreal 1 Buffalo 3 Columbus 2 (OT) N.Y. Rangers 5 Tampa Bay 1 Nashville 3 Washington 2 (SO) Boston 5 New Jersey 2 Pittsburgh 4 St.

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WHL roundup: Wheat Kings' power play helps to beat Pats 5-3

REGINA — Roger McQueen's power-play goal early in the third period stood up as the winner as the visiting Brandon Wheat Kings beat the Regina Pats 5-3 in Western Hockey League action on Saturday.

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Visiting Hurricanes hold off struggling Leafs 3-2 for third consecutive win

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs held their own Saturday, at least in even-strength play. Sebastian Aho had one goal and two assists in helping lead the Carolina Hurricanes to a 3-2 win over the struggling Leafs.

Dec 30, 2023 8:29 PM Read more >

Luostarinen scores twice, surging Panthers beat Canadiens 4-1

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Eetu Luostarinen scored a pair of power-play goals as the Florida Panthers defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-1 on Saturday night, extending their winning streak to four games.

Dec 30, 2023 8:20 PM Read more >

OHL roundup: Soto, Thibodeau pace Frontenacs to 7-4 win over 67's

OTTAWA — Matthew Soto and Christopher Thibodeau each scored twice and the visiting Kingston Frontenacs scored four times in the opening period en route to a 7-4 Ontario Hockey League victory over the Ottawa 67's on Saturday.

Dec 30, 2023 7:22 PM Read more >

Pistons beat Raptors 129-127, end NBA record-tying losing streak at 28 games

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Pistons ended their NBA record-tying losing streak at 28 games with a 129-127 victory over the short-handed Toronto Raptors on Saturday night, as Cade Cunningham had 30 points and 12 assists.

Dec 30, 2023 6:44 PM Read more >

QMJHL roundup: Langlois scores in OT as Huskies tip Foreurs 5-4

VAL-D'OR, Que. — Jeremy Langlois scored 61 seconds into overtime as the visiting Rouyn-Noranda Huskies edged the Val-d'Or Foreurs 5-4 in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action on Saturday.

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