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Hurricanes defeat Flyers 4-1 with strong third period
By The Associated Press on November 20th, 2024
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Sebastian Aho had a goal and an assist and the Carolina Hurricanes scored three times in the opening minutes of the third period to break it open and defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1 on Wednesday night. Aho’s wrist shot that squeezed through Philadelphia goalie Ivan Fedotov at 1:03 into the third period. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024
By The Canadian Press on November 20th, 2024
Saturday’s Scoreboard (All times Eastern) NHL Toronto 3 Vegas 0 Carolina 4 Philadelphia 1 Dallas 5 San Jose 2 Seattle 3 Nashville 0 Buffalo 1 Los Angeles 0 — AHL Toronto 4 Hershey 3 (OT) Rochester 2 Laval 1 (OT) Calgary 4 San Diego 3. Colorado 3 Coachella Valley 2 (OT) Ontario 4 Henderson 2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL Roundup: Worthington backstops Oil Kings to big win over Royals
By The Canadian Press on November 20th, 2024
EDMONTON – A 26-save performance from Alex Worthington helped the Edmonton Oil Kings hand the Victoria Royals a 5-1 drubbing in Western Hockey League play on Wednesday. Cole Miller had two goals for the Oil Kings (9-10-2), while Adam Jecho, Luke Powell and Joe Iginla put away one apiece. Keaton Verhoeff scored the Royals’ lone ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Transgender community gathers in remembrance, opposition to Alberta legislation
By Fakiha Baig, The Canadian Press on November 20th, 2024
EDMONTON – Dillon Ford has never marked Transgender Day of Remembrance before. But on Wednesday night, the 23-year-old transgender man said he felt it was important to go to an Edmonton community centre to remember the transgender people who’ve died around the world, and in Alberta, in recent years. “It’s helping me see hope,” said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs keep winning in Matthews’ absence but victory over Vegas comes at a cost
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on November 20th, 2024
TORONTO – Defying logic, the Maple Leafs have now won six of seven since Auston Matthews was sidelined by an upper-body injury. And despite others joining the captain on the sidelines, Toronto blanked the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 Wednesday for the latest unlikely chapter. “I thought that guys, to a man, stepped up,” coach Craig ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QMJHL Roundup: Wildcats best Remparts, Oceanic edge Armada
By The Canadian Press on November 20th, 2024
QUEBEC – Julius Sumpf scored three goals and the Moncton Wildcats downed the Quebec Remparts 7-4 in a feisty Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League matchup on Wednesday. Caleb Desnoyers scored and contributed a pair of assists for the Wildcats (17-3-2), while Simon Mullen added a goal midway through the third period. The Remparts (8-13-3) got ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs defeat Vegas Golden Knights but lose Matthew Knies in the process
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on November 20th, 2024
TORONTO – Fraser Minten scored his first NHL goal as the injury-ravaged Toronto Maple Leafs blanked the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in a feisty contest Wednesday. The 20-year-old forward from Vancouver, playing his fifth career NHL game and first of this season, opened the scoring on Toronto’s second shot on goal at 8:53 of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHL Roundup: Alfano scores three, Erie Otters outduel Brampton Steelheads 7-4
By The Canadian Press on November 20th, 2024
ERIE, Pa. – A hat trick and an assist from Sam Alfano lifted the Erie Otters to a 7-4 victory over the Brampton Steelheads in Ontario Hockey League play on Wednesday. Malcolm Spence added two goals and a helper for the Otters (12-6-3), while Pano Fimis scored and contributed four assists, and Carey Terrance put ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PWHL Roundup: Fleet sail past Victoire, Frost top Sceptres in pre-season play
By The Canadian Press on November 20th, 2024
MONTREAL – Hilary Knight scored twice, including the eventual winner, as the Boston Fleet sailed past the Montreal Victoire 3-1 on Wednesday in Professional Women’s Hockey League pre-season action. Knight opened the scoring 6:35 into the first period, then scored again in the final minute of the second. Shay Maloney added some insurance for Boston ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chris Sale and Tarik Skubal win Cy Young Awards after both were pitching triple crown winners
By Stephen Hawkins, The Associated Press on November 20th, 2024
Atlanta’s Chris Sale and Detroit’s Tarik Skubal each won their first Cy Young Award on Wednesday night after the left-handers shared the MLB lead with 18 wins while leading their respective leagues in strikeouts and ERA. Sale went 18-3 and topped the National League with 225 strikeouts, while his 2.38 ERA in 29 starts was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chris Sale wins NL Cy Young Award after being league’s 1st pitching triple crown winner since 2011
By Stephen Hawkins, The Associated Press on November 20th, 2024
Atlanta Braves left-hander Chris Sale won the National League Cy Young Award on Wednesday night after being the league’s first pitching triple crown winner since 2011. In his first season with the Braves, Sale led the NL with 18 wins and 225 strikeouts, while his 2.38 ERA was the best among all major league qualifiers. ... Read More »
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