National Sports
CF Montreal loans forward Matias Coccaro to Atlas FC of Liga MX
By The Canadian Press on January 4th, 2025
MONTREAL – CF Montreal has loaned forward Matias Coccaro to Atlas FC of Mexico’s Liga MX for the rest of the year. The transaction includes a loan fee and a permanent transfer option at its conclusion, the MLS team said Saturday in a release. The 27-year-old was acquired by CF Montreal last January from Argentina’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews ready to return after six-game injury absence
By The Canadian Press on January 4th, 2025
TORONTO – Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews says he is ready to return. Matthews confirmed the news this morning ahead of Toronto’s home game against the Boston Bruins. The star centre missed the last six games with an undisclosed upper-body injury, last playing Dec. 20. The Leafs had gone 3-3-0 in his absence. Matthews, who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Homan and Bottcher beat Epping and Weagle in mixed doubles curling semifinal
By The Canadian Press on January 4th, 2025
LIVERPOOL, N.S. – Brendan Bottcher and Rachel Homan have qualified for the final in the Canadian mixed doubles curling trials. They beat John Epping and Lisa Weagle 8-6 in this morning’s semifinal at Queens Place Emera Centre. Bottcher and Homan will play Brett Gallant and Jocelyn Peterman in the final later in the day. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Five things to watch for this year in Canadian figure skating
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on January 4th, 2025
As the calendar flips to 2025, the countdown to the 2026 Olympics begins for Canada’s top figure skaters. The Canadians hope to build on a strong 2024 in ice dancing and pairs heading into a “massive” year. “We’re one year from the Olympics – I look at it that way,” said Skate Canada high-performance director ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Injury-plagued Vancouver Canucks continue to struggle with consistency
By Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press on January 4th, 2025
VANCOUVER – A heavy workload isn’t fazing Vancouver Canucks goalie Kevin Lankinen. The Finnish netminder logged more than 94 minutes of ice time over two days as his team continues to deal with a rash of injuries. “I felt great,” he said of playing in back-to-back games on Thursday and Friday. “Obviously, as a goalie, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL roundup: Hanson, Woodward help Oil Kings whip Hurricanes 7-3
By The Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2025
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. – Landon Hanson and Roan Woodward each scored twice, and Cole Miller and Parker Alcos chipped in with two assists apiece as the visiting Edmonton Oil Kings defeated the Lethbridge Hurricanes 7-3 in Western Hockey League action on Friday. Rylen Roersma, Cage Smith and Alcos also scored for the Oil Kings (19-14-1-1), who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL roundup: Lundell scores shootout winner as Panthers edge Penguins 3-2
By The Associated Press on January 3rd, 2025
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) – Sam Reinhart and Anton Lundell scored in the shootout, and the Florida Panthers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Friday night. Matthew Tkachuk got a power-play goal midway through the third period for Florida, which also got a goal from Gustav Forsling. Spencer Knight stopped 29 shots for Florida, then stopped ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Friday, Jan. 3, 2025
By The Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2025
Friday’s Scoreboard NHL Edmonton 3 Anaheim 2 Chicago 4 Montreal 2 St. Louis 4 Ottawa 0 Nashville 3 Vancouver 0 Florida 3 Pittsburgh 2 (SO) — AHL Lavla 2 Abbotsford 1 (OT) Calgary 5 Manitoba 4 (OT) Syracuse 3 Belleville 2 Lehigh Valley 4 Utica 2 Rochester 5 Springfield 2 Ontario 4 San Diego 1 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Draisaitl happy to net winner, but unhappy with his game
By Shane Jones, The Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2025
EDMONTON – Leon Draisaitl thought he had a stinker of a game, even if he did come out smelling like a rose at the end. Draisaitl scored his league-leading 28th goal of the season as the Edmonton Oilers won their second game in a row, defeating the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Friday. With the game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stamkos scores milestone goal, Nashville Predators blank Vancouver Canucks 3-0
By Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2025
VANCOUVER – Steven Stamkos scored a milestone goal and the Nashville Predators blanked the Vancouver Canucks 3-0 on Friday. Stamkos blasted a shot over the shoulder of Canucks goalie Kevin Lankinen midway through the second period for his 12th goal of the season and the 567th of his NHL career. The tally moved him past ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Draisaitl scores late winner as Oilers edge Ducks 3-2
By Shane Jones, The Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2025
EDMONTON – Leon Draisaitl scored the late game winner and Darnell Nurse had a goal and assist as the Edmonton Oilers won their second game in a row, defeating the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Friday. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins also scored for the Oilers (23-12-3) who have won 10 of their last 13, and 13 of their ... Read More »
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