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Chychrun scores in overtime to lift Capitals past Devils 4-3
By Canadian Press on December 27th, 2025
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Defenseman Jakob Chychrun scored in overtime and Logan Thompson made 35 saves as the Washington Capitals beat the New Jersey Devils 4-3 on Saturday night. Chychrun beat Devils netminder Jake Allen with his 15th goal 4:06 into the extra session to lift Washington to only its second win in its last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Matthews shakes slump, Maple Leafs shake Senators 7-5
By Canadian Press on December 27th, 2025
TORONTO — Captain Auston Matthews shook off a slump with a goal and two assists, and Matthew Knies scored twice to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs to a sloppy 7-5 win against the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. In the first game for the provincial rivals after the three-day Christmas break, the Maple Leafs (17-15-5) extended ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gostisbehere, Svechnikov post 3-point games as Hurricanes beat Red Wings 5-2, end 3-game skid
By Canadian Press on December 27th, 2025
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Shayne Gostisbehere and Andrei Svechnikov each had a goal and two assists and the Carolina Hurricanes snapped a season-worst three-game skid with a 5-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night in a matchup of divisional leaders. Jackson Blake and Eric Robinson scored during the Hurricanes’ three-goal second period. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ECHL, players union tentatively agree on a new CBA to end 2-day strike
By Canadian Press on December 27th, 2025
The ECHL and the Professional Hockey Players’ Association have a tentative agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement to end a strike that lasted two days. The league and union on Saturday night announced the deal that still needs to be ratified by the board of governors and the full player membership. A total of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Samuelsson’s three-point game leads Sabres to 8th straight win, 4-1 over Bruins
By Canadian Press on December 27th, 2025
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Mattias Samuelsson had a goal and two assists as the Buffalo Sabres beat the Boston Bruins 4-1 on Saturday night for their eighth straight victory. Samuelsson’s three-point night came together in a three-goal second period with assists on goals by Ryan McLeod and Peyton Krebs. Josh Norris added an empty-netter late ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texans secure a playoff spot, eliminate the Colts and hand Broncos the AFC West title
By Canadian Press on December 27th, 2025
The Texans are back in the playoffs, Philip Rivers and the Colts are out and the Broncos are AFC West champions. Houston (11-5) secured its third straight playoff berth under coach DeMeco Ryans with a 20-16 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday. The Texans eliminated Indianapolis (8-7) in the process and stayed in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texans’ defense swarms Chargers after offense’s fast start in playoff-clinching victory
By Canadian Press on December 27th, 2025
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — C.J Stroud’s dynamic first quarter was merely the opening act for the Houston Texans. It was the defense that was a headliner once again. The Texans had five sacks in their 20-16 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday that extended Houston’s winning streak to eight and clinched a third ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lee scores early, Rittich makes 27 saves in Islanders 2-0 win over Rangers
By Canadian Press on December 27th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — David Rittich made 27 saves for his ninth career shutout, Anders Lee scored less than a minute into the game, and the New York Islanders blanked the New York Rangers 2-0 on Saturday night. Lee’s unassisted goal 58 seconds in extended his point streak to five games as the Islanders won ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 12 BYU, No. 24 Georgia Tech take roles in Pop-Tarts Bowl seriously
By Canadian Press on December 27th, 2025
ORLANDO (AP) — BYU could have been disappointed it missed out on an invite to the College Football Playoff, and the Cougars could have let that disappointment carry over into their postseason. Instead, the No. 12 Cougars (12-2) rallied from an 11-point deficit in the second half and beat No. 24 Georgia Tech 25-21 on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lee scores early, Rittich makes 26 saves in Islanders 2-0 win over Rangers
By Canadian Press on December 27th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — David Rittich made 27 saves for his ninth career shutout, Anders Lee scored less than a minute into the game, and the New York Islanders blanked the New York Rangers 2-0 on Saturday night. Lee’s unassisted goal 58 seconds in extended his point streak to five games as the Islanders won ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ziemer, Zellers power United States over Switzerland 2-1 at World Junior Championship
By Canadian Press on December 27th, 2025
SAINT PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Brodie Ziemer and Will Zellers both scored in the second period as the United States held off Switzerland 2-1 in preliminary-round play at the World Junior Championship on Saturday night. Ziemer opened the scoring 1:12 into the second period, snapping a shot past Christian Kirsch to give the Americans a ... Read More »
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