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NEW YORK — Edmonton Oilers forward Jeff Skinner has been fined US$2,000 for embellishment during a recent game against the New York Rangers, the NHL said Monday. Skinner was issued a warning after a diving/embellishment incident in an Oct.

CALGARY — The Canadian men's downhill ski team opens an important racing season intent on making a multi-pronged push for the podium. Their World Cup speed season kicks off in Beaver Creek, Colo., with Friday's downhill and Saturday's super-G.

CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) — Fifty-six people were killed and several injured in a stampede at a soccer stadium in southern Guinea, following clashes between fans, Guinea’s government said Monday.

TORONTO — RJ Barrett is putting the cooking in home cooking, dominating play whenever his Toronto Raptors play at Scotiabank Arena. Barrett, from neighbouring Mississauga, Ont.

CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) — Dozens of soccer fans, including children, were killed in a stampede that followed clashes during a soccer match in southern Guinea’s largest city, local media and a political coalition reported late Sunday.

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Sunday's Scoreboard NHL Vancouver 5 Detroit 4 (OT) Boston 6 Montreal 3 Dallas 3 Winnipeg 1 Anaheim 4 Ottawa 3 (SO) Columbus 6 Chicago 3 --- PWHL New York 4 Minnesota 3 (OT) --- AHL Belleville 3 Bridgeport 2 Calgary 3 Manitoba 2 Springfield 3 Providen

Jake DeBrusk scored a hat trick, including the game-winner in overtime, and goaltender Kevin Lankinen set an NHL record for most consecutive road wins to start a season as the Vancouver Canucks beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-4 on Sunday.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Troy Terry tied a career high with three assists and scored the go-ahead goal in the shootout as the Anaheim Ducks beat the Ottawa Senators 4-3 on Sunday.

SPOKANE — Shea Van Olm scored twice and had an assist for the Spokane Chiefs in a 7-4 win over the Portland Winterhawks on Sunday in the Western Hockey League.