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Looking back: NHLers and what they would tell their younger selves

Nathan MacKinnon's message would probably be pretty simple. The Colorado Avalanche centre — one of hockey's hardest-working and intense talents — might even let his younger self know it's OK to ease off the throttle ever so slightly at times.

Dec 11, 2024 7:18 AM Read more >

Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko looks to build on first start of the season

VANCOUVER — It was a whirlwind day for Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko. Nearly eight months after he was injured in the first game of Vancouver's playoff run, Demko returned to the crease Tuesday for his first start of the season.

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NHL roundup: Avalanche defeat Penguins 6-2, Rantanen records 10th career hat trick

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mikko Rantanen collected his 10th career hat trick and added two assists as the Colorado Avalanche beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2 on Tuesday night.

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WHL roundup: Lodewyk leads Raiders to 6-3 win over Warriors

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask.

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Draisaitl doesn't mind if his ugly goal helps Oilers beat Lightning 2-1

EDMONTON — It wasn’t how Leon Draisaitl envisioned getting his league-leading 20th goal of the season, but he’s perfectly fine with it.

Dec 10, 2024 9:59 PM Read more >

Holloway plays overtime hero, St. Louis Blues edge Vancouver Canucks 4-3

VANCOUVER — Dylan Holloway scored a minute and 40 seconds into overtime and the St. Louis Blues held on for a 4-3 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday.

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Bucks beat Magic 114-109 to return to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 37 points, Damian Lillard had nine of his 28 in the final minute and the Milwaukee Bucks returned to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas by beating the Orlando Magic 114-109 on Tuesday night.

Dec 10, 2024 9:46 PM Read more >

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 39, Thunder beat Mavericks 118-104, advance to NBA Cup semifinals

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of Hamilton, Ont., scored 39 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Dallas Mavericks 118-104 on Tuesday night in an NBA Cup quarterfinal.

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Scheifele shines in 8-1 win over Sweeney's Bruins

WINNIPEG — Mark Scheifele declined to say he was trying to prove something to Don Sweeney.

Dec 10, 2024 9:16 PM Read more >

Guardians trade Gold Glove 2B Andrés Giménez to Blue Jays, get RHP Luis Ortiz in deal with Pirates

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Guardians broke up their infield and plugged a hole in their rotation.

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