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Wednesday’s Scoreboard
Wednesday’s Games
Stevenson vows to focus on Sukhotsky, even though bigger bout awaits in 2015
The challenge awaiting Canada’s Adonis Stevenson at the Pepsi Colisee is not just opponent Dmitry Sukhotsky, but the distraction of a bigger fight waiting down the road.
Sources: Former CFL exec Prince throws hat in ring for commissioner’s job
TORONTO – Skip Prince has thrown his hat into the ring to be the next CFL commissioner.
Senators release Curtis Lazar to play for Canada at world junior championship
ST. CATHARINES, Ont. – Curtis Lazar is leaving the Ottawa Senators to play for Canada at the world junior championship, a decision those involved consider a “win-win.”
With Lazar loaned to junior team, Senators to take longer look at Pageau
OTTAWA – Jean-Gabriel Pageau will be sticking with the Ottawa Senators for a little longer than expected since the team has decided to loan centre Curtis Lazar to the Canadian team for the world junior hockey championship.
Jets announce injured defenceman Mark Stuart is out until February
WINNIPEG – Paul Maurice has seen a lot of things during his lengthy coaching career, but nothing quite like what’s happening to the Winnipeg Jets’ defensive corps.
Faulk has goal, assist in Hurricanes’ 4-1 win over Maple Leafs
RALEIGH, N.C. – The Carolina Hurricanes brought the NHL’s worst record and a long losing streak into a meeting with the Toronto Maple Leafs — perhaps hockey’s hottest team.
Great highs and lows created special bond with fans for ex-captain Koivu
MONTREAL – There was something special in the way that Montreal Canadiens fans embraced Saku Koivu.
Pacioretty leaves game with injury, Beleskey leads Ducks over Canadiens
MONTREAL – The Canadiens’ bench was instantly deflated when Max Pacioretty went down injured.
Thursday’s Scoreboard
Thursday’s Games
Here are 10 of the top sports stories to watch for in Canada in 2015
2015 will be a busy year in sports. Here are 10 things to watch for in the coming year:
Tennyson, Goodrow score late to help Sharks beat Oilers 4-3
SAN JOSE, Calif. – Matt Tennyson scored, that’s all he knows and all he cares to know.
Gardiner could be odd man out for Maple Leafs on Saturday against Flyers
TORONTO – Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Jake Gardiner could be the odd man out Saturday night when his team hosts the Philadelphia Flyers at Air Canada Centre.
Charlottetown Islanders forward Daniel Sprong tries to play through distractions
Daniel Sprong’s season has been full of distractions, including the TV crew that follows him around to document his every move.
Former Als president Prince intrigued by CFL commissioner’s position
Time hasn’t diminished Skip Prince’s affinity for Canadian football and the CFL.
World junior teams get major boost with addition of NHL players, prospects
TORONTO – While Canada is set with the recent addition of Curtis Lazar, other teams are still getting stronger ahead of the world junior hockey championship.
Mike Hoffman leads Ottawa Senators in 6-2 win over Anaheim Ducks
OTTAWA – Mike Hoffman and Kyle Turris seem to have found their touch again — and that’s good news for the Ottawa Senators.
Backup goaltender Hutchinson makes 30 saves to helps Jets past Bruins
WINNIPEG – Michael Hutchinson enjoyed the view from his crease, rather than the bench, as the Winnipeg Jets battled the Boston Bruins on Friday.
Jamie Benn leads Dallas Stars in 2-1 win over Calgary Flames
CALGARY – Jamie Benn provided the Dallas Stars with all the offence they would need on Friday night.
Russian ruble crisis threatens Kontinental Hockey League clubs
MOSCOW – The Russia-based Kontinental Hockey League saw itself as the oil-rich rival to the NHL, offering a tempting, if less prestigious, alternative to playing in North America.
McDavid, Lazar expected to see action when Canadian juniors face Sweden
TORONTO – It’s only an exhibition game but the Canadian junior hockey team’s contest versus Sweden on Sunday night could be a significant one for Connor McDavid and Curtis Lazar.
Claude Giroux, Jakub Voracek have big nights as Flyers down Maple Leafs 7-4
TORONTO – After preaching the need for better starts on Friday, the Toronto Maple Leafs jumped out to a 2-0 lead before the six-minute mark of the first period Saturday night. The bad news, though, was that it was all Philadelphia after that.
Saturday’s Scoreboard
Saturday’s Games
Tanev’s OT winner helps Canucks snap five-game losing streak over Flames
VANCOUVER – Chris Tanev celebrated his birthday in style Saturday night with a game-winning goal that snapped the Canucks out their slump.