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Jesse Ylönen scores in sixth round of shootout as Canadiens beat Sharks 3-2

Jesse Ylönen scores in sixth round of shootout as Canadiens beat Sharks 3-2

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Jesse Ylönen scored the game-winning goal in the sixth round of a shootout and the Montreal Canadiens beat the San Jose Sharks 3-2 on Friday.
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Draisaitl has 2 goals and McDavid 4 points as the Oilers end the Capitals' 5-game winning streak

Draisaitl has 2 goals and McDavid 4 points as the Oilers end the Capitals' 5-game winning streak

WASHINGTON (AP) — Leon Draisaitl scored twice, Connor McDavid had four assists and the Edmonton Oilers ended their three-game skid by beating the Washington Capitals 5-0 on Friday.
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Carabins coach doesn't see his team being the Vanier Cup favourite

Carabins coach doesn't see his team being the Vanier Cup favourite

KINGSTON, Ont. — Marco Iadeluca isn't buying that the Montreal Carabins are Vanier Cup favourites.
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Korchinski scores in OT and Dickinson gets hat trick as Blackhawks beat Maple Leafs 4-3

Korchinski scores in OT and Dickinson gets hat trick as Blackhawks beat Maple Leafs 4-3

CHICAGO (AP) — Rookie defenseman Kevin Korchinski scored 4:30 into overtime, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 on Friday to stop a five-game slide.
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Canucks look to J.T. Miller to drive play, inspire teammates

Canucks look to J.T. Miller to drive play, inspire teammates

J.T. Miller shrugged when asked about why he slid to block a shot near the end of the Vancouver Canucks' 3-1 win over the San Jose Sharks last Monday. "It shouldn't matter. It's like a mindset thing for the team," he said after the victory.
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Canucks place Soucy on LTIR, Suter on IR

Canucks place Soucy on LTIR, Suter on IR

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks say they have placed defenceman Carson Soucy on long-term injured reserve and forward Pius Suter on injured reserve retroactively. Soucy, 29, hasn't played since Nov.
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South African Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius granted parole, will be released from prison on Jan. 5

South African Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius granted parole, will be released from prison on Jan. 5

PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — Double-amputee Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius was granted parole on Friday, more than a decade after shooting his girlfriend through a toilet door at his home in South Africa in a killing that jolted the world.
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Argentina and Brazil charged by FIFA after fan violence delays World Cup qualifying game at Maracana

Argentina and Brazil charged by FIFA after fan violence delays World Cup qualifying game at Maracana

ZURICH (AP) — FIFA opened disciplinary cases against Argentina and Brazil on Friday after fan violence at the Maracana Stadium delayed the start of a World Cup qualifying game.
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Nikhil Rama, a South African who is ranked No. 1,214, leads the Joburg Open after the second round

Nikhil Rama, a South African who is ranked No. 1,214, leads the Joburg Open after the second round

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African golfer Nikhil Rama rose to the top of the leaderboard at the Joburg Open after hitting an 8-under 62 in the second round on Friday. Rama, who is ranked No.
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Hockey Canada names 20-player roster for upcoming Para Hockey Cup

Hockey Canada names 20-player roster for upcoming Para Hockey Cup

CALGARY — Forward Jonathan Daigle and goaltender Mitchell Garrett will make their first international appearances for Canada at the upcoming Para Hockey Cup. The pair were named Friday to the 20-player roster for the Dec.
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