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Dubois returns to Winnipeg to help Kings beat Jets 5-1

Dubois returns to Winnipeg to help Kings beat Jets 5-1

WINNIPEG — Pierre-Luc Dubois heard the boos from Winnipeg Jets fans who used to cheer him, but his goal and a 5-1 win with his new Los Angeles Kings team on Tuesday made his return a fun night. “It was an honour to play here,” Dubois said.
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Draisaitl stars as Oilers whip Predators 6-1 for first win of season

Draisaitl stars as Oilers whip Predators 6-1 for first win of season

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Leon Draisaitl had two power-play goals and two assists, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Nashville Predators 6-1 on Tuesday night for their first win of the NHL season.
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Fleury earns first star, standing ovation in 5-2 Wild win over Canadiens

Fleury earns first star, standing ovation in 5-2 Wild win over Canadiens

MONTREAL — Marc-Andre Fleury wouldn’t say if Tuesday night’s game was his last in Montreal. But if it was, it was a fitting finale in his home province for the 38-year-old from Sorel, Que.
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Raptors edge Bulls 106-102 in pre-season win

Raptors edge Bulls 106-102 in pre-season win

CHICAGO — Pascal Siakam and Scottie Barnes each scored 22 points as the Toronto Raptors kept their unbeaten NBA pre-season record intact with a 106-102 win over the Chicago Bulls at the United Center.
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Canadiens' Dach out for season with ACL, MCL tears in right knee

Canadiens' Dach out for season with ACL, MCL tears in right knee

Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach has been ruled out for the remainder of the NHL season after sustaining ACL and MCL tears in his right knee that will require surgery, the team announced Tuesday.
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Couturier scores on penalty shot to help Flyers beat Canucks 2-0

Couturier scores on penalty shot to help Flyers beat Canucks 2-0

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Sean Couturier scored on a penalty shot for his first goal in nearly two years, Carter Hart made 25 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Vancouver Canucks 2-0 in their home opener Tuesday night.
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Homan tops Grandy 4-3 in opening draw of Grand Slam's Tour Challenge

Homan tops Grandy 4-3 in opening draw of Grand Slam's Tour Challenge

NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. — Rachel Homan opened the Grand Slam season on Tuesday with a 4-3 victory over fellow Canadian Clancy Grandy at the HearingLife Tour Challenge. Homan, the defending champion from Beaumont, Alta.
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Canada men's rugby team to play in new four-team tournament in Spain in November

Canada men's rugby team to play in new four-team tournament in Spain in November

With rugby tests hard to come by, Canada coach Kingsley Jones is looking forward to seeing his team return to action so soon after a pair of August games in Tonga. Canada will join host Spain, Brazil and the U.S.
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Canadian cricketers positive about future, citing on-field success and Olympic return

Canadian cricketers positive about future, citing on-field success and Olympic return

It's been a good year for Canadian cricketers, who have regained their one-day international status and qualified for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup for the first time.
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Whitecaps talk importance of 'big brother' Ricketts in national player signings

Whitecaps talk importance of 'big brother' Ricketts in national player signings

VANCOUVER — When the Vancouver Whitecaps approached Canadian internationals Sam Adekugbe, Junior Hoillett and Richie Laryea about signing, the trio turned to a friend for advice. That friend? Former Major League Soccer player Tosaint Ricketts.
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