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'A lesson in penalty killing': Solid PK helps Victoire climb to top of PWHL standings

LAVAL, Que. — The Montreal Victoire’s power play may be struggling, but their penalty kill is helping them win games and move up the standings.

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NHL roundup: Jesper Boqvist scores twice, Panthers beat Rangers 5-3

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Jesper Boqvist scored twice, including the go-ahead goal in the third, and the Florida Panthers beat the New York Rangers 5-3 on Monday night.

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Vilardi, Hellebuyck lift Jets to 3-0 win over Predators

WINNIPEG — Gabriel Vilardi scored a pair of power-play goals 62 seconds apart in the third period to help the Winnipeg Jets extend their winning streak to four games with a 3-0 victory over the Nashville Predators on Monday.

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Charge, Sceptres make four-player trade

TORONTO — Two teams trying to find their stride in the Professional Women's Hockey League have made a major trade.

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Victoire beat Fleet 3-1 for fourth straight win, move to top of PWHL standings

LAVAL, Que. — Claire Dalton had a goal and an assist as the Montreal Victoire defeated the Boston Fleet 3-1 on Monday night in the Professional Women’s Hockey League.

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OHL roundup: Bennett nets shutout as Attack trim Storm 1-0

OWEN SOUND, Ont.

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QMJHL roundup: Remparts rally from behind to beat Armada 5-3

BOISBRIAND, Que. — Justin Cote had two goals and an assist and the visiting Quebec Remparts erased a 3-1 deficit to post a 5-3 win over the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action on Monday night.

Dec 30, 2024 6:30 PM Read more >

Bedard takes centre stage when Blackhawks face Blues in Winter Classic

CHICAGO (AP) — Connor Bedard practised with the Chicago Blackhawks right in the middle of Wrigley Field. He skated with his parents and his sister. The moment was not lost on the 19-year-old centre.

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Slovakia earns wild 5-4 win over Kazakhstan at world junior hockey championship

OTTAWA — Maxim Strback scored two minutes 55 seconds into overtime as Slovakia posted a wild 5-4 win over Kazakhstan on Monday at the world junior hockey championship.

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Homan and Bottcher earn two victories at Canadian mixed doubles curling trials

LIVERPOOL, N.S. — Rachel Homan and Brendan Bottcher earned two victories on the opening day at the Canadian mixed doubles curling trials.

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