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WHL roundup: DuPont scores twice to lead Everett to 6-1 win over Seattle

WHL roundup: DuPont scores twice to lead Everett to 6-1 win over Seattle

EVERETT — Landon DuPont scored twice for Everett Silvertips in a 6-1 win over the win over the Seattle Thunderbirds on Saturday as the Silvertips continued to top the WHL's Western Conference with a 27-5-2-1 record.
Capitals beat Leafs 5-2 as Ovechkin scores in return

Capitals beat Leafs 5-2 as Ovechkin scores in return

TORONTO (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored an empty-net goal in his return to action as the Washington Capitals upended the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2 on Saturday night. Andrew Mangiapane, Jakob Chychrun, Nic Dowd and Tom Wilson also scored for the Capitals.
Jonathan Huberdeau scores twice as Calgary Flames beat San Jose Sharks 3-1

Jonathan Huberdeau scores twice as Calgary Flames beat San Jose Sharks 3-1

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Jonathan Huberdeau scored twice and the Calgary Flames beat San Jose 3-1 on Saturday night, handing the Sharks their seventh straight loss.
'Let's not panic': Canada picks up the pieces after ugly Latvia loss at world juniors

'Let's not panic': Canada picks up the pieces after ugly Latvia loss at world juniors

Hoping for a big response Sunday against Germany before meeting the United States on New Year's Eve to tie a bow on round-robin action in Group A, Canada will have to push ahead minus one of its best players.
OHL roundup: Firebirds win fifth in a row, down IceDogs 4-1 to halt Niagara's streak

OHL roundup: Firebirds win fifth in a row, down IceDogs 4-1 to halt Niagara's streak

FLINT — The Flint Firebirds won a fifth straight game in the Ontario Hockey League with a 4-1 victory over the Niagara IceDogs on Saturday.
Nikolaj Ehlers back on track for Winnipeg Jets after injury layoff

Nikolaj Ehlers back on track for Winnipeg Jets after injury layoff

WINNIPEG — Nikolaj Ehlers is back in top form for the Winnipeg Jets since his return from injury four games ago.
Alex Ovechkin scores empty-net goal for Washington Capitals in return from injury

Alex Ovechkin scores empty-net goal for Washington Capitals in return from injury

TORONTO — Alex Ovechkin's record chase is back on.
Ehlers, Scheifele, Connor lead Winnipeg Jets to 4-2 win over Ottawa Senators

Ehlers, Scheifele, Connor lead Winnipeg Jets to 4-2 win over Ottawa Senators

WINNIPEG — Nikolaj Ehlers scored a goal and had two assists to lead the Winnipeg Jets to a 4-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday.
Capitals clip Maple Leafs 5-2, Alex Ovechkin scores in return from injury

Capitals clip Maple Leafs 5-2, Alex Ovechkin scores in return from injury

TORONTO — Alex Ovechkin scored an empty-net goal in his return to action as the Washington Capitals upended the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2 on Saturday.
QMJHL roundup: Morin's four-point game paces Wildcats to 7-2 win over Sea Dogs

QMJHL roundup: Morin's four-point game paces Wildcats to 7-2 win over Sea Dogs

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — Etienne Morin's goal and three assists led the visiting Moncton Wildcats to a 7-2 win over the Saint John Sea Dogs in the Quebec Maritime Junior Hockey League on Saturday.