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'We know it's gonna improve': Igniting power play key to Oilers' climb

'We know it's gonna improve': Igniting power play key to Oilers' climb

VANCOUVER — The Edmonton Oilers may have found the break they were looking for. After struggling through the first month of the NHL season, the Oilers trounced the Vancouver Canucks 7-3 on Saturday.
Harden, Powell score 24 points apiece as Clippers edge Raptors 105-103

Harden, Powell score 24 points apiece as Clippers edge Raptors 105-103

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — James Harden had 24 points and 12 rebounds, Norman Powell added 24 points and the Los Angeles Clippers barely hung on to beat the Toronto Raptors 105-103 on Saturday night for their fourth straight victory.
NHL roundup: Peterka scores lone shootout goal in Buffalo's 3-2 win over Calgary

NHL roundup: Peterka scores lone shootout goal in Buffalo's 3-2 win over Calgary

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — JJ Peterka scored the lone shootout goal, and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Calgary Flames 3-2 on Saturday. Tage Thompson and Zach Benson scored first-period goals, and the Sabres earned their third consecutive win.
Sports scoreboard for Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024

Sports scoreboard for Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024

Saturday's Scoreboard CFL East Division Final Toronto 30 Montreal 28 West Division Final Winnipeg 38 Saskatchewan 22 --- NHL Winnipeg 4 Dallas 1 Toronto 4 Montreal 1 Edmonton 7 Vancouver 3 Ottawa 3 Boston 2 (OT) Buffalo 3 Calgary 2 (SO) Washington 8
Gushue, Homan advance to Co-op Canadian Open finals

Gushue, Homan advance to Co-op Canadian Open finals

NISKU, Alta. — Brad Gushue and Bruce Mouat will meet in Sunday's championship final of the Co-op Canadian Open. Gushue's team from St.
McDavid puts up three points, Edmonton Oilers rout listless Vancouver Canucks 7-3

McDavid puts up three points, Edmonton Oilers rout listless Vancouver Canucks 7-3

VANCOUVER — Connor McDavid scored and notched a pair of assists as the Edmonton Oilers trounced the Vancouver Canucks 7-3 on Saturday.
Blue Bombers overpower Roughriders 38-22, advance to Grey Cup

Blue Bombers overpower Roughriders 38-22, advance to Grey Cup

WINNIPEG — Zach Collaros was smiling as he talked about how wide receiver Kenny Lawler nicely fits into the Blue Bombers’ offensive game plan. “I do the play sheet each week and I write on there, get Kenny going.
WHL roundup: Behm leads Blazers to 4-3 win over Blades

WHL roundup: Behm leads Blazers to 4-3 win over Blades

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — The Kamloops Blazers jumped out to a 4-0 lead and then had to hang on to beat the visiting Saskatoon Blades 4-3 in Western Hockey League action on Saturday night at the Sandman Centre.
Messi and Inter Miami ousted from MLS playoffs. Atlanta United upsets top seeds 3-2 in Game 3

Messi and Inter Miami ousted from MLS playoffs. Atlanta United upsets top seeds 3-2 in Game 3

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi walked off the field and into the tunnel leading to the Inter Miami locker room a few seconds after the final whistle blew, hardly any emotion on his face. He didn't want to see the celebration.
OHL roundup: He scores three as IceDogs roll over Bulldogs 6-4

OHL roundup: He scores three as IceDogs roll over Bulldogs 6-4

BRANTFORD, Ont. — Kevin He scored three times, including an empty netter, as the visiting Niagara IceDogs defeated the Brantford Bulldogs 6-4 in Ontario Hockey League action on Saturday at Brantford Civic Centre.