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Raptors’ Barrett set for return-to-play activities

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Toronto Raptors guard-forward RJ Barrett is set to begin return-to-play activities this week, the team announced Monday.

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Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens hold strong against Edmonton Oilers

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The Canadiens looked to find a way to defend better, and they did, coming away with a 4-1 win over the Oilers on Sunday.

04

Dobes, Canadiens hold off Oilers for 4-1 win

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Jakub Dobes stopped 27 shots as the Montreal Canadiens held off the Edmonton Oilers 4-1 and prevented Leon Draisaitl from recording his 1,000th point on Sunday.

Sunday, Dec 14

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Brantford Bulldogs blank London Knights 2-0 to end weekend

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David Egorov made 39 saves as the Brantford Bulldogs shut out the London Knights 2-0 at the TD Civic Centre on Sunday.

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Morgan Frost scores in OT to lift Flames past the Kings 2-1

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Morgan Frost scored in overtime and Blake Coleman had a short-handed goal in the Calgary Flames’ 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night. Dustin Wolf made 20 saves for the surging Flames. They have won eight of their past…

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Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens defend poorly in a loss in New York City

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The Montreal Canadiens lost against the New York Islanders on Saturday 4-5 with the game going into overtime, with J.T. Miller scoring the game-winning goal.

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Hellebuyck all smiles in return from knee surgery

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Connor Hellebuyck was flashing some smiles after his return from injury helped the Winnipeg Jets take down the Washington Capitals 5-1 on Saturday.

04

McDavid powers Oilers over Maple Leafs 6-3

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Connor McDavid had two goals and an assist as the Edmonton Oilers thumped the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-3 on Saturday.

Saturday, Dec 13

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Toronto records lowest hotel price increase among 2026 World Cup host cities

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Hotel prices have jumped across North America following the release of the 2026 World Cup schedule, though Toronto recorded the lowest increase among host cities.

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Four-time Stanley Cup champion Rousseau dead at 85

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Robert (Bobby) Rousseau, a four-time Stanley Cup champion with the Montreal Canadiens in the 1960s, has died. He was 85.

04

Goals from Braiden Clark lift London Knights past Saginaw Spirit 5-3

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The London Knights bounced back from a loss one night earlier to knock off the Saginaw Spirit for the second time this season.

Friday, Dec 12

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Bus carrying youth hockey team crashes north of Edmonton, 2 in hospital

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A bus carrying a teenage hockey team lost control on an icy highway north of Edmonton and crashed into a heavily treed area, leaving all on board with various injuries.

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Toronto Blue Jays renew president and CEO Mark Shapiro on five-year contract

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The Blue Jays have extended president and CEO Mark Shapiro for five years after the team’s first World Series appearance since 1993.

‘Grown tremendously’: Support for women’s hockey on the rise in Edmonton

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The Rivalry Series and PWHL takeover tour are examples of the growing market for women's hockey in Edmonton. Even at a younger level, the players are taking note.

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Jarry in, Skinner out in Edmonton Oilers’ net

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The Edmonton Oilers made an anticipated move in net Friday, sending longtime starter Stuart Skinner to the Pittsburgh Penguins for Tristan Jarry.

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Call of the Wilde: Jacob Fowler shines in debut as Montreal Canadiens win in Pittsburgh

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The Montreal Canadiens were ready to play their best in front of their new goaltender, Jacob Fowler.

06

Hyman, McDavid lead Oilers past Red Wings 4-1

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Zach Hyman scored three goals and Connor McDavid had four assists as the Edmonton Oilers emerged with a 4-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday.

05

Struggles continue for Winnipeg Jets in 6-3 loss to Bruins

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Gabriel Vilardi, Morgan Barron and Alex Iafallo scored for Winnipeg but a woeful penalty kill and defensive lapses proved too much to overcome.

Sharks top Maple Leafs 3-2 in overtime

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Alexander Wennberg scored at 2:49 of overtime as the San Jose Sharks came back from a two-goal deficit to top the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 on Thursday night.

02

Winnipeg Sea Bears sign former NBA’er, 3-time CEBL Player of the Year

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The Winnipeg Sea Bears added Xavier Moon who played three seasons with the NBA's Los Angeles Clippers.

Thursday, Dec 11

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City of Vancouver and Whitecaps FC launch new stadium talks

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This memorandum gives the city and the Whitecaps the chance to negotiate terms for a ground lease, a new stadium and the financial terms for the team's move to the new location.

04

Connor Hellebuyck returns to practice for Winnipeg Jets

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Connor Hellebuyck took part in Wednesday's practice, but Jets head coach Scott Arniel is still unsure of his timeline to return.

03

NHL brass still concerned about Olympic rink at upcoming Milan Games

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NHL commissioner Gary Bettman was in Winnipeg on Wednesday and said he still has concerns over the Olympic hockey venue.

Wednesday, Dec 10

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NHL players ‘not going’ to Winter Olympics if ice isn’t safe: deputy commissioner

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The NHL says if the ice rinks for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics aren't to standards by game time, its players will not be attending the games.

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Decorated soccer manager Vanni Sartini named head coach, GM of Halifax Wanderers

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The former Vancouver Whitecaps manager will now lead the Halifax Wanderers as head coach, a move that is expected to make waves around the Canadian Premier League.

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Serdachny takes Olympic hockey hopes into hometown

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Danielle Serdachny gets to wear the Maple Leaf in her hometown in hockey games carrying weight in her Olympic future.

06

Winnipeg Jets can’t overcome three-goal deficit in 4-3 loss to Stars

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Mark Scheifele scored twice for the Jets, who fell behind 3-0 early in the second period and could not claw all the way back.

02

Knicks bounce Raptors out of NBA Cup 117-101

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Jalen Brunson had 35 points, including 20 in the first quarter, as the New York Knicks routed the undermanned Toronto Raptors 117-101 on Tuesday in an Emirates NBA Cup quarterfinal.

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign Ontaria Wilson, release 2026 schedule

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The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed Wilson through the 2028 season and will open the campaign in Calgary on June 5.

Tuesday, Dec 9

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Als, Ticats will kick off 2026 CFL regular season

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The Montreal Alouettes and Hamilton Tiger-Cats will kick off the 2026 CFL season on June 4.