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Saskatoon Blades trade 5th-year sniper Lisowsky to Victoria for Scott, draft picks

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The Brandon Lisowsky era is over for the Saskatoon Blades, sending the franchise's fifth-leading goal scorer to the Victoria Royals ahead of the WHL trade deadline.

Thursday, Jan 2

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Canada focusing on discipline ahead of quarterfinals at world juniors

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Canada now turns its attention to Thursday's quarterfinal against Czechia, the team that bounced the powerhouse from last year's tournament at the same stage.

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Calgary Flames believe in their playoff prospects, even if others don’t

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The Flames leapfrogged over the Vancouver Canucks into the second wild-card spot in the NHL's Western Conference after Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Canucks.

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Quickley returns to help Raptors end skid

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Immanuel Quickley had a double-double in his return to Toronto's lineup as the Raptors defeated the Brooklyn Nets 130-113 on Wednesday to snap an 11-game losing skid.

Wednesday, Jan 1

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Londoner Beckham Edwards lifts Sarnia to an overtime win over the London Knights on New Year’s Day

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The London Knights and Sarnia Sting began 2025 with an overtime finish in their fifth meeting of the season.

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Canadiens defenceman Hutson named NHL’s rookie of the month for December

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Montreal Canadiens defenceman Lane Hutson got the nod as the NHL's rookie of the month for December. The 20-year-old had two goals and 11 assists in 14 games.

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Matthews to miss another game with injury

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Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews skated with his teammates, but will not play Thursday against the New York Islanders.

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Great night for the Connors in Edmonton Oilers 4-1 win over Utah

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Connor McDavid and Connor Brown each recorded a pair of assists as the Edmonton Oilers snapped a two-game losing skid with a 4-1 victory over the Utah Hockey Club.

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London Knights close out 2024 with decisive 9-3 victory over the Sarnia Sting

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Landon Sim recorded a hat trick and Denver Barkey had five assists as the London Knights won big on the final day of 2024.

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Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens shock Vegas Golden Knights with 3-2 win

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After two of the most impressive moments of the season with back-to-back wins in Florida over the Panthers and Lightning, the challenge was even more difficult in Las Vegas. The Golden Knights are the best home team in the NHL, but they…

Tuesday, Dec 31

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Lorentz scores winner in Leafs’ 3-1 win over Isles

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Maple Leafs forward Steven Lorentz has an unusual warm-up routine of jumping into the glass by the end boards before each game.

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Maple Leafs top Islanders 3-1 in matinee

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David Kampf, Steven Lorentz and John Tavares scored to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 3-1 victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday afternoon at Scotiabank Arena.

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Maple Leafs place Matthews on injured reserve

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The Toronto Maple Leafs placed captain Auston Matthews on the injured reserve list on Tuesday, a move that allowed the team to recall a player ahead of their matinee against the New York Islanders.

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Hellebuyck pitches shutout, Vilardi scores twice as Winnipeg Jets blank Preds 3-0

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Connor Hellebuyck turned aside all 22 shots he faced while Gabriel Vilardi scored a pair of power play goals 62 seconds apart in the third period.

Monday, Dec 30

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Sidney Crosby surpasses Mario Lemieux for most assists in Penguins history

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NHL superstar Sidney Crosby has a long list of accolades and achievements under his belt, and now he can add another: the Pittsburgh Penguins' all-time assists leader.

Toronto Blue Jays appear to be at a crossroads

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For a team hoping to rebound after a last-place finish in 2024, the Toronto Blue Jays have had a relatively quiet off-season.

Chess grandmaster returns to play after dispute over jeans resolved

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International Chess Federation president said in a statement that he'd let World Blitz Championship tournament officials consider allowing 'appropriate jeans' with a jacket.

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Ryan Strome’s 3rd period goal helps Ducks rally for 5-3 win over Oilers

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Ryan Strome scored with 2:36 remaining as the Anaheim Ducks rallied from a two-goal deficit in the second period to defeat the Edmonton Oilers 5-3 on Sunday. “If you’re not making the other team defend, well that puts you in the situation…

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Young leads Hawks past struggling Raptors 136-107

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Trae Young had a double-double as the Atlanta Hawks routed the struggling Toronto Raptors 136-107 on Sunday.

Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens’ roll continues with 5-2 win in Tampa Bay

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After a masterful 4-0 win over the Florida Panthers on Saturday, the Montreal Canadiens kept the momentum going in Tampa Bay, outshooting the Lightning 36-22 Sunday for a 5-2 win.

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London Knights return from holiday break with 4-1 win in Flint

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In Flint, Mich., Sunday, the London Knights won their fourth straight game as they reached the halfway mark of the 2024-25 season.

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Young aspiring football players learn from Edmonton Elks players

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About 150 kids from 40 junior football teams across the province were invited to train by a coaching staff full of current and former Edmonton Elks players.

Sunday, Dec 29

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

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Jonathan Huberdeau's early goal set the tone for Calgary.

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Raptors-Knicks deal a year ago reshaped both teams

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A year ago the Toronto Raptors made a trade that officially signalled that the team was going to rebuild.

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‘Let’s not panic’: Canada picks up the pieces after shocking loss to Latvia at world juniors

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Canada was embarrassed on home soil 3-2 by Latvia -- a country it had thumped by a combined 41-4 score across four previous meetings -- in a shocking shootout Friday.

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Byfield scores twice for L.A. Kings in 4-3 OT win over Edmonton Oilers

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Byfield scored on a wrist shot from the right circle to give Los Angeles a win in its first of four regular-season games against Edmonton.

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Caps clip Leafs 5-2, Ovechkin scores in return

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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.

Saturday, Dec 28

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Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens continue decisive road trip, blank Florida 4-0

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The Montreal Canadiens have kicked off their post-Christmas schedule and did it impressively, going into Florida and blanking the Panthers.

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‘Devastating’: Canada loses 3-2 to Latvia in stunning upset at world juniors

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The crowd at Canadian Tire Centre tried to lift their teenagers midway through the third, but the group continued to search for answers that simply weren't there to be found.

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ANALYSIS: Winnipeg Jets off to a flying start this NHL season

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If this Winnipeg team is to maintain its place in the NHL, the stars are going to have to continue to dominate, night in and night out.