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Anderson snaps 27-game goal drought as Canadiens hang on for 4-2 win over Kraken

Anderson snaps 27-game goal drought as Canadiens hang on for 4-2 win over Kraken

MONTREAL — A whole bunch of Montreal Canadiens forwards got the monkey off their backs Monday night, but Josh Anderson probably felt the most relief of all — even if he didn't beat a goalie to score.
Brossoit, Ehlers shine as Jets edge Hurricanes 2-1

Brossoit, Ehlers shine as Jets edge Hurricanes 2-1

Winnipeg goaltender Laurent Brossoit simply stoned the opposing firepower.
Canadian players prepare for emotional farewell to captain Christine Sinclair

Canadian players prepare for emotional farewell to captain Christine Sinclair

VANCOUVER — Christine Sinclair's parting words in the huddle that followed her final Canada practice were "Go and get me a World Cup." Competitive right to the end. The World Cup is one prize that eluded Sinclair.
Turnbull scores three as Toronto opens PWHL scrimmages with 5-3 win over Boston

Turnbull scores three as Toronto opens PWHL scrimmages with 5-3 win over Boston

UTICA, N.Y. — Blayre Turnbull scored the game's first three goals as Toronto beat Boston 5-3 on Monday to open the Professional Women's Hockey League's pre-season scrimmages. Sarah Nurse and Maggie Connors also scored for Toronto.
Blue Bombers re-sign all-star defensive end Willie Jefferson

Blue Bombers re-sign all-star defensive end Willie Jefferson

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed star defensive lineman Willie Jefferson to a one-year contract extension, the team announced on Monday. Jefferson, 32, was set to become a free agent in February.
Coaches, teammates weigh in on Canada captain Christine Sinclair

Coaches, teammates weigh in on Canada captain Christine Sinclair

VANCOUVER — Some quotes about Canada captain Christine Sinclair, who calls time on her international soccer career on Tuesday with one final outing against Australia at Vancouver's B.C. Place Stadium: "She's irreplaceable.
Canada captain Christine Sinclair: As special off the field as she is on it

Canada captain Christine Sinclair: As special off the field as she is on it

VANCOUVER — Appointed head coach of the Canadian women's soccer team in October 1999, Even Pellerud recalls essentially being handed a blank piece of paper. "It was a baby program. It was really nothing to inherit," he said.
A rare four-day break helps Raptors focus on consistency at season's quarter mark

A rare four-day break helps Raptors focus on consistency at season's quarter mark

TORONTO — A rare weekend off gave Pascal Siakam time to rest, recharge, and reflect on the first quarter of the NBA season. His conclusion? The Toronto Raptors must become more consistent.
Alpine Canada hoping Tremblant World Cup becomes a fixture after successful weekend

Alpine Canada hoping Tremblant World Cup becomes a fixture after successful weekend

MONT-TREMBLANT, Que. — Alpine Canada president and chief executive officer Thérèse Brisson gives Mont-Tremblant’s first World Cup event in 40 years a "10-on-10" rating — and hopes it’s here to stay.
Ingram, Barzal, Hughes named NHL's three stars of the week

Ingram, Barzal, Hughes named NHL's three stars of the week

NEW YORK — Arizona goaltender Connor Ingram, New York Islanders centre Mathew Barzal and New Jersey centre Jack Hughes are the NHL's three stars of the week. Ingram went 3-0-0 with a 1.63 goals-against average and .