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Marie-Philip Poulin aims for PWHL's trophy as Montreal opens inaugural season.

Marie-Philip Poulin aims for PWHL's trophy as Montreal opens inaugural season.

MONTREAL — Marie-Philip Poulin is setting high expectations.
Professional Women's Hockey League tweaks penalty, short-handed goal in rule book

Professional Women's Hockey League tweaks penalty, short-handed goal in rule book

TORONTO — The Professional Women's Hockey League rule book released hours before its first game Monday features a short-handed goal ending a power-play for the opposing team.
Canada-Czechia rematch in world junior quarterfinal; injured winger Savoie skates

Canada-Czechia rematch in world junior quarterfinal; injured winger Savoie skates

GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Alan Letang was on the edge of his seat as an assistant coach in the press box.
Naomi Osaka returns to elite tennis from a maternity break and wins her first match in Brisbane

Naomi Osaka returns to elite tennis from a maternity break and wins her first match in Brisbane

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Motherhood has helped give Naomi Osaka a new mindset when things are getting tough on court.
It's showtime in Toronto today for new pro women's hockey league

It's showtime in Toronto today for new pro women's hockey league

TORONTO — Hype will be replaced by history and hockey this afternoon at the old Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto.
NHL roundup: Nedeljkovic, Eller help Penguins beat Islanders 3-1

NHL roundup: Nedeljkovic, Eller help Penguins beat Islanders 3-1

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Alex Nedeljkovic made 37 saves, Lars Eller scored twice and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New York Islanders 3-1 on Sunday night in NHL action.
Flames find a way to ground Flyers in 4-3 thriller

Flames find a way to ground Flyers in 4-3 thriller

CALGARY — With two of the Calgary Flames' three highest-paid forwards mired in prolonged slumps, coach Ryan Huska flip-flopped their lines on Sunday and the shuffle paid off.
Foegele enjoys five-point night as Oilers rout Ducks 7-2

Foegele enjoys five-point night as Oilers rout Ducks 7-2

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Warren Foegele had two goals and a career-high five points, Leon Draisaitl scored for the third straight game and the Edmonton Oilers routed the Anaheim Ducks 7-2 on Sunday to extend their NHL winning streak to five games.
WHL roundup: Winterhawks dominate in 3-0 win over Giants

WHL roundup: Winterhawks dominate in 3-0 win over Giants

PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland peppered 52 shots at Vancouver goalie Brett Mirwald and managed to beat him twice as the Winterhawks posted a 3-0 Western Hockey League victory over the visiting Vancouver Giants on Sunday night.
Sports scoreboard for Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023

Sports scoreboard for Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023

Sunday's Games NHL Edmonton 7 Anaheim2 Winnipeg 3 Minnesota 2 Calgary 4 Philadelphia 3 Ottawa 5 Buffalo 1 Tampa Bay 4 Montreal 3 Boston 5 Detroit 3 Pittsburgh 3 N.Y.