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No fan of the spotlight, Sinclair tries to make the best of retirement attention

No fan of the spotlight, Sinclair tries to make the best of retirement attention

LANGFORD, B.C. — As the clock counts down on Christine Sinclair's international career, her teammates and coach say their intensely private captain is trying to make the best of being squarely in the spotlight. "She doesn't love the attention.
Montreal Canadiens sign goaltender Montembeault to three-year extension

Montreal Canadiens sign goaltender Montembeault to three-year extension

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens agreed to a three-year contract extension with goaltender Samuel Montembeault on Friday. The contract, which runs until the end of the 2026-27 season, has an annual average value of US$3.
Marner's hat trick, shootout winner leads Leafs over Kraken 4-3

Marner's hat trick, shootout winner leads Leafs over Kraken 4-3

TORONTO — Mitch Marner and the Maple Leafs were cruising. The winger had bagged his second-career hat trick to snap a long goal drought and help his team build a 3-1 advantage through two periods.

Shane Pinto's half-season suspension from the NHL shines a light on gambling education in hockey

Glenn Healy still remembers longtime NHL director of security Frank Torpey walking into a locker room in the 1980s to warn players about the pitfalls of illegal sports wagering.
Rafael Nadal to return to playing at Brisbane International in January after being out for a year

Rafael Nadal to return to playing at Brisbane International in January after being out for a year

MADRID (AP) — Rafael Nadal will return to playing at the Brisbane International in Australia in January, the 22-time Grand Slam champion said Friday.
Canucks acquire defenceman Zadorov from Flames for two draft picks

Canucks acquire defenceman Zadorov from Flames for two draft picks

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks acquired defenceman Nikita Zadorov from the Calgary Flames for a fifth-round pick in the 2024 NHL draft and a third-round pick in 2026 in a trade announced Thursday.
Golden Knights turn up heat with 4-1 win over Pacific Division rival Canucks

Golden Knights turn up heat with 4-1 win over Pacific Division rival Canucks

Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes called Thursday's contest against Vegas a "measuring stick game." Jack Eichel had one goal and two assists as the Golden Knights defeated the Canucks 4-1 at Rogers Arena.
Nazem Kadri scores OT winner for Calgary Flames in 4-3 win over Dallas Stars

Nazem Kadri scores OT winner for Calgary Flames in 4-3 win over Dallas Stars

CALGARY — The same day the Flames traded away a defenceman, three others scored in Calgary's 4-3 overtime win over the visiting Dallas Stars on Thursday.
Goalie Tristan Jarry scores into empty net in Penguins' 4-2 victory over Lightning

Goalie Tristan Jarry scores into empty net in Penguins' 4-2 victory over Lightning

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Goalie Tristan Jarry scored an empty-net goal and made 39 saves in the Pittsburgh Penguins; 4-2 comeback victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Thursday night.

QMJHL Roundup: Tigres' two-goal third period fuels 5-3 win over Cataractes

SHAWINIGAN, Que. — Egor Goriunov had two goals and one assist, Nathan Darveau made 38 saves and the Victoriaville Tigres used a two-goal third period to defeat the Shawinigan Cataractes 5-3 on Thursday.