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Allen makes 42 saves as Canadiens come back to beat Jets 4-3 in shootout

MONTREAL — The Winnipeg Jets were happy with their performance on Saturday night, but Montreal Canadiens netminder Jake Allen was better. Allen made 42 saves as the Canadiens erased a 3-1 deficit to defeat the Jets 4-3 in a shootout.

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76ers top Raptors 114-107 in Nick Nurse's first trip back to Toronto

TORONTO — There was no added motivation for Scottie Barnes to show up his former head coach on home court. However, the Toronto Raptors fell short a second straight night in trying to get a win.

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Josi scores in OT, Predators tip Maple Leafs 3-2

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Roman Josi scored at 2:13 of overtime and the Nashville Predators beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 on Saturday night.

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Tkachuk scores twice as Senators top Penguins 5-2

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Joonas Korpisalo has spent most of his career being on the losing end when the Pittsburgh Penguins fire pucks his way. The veteran Ottawa Senators goalie exacted a bit of revenge on Saturday night in a 5-2 victory.

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OHL roundup: Attack knock off visiting Rangers 5-3

OWEN SOUND, Ont. — Cedrik Guindon and Landen Hookey each scored twice as the Owen Sound Attack defeated the visiting Kitchener Rangers 5-3 in Ontario Hockey League action on Saturday.

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QMJHL roundup: Mooseheads tip Titan 5-4 on late power-play goal

BATHURST, N.B. — Jordan Dumais's power-play goal at 6:58 of the third period lifted the Halifax Mooseheads to a 5-4 Quebec Major Junior Hockey League victory over the Acadie-Bathurst Titan on Saturday.

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Oilers forward McDavid practises outdoors ahead of Sunday's Heritage Classic

EDMONTON — Sunday’s Heritage Classic will feature a lot of star power. Canadian Music Hall of Fame members Nickelback will play during the second intermission, and alternative-rock stars Beaches will headline the pre-game show.

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Alouettes edge Ticats 22-20 in playoff preview

MONTREAL — After managing a 22-20 win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the final game of the CFL regular season on Saturday, the Montreal Alouettes have the upper hand heading into their more meaningful Nov.

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Heavyweight boxing champ Fury survives scare from former UFC fighter Ngannou to win split decision

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Reigning WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury's appearance against an MMA fighter making his boxing debut figured to be another show to go along with his other ventures.

Oct 28, 2023 5:32 PM Read more >

Union beat short-handed Revolution 3-1 in MLS playoffs

CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Dániel Gazdag, Mikael Uhre and Nathan Harriel each scored in the first half and the Philadelphia Union beat the short-handed New England Revolution 3-1 on Saturday in the first round of Major League Soccer playoffs.

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