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Samsonov makes 18 saves, Matthews scores twice as Maple Leafs blank Predators 4-0

TORONTO — Ilya Samsonov hadn't played in more than two weeks. Sub-par performances coupled with an illness sidelined the Maple Leafs goaltender as Joseph Woll took command of Toronto's No. 1 goaltending job.

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Senators tip Red Wings 5-1, Larkin injured on hit from behind

DETROIT (AP) — Claude Giroux and Vladimir Tarasenko each had a goal and an assist and the Ottawa Senators beat Detroit 5-1 on Saturday night in a game overshadowed by a hit from behind that left Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin unconscious on the ice.

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Snowboard sensations put on a Big Air show

EDMONTON — No Canadians made it to the podium at Saturday night’s FIS World Cup Big Air Snowboard event at Commonwealth Stadium. But the night saw some snowboarding history being made.

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OHL roundup: Lardis nets hat trick, OT winner for Bulldogs

BRANTFORD, Ont. — Nick Lardis's third goal of the night, scored four minutes into overtime, gave the Brantford Bulldogs a 5-4 win over the visiting Kitchener Rangers in Ontario Hockey League action on Saturday.

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QMJHL roundup: Masse posts shutout as Oceanic blank Remparts 4-0

RIMOUSKI, Que. — Cedric Masse didn't have to stop many pucks to help the Rimouski Oceanic blank the Quebec Remparts 4-0 in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action on Saturday.

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Hischier scores twice as visiting New Jersey Devils top Calgary Flames 4-2

CALGARY — New Jersey's improved play since Nico Hischier's return from injury continued on Saturday.

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Crew win third MLS Cup with 2-1 win over LAFC 2-1

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Cucho Hernandez and Yaw Yeboah scored in the first half and the Columbus Crew held on to beat defending champion LAFC 2-1 on Saturday to win their third MLS Cup.

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Canada's Edey stars for Purdue in Toronto homecoming, etches name in record book

TORONTO — Zach Edey's return home was one for the books — both literally and figuratively. The Toronto native matched his season high of 35 points as the No.

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Blue Jays fans 'heartbroken' after Ohtani signs with Los Angeles Dodgers

The news that Shohei Ohtani has chosen to stay in Southern California has left Toronto Blue Jays fans heartbroken.

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Eagles security guard DiSandro banned from sideline for Sunday Night Football vs. Cowboys

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Eagles security chief Dom DiSandro has been barred by the NFL from being on the sideline Sunday night against the Cowboys after he was ejected in last week’s game for a scuffle with 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw, the team announce

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