National Sports

Arshdeep Bains scored three goals and added an assist to power the Red Deer Rebels past the Calgary Hitmen 8-1 in WHL action Friday night. Red Deer led 3-1 after the first period before putting the contest away with four goals in the second.

Julien Anctil's goal at 18:16 of the third period earned the Sherbrooke Phoenix a 7-6 win over the Baie-Comeau Drakkar in QMJHL action Friday night.

Marco Costantini stopped 36 shots to lead the Hamilton Bulldogs to a 4-0 win over the Niagara IceDogs in OHL action Friday night. Mark Duarte, George Diaco, Avery Hayes and Jonathan Melee had the goals for Hamilton (3-0).

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Elias Pettersson and J.T. Miller scored shootout goals and Vancouver scored four times in the second period to lead the Canucks past the Philadelphia Flyers 5-4 on Friday night.

MONTREAL — Jean-Christophe Beaudin, Michael Pezetta and Jean-Sebastien Dea all had a goal and an assist as the Laval Rocket earned a 6-2 win over the Belleville Senators in the opening game of the American Hockey League season for both teams Friday n

TORONTO — Richie Laryea calls it "one of the biggest forms of disrespect.

TORONTO — Charlotte Brookes will be stationed in the command centre when the starter's pistol sounds on the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon 10K race Sunday. She expects there will be tears.

Coach John Herdman paid tribute to Alphonso Davies' wonder-goal but reminded anyone listening that the spectacular strike represents a step — albeit a memorable one — on Canada's World Cup qualifying journey.

Olympic decathlon champion Damian Warner will be casting a wide sporting net as he starts preparations for a busy 2022 season. The sprint shoes and shot put stones aren't needed just yet.

Vancouver Whitecaps attacking midfielder Ryan Gauld generally wants the best for his fellow Scotsman Johnny Russell. This weekend, though, will be the exception as the pair face off in Major League Soccer play for the first time.