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Edmonton's top players took over when it mattered most for the Oilers on Thursday. Leon Draisaitl had two goals, including the overtime winner, as the Oilers erased a two-goal deficit to defeat the Washington Capitals 4-3.

NORTH BAY, Ont. — Brad Jacobs of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., used a four-point seventh end to down Calgary's Kevin Koe 7-3 in late-draw pool play Thursday at the Grand Slam of Curling's Masters tournament.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens are desperate to fix their dreadful penalty kill. The Canadiens conceded two power-play goals to Evander Kane in a 4-2 loss to the San Jose Sharks on Thursday.

NEW YORK — With a salary of US$3.8 million in 2019, Spanish playmaker Alejandro Pozuelo is looking like a bargain for Toronto FC. But Toronto-born fullback Richie Laryea, at the MLS-minimum $56,250, is a downright steal.

WASHINGTON — The Houston Astros fired assistant general manager Brandon Taubman on Thursday for directing inappropriate comments at female reporters during a clubhouse celebration, announcing the decision in the middle of the World Series and putting

WINNIPEG — Zach Collaros knows his history of concussions raises concerns, but he's feeling healthy and ready to start for the Blue Bombers on Friday.

CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs thought they needed a new voice in the dugout. They are banking on good ol' "Grandpa Rossy" to give them a spark.

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Canada suffered its first defeat at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Qualifier, losing to Hong Kong by 32 runs Thursday. The Canadian men (3-1-0) had previously beaten Jersey, Nigeria and Ireland.

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors' already short bench might be even shorter in Boston on Friday.

TORONTO — With an off day to clear his head, Auston Matthews made a point of unplugging his hockey brain. "Just chill," the Maple Leafs centre said of the approach to 24 hours away from the rink. "Put on a nice show, go for a walk, go for dinner.