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Linus Ullmark backstops Boston Bruins to 4-2 victory over Calgary Flames

CALGARY — Linus Ullmark is on a roll and so are the Boston Bruins. Ullmark turned aside 40 shots and Brad Marchand paced the offence with a goal and an assist Saturday to lead the Boston Bruins to a 4-2 win over the Calgary Flames.

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Hurricanes forward Sebastian Aho sinks Edmonton Oilers with 3-point night

EDMONTON — Sebastian Aho was too much for the slumping Oilers. Aho had two goals and an assist as the Carolina Hurricanes won their fourth consecutive game, defeating the Edmonton Oilers 3-1 on Saturday.

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Lindgren, Blues send Canadiens to sixth straight loss, 4-1

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Charlie Lindgren made 22 saves and Pavel Buchnevich had a goal and assist, leading the St. Louis Blues to a 4-1 win over the slumping Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night.

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Kampf turns lucky bounce into late winner, Leafs escape with victory over Blackhawks

TORONTO — Defensive-minded Toronto Maple Leafs centre David Kampf has a knack for scoring big goals against his old team, the Chicago Blackhawks.

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Kaiden Guhle gears up to play for Canada again, but in his home rink this time

CALGARY — Kaiden Guhle will be even more of a hometown favourite at the 2022 world junior men's hockey championship in Edmonton.

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Eastwood scores game-winner for Toronto Six in 2-1 win over Riveters

TORONTO — Lindsay Eastwood scored the winning goal for the Toronto Six in a 2-1 win Saturday over the visiting Metropolitan Riveters in the Premier Hockey Federation. Eastwood's goal at 7:31 of the third period stood as the winner.

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NYCFC wins MLS Cup, beating Portland Timbers in shootout

PORTLAND. Ore. (AP) — Alex Callens converted his penalty kick and New York City FC won its first MLS Cup title in a shootout after a 1-1 draw with the Portland Timbers on Saturday.

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Canadian women's pursuit team wins World Cup gold in Calgary, Howe takes silver

CALGARY — Canada won gold in the women's team pursuit Saturday at the Olympic Oval while Connor Howe won his first individual long-track World Cup speedskating medal by taking silver in the men's 1,500 metres.

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Friends to foes and friends again as Canadian women's hockey team downs PWHPA 5-1

CALGARY — The Canadian women's hockey team's 5-1 win over the PWHPA all-stars Saturday was a win-win in the eyes of Hockey Hall of Famer Jayna Hefford.

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Bombers pivot Collaros will think about game but also be thankful for opportunity

HAMILTON — Winnipeg quarterback Zach Collaros' football brain will be hard at work in advance of Sunday's Grey Cup. But he will also be quietly giving thanks before taking the field against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

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