Category Archives: The Canadian Press

Jets overtime win over Blackhawks shows signs they refuse to quit
WINNIPEG - Scott Arniel couldn't help himself. Moments after his Winnipeg Jets secured a dramatic 3-2 overtime victory over the Chicago Blackhawks at Canada Life Centre on Tuesday, the head coach was ...
Mar 03, 2026

Draisaitl, Bouchard lead Oilers to 5-4 OT win over Senators
EDMONTON - Leon Draisaitl had two goals and three assists and Evan Bouchard scored the overtime winner as the Edmonton Oilers overcame a two-goal deficit through 40 minutes to emerge with a badly-need...
Mar 03, 2026

Steel helps Stars with 10th straight by burning Flames 6-1
CALGARY - Sam Steel scored twice and added an assist as the Dallas Stars extended their franchise-record winning streak to 10 games with a 6-1 rout of the Calgary Flames on Tuesday. Jamie Benn, Mavrik...
Mar 03, 2026

Scheifele completes Jets' late rally with OT winner in 3-2 decision over Blackhawks
WINNIPEG - Mark Scheifele scored at 2:06 of overtime to lift the Winnipeg Jets to a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks in front of 13,929 at Canada Life Centre on Tuesday. Cole Perfetti forced th...
Mar 03, 2026

Talarico wins Texas Senate Democratic nomination while Cornyn and Paxton head to Republican runoff
DALLAS (AP) - State Rep. James Talarico topped Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett in an expensive and fiercely contested Texas Senate Democratic primary that once again has the party dreaming of a big ups...
Mar 03, 2026

Poulin helps Victoire net sixth straight win with 4-3 shootout decision over Sceptres
TORONTO - One streak had to end Tuesday night in Toronto. The Montreal Victoire made sure it wasn't theirs. Marie-Philip Poulin scored the shootout winner as the league-leading Victoire beat the Scept...
Mar 03, 2026

Brunson and Towns's double-doubles power Knicks past Raptors 111-95
TORONTO - Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns each had a double-double to help the New York Knicks fend off the Toronto Raptors 111-95 on Tuesday. Brunson finished with 26 points and 10 assists as Ne...
Mar 03, 2026

Commandant of Canadian Army Command and Staff College removed from post
KINGSTON - The commandant of a Canadian Army college in Ontario has been removed from his post. Col. Fraser Auld was commandant of the Canadian Army Command and Staff College in Kingston. A spokespers...
Mar 03, 2026

Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley clinch US Senate in North Carolina, setting up high-stakes fall fight
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and ex-Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley each won their party's U.S. Senate nominations in North Carolina on Tuesday, settin...
Mar 03, 2026

Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady trying to bring Bills, Raptors fans together
TORONTO - When Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady bought a minority stake in the Buffalo Bills, they insisted they'd do more than just contribute to the NFL team financially. That was evident as they host...
Mar 03, 2026