Category Archives: The Canadian Press

Bruins ride momentum of three-goal first period, perfect power play in win over Jets
WINNIPEG - The Boston Bruins overpowered the Jets in their own barn. The Bruins scored two power-play goals in the first period to eventually take a 3-2 lead, then held their opponents to one goal for...
Dec 12, 2025

Maple Leafs better defensively, but Berube says there's more work needed
TORONTO - The Maple Leafs limped out of the Bell Centre last month. Toronto had just fallen 5-2 to the Montreal Canadiens, owned the NHL's worst goals-against average, and were a complete mess defensi...
Dec 12, 2025

In the news: B.C. flooding continues, another Conservative crosses the floor
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Flooding in Fraser Valley could peak today as B.C. prepares for second system Flooding in the Fraser Valley, ...
Dec 12, 2025

Abbotsford mayor blasts feds for flooding 'inaction' as water starts receding
ABBOTSFORD - The mayor of flood-struck Abbotsford, B.C., says he is disappointed and frustrated with the federal government over what he calls "inaction" on cross-border flooding that has repeatedly i...
Dec 12, 2025

Libraries say budget proposal to end shipping program would be 'catastrophic'
ST. JOHN'S - Libraries across Canada say a proposed change in the federal budget bill would end their ability to ship books at reduced rates, threatening interlibrary loan programs and possibly forcin...
Dec 12, 2025

'We're on the wrong side of things': Frustration grows for Vancouver Canucks
VANCOUVER - Frustration is nothing new for professional athletes. Yet this stretch feels different for Vancouver Canucks winger Brock Boeser. His team feels like they're playing decent hockey and the ...
Dec 12, 2025

Bussi stops all three in shootout as Hurricanes edge Capitals 3-2 to pull even atop East
Brandon Bussi stopped all three shots in a shootout to lift the Carolina Hurricanes to a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on Thursday night in a matchup of the top two teams in the Eastern Con...
Dec 12, 2025

Dahlin puts up two points, Buffalo Sabres rattle out 3-2 win over Vancouver Canucks
VANCOUVER - Rasmus Dahlin scored and notched an assist, and his Buffalo Sabres topped the struggling Vancouver Canucks 3-2 on Thursday. Tage Thompson also had a goal and a helper for the Sabres (13-14...
Dec 11, 2025

Hyman nets hat trick, McDavid dishes out four assists as Oilers top Red Wings 4-1
EDMONTON - Zach Hyman scored three goals and Connor McDavid had four assists as the Edmonton Oilers emerged with a 4-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday. Mattias Ekholm also scored and Le...
Dec 11, 2025

Fowler makes 33 saves in NHL debut as Canadiens beat Penguins 4-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Jacob Fowler made 33 saves in his NHL debut and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2 on Thursday night. Montreal gave the rookie plenty of support, as Alexandre Te...
Dec 11, 2025