National Sports

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Max Verstappen took pole position for the season-ending Abu Grand Prix on Saturday and will look to finish a crushingly dominant year with a 19th win.

WASHINGTON — Olivier (The Canadian Gangster) Aubin-Mercier won a hard-fought decision over American (Cassius) Clay Collard on Saturday to claim the PFL lightweight title and the US$1 million that goes with it for the second year in a row.

KINGSTON, Ont. — The Vanier Cup will head to Saskatchewan for the first time. U Sports announced Saturday the '25 Vanier Cup will be played in Regina.

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks and forward Nils Aman have agreed to a two-year-contract extension, the club announced Friday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Aman has one year remaining on his current contract.

SANTIAGO, Chile — Canada defeated the United States 4-3 on Friday to win gold in women's goalball and lead an 11-medal day at the Parapan American Games.

SEATTLE (AP) — After hitting their first rough patch of the season, the Vancouver Canucks produced a strong response against their closest rival.

Friday's Scoreboard NHL Chicago 4 Toronto 3 (OT) Edmonton 5 Washington 0 Montreal 3 San Jose 2 (SO) N.Y. Islanders 5 Ottawa 3 Winnipeg 3 Florida 0 Calgary 7 Dallas 4 Vancouver 5 Seattle 1 Detroit 5 Boston 2 N.Y.

BOSTON (AP) — Alex DeBrincat and J.T. Compher each had a goal and an assist, and the Detroit Red Wings beat Boston 5-2 on Friday for their second victory over the NHL-leading Bruins this season.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard says anxiety and depression leading to alcohol abuse led him to seek treatment from the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program.

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Connor Hellebuyck stopped all 32 shots he faced, Dylan Samberg and Mason Appleton each had two assists and the Winnipeg Jets shut out the Florida Panthers 3-0 on Friday night.