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Rafael Nadal to return to playing at Brisbane International in January after being out for a year

MADRID (AP) — Rafael Nadal will return to playing at the Brisbane International in Australia in January, the 22-time Grand Slam champion said Friday.

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Canucks acquire defenceman Zadorov from Flames for two draft picks

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks acquired defenceman Nikita Zadorov from the Calgary Flames for a fifth-round pick in the 2024 NHL draft and a third-round pick in 2026 in a trade announced Thursday.

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Golden Knights turn up heat with 4-1 win over Pacific Division rival Canucks

Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes called Thursday's contest against Vegas a "measuring stick game." Jack Eichel had one goal and two assists as the Golden Knights defeated the Canucks 4-1 at Rogers Arena.

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Nazem Kadri scores OT winner for Calgary Flames in 4-3 win over Dallas Stars

CALGARY — The same day the Flames traded away a defenceman, three others scored in Calgary's 4-3 overtime win over the visiting Dallas Stars on Thursday.

Nov 30, 2023 10:45 PM Read more >

Goalie Tristan Jarry scores into empty net in Penguins' 4-2 victory over Lightning

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Goalie Tristan Jarry scored an empty-net goal and made 39 saves in the Pittsburgh Penguins; 4-2 comeback victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Thursday night.

Nov 30, 2023 10:10 PM Read more >

QMJHL Roundup: Tigres' two-goal third period fuels 5-3 win over Cataractes

SHAWINIGAN, Que. — Egor Goriunov had two goals and one assist, Nathan Darveau made 38 saves and the Victoriaville Tigres used a two-goal third period to defeat the Shawinigan Cataractes 5-3 on Thursday.

Nov 30, 2023 9:31 PM Read more >

Oilers earn fourth consecutive victory, top Jets 3-1

WINNIPEG — Kris Knoblauch was glad the Edmonton Oilers didn’t get down on themselves when things weren’t going their way on Thursday.

Nov 30, 2023 9:08 PM Read more >

Canada's Summer McIntosh wins 400m freestyle at U.S. Open Championships

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Canada's Summer McIntosh broke two records en route to winning the women's 400-metre freestyle event at the U.S. Open Championships on Thursday. The 17-year-old Toronto native touched the wall in three minutes 59.

Nov 30, 2023 8:48 PM Read more >

Bobrovsky makes 21 saves, Panthers end road trip with 5-1 win over Canadiens

MONTREAL — Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice had a pretty simple explanation for his team’s offensive outburst in the third period.

Nov 30, 2023 8:18 PM Read more >

OHL Roundup: Firebirds topple Eastern Conference-best Petes 4-1

PETERBOROUGH, Ont. — Zacharie Giroux scored twice, Nathan Day made 29 saves and the Flint Firebirds earned a 4-1 victory over the Peterborough Petes on Thursday in Ontario Hockey League action.

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