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Max Pacioretty had just torn his right Achilles tendon for the second time in less than a year.

CESKE BUDEJOVICE, Czech Republic (AP) — Sweden defeated Germany 5-2 to open the women’s hockey world championship on Wednesday. Hanna Thuvik scored the first goal of the tournament 10:34 into the opening period for Sweden.

Despite being one of the best Canadian golfers on the PGA Tour, Taylor Pendrith didn't really grow up dreaming of playing in the Masters. Instead, his goal was to play in Major League Baseball or the NHL.

LANGFORD — A disappointing loss for Canada's women's soccer squad could be helpful going forward, says the team's head coach.

Tuesday's Scoreboard NHL Montreal 4 Detroit 1 Columbus 5 Ottawa 2 Florida 3 Toronto 1 Vancouver 6 Dallas 5 (OT) Boston 7 New Jersey 2 Buffalo 3 Carolina 0 Pittsburgh 5 Chicago 0 Nashville 7 N.Y.

PRINCE ALBERT — Lukas Dragicevic had a goal and three assists, Max Hildebrand earned a 30-save shutout and the Prince Albert Raiders blanked the Edmonton Oil Kings 5-0 in Game 7 on Tuesday in Western Hockey League playoff action.

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — The roof of an iconic nightclub in the Dominican capital collapsed early Tuesday during a merengue concert attended by politicians, athletes and others, leaving at least 98 people dead and 160 injured, authori

MONTREAL — Top prospect Ivan Demidov is coming to Montreal sooner than anticipated. Demidov, the Canadiens' fifth-overall pick in last year's NHL draft, signed a three-year entry-level deal Tuesday to join Montreal this season.

MONTREAL — Josh Anderson scored the winner with 9:12 remaining in the third period and Sam Montembeault made 35 saves as the Montreal Canadiens beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 on Tuesday for their sixth straight win.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens are closing in on a playoff spot following a six-game winning streak. They don’t intend to let up until the ‘X’ is firmly etched beside their name in the standings.