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Swedes look to add more grit to game in quest to win world title, says coach

Swedes look to add more grit to game in quest to win world title, says coach

VICTORIA — In Tomas Monten's mind, winning hockey championships involves more than picking the best players and scoring more goals than other teams.
Alex Edler gives Vancouver Canucks big overtime win over Calgary Flames

Alex Edler gives Vancouver Canucks big overtime win over Calgary Flames

CALGARY — Vancouver kept on rolling Saturday thanks to a big night from Alex Edler.
Surging Kurashev leads Switzerland to convincing win over Denmark

Surging Kurashev leads Switzerland to convincing win over Denmark

VANCOUVER — Sweden just keeps finding ways to win in preliminary-round play at the world junior hockey championship.

Scores and Schedule

Saturday's Games (All times Eastern) World Junior Hockey Championship At Vancouver Switzerland 4, Denmark 0 Canada 5, Czech Republic 1 At Victoria, B.C.

Saturday's Games

Saturday's Games (All times Eastern) World Junior Hockey Championship At Vancouver Switzerland 4, Denmark 0 Canada 5, Czech Republic 1 At Victoria, B.C.
Barzal's natural hat trick powers Islanders over Tavares, Maple Leafs

Barzal's natural hat trick powers Islanders over Tavares, Maple Leafs

TORONTO — John Tavares had a front-row seat for Mathew Barzal's first-career hat trick a little over a year ago as his friend, teammate and captain.
Canada downs Czech Republic 5-1, remains undefeated in world juniors action

Canada downs Czech Republic 5-1, remains undefeated in world juniors action

VANCOUVER — A little adversity has helped some of Canada's young players reach a new level at the world junior hockey championship, says the team's head coach.
Erne scores tiebreaker late, Lightning beat Canadiens 6-5

Erne scores tiebreaker late, Lightning beat Canadiens 6-5

TAMPA, Fla. — Adam Erne made a strong case for more playing time with the NHL-leading Tampa Bay Lightning.
Washington Capitals hold on to beat slumping Ottawa Senators

Washington Capitals hold on to beat slumping Ottawa Senators

OTTAWA — It was a night of firsts for the Washington Capitals on Saturday.

Senators keep win streak going with victory over Devils

BELLEVILLE, Ont. — The Belleville Senators extended their win streak to three games with a 3-2 win over the Binghamton Devils on Saturday.