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Merilainen impresses in home debut, Senators edge Stars 3-2 January 12, 2025 - 5:08 PM

OTTAWA - One day after posting his first career shutout, Leevi Merilainen made 24 saves to lead the Ottawa Senators to a 3-2 win over the Dallas Stars.
Ottawa Senators' improved play gives GM Staios reasons for optimism January 12, 2025 - 4:16 PM

OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators are ahead of where they were this time last season, giving general manager Steve Staios reasons for optimism at the halfway point of the 2024-25 NHL campaign.
Red Wings overwhelm Kraken 6-2 for 7th straight win January 12, 2025 - 3:09 PM

DETROIT (AP) — Patrick Kane scored during Detroit's fast start, and the Red Wings beat the Seattle Kraken 6-2 on Sunday for their seventh consecutive victory.
The Hurricanes retire Eric Staal's jersey in pregame ceremony January 12, 2025 - 2:51 PM

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Eric Staal became the fourth player to have his number retired by the Carolina Hurricanes when his No. 12 was raised at the Lenovo Center prior to the team’s game against the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday.
Coronato continues to play a key role for improving Flames January 11, 2025 - 11:49 PM

CALGARY - Dustin Wolf, Matt Coronato and Jonathan Huberdeau have each played pivotal roles for the surprising Calgary Flames this season and that was the case again on Saturday night.
NHL roundup: Devils score overtime power-play goal to edge Lightning 3-2 January 11, 2025 - 10:35 PM

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Stefan Noesen scored a power-play goal in overtime and Jacob Markstrom made 23 saves as the New Jersey Devils defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Saturday night.
Sports scoreboard for Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025 January 11, 2025 - 9:57 PM

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Huberdeau, Wolf lead Flames to 2-1 win over Kings January 11, 2025 - 9:56 PM

CALGARY - Jonathan Huberdeau scored the game-winner early in the third period and Dustin Wolf made 31 saves to lead the Calgary Flames to a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday.
Jets keen to lean on solid defence, Hellebuyck January 11, 2025 - 8:11 PM

WINNIPEG - Connor Hellebuyck stepped into the limelight again on Saturday, but the Winnipeg Jets' goaltender had a strong supporting cast in a 3-0 blanking of the Colorado Avalanche.
Alex Ovechkin is on track to break Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record January 11, 2025 - 7:57 PM

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL career goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the first week of January 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jon

First stand-alone Taco Bell in BC opens in Vernon
Whether it’s for a quick lunch or a much needed late night burrito after an evening at the bar, folks in Vernon now have the option to visit Taco Bell. The city’s first Taco Bell, and one of the only ones in the B.C. Interior ha

Authorities suspect gang members involved in 7 killings at marijuana grow
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say they suspect gang members of Laotian descent were involved in the 2020 shooting deaths of seven people at an illegal marijuana growing operation in a small, rural Southern California town. Rive

2024 worst year for Central Okanagan real estate sales in 12 years
Last year was the worst year for real estate sales in the Central Okanagan for more than a dozen years. While sales in December picked up considerably year-over-year, overall the region saw the lowest number of sales since 2012. Real

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