National Sports

DAVOS, Switzerland — Chris DiDomenico had two goals and an assist to lead Canada to a 6-3 quarterfinal victory over Kalpa Kuopio on Friday at the Spengler Cup. DiDomenico iced the win by scoring an empty-net goal with 43 seconds remaining.

GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Slovakia scored four power-play goals in an 8-4 victory over Norway on Friday at the world junior hockey championship.

VANCOUVER — For the second time this season the Vancouver Canucks lost to the Philadelphia Flyers. The 4-1 loss comes roughly two months after the first incident, prompting introspection from Canucks players and coaches.

TORONTO — The six-team Professional Women's Hockey League has partnered with three Canadian broadcast networks for its inaugural season starting Monday.

WASHINGTON — NHL forward Reggie Savage, who played for the Quebec Nordiques and Washington Capitals, has died of cancer at the age of 53. The NHL said on its website Friday that Savage died Sunday in Florida.

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have signed former Real Salt Lake captain Damir Kreilach.

GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Radek Bonk lived through some dark early days with the Ottawa Senators. The franchise eventually figured things out. Following a more recent period of turmoil, he again sees brighter days ahead.

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to terms with utilityman Isiah Kiner-Falefa on a two-year contract worth US$15 million, the team said Friday. Kiner-Falefa hit .

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican Gov.

The Canadian men's basketball team took its place on the international stage in 2023.