National Sports

The Canadian Premier League is coming to Vancouver. The league announced Wednesday that a ninth franchise will come on board for the 2023 season. It's the first addition since Atletico Ottawa joined in 2020.

General secretary Peter Montopoli is leaving Canada Soccer at the end of the month to serve as chief operating officer for Canada FIFA World Cup 2026.

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks put up a late rally Tuesday but couldn't complete a comeback against the Anaheim Ducks.

CALGARY — Still minus their head coach and several regulars, the San Jose Sharks prevailed 4-1 on Tuesday over the host Calgary Flames. Captain Logan Couture scored the third-period winner for San Jose (7-4-1).

SASKATOON — Tristen Robins scored the overtime winner to give the Saskatoon Blades a 4-3 victory over the Edmonton Oil Kings in Western Hockey League play on Tuesday night.

MONTREAL — A highlight-reel goal by Adrian Kempe gave Los Angeles a 3-2 overtime victory over Montreal on Tuesday night and extended the Kings' winning streak to six games.

WINNIPEG — Ryan O'Reilly may have scored the only goal in the shootout, but the St. Louis Blues were heaping praise on goalie Jordan Binnington for their 3-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday. “He came up big for us.

OTTAWA — Shane Wright had the lone goal in the shootout to give the Kingston Frontenacs a 4-3 victory over the Ottawa 67's in Ontario Hockey League action Tuesday night.

MONTREAL — Carey Price has broken his silence after voluntarily entering the NHL's player assistance program more than a month ago.

DETROIT (AP) — Vladislav Namestnikov scored in each of the first two periods to help the Detroit Red Wings take a three-goal lead, and they went on to beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-2 on Tuesday night.