Oilers place veteran G Smith on IR
The Edmonton Oilers placed veteran goalie Mike Smith on the injured reserved and recalled Stuart Skinner from the American Hockey League on Wednesday.
Raptors Season Opener on TSN
Home sweet home as Raptors play first game in Toronto in 600 days
The Raptors are finally about to play a meaningful game in Toronto for the first time in almost 20 months. NBA analyst Jack Armstrong joins Kayla Grey ahead of the season opener to discuss what it means to the franchise to return home, and his early impressions of Scottie Barnes.
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Jets assign F Perfetti to AHL
The Winnipeg Jets have assigned highly touted forward prospect Cole Perfetti to the Manitoba Moose of the American Hockey League.
Rivers: Simmons drama muting opening day fun for 76ers
Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers said the typical fun that surrounds opening day is muted with star point guard Ben Simmons back home under team suspension as his trade demand has kept the team dealing with drama.
Habs D Edmundson (family matter) to take leave
Montreal Canadiens defenceman Joel Edmundson will be taking an indefinite leave from the team as he attends to a personal matter, general manager Marc Bergevin said Wednesday. Edmundson is with his father, who is suffering from cancer.
Ticats confident Banks will play vs. Redblacks
Hamilton Tiger-Cats receiver Brandon Banks was seen taking first team reps at practice on Wednesday, according to TSN's Matt Scianitti.
Boucher to play in Raptors' opener vs. Wizards
Chris Boucher is about to make his return to the Raptors lineup, and his timing couldn't be better. Boucher sat out the entire pre-season after dislocating his left middle finger in practice. Boucher said after morning shootaround that he'd been cleared to return for Wednesday night's season opener against the visiting Washington Wizards.
'Hold On, We're Going Home' - Raptors Season Opener
After nearly 20 months, the Raptors will host a regular season game in Toronto, and the love for the team and the sport is as strong as ever. Drake and Majid Jordan get you set with this opening to the season. Coverage of the home opener begins at 7:00pm ET/4:00pm PT on TSN 1/4
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Canadiens winless through four games
Preaching patience, Bergevin says he'd like a new deal
Marc Bergevin's contract with the Montreal Canadiens expires at the end of the current season, but would he like to stay on longer? "In a perfect world, yeah," Bergevin said. The 56-year-old Bergevin spoke at an impromptu media availability on Wednesday afternoon, a day after the Habs were shutout 5-0 by the San Jose Sharks to fall to 0-4 on the season.
Winless Habs juggle lines up at practice
The 0-4 Montreal Canadiens juggled up their line combinations at practice on Wednesday, a day after losing a 5-0 rout to the San Jose Sharks at home.
'We can get out of this pretty quickly': Habs not worried with 0-4 start
Despite the 0-4 start, the Habs aren't panicking and feel that they need to fix a few things to return to the game that they feel they are capable of playing. The Canadiens also say that the leadership has to keep the team focused and not let people go in different directions.
Bergevin feels Habs need to regain confidence
With the Habs off to an 0-4 start, GM Marc Bergevin addressed the media on Wednesday saying that he thought Montreal looked "tight" after falling behind San Jose early on Tuesday, and added that the team lacked confidence. Bergevin also stressed that he wouldn't make a move just to make one, and that he knows the guys can get out of their slump.
MJ cites 'bad defence' as reason behind Habs' fourth straight loss
With winless Montreal off to its worst start to a season since 1995-96, TSN Hockey analyst Mike Johnson pinpoints bad defence against the Sharks as a reason the Canadiens lost their fourth straight game, and explains why the Habs have been unable to find the back of the net.
Kotkaniemi set to return to Montreal with Hurricanes
Jesperi Kotkaniemi and his Hurricanes will be in Montreal on Thursday night for a game that was circled the moment his move was made official. "That was one game on my schedule that I looked out for," he said. "It'll be fun to see old teammates, some fans there. It will be a blast."
ALCS Game 5: Astros vs. Red Sox
FOLLOW LIVE: Astros vs. Red Sox - Game 5
The Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox face off in Game 5 of the ALCS at Fenway Park with the series tied 2-2. Follow along with the action LIVE on TSN.ca.
NLCS Game 4: Braves vs. Dodgers
Braves scratch Ynoa from Game 4 start in NLCS vs Dodgers
Huascar Ynoa was scratched with shoulder inflammation from his scheduled start for the Atlanta Braves against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 of the NL Championship Series.
If Canada cracks FIFA’s top 50, English interest in TFC’s Laryea could spike
With FIFA’s October rankings expected to be released on Thursday, an improved ranking for the Canadian men’s team could help players like Toronto FC's Richie Laryea navigate English soccer's complicated work visa system and potentially earn lucrative moves to the English Premier League or second division English Championship.
Browns to start Keenum at QB vs. Broncos with Mayfield ailing
The Cleveland Browns will start quarterback Case Keenum on Thursday against the Denver Broncos as Baker Mayfield continues to deal with a torn labrum in his nonthrowing shoulder.
MLS on TSN
TFC looks to end the season on high note, starting with midweek Miami game
Officially eliminated from MLS playoff contention, Toronto FC is focused on getting healthy and retooling its game ahead of a Nov. 3 Canadian Championship semifinal with Pacific FC.
Whitecaps playoff push
Whitecaps still in playoff race after victory over Sporting KC
The Vancouver Whitecaps kept their playoff hopes alive Sunday with a 2-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City in Vancouver.
Ottawa Senators
'Been chomping at the bit for a while now': Tkachuk excited for season debut Thursday
Ahead of making his season debut Thursday against the Sharks, Senators forward Brady Tkachuk discusses how excited he is to return, how he's trying to temper his expectations, and what he missed most about the game day experience.
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'Definitely a little bit more juiced': Norris on facing Sharks for first time since trade
After being traded to the Senators as part of the Erik Karlsson trade in 2018, Josh Norris will face the Sharks, the team who drafted him 17th overall in 2017, for the first time since that deal. Norris says he'd be lying if he said he wasn't more excited to face his former team and is focused on having a good game.
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The Tide has Turned
Six points separate them with just six races to go. Max Verstappen leap-frogged Lewis Hamilton for first in the driver’s standings last time out, but as Formula 1 returns to North America for this weekend’s U.S. Grand Prix, things may not be as bright as they seem for the challenger. TSN Racing analyst Tim Hauraney has more.
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Is this a make-or-break year for Zion?
David Jacoby lays out the reasons why this is a pivotal season for Zion Williamson.
Pelicans ink Valanciunas to two-year, $30.1M extension
Jonas Valanciunas is sticking around the Big Easy. The New Orleans Pelicans have signed the 29-year-old centre to a two-year, $30.1 million extension, his agency told ESPN.
NHL
'Pissed off' Canucks eye redemption after 'unacceptable' performance against Sabres
The Canucks lament their 'soft' and 'unacceptable' performance against the Sabres in a 5-2 loss on Tuesday and, after a tough practice, are ready for redemption against the Blackhawks.
Report: Sens' Murray to make season debut vs. Sharks
Ottawa Senators goaltender Matt Murray will make his season debut Thursday against the San Jose Sharks, according to Postmedia's Bruce Garrioch.
Panthers' Thornton gets max fine for slash on Katchouk
Florida Panthers centre Joe Thornton was fined $1,875 on Wednesday for slashing Tampa Bay Lightning forward Boris Katchouk.
Green on Hughes: 'I don’t expect him to be out long'
The Vancouver Canucks were without defenceman Quinn Hughes for their 5-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres Tuesday, but it doesn't appear the 22-year-old will be out long-term.
Quebec Indigenous affairs minister: land acknowledgment by Habs may be a mistake
Quebec Indigenous Affairs Minister Ian Lafrenière says a Montreal Canadiens' land acknowledgment that refers to unceded territory of the Mohawk Nation may be a mistake.
