Patrik Elias (EH'-lee-ash) and Zach Parise (pah-REE'-say) each had four-point nights to lead the New Jersey Devils to a 5-1 win over the Ottawa Senators. Elias led the way with two goals and two assists, while Parise had four helpers. Jarkko Ruutu (YAR'-koh ROO'-too) replied for the Senators.
Both Alberta teams lost their N-H-L games in extra time. Duncan Keith scored the game winner 23 seconds into overtime to lift the Chicago Blackhawks to a 3-2 victory over the Calgary Flames. And Corey Perry's shootout goal was the difference as the Anaheim Ducks beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-2. A great tuneup for Canada's world junior team. Cody Hodgson of the Brampton Battalion had a goal and two assists to lead the Canadians past Sweden 4-2 in an exhibition game in Toronto. Hockey's top two N-H-L draft prospects had goals _ John Tavares for Canada, and Victor Hedman for Sweden.
The Toronto Blue Jays will have Aaron Hill back in their infield for the start of next season. So says Hill, who plans to be at spring training after missing more than 100 games last season with a concussion. The 26-year-old says he's working out three times a week at the team's complex in Dunedin, Florida.
The Toronto Raptors played one of their worst games of the season against the worst team in the N-B-A. Kevin Durant had 24 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder upended the Raptors 91-83, picking up their third win of the season. Chris Bosh had 22 points and hauled down 16 rebounds for Toronto.
The Continental Cup of Curling in Camrose, Alberta is turning into a rout for the visitors. Team World duplicated its dominant performance from day one, and now has a 72-36 lead on the North Americans heading into singles and skins action. The first team to reach 201 points will be the winner.
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