National Sports

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Nikita Kucherov had a pair of nifty assists in his return from a lengthy injury during Tampa Bay's three-goal third period in the Lightning's 4-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Thursday night.

Josh Rosenzweig stopped 34 shots to lead the Niagara IceDogs to a 5-0 victory over the Oshawa Generals in Ontario Hockey League action Thursday night. Liam Van Loon and Danil Gushchin had two goals apiece for Niagara (8-16-0-1).

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The scheduled game Thursday night between Anaheim and the Detroit Red Wings has been postponed to Sunday because of COVID-19-related issues affecting the Ducks.

TORONTO — Corey Mace was named the new defensive co-ordinator of the Toronto Argonauts on Thursday. Mace served as the Calgary Stampeders defensive-line coach from 2016 through 2021.

WINNIPEG — All-star American offensive tackle Jermarcus Hardrick has signed a one-year contract extension with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The Canadian Football League club announced the deal on Thursday.

Kamloops, B.C., has been selected as the host city of the 2023 Scotties Tournament of Hearts. The Canadian women's curling championship will be at the Sandman Centre Feb. 17-26, 2023.

OTTAWA — The Competition Bureau says Keurig Canada will pay a $3 million penalty for making false or misleading claims that its single-use K-Cup pods can be recycled.

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MONTREAL — A familiar face is back on the sidelines with the Montreal Alouettes. The team announced Thursday that Anthony Calvillo will return to the organization as quarterback coach for the 2022 season.

VANCOUVER — Alex Chiasson is the latest Vancouver Canucks player to test positive for COVID-19.