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HONOLULU (AP) — Nick Taylor never looked more clutch than when he birdied the 18th hole three times in the WM Phoenix Open , first to force a playoff and the last to win it. And then he went 23 starts over 11 months without a top 10.

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DETROIT (AP) — Patrick Kane scored during Detroit’s fast start, and the Red Wings beat the Seattle Kraken 6-2 on Sunday for their seventh consecutive National Hockey League victory. Marco Kasper, J.T.

OTTAWA — At 186 pounds, Leevi Merilainen may not be the most physically imposing goalie, but his recent composure and poise have provided the Ottawa Senators with plenty of confidence.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators are ahead of where they were this time last season, giving general manager Steve Staios reasons for optimism at the halfway point of the 2024-25 NHL campaign.

CALGARY — Captain Carson Wetsch scored twice, including the game-winning goal late in the second period, as the Calgary Hitmen knocked off the visiting Brandon Wheat Kings 4-2 in Western Hockey League action on Sunday at Scotiabank Saddledome.

OSHAWA, Ont. — Colby Barlow scored twice and added an assist as the Oshawa Generals marched past the visiting Ottawa 67's 6-2 in Ontario Hockey League action on Sunday at Tribute Communities Centre.

HONOLULU — Nick Taylor of Abbotsford, B.C., sunk a three-foot putt on the second playoff hole to win the Sony Open in Honolulu, Hawaii on Sunday.

OTTAWA — One day after posting his first career shutout, Leevi Merilainen made 24 saves to lead the Ottawa Senators to a 3-2 win over the Dallas Stars.

VANTAA — Marilou Grenier stopped 14 shots as Canada defeated the United States 3-0 on Sunday to capture the gold medal at the world women's under-18 hockey championship.