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Alex Tanguay scores to force overtime, then connects in the shootout for desperate Flames.
 
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Photo gallery: Flames battle in Dallas
 
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The task of doling out presents to the Calgary Flames wouldn't be anyone's idea of a jolly exercise this Yuletide. There's a decidedly shabby Billy Bob Thornton feel to the gift-giving - unfiltered cigarette dangling limply from cracked lips, bloodshot eyes, ratty red suit, bottle of scotch at the ready and a blowsy blonde perched on your lap.
 
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The New Jersey Devils have fired head coach John MacLean and are turning to a familiar face to lead it out of the NHL's basement.
 
 
 
 
 

NHL

 
 
Fifteen years ago, Jacques Lemaire was acclaimed a genius the moment his New Jersey Devils not only upset but swept the Presidents' Trophy-winning Detroit Red Wings - Scotty Bowman's Red Wings, no less - in the 1995 Stanley Cup final.
 
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They played three pre-tournament games against three European teams, and 120 of those 180 minutes of hockey served only to confirm what Canada's coaching staff had already suspected: The Canadians will have to work hard for any success they get at the IIHF world junior championship.
 
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Team Canada finished their pre-tournament schedule with another win, 5-2 against Finland. Canada plays Russia on Boxing Day as the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship gets underway in Buffalo.
 
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A closer look at Canada's entry at the 2011 world hockey championship, where the Canadians begin their quest to win gold in Buffalo on Sunday.
 
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So close to securing a division title, the Pittsburgh Steelers didn't need any tension, drama or surprises after a short week of preparation. The Carolina Panthers certainly couldn't provide any.
 
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This is not a favourite time of year for those without a couple of hundred hours to burn to rattle around the numbers. Two weeks to go means figuring out the NFL's playoff picture.
 
 
 
The Procter & Gamble Co. says it will not renew its endorsement deal with golfer Tiger Woods after the end of the year.
 
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Basketball superstar Steve Nash of Victoria has filed divorce papers from his wife of five years and is asking the court to honour a premarital agreement signed by the couple in which he doesn't have to pay permanent spousal support, television station KOLD is reporting from Tucson, Ariz.
 
 
 
 

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Spotlight

Defenseman Anton Babchuk #33 scored first for the Calgary Flames.

Game Over: Calgary 3, Dallas 2 (SO)

Alex Tanguay scores to force overtime, then connects in the shootout for desperate Flames.

2 hours ago
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Scores/Schedules

 
  • Carolina 3
    Pittsburgh 27
    (FINAL)
  • Dallas 0
    Arizona 0
    (Sat 12/25)
  • Tennessee 0
    Kansas City 0
    (Sun 12/26)
  • Baltimore 0
    Cleveland 0
    (Sun 12/26)
  • New England 0
    Buffalo 0
    (Sun 12/26)
  • NY Jets 0
    Chicago 0
    (Sun 12/26)
  • Seattle 0
    Tampa Bay 0
    (Sun 12/26)
  • Minnesota 0
    Philadelphia 0
    (Sun 12/26)
  • San Francisco 0
    St. Louis 0
    (Sun 12/26)
  • Detroit 0
    Miami 0
    (Sun 12/26)
  • Washington 0
    Jacksonville 0
    (Sun 12/26)
  • Houston 0
    Denver 0
    (Sun 12/26)
  • Indianapolis 0
    Oakland 0
    (Sun 12/26)
  • NY Giants 0
    Green Bay 0
    (Sun 12/26)
  • San Diego 0
    Cincinnati 0
    (Sun 12/26)
  • New Orleans 0
    Atlanta 0
    (Mon 12/27)
  • Chicago 40
    Minnesota 14
    (FINAL)
 
  • Atlanta 1
    Boston 4
    (FINAL)
  • Florida 4
    Buffalo 3
    (FINAL)
  • NY Islanders 5
    New Jersey 1
    (FINAL)
  • Tampa Bay 4
    NY Rangers 3
    (FINAL)
  • Pittsburgh 3
    Washington 2
    (FINAL)
  • Montreal 3
    Carolina 2
    (FINAL)
  • Vancouver 7
    Columbus 3
    (FINAL)
  • Detroit 3
    St. Louis 4
    (FINAL)
  • Ottawa 2
    Nashville 1
    (FINAL)
  • Calgary 3
    Dallas 2
    (FINAL)
  • Minnesota 3
    Colorado 1
    (FINAL)
  • Edmonton 2
    Los Angeles 3
    (FINAL)
  • Phoenix 1
    San Jose 4
    (FINAL)
 
  • San Antonio 101
    Orlando 123
    (FINAL)
  • Milwaukee 84
    Sacramento 79
    (FINAL)
  • Miami 95
    Phoenix 83
    (FINAL)
 
All times ET
 
 
 
 

Features

For Miikka Kiprusoff? How about a chance at hoisting the Stanley Cup.

Johnson: Bad Santa doles out gifts to struggling Flames

The task of doling out presents to the Calgary Flames wouldn't be anyone's idea of a jolly exercise ...

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Centre Brendan Morrison #8 of the Calgary Flames walks to the ice before a game against the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center on December 23.

Photo gallery: Flames battle in Dallas

Photo gallery: Flames battle in Dallas

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spotlight

 
Team Canada's Ryan Johansen (R) celebrates his goal with teammates Ryan Ellis (centre) and Marcus Foligno in the second period as Team Canada takes on Team Finland in 2011 IIHF World Junior Hockey pre-competition exhibition play December 23, 2010 at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium in Kitchener, Ont.

Big third period lifts Canada over Finland

They played three pre-tournament games against three European teams, and 120 of those 180 minutes of...

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Team Canada forward Ryan Johansen (R) flies over Finland's Jesse Virtanen.

Photo gallery: Team Canada defeats Finland

Team Canada finished their pre-tournament schedule with another win, 5-2 against Finland. Canada plays...

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Oliver Roy is the most experienced goalie on Team Canada.

Team Canada world junior team bios

A closer look at Canada's entry at the 2011 world hockey championship, where the Canadians begin their...

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Flames Insider: Veterans...

Iginla and Regehr drop the gloves in Dallas.

1 hour ago
 

On the Rocks

Grand Slam titles aside, comparisons between sports are pointless...


 

Hitmen Insider

Christmas rest could help Calgary Hitmen find their feet.


 

Stamps Insider

CFL releases list of potential free agents


 

Calgary Runner

Unless and until I prove otherwise, I'm just another runner ...


 

Coffin Corner

Burke Dales: Afterthoughts on the 2010 season


 

Flames Insider: Veterans...

Iginla and Regehr drop the gloves in Dallas.

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