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Oilers defenceman Evan Bouchard joins elite company with 6-point game

Evan Bouchard became just the fourth defenceman in NHL history to notch three goals and three assists in a game. The only other players on that list are Bobby Orr, Tom Bladon and Doug Crossman.

Personal leave puts hockey into perspective for Oilers star Leon Draisaitl

Leon Draisaitl stepped away from the Edmonton Oilers last week and returned to Germany to attend to a family illness. The time away from the team has clarified what's truly important for star forward.

Roslovic, Kapanen come up big for Edmonton Oilers in Draisaitl's absence

With sniper Leon Draisaitl out of the lineup, the Edmonton Oilers knew they'd need other players to step up — and several answered the call Saturday night.

Oilers star Leon Draisaitl taking brief leave of absence to attend to a family illness

The NHL team said in a statement that the 30-year-old star is expected to return next week.

Goldeneyes' Sarah Nurse headed to Olympics despite long PWHL absence with arm injury

Vancouver Goldeneyes star forward Sarah Nurse suffered an arm injury in Vancouver's first-ever PWHL game in November and hasn't played since. But she practised Wednesday and plans to compete at her third Winter Olympics next month.

Goldeneyes searching for groove in 1st PWHL season: 'We're growing, we're evolving'

A come-from-behind 4-3 win over the league-leading Boston Fleet last weekend could provide the PWHL expansion Vancouver Goldeneyes with a little momentum as they continue to push through their inaugural season.

Local players Chan, Gardiner turn hometown heroes for Goldeneyes against Charge

A few months ago, Katie Chan was playing hockey overseas. Now she's scoring goals in front of a hometown crowd. The 22-year-old forward from Richmond, B.C., notched her first PWHL goal in dramatic fashion and helped bring her Vancouver Goldeneyes to a 2-1 win over the Ottawa Charge on Tuesday.

Whitecaps, City of Vancouver sign agreement on pursuing new stadium

The Vancouver Whitecaps are moving forward with plans to build a new stadium on the eastern edge of the city. The Major League Soccer club and the City of Vancouver announced Thursday that they have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore a new stadium and entertainment district at Hastings Park.

Whitecaps drop MLS Cup to Lionel Messi's Inter Miami after stellar season: 'It hurts'

The Vancouver Whitecaps' fairy tale season came to a disappointing end on Saturday as Lionel Messi's Inter Miami captured the MLS Cup with a 3-1 victory in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Müller, Whitecaps ready to battle Messi's Inter Miami for MLS Cup

Vancouver will face Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami CF for a chance to claim the MLS Cup title in Florida on Dec. 6. Many have billed the final as a head-to-head battle between Whitecaps' Thomas Müller and Messi, two of the league's brightest stars.