National Sports

VANCOUVER — Canada coach Bev Priestman exits a difficult year with a broad smile on her face. The 10th-ranked Canadian women ride into 2024 on a three-game winning streak, having won five of six outings since a disappointing World Cup.

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have signed midfielder Sebastian Berhalter to a new contract through the 2025 Major League Soccer season, with a club option for 2026.

MONTREAL — The Grey Cup champion Montreal Alouettes have extended the contract of quarterback Cody Fajardo through the 2025 CFL season.

Montreal Canadiens fans attending games at the Bell Centre can ensure they get a personalized visit at their seat from team mascot Youppi! — as long as they're willing to pay nearly $200 for the privilege.

VANCOUVER — In time Quinn Hughes will appreciate the experience more.

VANCOUVER — Christine Sinclair went out the way she wanted to. With a win. But there were also tears, a bumper crowd of 48,112, and a little Celine Dion on Tuesday.

NEW YORK (AP) — William Eklund scored in the closing seconds of overtime, Tomas Hertl had a hat trick and the San Jose Sharks erased a three-goal, third-period deficit to defeat the New York Islanders 5-4 on Tuesday night.

VANCOUVER — Christine Sinclair took part in her final Canadian women's national team game on Tuesday, with fans from all over the globe flocking to see her play. Nicole Safranski is visiting with three others from Portland, Ore.

VANCOUVER — Quinn Hughes maintains he is treating it as "one more game." Jack Hughes pointed out the rareness of making the NHL, let alone three brothers all playing in the league, while Luke Hughes said it's something he's dreamt of his entire life.

CALGARY — The Minnesota Wild extended their win streak since a coaching change to four straight with a 5-2 victory Tuesday over the host Calgary Flames.