National Sports

MONTREAL — The Canadiens defended their fortress and slayed the reigning Stanley Cup champions in the process. Brendan Gallagher scored a goal and added two assists as the Montreal Canadiens doubled the defending Stanley Cup champion St.

DETROIT — On a night when their biggest stars were quiet offensively, the Toronto Maple Leafs still scored plenty.

EDMONTON — It wasn't the prettiest victory, but Edmonton Eskimos head coach Jason Maas will take it. Shaquille Cooper rushed for 94 yards and a touchdown to help Edmonton beat the B.C.

KAMAISHI, Japan — Canada will leave the Rugby World Cup winless for the second straight tournament, with the weather tying its hands this time.

WINNIPEG — An offensive line moving like a juggernaut to drive Winnipeg's ground game got a lot of credit from coaches and players alike after an important 35-24 win by the Blue Bombers over the Montreal Alouettes on Saturday.

ST. LOUIS — Max Scherzer was strength and fire. Aníbal Sánchez was artistry and deception. Two different styles, two absolute gems for the Washington Nationals.

OTTAWA — D.J. Smith has added longtime Carleton Ravens basketball coach Dave Smart to the Ottawa Senators coaching staff.

Former Edmonton Oilers coach and Stanley Cup champion Ted Green has died. He was 79. The Oilers announced Green's death on their Twitter account Saturday and a team spokesman said Green had died Tuesday.

OTTAWA — It was an afternoon of firsts for the Ottawa Senators. Vladislav Namestnikov scored his first two goals with his new team, helping the Senators to their first win of the season, and giving D.J. Smith his first win as an NHL head coach.

TORONTO — It was an abysmal start but a stirring finish for Desert Encounter at the $800,000 Grade 1 Pattison Canadian International.