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Davies's stunning solo effort sends Canada past Panama in key World Cup qualifier | Oilers blow 3rd-period lead before recovering to stop Canucks in shootout | Campbell closes door on comeback effort as Maple Leafs outlast Habs in season opener

Get the latest sports news, videos and features, including exclusive content on Canada's Olympic athletes. View in browser Hello, these are your top stories for Thursday, October 14, 2021. Go to cbc.ca/sports to read more stories. Davies's stunning solo effort sends Canada past Panama in key World Cup qualifier Oct 13 , 2021 • 21:54 EDT Alphonso Davies's highlight-reel goal helped open the floodgates as Canada roared to a 4-1 victory over Panama on Wednesday in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying play. Read more Oilers blow 3rd-period lead before recovering to stop Canucks in shootout Oct 14 , 2021 • 01:09 EDT Kyle Turris scored the shootout winner as the Edmonton Oilers started the season off with a victory, defeating the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 on Wednesday. Read more Campbell closes door on comeback effort as Maple Leafs outlast Habs in season opener Oct 13 , 2021 • 22:17 EDT William Nylander scored the winner early in the third period and Jack Campbell made 31 saves as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 in the season-opener for both teams Wednesday. Read more If Jon Gruden's only transgression was a racist comment, he'd probably still have his job Oct 12 , 2021 • 19:41 EDT As CBC Sports Senior Contributor Morgan Campbell writes, if the Jon Gruden email scandal had only contained one message, with one racist line about one person, the deposed head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders would probably still have his job. Read more Jets dropped by Ducks with Scheifele serving final game of playoff suspension Oct 14 , 2021 • 01:05 EDT Mason McTavish became the youngest player in Anaheim history to score a goal as the Ducks opened the season with a 4-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday night. Read more Enjoying this newsletter? You may also like The Buzzer from CBC Sports. Get up to speed on what's happening in sports in five minutes or less. Plus other fun stuff. Delivered right to your inbox, every weekday. Sign up here   Oct 13 , 2021 • 23:27 EDT Bloemen, Weidemann victorious on 1st day of Canadian long track speed skating trials Read more   Oct 13 , 2021 • 23:47 EDT Griner's dunk, Taurasi's OT explosion help Mercury even WNBA Finals against Sky Read more   Oct 13 , 2021 • 10:10 EDT Calgary Flames start fresh under Darryl Sutter with playoffs on their mind Read more   Oct 13 , 2021 • 04:00 EDT With high expectations for Beijing, Canada's speed skaters hit the ice for trials in Calgary Read more   Oct 13 , 2021 • 09:51 EDT Ottawa Senators show promise up front but Brady Tkachuk's absence looms large Read more Share this newsletter or subscribe if this was forwarded to you. That's all for now. Check cbc.ca/sports throughout the day for the most recent headlines. Follow us View in browser Preferences Feedback Unsubscribe Canadian Broadcasting Corporation 250 Front St. W, Toronto, Ontario M5V 3G5, Canada cbc.radio-canada.ca | radio-canada.ca | cbc.ca