Holloway scores in OT and the Blues spoil Demko's return with a 4-3 victory over the Canucks

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Holloway scores in OT and the Blues spoil Demko's return with a 4-3 victory over the Canucks

2024-12-11 14:55 Last Updated At：15:01

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Dylan Holloway scored 1:40 into overtime and the St. Louis Blues beat Vancouver 4-3 on Tuesday night, spoiling the return of Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko from a knee injury.

Robert Thomas had a short-handed goal and two assists for the Blues. Zack Bolduc and Jordan Kyrou also scored, and Joel Hofer stopped 22 shots.

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Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko (35) allows a goal to St. Louis Blues' Jordan Kyrou, not seen, as Vancouver's Tyler Myers (57) defends and St. Louis' Jake Neighbours, back right, watches during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024 in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko (35) makes the save as St. Louis Blues' Dylan Holloway (81) tries to redirect the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko skates to the corner during a stoppage in play during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues in Vancouver, on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko (35) watches the puck bounce back out of the net after allowing a goal to St. Louis Blues' Zack Bolduc, not seen, during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024 in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko (35) stops St. Louis Blues' Dylan Holloway (81) as Vancouver's Noah Juulsen (47) checks him during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024 in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

St. Louis Blues' Jake Neighbours, centre, and Pierre-Olivier Joseph, right, celebrate Dylan Holloway's winning goal against the Vancouver Canucks during overtime during an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Vancouver Canucks' Jake DeBrusk (74), Brock Boeser (6), Elias Pettersson (40), Quinn Hughes (43) and Conor Garland (8) celebrate DeBrusk's goal against the St. Louis Blues during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

St. Louis Blues' Oskar Sundqvist, back, loses one of his gloves as he and Vancouver Canucks' Kiefer Sherwood collide during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

St. Louis Blues head coach Jim Montgomery, back center, stands behind the bench during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks in Vancouver Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

St. Louis Blues' Brandon Saad, front left, falls while vying for the puck against Vancouver Canucks' Elias Pettersson during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Vancouver Canucks' Quinn Hughes (43) skates with the puck while being followed by St. Louis Blues' Nathan Walker (26) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

St. Louis Blues' Ryan Suter (22) checks Vancouver Canucks' Elias Pettersson (40) during the third period of of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Vancouver Canucks' Elias Pettersson (40) and St. Louis Blues' Jordan Kyrou (25) vie for the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

St. Louis Blues goalie Joel Hofer (30) allows a goal to Vancouver Canucks' Jake DeBrusk, not seen, during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

St. Louis Blues head coach Jim Montgomery, back, stands on the bench as Jordan Kyrou (25) talks to Robert Thomas (18) and Brayden Schenn (10) while Oskar Sundqvist (70) looks on during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks in Vancouver Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

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Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko (35) allows a goal to St. Louis Blues' Jordan Kyrou, not seen, as Vancouver's Tyler Myers (57) defends and St. Louis' Jake Neighbours, back right, watches during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024 in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko (35) makes the save as St. Louis Blues' Dylan Holloway (81) tries to redirect the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko skates to the corner during a stoppage in play during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues in Vancouver, on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko (35) watches the puck bounce back out of the net after allowing a goal to St. Louis Blues' Zack Bolduc, not seen, during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024 in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko (35) stops St. Louis Blues' Dylan Holloway (81) as Vancouver's Noah Juulsen (47) checks him during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024 in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

St. Louis Blues' Jake Neighbours, centre, and Pierre-Olivier Joseph, right, celebrate Dylan Holloway's winning goal against the Vancouver Canucks during overtime during an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Vancouver Canucks' Jake DeBrusk (74), Brock Boeser (6), Elias Pettersson (40), Quinn Hughes (43) and Conor Garland (8) celebrate DeBrusk's goal against the St. Louis Blues during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

St. Louis Blues' Oskar Sundqvist, back, loses one of his gloves as he and Vancouver Canucks' Kiefer Sherwood collide during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

St. Louis Blues head coach Jim Montgomery, back center, stands behind the bench during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks in Vancouver Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

St. Louis Blues' Brandon Saad, front left, falls while vying for the puck against Vancouver Canucks' Elias Pettersson during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Vancouver Canucks' Quinn Hughes (43) skates with the puck while being followed by St. Louis Blues' Nathan Walker (26) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

St. Louis Blues' Ryan Suter (22) checks Vancouver Canucks' Elias Pettersson (40) during the third period of of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Vancouver Canucks' Elias Pettersson (40) and St. Louis Blues' Jordan Kyrou (25) vie for the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

St. Louis Blues goalie Joel Hofer (30) allows a goal to Vancouver Canucks' Jake DeBrusk, not seen, during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

St. Louis Blues head coach Jim Montgomery, back, stands on the bench as Jordan Kyrou (25) talks to Robert Thomas (18) and Brayden Schenn (10) while Oskar Sundqvist (70) looks on during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks in Vancouver Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Vancouver got a goal and an assist from Elias Pettersson. Dakota Joshua and Jake DeBrusk also scored, while Brock Boeser and Conor Garland each had two assists.

Demko made 21 saves in his first start for the Canucks since injuring his knee April 21 at the beginning of the 2024 playoffs. The two-time All-Star finished runner-up for the Vezina Trophy last season.

Blues forward Radek Faksa headed straight to the dressing room when it appeared he was cut by a skate.

Blues: Holloway continues to provide offense. The center, acquired via an offer sheet last summer, also assisted on Bolduc’s goal and extended his point streak to seven games (six goals, five assists).

Canucks: With Demko back, Vancouver came closer to having its full lineup for the first time this season. The team is still missing defenseman Derek Forbort (lower body) and star center J.T. Miller, who remains on indefinite leave for a personal issue. Miller joined his teammates for the morning skate on Tuesday.

St. Louis was down a man when Thomas picked up a bobbled puck in the neutral zone and streaked up the ice on a breakaway. His shot beat Demko stick side to put the Blues up 2-1 at 17:30 of the first period. It was St. Louis’ first short-handed goal of the season.

The Canucks have earned at least a point in five of their last six games.

Blues: Visit the San Jose Sharks on Thursday.

Canucks: Continue a six-game homestand against the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers on Thursday.

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Muslim pilgrims converge on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia as the Hajj reaches its peak

ARAFAT, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Muslim pilgrims from around the world congregated on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, the second official day of the annual Islamic pilgrimage, considered the pinnacle of the Hajj.

Despite the sweltering heat, the pilgrims gathered on the rocky hill and surrounding plain for intense prayers and worship that often mark a spiritual peak for them. They fervently murmured prayers and poured their hearts out in supplications. Many raised their hands in worship. It is common for pilgrims on that day, some with tears streaming down their faces, to ask God for forgiveness, mercy, blessings and good health.

The Hajj, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, is required once in a lifetime for every Muslim who can afford it and is physically able to perform it.

For pilgrims, the Hajj, performed over several days, can be a deeply moving spiritual experience and a chance to seek God’s forgiveness and the erasure of past sins. As they brave the intense heat to perform religious rituals, many pilgrims have been using umbrellas for shade.

A Saudi official said on Friday that more than 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in the country from abroad.

This year, Muslims have been pouring into Saudi Arabia for the Hajj against the backdrop of a tenuous ceasefire in the Iran war and related uncertainty in the region.

The U.S. military said Monday that it carried out “self-defense” strikes in southern Iran, including on missile launch sites and boats used to lay mines, even as President Donald Trump said on social media that negotiations with Tehran were “proceeding nicely." Iran on Tuesday denounced the most recent U.S. strikes as a sign of “bad faith and unreliability” as negotiations pressed on toward a possible deal to end the war.

For many, performing the Hajj can be a realization of a lifelong dream as they spend years hoping and praying to one day be able to undertake the pilgrimage or saving up money and waiting for a permit to embark on the trip.

“This happens once in a lifetime,” Mohammad Asal, an Egyptian pilgrim, said. “People here have prepared their prayers, hoping that God will respond to them, because we know that ... the most important ritual of the Hajj is being in Arafat.”

The Hajj brings together large numbers of Muslims of diverse races, ethnicities, languages and socioeconomic classes, creating a sense of unity for many. It’s a mass, communal experience, with Muslims performing rituals together. But it is also deeply personal, as every pilgrim brings their own yearnings and experiences.

“It was incredible,” Ahmed Sufyan, a pilgrim from the United States, said on Tuesday. “The unity and peace that we feel is something I’ve never experienced before,” he added via WhatsApp.

“Our wishes are many,” Mohammad Obaid, a Sudanese pilgrim, said, adding he was praying for Sudan and Muslims everywhere.

Fam reported from Winter Park, Florida.

Associated Press religion coverage receives support through the AP’s collaboration with The Conversation US, with funding from Lilly Endowment Inc. The AP is solely responsible for this content.

Holloway scores in OT and the Blues spoil Demko's return with a 4-3 victory over the Canucks

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Holloway scores in OT and the Blues spoil Demko's return with a 4-3 victory over the Canucks

Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko (35) makes the save as St. Louis Blues' Dylan Holloway (81) tries to redirect the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko skates to the corner during a stoppage in play during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues in Vancouver, on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko (35) watches the puck bounce back out of the net after allowing a goal to St. Louis Blues' Zack Bolduc, not seen, during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024 in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko (35) stops St. Louis Blues' Dylan Holloway (81) as Vancouver's Noah Juulsen (47) checks him during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024 in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

St. Louis Blues' Jake Neighbours, centre, and Pierre-Olivier Joseph, right, celebrate Dylan Holloway's winning goal against the Vancouver Canucks during overtime during an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Vancouver Canucks' Jake DeBrusk (74), Brock Boeser (6), Elias Pettersson (40), Quinn Hughes (43) and Conor Garland (8) celebrate DeBrusk's goal against the St. Louis Blues during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

St. Louis Blues' Oskar Sundqvist, back, loses one of his gloves as he and Vancouver Canucks' Kiefer Sherwood collide during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

St. Louis Blues head coach Jim Montgomery, back center, stands behind the bench during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks in Vancouver Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

St. Louis Blues' Brandon Saad, front left, falls while vying for the puck against Vancouver Canucks' Elias Pettersson during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Vancouver Canucks' Quinn Hughes (43) skates with the puck while being followed by St. Louis Blues' Nathan Walker (26) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

St. Louis Blues' Ryan Suter (22) checks Vancouver Canucks' Elias Pettersson (40) during the third period of of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Vancouver Canucks' Elias Pettersson (40) and St. Louis Blues' Jordan Kyrou (25) vie for the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

St. Louis Blues goalie Joel Hofer (30) allows a goal to Vancouver Canucks' Jake DeBrusk, not seen, during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko (35) makes the save as St. Louis Blues' Dylan Holloway (81) tries to redirect the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko skates to the corner during a stoppage in play during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues in Vancouver, on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko (35) watches the puck bounce back out of the net after allowing a goal to St. Louis Blues' Zack Bolduc, not seen, during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024 in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko (35) stops St. Louis Blues' Dylan Holloway (81) as Vancouver's Noah Juulsen (47) checks him during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024 in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

St. Louis Blues' Jake Neighbours, centre, and Pierre-Olivier Joseph, right, celebrate Dylan Holloway's winning goal against the Vancouver Canucks during overtime during an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Vancouver Canucks' Jake DeBrusk (74), Brock Boeser (6), Elias Pettersson (40), Quinn Hughes (43) and Conor Garland (8) celebrate DeBrusk's goal against the St. Louis Blues during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

St. Louis Blues' Oskar Sundqvist, back, loses one of his gloves as he and Vancouver Canucks' Kiefer Sherwood collide during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

St. Louis Blues head coach Jim Montgomery, back center, stands behind the bench during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks in Vancouver Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

St. Louis Blues' Brandon Saad, front left, falls while vying for the puck against Vancouver Canucks' Elias Pettersson during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Vancouver Canucks' Quinn Hughes (43) skates with the puck while being followed by St. Louis Blues' Nathan Walker (26) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

St. Louis Blues' Ryan Suter (22) checks Vancouver Canucks' Elias Pettersson (40) during the third period of of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Vancouver Canucks' Elias Pettersson (40) and St. Louis Blues' Jordan Kyrou (25) vie for the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

St. Louis Blues goalie Joel Hofer (30) allows a goal to Vancouver Canucks' Jake DeBrusk, not seen, during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

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