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Alex Ovechkin has a broken left fibula and is expected to be out four to six weeks, an injury that pauses the Washington Capitals superstar captain’s pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record. The Capitals updated Ovechkin’s status Thursday after he was evaluated by team doctors upon returning from a three-game trip. The 39-year-old broke the leg in a shin-on-shin collision Monday night with Utah's Jack McBain, and some of his closest teammates knew it was not good news even before Ovechkin was listed as week to week and placed on injured reserve. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Get updates and player profiles ahead of Friday's high school games, plus a recap Saturday with stories, photos, video Frequency: Seasonal Twice a week
Yesterday, the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the November Producer Price Index (PPI) rose 0.4%, higher than analysts’ expectation of 0.2%. The PPI rose 3% year over year — the biggest increase since February 2023. Higher-than-expected inflation in the United States has weighed on the global equity markets, with the S&P/TSX Composite Index falling 0.96% yesterday. The ongoing geopolitical tensions and threats of tariffs are causes of concern. Given the uncertain outlook, investors can strengthen their (Tax-Free Savings Account) by adding defensive stocks to avoid a decline in their contribution room in case of a steep correction. Against this backdrop, here are my three top picks. Waste Connections ( ) is a waste management company that has expanded its footprint in the United States and Canada through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Supported by its solid underlying businesses and growth initiatives, the company has been driving its financials and stock prices at a healthier rate. Over the last 10 years, the company has returned around 515% at an annualized rate of 19.9%. Moreover, WCN continues its organic growth and strategic acquisitions to boost its financials. It is building several renewable natural gas (RNG) and resource recovery facilities, with the management projecting 12 RNG facilities to become operational in 2026. The company is also implementing technological advancements, such as robotics, optical sorters, and AI (artificial intelligence), which could improve employees’ safety and operating efficiency. Notably, the company has raised its at an annualized rate of around 14% since 2010. Considering all these factors, I believe WCN would be an excellent addition to your TFSA. Dollarama ( ) is another excellent defensive stock to have in your portfolio due to its consistent same-store sales, irrespective of the broader market conditions. Its superior direct-sourcing model and efficient logistics system allow it to offer various consumer products at attractive prices, thus enjoying healthy footfalls even during a challenging macro environment. The company focuses on expanding its store network and expects to increase its store count from 1,601 to 2,200 by the end of fiscal 2034. Dollarama also plans to build its second logistics hub and is working on acquiring land in Calgary, Alberta, for $46.7 million. The management is projecting a capital expenditure of $450 million to construct the facility, which the management expects to commission by the end of 2027. This facility would support its growth and improve operating efficiency. Further, Dollarama owns a 60.1% stake in Dollarcity, which has also planned to expand its store network from 588 to 1,050 by the end of 2031. Dollarama also owns an option that would allow it to increase its stake in Dollarcity to 70% by the end of 2027. Considering its solid underlying business and healthy growth prospects, I believe Dollarama would be an ideal addition to your TFSA in an uncertain outlook. Hydro One ( ) is a pure-play electricity transmission and distribution company, with 99% of its business rate regulated. With no material exposure to commodity price fluctuations, the company’s financials are less susceptible to broader market conditions, thus making it an excellent defensive bet. The has been expanding its rate base at an annualized rate of 5% for the last six years, boosting its financials and cash flows. Supported by its healthy cash flows, the company has raised its dividends at a 5% CAGR (compound annual growth rate) since 2016. Moreover, the demand for electricity is rising amid government policy changes favouring electrification, technological development, and increasing income levels, thus driving the demand for Hydro One’s services. The company is also expanding its asset base, with a $11.8 billion capital investment plan that it expects to invest between 2023 and 2027. Along with these investments, its continued focus on improving operating efficiencies could allow it to boost its financials and maintain its dividend growth in the coming years.COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Will Howard’s motivation heading into the most important game on Ohio State’s schedule is completely void of personal gain. He’s about to be the fourth quarterback of the Ryan Day era to play in The Game, but only one so far can say it has a win over Michigan. Joining Justin Fields on that list means something to too many people for him to fail next week, and he knows that. Because he’s been hearing about it ever since he got to Columbus. “This one’s for those guys who came back,” Howard said. “This one’s for Buckeye Nation. I feel it, man. I can just feel it. There’s been that hurt the last three years. This rivalry game was the first thing that I heard when I came here on my visit. Beat the team up north. It’s the first goal we have every single year.” Latest Ohio State Buckeyes news What Will Howard’s jabs at Curt Cignetti tell us about Ohio State football heading into Michigan week Ohio State’s seniors reveling in one last chance to beat Michigan: ‘This is what we came back for’ Buckeyes and Ohio State fans celebrate big win over Indiana with ‘Carmen Ohio’ (video) What Ohio State football coach Ryan Day said after win vs. Indiana So much of the way the Buckeyes’ roster has been constructed this season is a direct result of a veteran group of players, who could’ve gone pro but came back because they still lack a win over Michigan. For the past three years, the Wolverines have been responsible for what the Buckeyes failed to win — a Big Ten title — and twice kept them out of the College Football Playoff. They punctuated the third of those wins with a national title last season. Much of why that happened no longer exists in Ann Arbor. Sherrone Moore has taken over as head coach, essentially starting from scratch, which has led to a team that came into Week 12 still needing a win to even be bowl eligible. The future might again be bright after landing five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood , but the present has been a season-long nightmare. OSU can be the final nail in the coffin for what is essentially a lost season. In the process, it can finally release some emotions that’ve been building up for three seasons. That’s where Howard comes in, as the vessel charged with helping the program do so. “I want this for them so bad because they’ve been here,” Howard said. “I’ve seen it from a distance and I feel it and I’m a part of it now. I want this for me, too, but I want this for those guys. I want it for Coach Day to shut up the haters. Be able to go out there and say this is the Ohio State Buckeyes.” On paper, next week looks to be a blowout in the making. The 11-1 Buckeyes are expected to stamp their ticket to Indianapolis and continue their journey toward a potential national championship. Depending on how things go against Northwestern, the Wolverines will either be fighting for bowl eligibility or trying to avoid their first under .500 season in a non-pandemic year since 2014. But the great thing about college sports is that records don’t matter in rivalry games, and that gets to play itself out in the 2024 version of The Game. “It doesn’t matter what their record is,” Howard said. “I couldn’t care less.” Howard has a chance to make his mark in an Ohio State-Michigan game that’s arguably the most important of the Ryan Day era. He gets to be the guy that stops the bleeding and flip things back in the favor of the Buckeyes while sending a group of players out on a high note. “This rivalry game means everything,” Howard said. “I’m just honored to be able to be a part of it and I won’t take it lightly. This is the biggest game of our season and I’m looking forward to it.”Blinded by Headlights' Glare? You're Not Alone