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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- The Minnesota Vikings put up 30 points on the Arizona Cardinals to finally snap a four-game losing streak that had soured their season.On paper, that should be reason to celebrate for an offense that has struggled this season to sustain drives, open holes in the running game and put the ball in the end zone. But one of those touchdowns came on a 100-yard interception return by Xavier Rhodes, and another came on a 104-yard kickoff return by Cordarrelle Patterson.The Vikings followed a similar path to victory on Sunday as they did during their 5-0 start to the season, during which they got two TDs and a safety from their defense and two more TDs from special teams to inflate their scoring numbers. They know that they cant expect to sustain that kind of production over the final six games of the season, starting in Detroit on Thursday.Any time we get help from our defense or special teams, obviously, its a huge help, quarterback Sam Bradford said. And its great to have that, but as an offense, we cant rely on that. Weve got to go out there expecting for us to go out and play well and put up enough points to win.The Vikings offense did score twice in the first half against the Cardinals, but managed just three points in the second half and put up 217 yards in the game. New offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur pulled out several different trick plays to try to loosen up the defense, using some wildcat formations to get a little production out of the leagues worst running game and even going to a flea-flicker that drew a penalty and set up another touchdown.I still think theres a lot of room for improvement, Bradford said. Weve got to be better in the second half. But there were some positives, and obviously, just to get a win. I think that just does a lot for this team and does a lot for this group. Hopefully thats something we can build on going forward.Jerick McKinnon and Matt Asiata combined to rush for 64 yards on 21 carries. Thats not a number that jumps out, but considering they entered the game on pace to become the first team to average under 3.0 yards per carry since the Patriots in 1994, it was viewed as a step in the right direction.Coach Mike Zimmer was encouraged by the ability to convert a third-and-1 and for Asiata to pound into the end zone from two yards out after watching his team fail over and over in short yardage situations during that four-game skid.Were not going to be Eric Dickerson yet, Zimmer said. Were working on the little things.There remains a possibility that injured star Adrian Peterson could return to the field sometime in December, though he still has a long way to go in the rehab process following surgery on a torn meniscus in his right knee. Peterson has been out since Week 2 against Green Bay, but he was only averaging 1.6 yards per carry before he went down.In Petersons absence, Patterson has emerged as a playmaker that the Vikings offense sorely needs. The 2013 first-round draft choice went through a 20-game stretch from 2015 into this season where he had just four catches for 24 yards. But in the last seven games, Patterson has caught 32 passes for 295 yards and two touchdowns. Those arent numbers that will make Julio Jones jealous, but its a start.Nothing is good as it seems and nothing is as bad as it seems, Zimmer said. Somewhere in the middle is where reality falls.---For more NFL coverage: http://www.pro32.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP-NFL Danny Fortson Jersey .Y. -- Vancouver Canucks goaltender Roberto Luongo had little trouble picking up his first shutout of the season against a Buffalo Sabres team thats having trouble scoring goals. Art Harris Jersey . Radwanska, making her debut in the Seoul tournament, hit eight aces in a match that lasted 1 hour, 4 minutes at Olympic Park tennis stadium. 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Canada expects an improved opponent Thursday at the Globe Arena. "With their additions to their team, weve got to make sure were doing the right things with the puck," Canadian forward Jordan Eberle said. "You cant turn it over with the high offence they have." The quarter-final has been Canadas banana peel lately with three straight losses knocking Canadian teams out of medal contention. Eberle, an Edmonton Oilers forward, was a part of all those losses and doesnt want an early exit a fourth time. "For me, anyway, its been a game thats been tough to get by, so Im really looking forward to tomorrow night," he said. "Playing Sweden in Sweden, it doesnt get much better than that. "We want to make sure were bringing our best in a one-game elimination that any team can win. You cant be soft that night or else youre in trouble." Canada (5-1-1-0) finished second in the Stockholm pool ahead of third-seeded Sweden (5-2). Unbeaten Switzerland and the Czech Republic meet in the groups other quarter-final Thursday. The quarter-final matchups in co-host Helsinki are Russia versus the United States and Finland against Slovakia. Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin is expected in Russias lineup Thursday. Canadas anti-Sedin weapon is their Canucks teammate Dan Hamhuis, both in the intelligence he can provide on the twins and the positionally-sound game he knows to play against them. "I certainly have a lot of experience playing against them in practice and with them a lot," Hamhuis acknowledged. "Theyre a real challenge. "I really think its a group effort out there. Certainly its a lot of pressure on the two guys who are covering them, but its a huge responsibility of the other guys too to cover the guys theyre looking to pass to and make sure they dont get open." Henrik Sedin said he watched his countrys round robin game against Canada on television when he was still in Vancouver. "Theyve got a great team on paper," he said of Canada. "They brought top guys from each team. Its almost an all-star team over there. It can be a tough game, but if we play our game and keep it tight, we might get them a little bit frustrated maybe." Buffalo Sabres goaltender Jhonas Enroth single-handedly kept the round-robin game between the two countries close by foiling Canada on several golden scoring chances early in the game. Head coach Lindy Ruff wouldnt comment on his starter, but Mike Smiths 33 saves for the shutout against Sweden in the round robin means hes likely Canadas man in net. Henrik Sedin was quoted in Swedish media saying the Phoenix Coyotes goaltender dives to draw penalties in the NHL. "Thats fine," Smith responded. "I go back there and do my job and clear the puck. Whatever happens, happens." HHamhuis has logged the most minutes on the team in the two games since his arrival Saturday.dddddddddddd Canada continued to shore up the blue-line with the addition of Montreal Canadiens defenceman P.K. Subban. The finalist for this seasons Norris Trophy that goes to the NHLs top defenceman skated with the team for the first time Wednesday and was paired with Jay Harrison. The Ottawa Senators eliminated his Habs in the first round of NHL playoffs last week. Subban tied with Pittsburghs Kris Letang for the most points by a defenceman in the NHL this season with 38. So hes expected to generate offence from the back end, particularly on the power play with his booming shot. Subban spent his Ontario Hockey League career playing on wide ice at Bellevilles Yardman Arena. "Im quite familiar in terms of how to take the rush and how to use the size of the ice to your advantage, but at the same token, I havent played on that rink in four or five years," Subban pointed out. "This is my first game of the tournament. Its been four days since I played a game and its a little bit different coming from a playoff game thinking youre not even going to play hockey until next September to all of a sudden being in quarter-final game, Canada versus Sweden. That alone is a challenge." Ruff tinkered with his forward lines Wednesday moving Taylor Hall in with Ryan OReilly and Jeff Skinner. Canadian captain Eric Staal formed a trio with Eberle and Matt Duchene and his brother Jordan Staal was installed beside Matt Read and Wayne Simmonds. Ruff didnt touch Canadas top-producing line of Claude Giroux, Andrew Ladd and Steven Stamkos. The Canadian coach wouldnt reveal which players would be assigned to cover the Sedins and linemate Loui Eriksson of the Dallas Stars, but hinted he might not designate one checking line. "I hope to roll through our top three lines and be able to put a lot of pressure up against them where we can play in their end," Ruff said. "If we play one line against them, its going to take a couple of our lines out. We dont want to do that. "Weve got a plan in mind. Im not going to share it with you, but we do have a plan." He pointed out the Sedins played more than 23 minutes each in their first game of the tournament Monday, which was a 4-2 win over Denmark. Ruff intends to roll his lines with short shifts and attempt to corral them in their own end. Canadas 1972 Summit Series hero Paul Henderson watched Wednesdays skate from Canadas bench and joined the players for a post-practice picture. Henderson and former national womens team player Danielle Goyette will be inducted into the IIHF Hall of Fame on Sunday. TSN commentator Gord Miller will receive the Paul Loicq Award for his contribution to international hockey. Notes: Canada added St. Louis Blues forward and former Canadian junior team captain Jaden Schwartz as an alternate forward, who will play in the event of an injury up front . . . Canada has the maximum 25 players a country can register in the tournament with three goalies, nine defenceman and 13 forwards . . . Defenceman Luke Schenn will be back in Canadas lineup after serving his automatic one-game suspension for a match penalty he took Sunday against the Czechs. ' ' '