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In the news: End to remote work, New Year’s bar fire, Quebec’s first babies of 2026
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed … Remote work option ending for thousands of public, private sector workers in 2026 The new year is already bringing some big changes to return-to-office rules. As of Monday, Ontario government employees will be expected to work in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Penguins bring win streak into game against the Red Wings
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
Pittsburgh Penguins (18-12-9, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Detroit Red Wings (24-14-4, in the Atlantic Division) Detroit; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Penguins look to keep a three-game win streak alive when they take on the Detroit Red Wings. Detroit is 24-14-4 overall and 14-7-1 in home games. The Red Wings have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blackhawks visit the Capitals after Mikheyev’s 2-goal game
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
Chicago Blackhawks (15-18-7, in the Central Division) vs. Washington Capitals (21-15-5, in the Metropolitan Division) Washington; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Blackhawks visit the Washington Capitals after Ilya Mikheyev’s two-goal game against the Dallas Stars in the Blackhawks’ 4-3 win. Washington has a 21-15-5 record overall and a 12-7-2 record in home ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Utah visits New Jersey after Guenther’s hat trick
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
Utah Mammoth (19-19-3, in the Central Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (21-17-2, in the Metropolitan Division) Newark, New Jersey; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Utah Mammoth visit the New Jersey Devils after Dylan Guenther recorded a hat trick in the Mammoth’s 7-2 win over the New York Islanders. New Jersey is 21-17-2 overall ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flames bring 3-game win streak into matchup with the Predators
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
Nashville Predators (18-18-4, in the Central Division) vs. Calgary Flames (18-18-4, in the Pacific Division) Calgary, Alberta; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Calgary Flames will attempt to keep a three-game win streak alive when they host the Nashville Predators. Calgary has an 18-18-4 record overall and a 12-5-2 record in home games. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs take on the Islanders after Matthews’ hat trick
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
Toronto Maple Leafs (19-15-6, in the Atlantic Division) vs. New York Islanders (22-15-4, in the Metropolitan Division) Elmont, New York; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Maple Leafs visit the New York Islanders after Auston Matthews recorded a hat trick in the Maple Leafs’ 6-5 win over the Winnipeg Jets. New York is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lightning try to keep win streak going, visit the Sharks
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
Tampa Bay Lightning (24-13-3, in the Atlantic Division) vs. San Jose Sharks (20-17-3, in the Pacific Division) San Jose, California; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Lightning will attempt to continue a six-game win streak with a victory against the San Jose Sharks. San Jose is 11-7-3 in home games and 20-17-3 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Avalanche take win streak into matchup with the Hurricanes
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
Colorado Avalanche (30-2-7, in the Central Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (24-13-3, in the Metropolitan Division) Raleigh, North Carolina; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche visit the Carolina Hurricanes looking to continue a nine-game win streak. Carolina is 24-13-3 overall and 13-7-1 at home. The Hurricanes have an 8-2-1 record in one-goal games. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sabres play the Blue Jackets on 10-game win streak
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
Buffalo Sabres (21-14-4, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (17-16-6, in the Metropolitan Division) Columbus, Ohio; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Buffalo Sabres will try to prolong a 10-game win streak with a victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Columbus is 17-16-6 overall and 8-7-3 at home. The Blue Jackets have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Remote work option ending for thousands of public, private sector workers in 2026
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
OTTAWA — The new year will bring some big changes to the rules on in-office work for many employees across the country — including tens of thousands of provincial government staff in Ontario and Alberta who will soon be required back in the office full-time. As of Jan. 5, Ontario provincial government employees will be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Los Angeles faces Boston, seeks 5th straight home win
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
Boston Celtics (21-12, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (11-21, 11th in the Western Conference) Inglewood, California; Saturday, 10:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles hosts Boston looking to continue its four-game home winning streak. The Clippers have gone 7-8 in home games. Los Angeles ranks fifth in the Western Conference in ... Read More »
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