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In the news today: Carney at WEF, Canadian dies in Australia, Toews plays in Chicago
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Carney kicks off pitch for investment at World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland Prime Minister Mark Carney is in the Swiss ski resort town of Davos to pitch Canada as an investment destination while he attends trhe World ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Penguins play the Flames following Dewar’s 2-goal performance
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
Pittsburgh Penguins (23-14-11, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Calgary Flames (21-23-5, in the Pacific Division) Calgary, Alberta; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Penguins visit the Calgary Flames after Connor Dewar’s two-goal game against the Seattle Kraken in the Penguins’ 6-3 win. Calgary has a 21-23-5 record overall and a 13-7-3 record in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kings host the Rangers on losing streak
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
New York Rangers (21-23-6, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Los Angeles Kings (19-16-13, in the Pacific Division) Los Angeles; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Kings look to stop a four-game skid when they play the New York Rangers. Los Angeles has a 7-10-7 record at home and a 19-16-13 record overall. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canucks take on the Capitals on losing streak
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
Washington Capitals (24-20-6, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Vancouver Canucks (16-28-5, in the Pacific Division) Vancouver, British Columbia; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Vancouver Canucks play the Washington Capitals after losing 11 games in a row. Vancouver has gone 4-14-3 at home and 16-28-5 overall. The Canucks have a 6-6-4 record in games ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Avalanche host the Ducks after MacKinnon’s 2-goal game
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
Anaheim Ducks (25-21-3, in the Pacific Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (34-5-8, in the Central Division) Denver; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche host the Anaheim Ducks after Nathan MacKinnon’s two-goal game against the Washington Capitals in the Avalanche’s 5-2 win. Colorado has a 20-1-3 record in home games and a 34-5-8 record ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kraken bring 4-game losing streak into matchup against the Islanders
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
New York Islanders (27-17-5, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Seattle Kraken (21-18-9, in the Pacific Division) Seattle; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Kraken enter a matchup against the New York Islanders as losers of four straight games. Seattle is 10-8-5 at home and 21-18-9 overall. The Kraken have a -11 scoring differential, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lightning take on the Sharks, look to continue home win streak
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
San Jose Sharks (25-20-3, in the Pacific Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (30-13-4, in the Atlantic Division) Tampa, Florida; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Lightning will try to keep a four-game home win streak alive when they take on the San Jose Sharks. Tampa Bay has a 30-13-4 record overall and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flyers visit the Mammoth following Konecny’s 2-goal showing
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
Philadelphia Flyers (23-17-8, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Utah Mammoth (25-20-4, in the Central Division) Salt Lake City; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Flyers visit the Utah Mammoth after Travis Konecny scored two goals in the Flyers’ 2-1 win against the Vegas Golden Knights. Utah is 25-20-4 overall and 14-7-2 in home ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nashville plays Buffalo in a non-conference matchup
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
Buffalo Sabres (26-17-5, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Nashville Predators (23-21-4, in the Central Division) Nashville, Tennessee; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Nashville Predators play the Buffalo Sabres in a non-conference matchup. Nashville has a 23-21-4 record overall and a 13-10-2 record on its home ice. The Predators are 11-3-4 in games decided ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gael Monfils bids emotional farewell to the Australian Open after a 1st-round loss
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — For one last show, Gael Monfils had the crowd chanting his name as he bid adieu to the Australian Open. There will be no encore at Melbourne Park for the 39-year-old Frenchman, a popular personality around Melbourne Park for decades. After leading by a set and a break, Monfils lost his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C.’s balmy January brings out blossoms, but a cold snap could put plants in peril
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
VANCOUVER — A couple weeks ago, North Vancouver resident Larry Sewell looked down a street in his neighbourhood and did a double take. “I said, ‘God — (that) looks like a cherry blossom,'” said Sewell. “I just walked up there and went underneath and took some pictures. I mean, I’ve seen blossoms come out in ... Read More »
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