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Islanders take on the Devils after overtime win
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
New Jersey Devils (22-18-2, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Islanders (23-15-4, in the Metropolitan Division) Elmont, New York; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The New Jersey Devils visit the New York Islanders after the Islanders took down the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 in overtime. New York has a 6-5-2 record in Metropolitan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Predators visit the Oilers after Haula’s 2-goal game
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
Nashville Predators (19-18-4, in the Central Division) vs. Edmonton Oilers (20-16-6, in the Pacific Division) Edmonton, Alberta; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Nashville Predators visit the Edmonton Oilers after Erik Haula’s two-goal game against the Calgary Flames in the Predators’ 4-3 win. Edmonton is 10-5-3 in home games and 20-16-6 overall. The Oilers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lightning host the Avalanche after Raddysh’s hat trick
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
Colorado Avalanche (31-3-7, in the Central Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (25-13-3, in the Atlantic Division) Tampa, Florida; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Colorado Avalanche after Darren Raddysh recorded a hat trick in the Lightning’s 7-3 win over the San Jose Sharks. Tampa Bay has an 11-9-0 record ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canucks take losing streak into game against the Sabres
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
Vancouver Canucks (16-20-5, in the Pacific Division) vs. Buffalo Sabres (21-15-4, in the Atlantic Division) Buffalo, New York; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Vancouver Canucks come into the matchup with the Buffalo Sabres as losers of three games in a row. Buffalo has a 12-5-2 record in home games and a 21-15-4 record ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stars visit the Hurricanes after Johnston’s 2-goal game
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
Dallas Stars (25-9-8, in the Central Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (25-14-3, in the Metropolitan Division) Raleigh, North Carolina; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Stars visit the Carolina Hurricanes after Wyatt Johnston scored two goals in the Stars’ 4-3 overtime loss to the Montreal Canadiens. Carolina has a 13-8-1 record in home games ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sharks host the Blue Jackets after Regenda’s hat trick
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
Columbus Blue Jackets (18-16-7, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. San Jose Sharks (20-18-3, in the Pacific Division) San Jose, California; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The San Jose Sharks host the Columbus Blue Jackets after Pavol’s hat trick against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Sharks’ 7-3 loss. San Jose is 11-8-3 in home ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney to be in Paris on Monday for a meeting with Ukraine’s allies
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will be in Paris today for a meeting with Ukraine’s allies in a bid to end Russia’s war on the country. The meeting of the “coalition of the willing,” made up of nations like Canada, France and other European countries, seeks to accelerate a negotiated peace plan for Ukraine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What to know about curling, the popular Olympic sport with an Italian star seeking more gold at home
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
Curling dates to the 1700s and was among the handful of sports at the first Winter Olympics in 1924. It didn’t return until the 1998 Games with both men’s and women’s competition. It has grown in popularity and size: Curling will be the first sport to open competition, two days before the opening ceremony for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vonn, Shiffrin, Odermatt chase gold in Alpine skiing at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
Alpine skiing in its Olympic form dates back more than a century and the sport made its debut at the 1936 Games in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. Events have been modified over the years, but the individual competitions familiar to most fans like downhill and slalom remain. Here is what to know for the Winter Olympics in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A brand new Olympic sport, ski mountaineering, will debut at the Milan Cortina Games
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics will debut a new sport next month: Ski mountaineering, which combines uphill sprinting (on boots and on skis) and downhill skiing. Although the sport on the global stage is relatively new, it does have roots dating to the late 19th century. Backcountry winter sports have grown in popularity and there ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Laser rifle program, new shooting ranges means growth for biathlon in the US
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
Biathlon is one of the most-watched winter sports in Europe and will be one of the highlights for many fans at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. It’s less popular in the United States — a rare example of a winter sport in which the U.S. has never won an Olympic medal. This time, however, the ... Read More »
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