National Sports
Blues host the Wild to start season
By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025
Minnesota Wild vs. St. Louis Blues St. Louis; Thursday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Blues host the Minnesota Wild in the season opener. St. Louis went 44-30-8 overall and 17-13-3 in division games a season ago. The Blues had a +19 goal differential last season, scoring 250 goals while giving up 231. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Avalanche take on the Mammoth after Necas’ 2-goal performance
By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025
Utah Mammoth vs. Colorado Avalanche Denver; Thursday, 9 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche host the Utah Mammoth after Martin Necas’ two-goal game against the Los Angeles Kings in the Avalanche’s 4-1 win. Colorado had a 49-29-4 record overall while going 15-14-4 against opponents from the Central Division last season. The Avalanche scored 58 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lightning host the Senators for first game of season
By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025
Ottawa Senators vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Lightning open the season at home against the Ottawa Senators. Tampa Bay had a 47-27-8 record overall while going 12-16-3 against opponents from the Atlantic Division last season. The Lightning allowed 2.6 goals per game while scoring 3.6 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hurricanes host the Devils to begin 2025 season
By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025
New Jersey Devils vs. Carolina Hurricanes Raleigh, North Carolina; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Carolina Hurricanes host the New Jersey Devils in the season opener. Carolina had a 47-30-5 record overall while going 26-5-5 against opponents from the Metropolitan Division last season. Goalies for the Hurricanes averaged 22.1 saves per game last season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Predators and Blue Jackets meet for 2025 season opener
By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Nashville Predators Nashville, Tennessee; Thursday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Nashville Predators begin the season at home against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Nashville had a 30-44-8 record overall and a 20-18-3 record at home last season. The Predators had a 21.8% power play success rate last season, scoring 50 goals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Penguins take on the Islanders after Brazeau’s 2-goal performance
By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025
New York Islanders vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Penguins host the New York Islanders after Justin Brazeau’s two-goal game against the New York Rangers in the Penguins’ 3-0 win. Pittsburgh went 34-36-12 overall and 9-13-4 in division games a season ago. Goalies for the Penguins averaged 26.7 saves ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sabres host the Rangers in Eastern Conference action
By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025
New York Rangers vs. Buffalo Sabres Buffalo, New York; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Buffalo Sabres and the New York Rangers meet in Eastern Conference action. Buffalo had a 36-39-7 record overall and a 23-15-3 record at home last season. The Sabres had an 18.8% power play success rate last season, scoring 43 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays try to clinch ALDS in Game 4 against Yankees
By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays (94-68, first in the AL East during the regular season) vs. New York Yankees (94-68, second in the AL East during the regular season) New York; Wednesday, 7:08 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Blue Jays: Louie Varland (4-3, 2.97 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 75 strikeouts); Yankees: Cam Schlittler (4-3, 2.96 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 84 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mariners take 2-1 ALDS lead into Game 4 against Tigers
By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025
Seattle Mariners (90-72, first in the AL West during the regular season) vs. Detroit Tigers (87-75, second in the AL Central during the regular season) Detroit; Wednesday, 3:08 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mariners: Bryce Miller (4-6, 5.68 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 74 strikeouts); Tigers: Casey Mize (14-6, 3.87 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 139 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jays aim to bounce back with win tonight and eliminate Yankees in Game 4 of ALDS
By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025
BRONX — The Toronto Blue Jays can accomplish tonight what they failed to do last night: Beat the host New York Yankees and win their American League Division Series. The Jays had the Bronx Bombers on the ropes at Yankee Stadium early last night as they built a 6-1 lead in the third inning and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jessica Pegula advances to the third round in Wuhan with a tight win over Baptiste
By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025
WUHAN, China (AP) — Jessica Pegula was twice broken while serving for the match in the third set but recovered to edge Hailey Baptiste in a tight tiebreaker Wednesday and advance at the Wuhan Open. Sixth-seeded Pegula beat her fellow American 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (6) on her seventh match point to reach the third round. ... Read More »
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