National Sports
Pittsburgh plays Detroit after Mantha’s 2-goal game
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
Detroit Red Wings (24-14-3, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (17-12-9, in the Metropolitan Division) Pittsburgh; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Detroit Red Wings after Anthony Mantha scored two goals in the Penguins’ 5-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes. Pittsburgh has gone 8-6-5 at home and 17-12-9 overall. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stars come into matchup with the Blackhawks on losing streak
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
Dallas Stars (25-8-7, in the Central Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (14-18-7, in the Central Division) Chicago; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Stars, on a three-game losing streak, play the Chicago Blackhawks. Chicago has a 14-18-7 record overall and a 3-4-1 record in Central Division games. The Blackhawks have a 7-7-5 record in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tampa Bay brings 5-game win streak into matchup with Los Angeles
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
Tampa Bay Lightning (23-13-3, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Los Angeles Kings (16-13-9, in the Pacific Division) Los Angeles; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Lightning will look to keep a five-game win streak intact when they play the Los Angeles Kings. Los Angeles is 16-13-9 overall and 5-8-4 in home games. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ducks host the Wild on losing streak
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
Minnesota Wild (24-10-7, in the Central Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (21-16-3, in the Pacific Division) Anaheim, California; Friday, 10:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Anaheim Ducks look to stop a four-game skid when they play the Minnesota Wild. Anaheim has a 21-16-3 record overall and a 12-7-1 record in home games. The Ducks serve 9.6 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Golden Knights bring 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Blues
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
Vegas Golden Knights (17-10-11, in the Pacific Division) vs. St. Louis Blues (15-18-8, in the Central Division) St. Louis; Friday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Vegas Golden Knights look to break a three-game skid with a win against the St. Louis Blues. St. Louis has gone 8-9-5 in home games and 15-18-8 overall. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senators host the Capitals on losing streak
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
Washington Capitals (21-14-5, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Ottawa Senators (18-15-5, in the Atlantic Division) Ottawa, Ontario; Thursday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Ottawa Senators look to end a three-game slide when they play the Washington Capitals. Ottawa has gone 8-7-3 in home games and 18-15-5 overall. The Senators have gone 3-7-1 when they ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seattle and Nashville meet in Western Conference play
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
Nashville Predators (18-17-4, in the Central Division) vs. Seattle Kraken (16-14-7, in the Pacific Division) Seattle; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Kraken and the Nashville Predators face off in Western Conference action. Seattle has an 8-7-4 record in home games and a 16-14-7 record overall. The Kraken have given up 107 goals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rangers take losing streak into game against the Panthers
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
New York Rangers (19-18-5, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Florida Panthers (21-15-3, in the Atlantic Division) Miami; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The New York Rangers head into the matchup with the Florida Panthers after losing three games in a row. Florida has a 21-15-3 record overall and a 13-8-3 record on its home ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Morant leads Memphis against Los Angeles after 40-point performance
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies (15-18, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (20-11, fifth in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Friday, 10:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Memphis visits the Los Angeles Lakers after Ja Morant scored 40 points in the Grizzlies’ 139-136 overtime loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. The Lakers are 15-8 in Western Conference ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Orleans faces Portland on home slide
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers (14-20, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (8-27, 15th in the Western Conference) New Orleans; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans plays Portland looking to end its three-game home skid. The Pelicans are 4-21 against conference opponents. New Orleans has a 4-12 record in games decided by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Orlando heads to Chicago for conference matchup
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
Orlando Magic (18-15, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (16-17, ninth in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Orlando Magic take on Nikola Vucevic and the Chicago Bulls in Eastern Conference action Friday. The Bulls are 12-11 against Eastern Conference opponents. Chicago is seventh in the NBA with ... Read More »
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