Capitals take on the Maple Leafs on losing streak
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
Toronto Maple Leafs (15-12-5, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Washington Capitals (18-11-4, in the Metropolitan Division) Washington; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals enter a matchup with the Toronto Maple Leafs after losing three in a row. Washington is 10-5-2 at home and 18-11-4 overall. The Capitals are 6-7-3 in games their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!San Jose takes on Dallas following Celebrini’s 2-goal showing
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
Dallas Stars (22-7-5, in the Central Division) vs. San Jose Sharks (17-14-3, in the Pacific Division) San Jose, California; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The San Jose Sharks host the Dallas Stars after Macklin Celebrini scored two goals in the Sharks’ 6-3 win over the Calgary Flames. San Jose has a 10-5-3 record in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Penguins bring losing streak into game against the Senators
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
Pittsburgh Penguins (14-9-9, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Ottawa Senators (15-13-4, in the Atlantic Division) Ottawa, Ontario; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Penguins, on a six-game losing streak, take on the Ottawa Senators. Ottawa has a 15-13-4 record overall and a 6-6-2 record in home games. The Senators have a 2-6-1 record ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carey’s hometown century and Khawaja’s 82 help Australia reach 326-8 on Day 1 of 3rd Ashes test
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) — Alex Carey posted a hometown hundred and Usman Khawaja scored 82 after a dramatic, last-minute recall to help Australia reach 326 for eight at stumps on a hot opening day of the third Ashes test. Paceman Joffra Archer (3-29) took three big wickets, including two in three balls immediately after lunch, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celebrini’s spin-o-rama goal helps him become fastest Sharks player to 50 points
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Macklin Celebrini reached his latest milestone in most impressive fashion. Celebrini scored a spin-o-rama goal as part of a four-point night that made him the fastest San Jose player to reach 50 points in a season as the Sharks beat the Calgary Flames 6-3 on Tuesday. “He’s incredible,” teammate Barclay ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charlotte hosts Atlanta following overtime win against Cleveland
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
Atlanta Hawks (15-12, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (8-18, 12th in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte, North Carolina; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte hosts the Atlanta Hawks after the Hornets took down the Cleveland Cavaliers 119-111 in overtime. The Hornets have gone 7-12 against Eastern Conference teams. Charlotte is 7-11 against ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Houston visits New Orleans, aims to stop road slide
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
Houston Rockets (16-7, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (5-22, 15th in the Western Conference) New Orleans; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Houston hits the road against New Orleans looking to stop its three-game road losing streak. The Pelicans are 1-6 against the rest of their division. New Orleans averages 13.4 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sacramento takes on Portland on 3-game slide
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
Sacramento Kings (6-20, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (10-16, 11th in the Western Conference) Portland, Oregon; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Sacramento aims to stop its three-game skid with a victory over Portland. The Trail Blazers are 8-11 against Western Conference opponents. Portland is 5-6 when it turns the ball ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!San Antonio takes home win streak into matchup with Washington
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
Washington Wizards (4-20, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (18-7, fourth in the Western Conference) San Antonio; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: San Antonio will try to keep its four-game home win streak intact when the Spurs face Washington. The Spurs are 9-2 in home games. San Antonio is seventh in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Utah hosts Los Angeles after overtime win against Dallas
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers (18-7, third in the Western Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (10-15, 10th in the Western Conference) Salt Lake City; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Utah hosts the Los Angeles Lakers after the Jazz took down the Dallas Mavericks 140-133 in overtime. The Jazz are 6-11 in conference matchups. Utah allows the most ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto plays Milwaukee for conference showdown
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
Toronto Raptors (16-11, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (11-16, 10th in the Eastern Conference) Milwaukee; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Milwaukee Bucks host the Toronto Raptors in Eastern Conference action Thursday. The Bucks are 9-12 against Eastern Conference opponents. Milwaukee is 7-10 against opponents over .500. The Raptors are 14-7 ... Read More »
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