National Sports
France rugby player Uini Atonio’s career over after being hospitalized with serious heart issue
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
PARIS (AP) — France rugby player Uini Atonio was in intensive care Wednesday after being admitted to hospital following a serious heart issue, his club said. The 35-year-old prop was hospitalized “following a suspected cardiac problem,” Top 14 team La Rochelle said, adding that medical examinations confirmed the issue. “His condition is stable today and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wild in action against the Flames following shootout victory
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
Calgary Flames (21-25-6, in the Pacific Division) vs. Minnesota Wild (30-14-10, in the Central Division) Saint Paul, Minnesota; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Calgary Flames visit the Minnesota Wild after the Wild knocked off the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 in a shootout. Minnesota has a 15-6-7 record at home and a 30-14-10 record overall. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blackhawks bring losing streak into game against the Penguins
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
Chicago Blackhawks (21-23-9, in the Central Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (26-14-11, in the Metropolitan Division) Pittsburgh; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Blackhawks are looking to end a three-game skid with a win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Pittsburgh is 26-14-11 overall and 11-7-7 in home games. The Penguins have a +23 scoring differential, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carolina takes on Utah in a non-conference matchup
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
Utah Mammoth (28-21-4, in the Central Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (32-15-5, in the Metropolitan Division) Raleigh, North Carolina; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Carolina Hurricanes and the Utah Mammoth face off in a non-conference matchup. Carolina is 18-8-2 at home and 32-15-5 overall. The Hurricanes have gone 17-5-3 in games they have fewer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sabres bring 4-game win streak into matchup against the Kings
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
Los Angeles Kings (22-16-13, in the Pacific Division) vs. Buffalo Sabres (30-17-5, in the Atlantic Division) Buffalo, New York; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Buffalo Sabres host the Los Angeles Kings as winners of four straight games. Buffalo is 16-6-3 at home and 30-17-5 overall. The Sabres have gone 10-3-3 in games they ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lightning take home winning streak into matchup with the Jets
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
Winnipeg Jets (21-24-7, in the Central Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (33-14-4, in the Atlantic Division) Tampa, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Lightning will try to keep their six-game home win streak intact when they face the Winnipeg Jets. Tampa Bay is 14-9-0 at home and 33-14-4 overall. The Lightning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Red Wings and Capitals meet in Eastern Conference play
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
Washington Capitals (25-22-7, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Detroit Red Wings (32-17-5, in the Atlantic Division) Detroit; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Red Wings take on the Washington Capitals in Eastern Conference play. Detroit has a 32-17-5 record overall and an 18-9-1 record in home games. The Red Wings have a 27-3-4 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!St. Louis hosts Florida following Schenn’s 2-goal game
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
Florida Panthers (28-21-3, in the Atlantic Division) vs. St. Louis Blues (19-25-9, in the Central Division) St. Louis; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Blues host the Florida Panthers after Brayden Schenn scored two goals in the Blues’ 4-3 loss to the Dallas Stars. St. Louis is 12-10-6 in home games and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Jersey and Nashville square off in non-conference matchup
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
Nashville Predators (24-23-5, in the Central Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (27-24-2, in the Metropolitan Division) Newark, New Jersey; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The New Jersey Devils face the Nashville Predators in a non-conference matchup. New Jersey has a 12-10-2 record in home games and a 27-24-2 record overall. The Devils have a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vegas plays Dallas after Dorofeyev’s 2-goal game
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
Dallas Stars (30-14-9, in the Central Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (25-14-13, in the Pacific Division) Paradise, Nevada; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Vegas Golden Knights host the Dallas Stars after Pavel Dorofeyev’s two-goal game against the Montreal Canadiens in the Golden Knights’ 3-2 overtime loss. Vegas is 25-14-13 overall and 12-7-6 at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs take losing streak into matchup with the Kraken
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
Toronto Maple Leafs (24-20-9, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Seattle Kraken (24-19-9, in the Pacific Division) Seattle; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Maple Leafs aim to break their five-game slide with a victory over the Seattle Kraken. Seattle has gone 13-9-5 in home games and 24-19-9 overall. The Kraken have given up ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!
