December 26th, 2025

National Sports

Blackhawks enter matchup with the Stars on losing streak

By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025

Chicago Blackhawks (13-17-6, in the Central Division) vs. Dallas Stars (25-7-6, in the Central Division) Dallas; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Blackhawks are looking to break a six-game losing streak with a victory over the Dallas Stars. Dallas is 7-2-0 against the Central Division and 25-7-6 overall. The Stars have scored 37 ... Read More »

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Kings take on the Ducks, look to break home slide

By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025

Anaheim Ducks (21-14-2, in the Pacific Division) vs. Los Angeles Kings (15-12-9, in the Pacific Division) Los Angeles; Saturday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Kings play the Anaheim Ducks looking to end their three-game home skid. Los Angeles has gone 15-12-9 overall with a 3-1-4 record in Pacific Division play. The Kings ... Read More »

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Avalanche visit the Golden Knights on 6-game win streak

By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025

Colorado Avalanche (27-2-7, in the Central Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (17-8-10, in the Pacific Division) Paradise, Nevada; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche will try to prolong a six-game win streak with a victory against the Vegas Golden Knights. Vegas has a 17-8-10 record overall and an 8-4-5 record in home ... Read More »

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Sharks take losing streak into matchup with the Canucks

By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025

San Jose Sharks (17-17-3, in the Pacific Division) vs. Vancouver Canucks (15-18-3, in the Pacific Division) Vancouver, British Columbia; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The San Jose Sharks, on a three-game losing streak, take on the Vancouver Canucks. Vancouver has a 15-18-3 record overall and a 3-3-1 record in Pacific Division games. The Canucks ... Read More »

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Hurricanes play the Red Wings on losing streak

By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025

Detroit Red Wings (22-13-3, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (22-11-3, in the Metropolitan Division) Raleigh, North Carolina; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Carolina Hurricanes play the Detroit Red Wings after losing three straight games. Carolina has a 22-11-3 record overall and an 11-6-1 record on its home ice. The Hurricanes have ... Read More »

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Rangers visit the Islanders after Raddysh’s 2-goal game

By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025

New York Rangers (19-16-4, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Islanders (20-13-4, in the Metropolitan Division) Elmont, New York; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The New York Rangers visit the New York Islanders after Taylor Raddysh scored two goals in the Rangers’ 7-3 win against the Washington Capitals. New York has a 5-4-2 ... Read More »

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Buffalo hosts Boston after Byram’s 2-goal showing

By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025

Boston Bruins (20-17-1, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Buffalo Sabres (18-14-4, in the Atlantic Division) Buffalo, New York; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Buffalo Sabres host the Boston Bruins after Bowen Byram scored two goals in the Sabres’ 3-2 overtime win over the Ottawa Senators. Buffalo has a 6-2-2 record in Atlantic Division ... Read More »

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Timberwolves face the Nets on 3-game win streak

By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025

Brooklyn Nets (9-19, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (20-10, fifth in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota will attempt to build upon its three-game win streak with a victory against Brooklyn. The Timberwolves have gone 12-5 at home. Minnesota ranks ninth in the Western Conference with 11.4 ... Read More »

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20 wickets fall on a record-breaking Day 1 of the fourth Ashes test

By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia collapsed for 152 yet still claimed a 42-run lead over England on the first innings in a remarkable opening day of the fourth Ashes test Friday in which 20 wickets fell. The day’s play unfolded before a world-record crowd for a day of cricket at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The ... Read More »

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Nikola Jokic posts 56-point triple-double and Nuggets hold off Timberwolves 142-138 in OT

By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic recorded a 56-point triple-double and set an NBA record with 18 points in overtime, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 142-138 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night. Jokic broke Stephen Curry’s record of 17 overtime points from 2016, making it the highest by any player in regular season ... Read More »

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Jokic’s 56-point triple-double powers Nuggets past Timberwolves in OT

By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic recorded a 56-point triple-double and set an NBA record with 18 points in overtime, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 142-138 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night. Jokic broke Stephen Curry’s record of 17 overtime points from 2016, making it the highest by any player in regular season ... Read More »

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