National Sports
Bencic rallies past Swiatek to give Switzerland lead in United Cup final
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2026
SYDNEY (AP) — Belinda Bencic rallied from a set down to stun No. 2-ranked Iga Świątek 3-6, 6-0, 6-3 to give Switzerland a surprise lead over Poland in the final of the United Cup on Sunday. Swiss veteran Stan Wawrinka, who will retire at the end of this season, played Hubert Hurkacz later Sunday, with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lindsey Vonn’s World Cup race canceled because of snowfall, wind gusts in Austria
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2026
ALTENMARKT-ZAUCHENSEE, Austria (AP) — Lindsey Vonn lost the chance for another World Cup race win Sunday when a super-G was canceled because of the weather conditions. The 41-year-old United States star won a downhill on the same course Saturday but “strong snowfall in the night and strong wind on the top” prevented Sunday’s race, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Los Angeles takes on Dallas after shootout win
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2026
Dallas Stars (26-10-9, in the Central Division) vs. Los Angeles Kings (19-15-10, in the Pacific Division) Los Angeles; Monday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Kings host the Dallas Stars after the Kings beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 in a shootout. Los Angeles has a 19-15-10 record overall and a 7-9-5 record on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sharks host the Golden Knights on 3-game win streak
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2026
Vegas Golden Knights (20-11-12, in the Pacific Division) vs. San Jose Sharks (23-18-3, in the Pacific Division) San Jose, California; Sunday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The San Jose Sharks will attempt to continue a three-game win streak with a victory against the Vegas Golden Knights. San Jose has a 23-18-3 record overall and a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boston plays Pittsburgh following Khusnutdinov’s 4-goal showing
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2026
Pittsburgh Penguins (21-13-9, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Boston Bruins (24-19-2, in the Atlantic Division) Boston; Sunday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Bruins host the Pittsburgh Penguins after Marat Khusnutdinov’s four-goal game against the New York Rangers in the Bruins’ 10-2 win. Boston is 24-19-2 overall and 14-8-1 at home. The Bruins serve ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oilers visit the Blackhawks after Draisaitl’s 2-goal game
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2026
Edmonton Oilers (22-16-7, in the Pacific Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (19-19-7, in the Central Division) Chicago; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Edmonton Oilers visit the Chicago Blackhawks after Leon Draisaitl’s two-goal game against the Los Angeles Kings in the Oilers’ 4-3 shootout loss. Chicago has gone 10-9-4 in home games and 19-19-7 overall. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Utah takes on Columbus after Schmaltz’s 2-goal performance
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2026
Columbus Blue Jackets (18-19-7, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Utah Mammoth (22-20-3, in the Central Division) Salt Lake City; Sunday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Utah Mammoth host the Columbus Blue Jackets after Nick Schmaltz scored two goals in the Mammoth’s 4-2 win over the St. Louis Blues. Utah has gone 11-7-1 at home ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs take win streak into matchup with the Avalanche
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2026
Toronto Maple Leafs (22-15-7, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (33-4-7, in the Central Division) Denver; Monday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Maple Leafs will try to keep a three-game win streak alive when they take on the Colorado Avalanche. Colorado is 19-0-2 in home games and 33-4-7 overall. The Avalanche are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tampa Bay brings 9-game win streak into matchup with Philadelphia
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2026
Tampa Bay Lightning (27-13-3, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (22-13-8, in the Metropolitan Division) Philadelphia; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Lightning seek to build upon a nine-game win streak with a victory against the Philadelphia Flyers. Philadelphia has a 22-13-8 record overall and a 12-6-5 record in home games. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sabres play the Panthers on 3-game winning streak
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2026
Florida Panthers (23-18-3, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Buffalo Sabres (24-15-4, in the Atlantic Division) Buffalo, New York; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Buffalo Sabres come into a matchup with the Florida Panthers as winners of three games in a row. Buffalo is 7-2-2 against the Atlantic Division and 24-15-4 overall. The Sabres ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nashville plays Washington in a non-conference matchup
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2026
Washington Capitals (23-16-6, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Nashville Predators (20-20-4, in the Central Division) Nashville, Tennessee; Sunday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Nashville Predators host the Washington Capitals in a non-conference matchup. Nashville is 11-10-2 in home games and 20-20-4 overall. The Predators are 10th in NHL play with 171 total penalties (averaging ... Read More »
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