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📅January 26, 2026 at 1:00 AM
NHL highlights include Bouchard's historic six-point game and McDavid's OT winner; NBA Thunder-Raptors preview; Olympic athlete spotlights and OCA leadership change dominate sports news.
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Oilers' Bouchard Makes History with Six-Point Game

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard achieved a historic six-point performance, including a hat trick, in a victory over the Washington Capitals on January 25, 2026. Captain Connor McDavid praised it as one of the best games by a defenseman, adding two goals and three assists himself, including the overtime winner.Source 1 Bouchard now has 14 goals and 41 assists this season.Source 1

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McDavid Retakes NHL Points Lead with OT Winner

Connor McDavid scored twice, including the game-winner 46 seconds into overtime, and added three assists against the Capitals, reaching 32 goals and 90 points to lead the NHL scoring race by three points over Nathan MacKinnon.Source 1 This performance came after a late arrival following a win in Calgary.Source 1

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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Toronto Raptors NBA Clash Preview

The Thunder, with a 37-9 record, face the Raptors (28-19) on January 25 at 7:00 pm ET, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading despite injuries to Alex Caruso and Jalen Williams.Source 3 Raptors rely on Brandon Ingram and RJ Barrett, but Collin Murray-Boyles is out.Source 3 Thunder favored due to strong scoring.Source 3

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Calgary Flames vs San Jose Sharks Upcoming Match

The Calgary Flames host the San Jose Sharks on January 31, 2026, at 2:00 PM, inviting fans to join the 'C of Red' atmosphere in Calgary.Source 2 This NHL game promises action at the Scotiabank Saddledome.Source 2

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Manitoba Athletes Spotlighted for 2026 Winter Olympics

Manitobans like Jocelyne Larocque (women's ice hockey) and Travis Sanheim (men's ice hockey) are key Team Canada contenders for the Milano Cortina 2026 Games.Source 4 Mark Stone from Winnipeg is set for his Olympic debut after successes in IIHF events.Source 4 Local pride is high for these medal hopefuls.Source 4

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Randhir Singh's OCA Presidency Ends Due to Health Issues

Veteran Indian administrator Randhir Singh's tenure as Olympic Council of Asia president ends prematurely due to ill health, with a new election on January 26, 2026.Source 7 Qatar's Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani is the sole candidate during the Tashkent General Assembly.Source 7 This precedes the Asian Games in Japan.Source 7

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Calgary Flames vs Anaheim Ducks Game on January 25

The Flames faced the Anaheim Ducks at Scotiabank Saddledome on January 25, 2026, as part of their packed schedule.Source 8 Following this, the Calgary Wranglers play Laval Rocket on January 26.Source 8

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FIS Cross Country World Cup in Goms, Switzerland

The FIS Cross Country World Cup takes place in Goms from January 23-25, 2026, highlighting top cross-country skiing action.Source 9 This event draws international competitors to the Swiss venue.Source 9

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Junior Bobsleigh World Championships in St. Moritz

Junior Bobsleigh World Championships are scheduled starting January 19, 2026, in St. Moritz, Switzerland, for emerging talents.Source 9 The event underscores Switzerland's winter sports prominence.Source 9

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Oilers Overcome Adversity in Back-to-Back Wins

The Oilers won despite arriving at 4 a.m. after a 3-1 victory over the Flames in Calgary, fighting through ups and downs against the Capitals.Source 1 Coach Kris Knoblauch praised the team's resilience.Source 1 Bouchard's all-around play included key hits and defensive stops.Source 1

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Mark Stone Poised for Olympic Debut with Team Canada

Winnipeg's Mark Stone, IIHF World Championship MVP in 2019, will debut at the 2026 Olympics after leading Canada to the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off title.Source 4 His leadership shines in high-stakes tournaments.Source 4

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Thunder's Strong Season Continues Against Raptors

Oklahoma City Thunder have scored 225.5 points in 25 of 46 games, boasting stars like Chet Holmgren alongside Gilgeous-Alexander.Source 3 Prediction favors Thunder in this matchup.Source 3