National Sports

LEDUC, Alta. — Calgary's Kevin Koe edged Edmonton's Brendan Bottcher 5-3 on Thursday night to create a three-way tie for first place at the Canada Cup heading into the final day of round-robin play.

Thursday's Games NFL Chicago 24 Detroit 20 Buffalo 26 Dallas 15 New Orleans 26 Atlanta 18 --- NHL New Jersey 6 Montreal 4 --- Friday's Games (All times Eastern) NHL N.Y. Rangers at Boston, 1 p.m. Winnipeg at Anaheim, 4 p.m.

Thursday's Games NFL Chicago 24 Detroit 20 Buffalo 26 Dallas 15 New Orleans 26 Atlanta 18 --- NHL New Jersey 6 Montreal 4 --- The Canadian Press

MONTREAL — Carey Price repeatedly smashing his stick on the crossbar in frustration perfectly summed up Montreal’s current struggles.

ARLINGTON, Texas — Cole Beasley savored a little extra time on the field with his former teammates after what had to be one of the most satisfying days of the Buffalo receiver’s career.

Defenceman Jeremie Poirier took the advice of the Saint John Sea Dogs coaching staff to shoot the puck more this season. And it's paying off.

CALGARY — Canada's 23-player roster for the first two games of the Rivalry Series against the United States features the return of veteran forward Meghan Agosta and defender Meaghan Mikkelson.

TORONTO — Carl English the basketball fan would love to see a full complement of Canadian stars play for the national men's basketball team next summer. Carl English the player understands why they might not.

Daichi Kamada scored twice in the second half as Eintracht Frankfurt came from a goal down and stun Arsenal 2-1 in the Europa League on Thursday.

LAKE LOUISE, Alta. — Switzerland's Carlo Janka was fastest in Thursday's training for the season-opening men's World Cup downhill. Janka posted a time of one minute 50.20 seconds ahead of a pair of Austrians.