THREE TO SEE: Is the BFG the goal machine the Canucks have been looking for? (Answer: no)
KINGS-CANUCKS NHL IN VANCOUVER
The Kings have surrendered the fourthfewest goals in the NHL, a problem for Vancouver. At least they have noted sniper Nikita Tryamkin (sarcasm) who scored his first of the season last game. ON AIR: 7 p.m., Rogers Arena, SNP, TSN 1040.
RAPTORS-WARRIORS NBA IN SAN FRAN
A huge test for the Raptors, who are a mere one game back of the East-leading Cavs. The Warriors are 12-2 at home; the Raps, 11-3 on the road. Can DeMar DeRozan and Co. make a statement? TV: 7:30 p.m., SNOne.
LEAFS-PANTHERS NHL IN FLORIDA
More controversial firings in Florida — this one both on and off the ice. Mascot Stanley Panther says he was fired by the Panthers after being hospitalized for depression, and has filed suit against the team. TV: 4 p.m., SNP.
What else is on: TODAY, DEC. 28
FOOTBALL: Foster Farms Bowl, Indiana vs. Utah, 5:30 p.m., FOX; Texas Bowl, Texas A&M vs. Kansas State, 6 p.m., TSN2. HOCKEY: Montreal Canadiens at Tampa Bay Lightning, 4:30 p.m., SN360; Spengler Cup, Mountfield HK vs. TBA, 6 a.m., TSN4; HC Davos vs. TBA, 11 a.m., TSN3; World Juniors, Switzerland vs. Sweden, 2 p.m., TSN; Slovakia vs. United States, 4:30 p.m., TSN; WHL, Vancouver at Everett, 7 p.m.; Kelowna at Kamloops, 7 p.m.; Prince George at Victoria, 7 p.m.
SOCCER: Scotland, St. Johnstone vs. Rangers, 11:30 a.m., SNWORLD; England, Southampton vs. Tottenham,
11:45 A.M., TSN. THURSDAY, DEC. 29
BASKETBALL: Pepperdine at Gonzaga, 6 p.m., NBC; Toronto Raptors at Phoenix Suns, 6 p.m., TSN2. HOCKEY: Anaheim Ducks at Calgary Flames, 6 p.m., SNP; Spengler Cup, quarterfinals, teams TBA, 6 a.m., TSN4; 11 a.m., TSN2; World Juniors, Denmark vs. Czech Republic, 10 a.m., TSN; Russia vs. United States, 12:30 p.m., TSN; Finland vs. Sweden, 2:30 p.m., TSN2; Latvia vs. Canada, 5 p.m., TSN.
FRIDAY, DEC. 30
BASKETBALL: Chicago Bulls at Indiana Pacers, 1 p.m., SNOne; New York Knicks at New Orleans Pelicans, 5 p.m., SNOne. FOOTBALL: Sun Bowl, Stanford vs. North Carolina, 11 a.m., CBS; Arizona Bowl, South Alabama vs. Air Force, 2:30 p.m., KTLA; Orange Bowl, Michigan vs. Florida State, 5 p.m., TSN2. HARNESS RACING: Fraser Downs,
7 p.m. HOCKEY: Spengler Cup, semifinals, 6 a.m., 11 a.m., TSN; World Juniors, Switzerland vs. Denmark, 2 p.m., TSN; Chicago Blackhawks at Carolina Hurricanes, 4:30 p.m., WGN; Anaheim Ducks at Vancouver Canucks, 7 p.m., Rogers Arena, SNP, TSN 1040; WHL, Victoria at Kelowna, 7 p.m.; Kamloops at Vancouver, 7:30 p.m., Langley Events Centre; Spengler Cup, final, 3 a.m. (Sat.), TSN4. SOCCER: England, Hull City vs.
Everton, 11 a.m., SNWORLD.