In the NHL -- Canadian teams posted mixed results last night.
Matthew Tkachuk had a goal and an assist for the Calgary Flames, but they still lost to 4-2 to the Buffalo Sabres.
Elsewhere -- Cam Talbot posted his third shutout of the season, making 31 saves as the Edmonton Oilers topped the Chicago Blackhawks 5-0.
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In the NFL -- Oakland QB Derek Carr threw two touchdown passes in the fourth quarter as the Raiders finished off a successful trip to Mexico City with a 27-20 victory over Houston on Monday Night Football.
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In the NBA -- the Detroit Pistons dropped their fourth straight, falling to Houston 99-96.
Meantime -- Kyle Lowry led the Raptors with 27 points as Toronto lost to the LA Clippers 123-115.
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In other NBA news -- the league has upheld a controversial decision from the Toronto Raptors' loss to the Kings in Sacramento on Sunday night. Officials with the league say they agree with game officials that Terrence Ross's buzzer-beater was too late to force overtime.
