Need To Know: Thursday, Nov. 26

Here's what you need to know for Thursday, Nov. 26, the top stories from around the sports world as the day begins.

Injured Again?: Carey Price left after two periods of Montreal’s 5-1 win over the Rangers last night. His ailment was not disclosed but the defending Hart Trophy winner has been back in action for less than a week after missing nine prior games with a lower-body injury.

Hot Streak: Rookie Shane Prince had two goals and an assist as the Ottawa Senators won their fourth straight game in a 5-3 decision over the Colorado Avalanche. Craig Anderson made 40 saves as the Senators improved to 7-2-1 on the road this season.

Defeating the King: The Raptors came up big against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers in a 103-99 victory last night. Celebrating “Drake Night” at the Air Canada Centre, the Raptors got 27 points from Kyle Lowry and an effective performance from DeMarre Carroll to hold James to 24 points. Toronto improved to 10-6 on the season.

Top Honours: The CFL Awards take centre stage tonight as Grey Cup Week continues in Winnipeg. Ottawa's Henry Burris matches up against Calgary's Bo Levi Mitchell for Most Outstanding Player, while the race for Most Outstanding Canadian is between Winnipeg's Jamaal Westerman and Ottawa's Brad Sinopoli. You can watch live coverage of the CFL Awards on TSN.ca beginning at 8pm et/5pm pt.

Turkey Time: American Thanksgiving means a full day of NFL football, starting with the Eagles against the Lions at Ford Field. Later, Cam Newton and the 10-0 Carolina Panthers will try to stay unbeaten against the Dallas Cowboys, while the night game will pit NFC North rivals Chicago and Green Bay at Lambeau Field. The Packers will retire Brett Favre's No. 4 at halftime.