Flames G Markstrom scratched due to flu, Nickel signed to backup
Calgary Flames veteran starting goalie Jacob Markstrom was a late scratch for Monday's game against the visiting Vegas Golden Knights and was replaced between the pipes by Dan Vladar.
Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid, Tampa Bay Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov and Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros have been named the NHL's three stars of the week.
Colorado Avalanche star Cale Makar responded Monday to diving accusations pointed towards him by Minnesota Wild head Dean Evason on Saturday.
The Canucks have stormed out of the gate this season and a big reason why has been the play of their core group of young talent, led by arguably the best player in the NHL, Quinn Hughes. TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button speaks to the impact Hughes has had for Vancouver, discusses the ceiling for Dustin Wolf on the Flames, the Jets' pipeline of talent and the Oilers' low ranking.
TSN's CORE 4 project has launched and the focus on Wednesday is the Top 50 players in the NHL under 24 years of age. As TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button explains, the league is loaded with young talent and it's a tight battle for the top spot in the rankings.
Bob Weeks takes a closer look at the top five storylines in curling, including Joel Retornaz and the Italians’ strong play, Brad Gushue’s recent comments, Laura Walker joining Curling Canada’s board and more.
Bob Weeks runs through the latest and greatest in curling social media.