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Pickard's poised play gives Edmonton Oilers confidence in first-round series

Suzuki believes Habs have a lot of guys 'that thrive under pressure' ahead of Game 5

The Canadiens head into Wednesday's Game 5 in a must-win situation to preserve their season but despite being down 3-1 in their series against the Capitals, the team insists the pressure won't get to them.

Hurricanes sign F Hall to three-year extension after advancing

The Carolina Hurricanes have signed forward Taylor Hall to a three-year, $9.5 million contract extension, the team announced Wednesday.

Kucherov, Makar, MacKinnon finalists for Ted Lindsay Award

Colorado Avalanche centre Nathan MacKinnon is in the mix for a second straight Ted Lindsay award. Avalanche defenceman Cale Makar and Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov are the other finalists.

Brunette, McCarthy join Evason, Huska on Men's Worlds staff

After TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger reported Columbus Blue Jackets coach Dean Evason will lead Canada with Calgary Flames bench boss Ryan Huska serving as an assistant, Canada officially announced those appointments, plus two other assistant coach designations for next month's tournament in Sweden and Denmark.

Leafs insist they're 'fine' as playoff demons circle after Game 5 loss

The Toronto Maple Leafs missed out on a second opportunity to close out the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night and now the series will shift back to Ottawa for Game 6.

Morning Coffee: Leafs Nation braces as Senators stay alive in Battle of Ontario

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are a rollercoaster that has hockey fans sweating before the first drop even hits. When it comes to the Maple Leafs, none of us have any clue whether the ride is going to twist, turn, or completely fall off the rails at any given moment. This is the Morning Coffee for Wednesday, April 30th.

Domenic Padula

'You're never out of the fight': Sens express the belief they have after forcing Game 6

It's been well documented that after the loss in Game 4, Brady Tkachuk pointed to the ice and said "we'll be back." The Senators explain how the confidence of their captain speaks to the belief the team has had in itself all season.

Green confident Ullmark will rise up to the challenge again in Game 6

Senators head coach Travis Green explains how confident he is that goaltender Linus Ullmark will rise up to the challenge again in Game 6 against the Maple Leafs.

Vilardi ready to make impact for Jets in Game 5

Gabriel Vilardi doesn’t expect to swoop in and save the day for the struggling Winnipeg Jets. He does, though, hope to “make a big impact” for the team when he returns from injury in Wednesday’s critical Game 5 playoff match against the St. Louis Blues.

The case for a Canadiens series comeback

While coming back from being down 3-1 in a series isn't common, it has happened in the first round three times in the last four years. How can the Habs pull off the improbable and win three straight against the Capitals? TSN Hockey analyst Martin Biron makes his case for a Canadiens series comeback.

Wild G Gustavsson leaves with illness, replaced by Fleury

Minnesota goalie Filip Gustavsson was replaced after two periods Tuesday night because of what the team called an illness, putting Marc-Andre Fleury in net for the Wild to face the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series.

Panthers D Ekblad suspended two games for elbow on Hagel

Florida Panthers defenceman Aaron Ekblad has been suspended two playoff games for elbowing Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brandon Hagel on Monday night.

NHL to hold draft lottery May 5

The National Hockey League draft lottery will be held next Monday, May 5, the league announced Tuesday. The draw will take place at NHL Network's studios in Secaucus, N.J.

For the third time in history, three QBs taken at the CFL Draft  

Three quarterbacks were taken at the CFL Draft for the third time in history. The CFL on TSN panel breakdown the arms of Taylor Elgersma, Kurtis Rourke and Jonathan Senecal who were all drafted on Tuesday.

Tocchet will not return as Canucks head coach

It’s not where they were expecting to be, but the Vancouver Canucks will hit the ice without Jack Adams Award-winning coach Rick Tocchet behind the bench next season.

Dreger details some of the reasons for Tocchet's departure from Vancouver

Rick Tocchet's tenure in Vancouver as head coach has officially come to an end after the team announced Tocchet will not return following the completion of his three-year contract. James Duthie is joined by TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger to discuss the timing of Tocchet's decision and what the future holds for him and the Canucks.

Could Tocchet leaving impact Hughes’ future in Vancouver?

Bryan Hayes, Jeff O’Neill and Jamie McLennan discuss Rick Tocchet not returning as head coach of the Vancouver Canucks and could his absence impact the future of Quinn Hughes extending in Vancouver.

How surprising was Tocchet's decision not to return to Vancouver?

How big of a surprise was it to hear that Rick Tocchet wouldn't be returning to the Canucks as their head coach? How will this affect the team moving forward? Canucks reporter Farhan Lalji joins Jay Onrait to discuss this and more.

Hernandez, Pages lead 18-hit attack as Dodgers beat Marlins

Teoscar Hernández had two RBI doubles and two RBI singles to take over the major league lead with 31 RBIs, Andy Pages homered among his three hits, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Miami Marlins 15-2 on Tuesday night.

Why Carlos Boozer sees a long offseason for Bucks

Carlos Boozer discusses how Damian Lillard's Achilles injury affects the Bucks moving forward.

Randle has been handful for Lakers as Wolves relish his physical presence

Julius Randle dropped in another timely basket in the second half and turned toward the sideline as he shuffled back on defense, beating his chest with both fists to further boost the decibel level at Target Center that was roaring all afternoon as the Minnesota Timberwolves took control of the series with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Why Stephen A. doesn't want to hear about the controversial no-call in Knicks-Pistons

Stephen A. Smith explains why he doesn't want to hear about the no-call because the Knicks handled business in a tough environment in Detroit.

Why Stephen A. can't fault JJ Redick's approach in Lakers' loss

Stephen A. Smith discusses how Minnesota's intensity set the tone in its Game 4 victory over the Lakers.

Boozer: I feel bad for Pistons fans after missed foul call

Mike Greenberg and Carlos Boozer discuss the controversial Game 4 ending between the Knicks and Pistons

Hellebuyck tops TSN’s end-of-season player rankings

It is the ultimate straw poll – 12 TSN hockey experts – but if the result is any indication, Connor Hellebuyck could be headed for one of the most celebrated goalie seasons ever. The Winnipeg netminder was the definitive choice for No. 1 in the TSN end-of-season player rankings, collecting eight first-place votes.

Steve Dryden

TSN’s Top 25 NHL players of the season: Who deserves the #1 spot?

From standout goaltending to another 50-goal campaign, who deserves top spot in TSN Hockey's top 25 players of the season? Gino Reda is joined by Craig Button and Frankie Corrado to debate who should be No. 1.

TSN’s Top 25 NHL players of the season: The timeless greatness of Sid and Ovi

Alex Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record and Sidney Crosby broke another Gretzky record, recording his 20th season averaging a point per game. Gino Reda, Craig Button and Frankie Corrado discuss the duo's timeless greatness.

TSN’s Top 25 NHL players of the season: What were our biggest misses?

TSN Hockey has revealed their Top 25 players from the NHL season but who are some of the notables that didn't make the list? Gino Reda is joined by Craig Button and Frankie Corrado to discuss.

The McKenna Monitor - Tracking Gavin McKenna's incredible WHL season

Follow projected No. 1 2026 NHL draft prospect Gavin McKenna's impressive campaign – starting with his 40-game regular season point-scoring streak and extending into the 2025 CHL Playoffs.

Must See: McKenna's 'mastery' produces ridiculous goal

Watch as top NHL prospect Gavin McKenna scores one of the most ridiculous goals you will ever see, in Game 2 of the Medicine Hat Tigers’ playoff series against the Prince Albert Raiders.

McKenna scores, extends point streak to 46 games in Medicine Hat's win over Prince Albert

Projected 2026 NHL first-overall pick Gavin McKenna scored his third goal of the playoffs and extended his point streak to 46 games overall, leading the Medicine Hat Tigers to a Game 1 win over the Prince Albert Raiders in the WHL Eastern Conference semis.

Button: McKenna 'doesn't see anything that's impossible ... almost like he's unstoppable''

With Gavin McKenna extending his point streak to 44 games, Craig Button joins SC with Jay Onrait to break down what makes the 17-year-old Medicine Hat Tigers forward so special, and explain why he compares him to Nikita Kucherov.

Core 4 U-24: Hughes, Bedard and Celebrini headline five benchmark categories to the game

TSN identifies U-24 players who earn 5-Star designation – call it excellence to the extreme – in five benchmark categories: smarts, skating, stickhandling, scoring and swagger.

Steve Dryden

Jumpin' Jack Flash: Hughes tops TSN's Top 50 Under-24 players

Twenty-three year-old Jack Hughes is No. 1 and 19-year-old sophomore Connor Bedard is No. 2 in our 2024-25 ranking of the Top 50 Under-24 players.

Steve Dryden

Canadiens are No. 1 in TSN's annual team ranking of U-24 players

Bolstered by a group of five players born outside Canada, the NHL's all-time Stanley Cup leader has a core of young players projected to be as strong as or better than any in the league.

Steve Dryden

Core 4 U-24: Jets stocked with impressive forward depth

TSN’s annual Core 4 U-24 project starts with a ranking of all 32 NHL teams based on their talent under the age of 24 as of the start of the NHL season. Gino Reda is joined by Craig Button for a detailed break down of where each of the seven Canadian teams rank. For the entire Core 4 U-24 project, visit TSN.ca today and for the rest of the week.

Core 4 U-24: Willander drawing comparisons to top NHL d-men

TSN’s annual Core 4 U-24 project starts with a ranking of all 32 NHL teams based on their talent under the age of 24 as of the start of the NHL season. Gino Reda is joined by Craig Button for a detailed break down of where each of the seven Canadian teams rank. For the entire Core 4 U-24 project, visit TSN.ca today and for the rest of the week.

Schaefer a unanimous No. 1 in McKenzie's Mid-season Draft Ranking

"As far as I’m concerned,” one NHL head scout said, “[Matthew Schaefer] is No. 1 and he’s staying there - even if he never plays another game this season."

Bob McKenzie

Darren Dutchyshen: 1966 - 2024

Long-time TSN personality and SportsCentre host Darren Dutchyshen passed away Wednesday. He was 57.

‘Larger than life…’

James Duthie, Jennifer Hedger and Rod Smith share their favourite stories of their long-time colleague and good friend Darren Dutchyshen from both sides of the camera.

Remembering our friend and teammate

Long-time TSN broadcaster Darren Dutchyshen passed away on Wednesday. He was 57. Rod Smith, who worked alongside Darren for many years, remembers the career and life of our beloved friend and teammate.

Darren Dutchyshen's most memorable moments

We continue to honour the life of our colleague and dear friend Darren Dutchyshen with a look back at some of his most memorable moments on TSN.