Hockey

Canucks beat the Sharks 4-1 on Saturday night

Following the Toronto Maple Leafs’ second loss in less than a week by four goals – this one a 6-2 drubbing by the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday - head coach Sheldon Keefe didn’t mince words about the state of his suddenly struggling club, Kristen Shilton writes.

The Leafs and Blackhawks have played a series of highly-entertaining games in the four seasons since Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner entered the league. In fact, all seven encounters have been one-goal games with five going beyond regulation. At times it's felt like the stars on both sides were trying to outdo each other, Mark Masters writes.

VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Canucks (26-18-4) play their final game ahead of a week-long All Star break when they host the San Jose Sharks (21-24-4) tonight at Rogers Arena.

It’s a rare occasion now that William Nylander gets to play against his younger brother Alex in the NHL, but as the Maple Leafs and Chicago Blackhawks prepare to clash on Saturday, the elder Nylander can’t help laughing over the many heated competitions dotting their past, Kristen Shilton writes.

Keeping elusive Chicago Blackhawks star winger Patrick Kane off the scoreboard Saturday night will be one of the main duties for the Toronto Maple Leafs as they hunt for a win ahead of the NHL all-star break, Mark Masters writes.

Most Toronto players are one game away from a full seven days off to enjoy a bye week and the All-Star break before returning for what is shaping up to be a tight playoff race, Kristen Shilton writes.

TSN Senior Hockey Reporter Frank Seravalli unveils his midseason ballot for top NHL rookie and ponders a waiver for veteran players wanting to pass on the All-Star Game in the latest edition of the Friday Five.

Canucks took care of the Coyotes 3-1 on Thursday night. G: Horvat (16), Virtanen (14), Pearson EN (13). Jacob Markstrom stopped 34 shots for the victory