The Maple Leafs are taking on the Blue Jackets for the second half of a back-to-back and Mark Masters shares the numerous storylines that are creating a buzz for their first meeting since the big offseason trade.
TSN’s Hockey Insiders with the latest on Connor Hellebuyck’s suspension set to expire, Simon Edvinsson meeting with the Red Wings, Brady Tkachuk bracing for a stormy Ottawa return, why speculation of a coaching change in Calgary is off base, the struggling Kings, and the Panthers calling up towering goalie Cooper Black.
Connor McDavid is racking up points at an unprecedent rate and has yet to be held off the scoresheet so far this season, while Auston Matthews has caught fire after being held point-less in the first two games of the year. Can McDavid and Matthews continue to score at this pace? Carlo Colaiacovo joins Domino's That's Hockey to discuss.
Jakub Dobes took control of the Canadiens' crease last season with sensational play, and was expected to cement himself as Montreal's No. 1 netminder this year. How can the Habs help Dobes find his game? TSN Hockey analyst Carlo Colaiacovo joins Domino's That's Hockey to share his thoughts.
Manny Malhotra says he's asked a lot this season out of forward Drew O'Connor, slotting him at centre in a middle six role and commends the 28-year-old's versatility throughout the line up, his professionalism at the rink and compete level.
Despite having success with the Blue Jackets and being a fan favourite, Kirill Marchenko no longer wanted to play in Columbus which sparked a trade to Toronto. What will the fan reaction be like to his return?
Canucks head coach Manny Malhotra spoke to media ahead of their tilt with the defending Stanley Cup Champions and talked about a lack of attention to detail by his group in third periods and the importance of keeping up the intensity for a full 60 minutes.
Gavin McKenna has scored three goals in his NHL career and all three have come at critical moments for the Maple Leafs. The rookie hasn't been shy in celebrating his markers and credits his confidence for allowing him to step up when he's really needed. TSN's Mark Masters has more.
Auston Matthews has gotten off to a hot start this season despite coming off knee surgery, but it has come as no surprise to Blue Jackets star defenceman Zach Werenski. Matthews' former teammate, Matthew Knies, is excited to go up against someone who he has spent so much time with.
Adam Fantilli shared some complimentary words for former teammate Kirill Marchenko as he makes his return to Columbus for the first time since being traded to Toronto. But Fantilli also stated that it is a good thing that everything worked out the way it did so the team could avoid having a 'nightmare' situation with someone who didn't want to be there.
Matthew Knies has yet to get fully used to his move to Columbus but knows that will come with time, especially with the personality of the room, which has been very welcoming. Blue Jackets head coach Rick Bowness believes they can get a lot more out of the forward as time progresses.
It will be a big night for Matthew Knies as he prepares to play against his former team for the first time. The Blue Jackets forward admits it will be hard to treat it like any other game. His new teammates in Columbus have loved having Knies in their squad and know what this game means to him.
Matthew Knies was shocked when he got traded to Columbus and ahead of his first meeting against his former team, the Blue Jackets forward opened up about how the deal went down, reflected on his favourite moment playing in Toronto and shared a message to Leafs fans.
In a new Ray & Dregs podcast, Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger discuss Connor Hellebuyck’s suspension set to expire and how it compares to Dylan Larkin’s situation in Detroit.
Zach Hyman explains how Connor McDavid leads the way for the Oilers. Their captain is on an eight-game season opening point streak with six goals and 17 assists over the span.
Zach Hyman and Mike Babcock discuss the advantages of dumping the puck in and even why some of their superstars are embracing the play under their new head coach.
Jakub Dobes has lost his last three starts and has allowed five goals or more in all three of those games. Kenzie Lalonde has more on Dobes returning to the crease tonight to take on a young Sharks team that's coming off a loss in Toronto.
TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun joins Gino Reda to discuss the latest with the Red Wings and Simon Edvinsson, where things stand with Connor Hellebuyck and his suspension, the surprise timing of Travis Green's extension in Ottawa and the level of panic for the winless Kings.
Brady Tkachuk admitted he is nervous to return to Ottawa for the first time since he requested a trade, and is well aware that the game has been circled on many people's calendars. How loud will Senators fans be in Tkachuk's return on Wednesday? Mike Johnson, Bryan Hayes and Bruce Garrioch join Domino's That's Hockey to discuss.
Martin St. Louis says Adam Engstrom coming in for David Reinbacher has nothing to do with his play and they just want to 'keep things moving'. Jakub Dobes will get the start in goal against the Sharks.
The Canadiens discuss containing Macklin Celebrini and the Sharks, as they come in to town on the second half of a back-to-back.
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