William Nylander has had a strong offensive season with 11 and 11 assists, but there is some serious concern that his effort level only extends one way and it's becoming a problem amid the Maple Leafs' struggles. TSN Hockey analyst Carlo Colaiacovo joins Domino's That's Hockey to examine Nylander's struggles and explain how they can be fixed.
Tensions are rising in Toronto after the Maple Leafs dropped their fourth straight game at home and six of seven overall. The second line had a particularly tough go during Tuesday's loss to the Avalanche, especially William Nylander, who finished minus-four, and did not register a shot on goal for the first time this season. TSN's Mark Masters has the latest from practice.
Sergei Bobrovksy's normal routine after a game is to stay off the ice but he switched things up Wednesday after dropping his fifth straight decision in regulation Tuesday night against the Avalanche. TSN's Mark Masters has more on how the netminder is getting through this tough stretch.
Maple Leafs forward Kirill Marchenko was back on the ice Tuesday before the main session, and the team has struggled without him, dropping six of seven games. TSN's Mark Masters has more on what head coach Jim Hiller thinks has changed during this stretch and shares an update on forward Zack MacEwen.
William Nylander has found the scoresheet just once in the last four games and insists the key for him is to find a way to get the puck on his stick more. All the outside noise doesn't impact the forward, who doesn't believe he is in a scoring slump.
John Tavares is scoreless in the three games since his return from injury and is a minus-6 while William Nylander has scored one goal and is also a minus-6 in that same stretch. Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller spoke about the belief he has in the duo and why he thinks that line is allowing goals to go in.
During Saturday's game against the Canadiens, Leafs forward Brandon Duhaime appeared to punch Kirby Dach in the face with his bare hands while in a scrum which caught the attention of Arber Xhekaj, who said, 'that pissed me off and I'll remember that one.' Duhaime responded on Wednesday.
Devon Levi has been on a roll, posting an 8-1 record this season with a .275 GAA and a .899 save percentage. Have the Oilers finally found their franchise goalie? TSN Hockey analyst Carlo Colaiacovo joins Domino's That's Hockey to give his thoughts.
Philadelphia Flyers forward Matvei Michkov says he's happy in Philly after a report came out saying a trade out of the organization on Wednesday. Head coach Rick Tocchet also addressed the report saying “there’s nothing to talk about, it’s not true.” Michkov and Nick Seeler also discuss their interaction on the bench during the Flyers game against the Canucks saying everything is fine between them.
Senators head coach Travis Green provided an update on forward Nick Cousins following the hit he took from Capitals defenceman Jakob Chychrun Tuesday. Green said his forward will be out for seven-to-10 days.
Mike Babcock, Connor McDavid and Mattias Ekholm discuss what they like about how the Oilers have played through the first quarter of the season, and what areas of the game they want to improve on.
Oilers head coach Mike Babcock discusses the importance of the team playing structured in front of their goaltenders with Devon Levi off to a hot start with the team, and Connor McDavid and Mattias Ekholm share what stands out about Levi's character.
Oilers head coach Mike Babcock explains why it's important for Matthew Savoie to play in the minors when he returns from his injury as he works his way back onto the lineup.
After being called for a debatable late slashing penalty in Tuesday's OT loss to the Wild, Canadiens forward Cole Caufield voices his frustrations over the ref's decision to make that call which proved costly, and feels the officials basically handed Minnesota the win.
The Jets have turned their nine-game slide around in dramatic fashion winning their last four games in a row including an emotional game Tuesday against the Devils. TSN Hockey analyst Carlo Colaiacovo discusses how the Jets can ride the momentum of these big wins as they look to climb the central division standings.
Senators forward Nick Cousins left Tuesday’s overtime loss to the Capitals in the third period after taking a crushing hit from defenceman Jakob Chychrun. The veteran forward remained down on the ice while teammates and training staff went to check on him, and was later helped off back down the tunnel to the dressing room.
Filip Forsberg scored twice, and Juuse Saros made 30 saves for his first shutout of the season as Nashville won their fifth straight game. Anton Forsberg stopped 27 shots in the loss.
Gabriel Landeskog scored the go-ahead goal 51 seconds after Toronto tied it on a beautiful solo effort from Jack Roslovic in the third period as the Avalanche handed the Maple Leafs their fourth consecutive loss. Artturi Lehkonen and Martin Necas potted insurance goals late as the Leafs lost for the sixth time in seven games.
Pierre-Luc Dubois tied the game in the third period before Cole Hutson's fifth goal of the season won it in overtime for the Capitals, snapping Ottawa's mini two-game winning streak. Thomas Chabot picked up two assists in the loss.
Kirill Kaprizov scored on a power play in the opening minute of overtime, and Jesper Wallstedt made 27 saves as the Wild beat the Canadiens after Carey Price was inducted into the team's ring of honor. Nick Suzuki scored for Montreal (11-3-4), which extended its streak without a regulation loss to 11 games.
Connor Hellebuyck didn't play in his return to Winnipeg, but was met with a chorus of boos in the warmups as former Devil Dawson Mercer played the hero, scoring two goals to lead the Jets to the win. Kyle Connor also lit the lamp twice as Winnipeg won their fourth straight game.
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