Gavin McKenna scored the go-ahead goal on a third-period power play and the Toronto Maple Leafs snapped a three-game slide Monday night with a 3-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks. Auston Matthews added a goal and two assists for Toronto. Sergei Bobrovsky made 30 saves to pick up his first home win for the Maple Leafs. Nick Paul added an empty-netter.
Filip Chytil ran into an official during a pre-season game, and finally returned to the Canucks' lineup returned over the weekend. He joined TSN's Farhan Lalji to discuss his comeback, and revealed that he has been through so much on and off the ice where he has had to continue to adapt.
Brady Tkachuk and Quinn Hughes both return to the Canadian cities they wanted out of this week, and the returns are expected to be anything but welcoming. TSN Hockey analyst Cheryl Pounder joins Domino's That's Hockey to weigh in on the reception both former captains will receive from the fanbases they scorned.
Thatcher Demko's was seen watching Canucks practice from the sidelines, which raised questions about his recovery. Head coach Many Malhotra mentioned that his goaltender has been taking part in skates on his own, though he "took a couple days off the ice" this past week, and it is a slow process. Malhotra also admitted that he isn't concerned that Demko will miss the entire season.
Sergei Bobrovsky has allowed three or more goals in every game he's started so far with the Maple Leafs. How concerning is that for Toronto moving forward? TSN Hockey analyst Cheryl Pounder joins Domino's That's Hockey to discuss why she's not worried about Bobrovsky, and if the Leafs need to play Gavin McKenna more.
TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger details the latest in the Connor Hellebuyck saga, saying the star goaltender reached out to his teammates in Winnipeg about the potential of him re-joining the team and didn't get much of a response. Dreger says the Jets remain '100% committed to trying to find a trade'.
Elias Pettersson has scored three goals and added seven assists in his first 10 games of the season and although the Canucks have gotten off to a slow start, his personal play has been a bright spot for the team.
After picking up two wins in their first three games, the Canucks have gone without a victory in their last seven contests. As they prepare to host the defending champion and East-leading Hurricanes, the players spoke about what needs to be done to get on track.
The Oilers are off to a 6-1-1 start, and have had a different look overall this season. New head coach Mike Babcock says that they are in the process of building an 'Edmonton Oilers standard' which includes a heavy forecheck with defined roles for each line and player.
Connor McDavid has 23 points in the first eight games of the season, and is on pace for over 230 points. While it realistically won't be the case, McDavid is happy with his game, and says that his health and team performance has contributed to his historic start to the season.
Jets head coach Scott Arniel and forward Cole Perfetti weigh in on the ongoing situation with Connor Hellebuyck holding out as he requests a trade out of Winnipeg, and how the team is doing their best to focus on what they can control. Hellebuyck's suspension from the Jets is scheduled to end on Friday, October 23.
William Nylander missed the Maple Leafs morning skate with an illness as they prepare for the Sharks tonight. Mark Masters has more on the lineup as Toronto looks to snap a three-game slide.
Elias Salomonsson, who underwent shoulder surgery in April, got his first game in with the Manitoba Moose since suffering the injury. Jets head coach Scott Arniel spoke about what he saw from the 22-year-old defenceman in his return and when we might see him back in Winnipeg, while also providing an update on Josh Morrissey.
Brayden Yager has earned a call up to the Jets after a red-hot start with the Manitoba Moose, where he has racked up five goals and nine points in his first six games. Yager says he got stronger and faster in the offseason in an effort to make an impact in Winnipeg, and Cole Perfetti saw first-hand the big jump the young forward has taken.
Will Auston Matthews showdown with Macklin Celebrini overshadow the rookie duel between Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg? Chris Johnston joins Mark Masters to tee up tonight's contest.
The Senators have signed head coach Travis Green to a multi-year contract extension that will run through the 2030-31 season. After inking the deal, Green explained why Ottawa is so special to him, while GM Steve Staios shared what makes Green and his staff important in the growth of the club.
With the Senators locking up their coaching staff, GM Steve Staios says that the team has more work to do overall, including internal growth. While Ottawa's offseason acquisition of William Eklund is just one of the names who has been sidelined due to injury, the team isn't in a rush to make a quick fix deal.
Senators captain Thomas Chabot is expected to miss a week or two with the upper-body injury that forced him out of Saturday’s loss, head coach Travis Green said Monday. Green, who noted the timeline is not confirmed yet, gave the update as fellow blueliner Jake Sanderson gets set to return to the team’s lineup on Wednesday.
Vinni Lettieri has been called up to the Maple Leafs and will get to play alongside rookie Gavin McKenna when they host the Sharks tonight.
Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg discuss playing each other for the first time after they went first and second overall at last year's NHL Entry Draft.
Gavin McKenna trained with Macklin Celebrini over the summer in Vancouver and complements his work ethic on and off the ice.
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