The Talking Point: Some fans are saying Maple Leafs are "back" - Are they right?
Some fans have been saying the Maple Leafs are back, but are they right? TSN Hockey analyst Cheryl Pounder shares her thoughts in today's Talking Point.
Dobes keeping personal expectations high; happy all three goalies are back together
Jacob Fowler has had the last two starts between the pipes for the Canadiens, including a shutout win in a shootout Saturday. When asked, Jakub Dobes said he isn;t upset, and that he has a good relationship with Fowler. Dobes also admits that he has the highest expectations of himself, and jokes that he is happy that all three goalies, including Sam Montembeault are all back together again.
'They work well together' Habs happy with French connection between Texier-Danault-Bolduc line
For the first time in recent memory, the Canadiens are currently using an all-French-speaking third line, consisting of Alexandre Texier, Phillip Danault, and Zach Bolduc. The three answered questions as a line with the French-speaking media Monday, while head coach Martin St. Louis said he is happy it is happening, but they also work well together, and that a veteran like Philip Danault can help on the defensive side of the game.
TSN Rewind: Auston Matthews scores four goals in NHL debut
Watch as back on October 12th, 2016 Auston Matthews kicked off his NHL career in style, becoming the first player ever to score four goals in his first game in an overtime loss to Ottawa
NHL: Kraken 5, Capitals 3
Jared McCann broke a tie with 5:27 left and the Seattle Kraken overcame NHL career leader Alex Ovechkin's first goal of the season to beat the Washington Capitals 5-3 on Sunday night.
NHL: Canucks 2, Rangers 6
Ty Kartye and Will Cuylle scored two goals each and Dylan Garand made 19 saves as the New York Rangers beat the Vancouver Canucks 6-2 on Sunday night in their first game since losing goaltender Igor Shesterkin for the season with a knee injury.
NHL: Hurricanes 4, Flyers 1
Sebastian Aho and Andrei Svechnikov both finished with a goal and an assist, as the Hurricanes defeated the Flyers who remain winless on the season.
'Classic' Bobrovsky picks up first Leafs win; Bednar on Blackwood: 'Needs to give us a save'
Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 30 of 33 shots on Saturday to pick up his first Leafs win. "Those last two games, a lot of work for him," said coach Jim Hiller. "I guess that's just classic Bob, right? He just has a way to settle everybody down." Meanwhile, Mackenzie Blackwood allowed five goals on 22 shots. "He needs to give us a save at some point there," said coach Jared Bednar.
'He earned that': McKenna makes 'pretty seamless' transition to Leafs top PP unit
With John Tavares home with his family following the birth of his fourth child, rookie Gavin McKenna moved up to the Leafs top power-play unit and delivered a beautiful primary assist Saturday. "Every game he's taking steps," said coach Jim Hiller. "It's pretty impressive."
'Big-time game': Nylander shows off 'real powerful' play in five-point performance
William Nylander matched a career high with five points on Saturday night to lead the Leafs to a win in Colorado. "One of those games where it just seemed like he had the puck on his stick a lot," said Auston Matthews. "That's a big-time game from him."
'Weather the storm': Leafs find a way to slow down MacKinnon's 'merry-go-round'
Nathan MacKinnon scored twice in the first period, but the Leafs found a way to keep the Avalanche centre off the scoresheet the rest of the way. "He got off to a hot start, but we made some adjustments and were able to keep him to the outside as much as possible," said Auston Matthews.
'Tough loss' for Leafs as Tanev suffers injury; Blankenburg steps up with first goal
Chris Tanev left Saturday's game with an upper-body injury and coach Jim Hiller isn't sure how much time the 36-year-old heart-and-soul defenceman will miss. Nick Blankenburg, who scored in his season debut in Colorado, is the next man up on the depth chart.
NHL: Ducks 4, Flames 2
Ryan Poehling broke a tie with a short-handed goal at 5:35 of the third period, but was injured on the play in the Ducks' victory over the winless Flames on Saturday night to start a home-and-home series.
NHL: Kings 1, Golden Knights 2 (OT)
Mitch Marner scored a power-play goal from the high slot at 2:40 of overtime to give Vegas a victory over the Kings on Saturday night. Marner and Mark Stone each finished with two points, with Stone getting both of his on assists.
NHL: Predators 2, Senators 3 (SO)
Shane Pinto scored the shootout winner to give the Senators a victory over the Predators on Saturday night. Tim Stutzle and Drake Batherson, who tied it with 2:23 left in the third period, scored for Ottawa while Linus Ullmark made 16 saves.
NHL: Lightning 5, Islanders 3
Brandon Hagel scored two goals with less than two minutes to play to complete his hat trick and the Lightning extended their winning streak to four games with a victory over the Islanders on Saturday night. Hagel, who also had an assist, scored the go-ahead goal with 1:44 remaining and an empty-net goal 21 seconds later.
NHL: Mammoth 4, Sabres 1
John Marino, Anders Lee and Kailer Yamamoto each had a goal and an assist to help the Mammoth beat the Sabres on Saturday night.
NHL: Blue Jackets 3, Blues 5
Jimmy Snuggerud scored twice and Dylan Holloway had three assists as the Blues beat the Blue Jackets on Saturday night to snap a three-game losing streak.
NHL: Stars 1, Penguins 2 (SO)
Rickard Rakell scored the deciding goal in the shootout and the Penguins edged the Stars on Saturday. Arturs Silovs stopped Mikko Rantanen in the shootout to help Pittsburgh snap a three-game losing streak.
NHL: Red Wings 0, Canadiens 1 (SO)
Zachary Bolduc scored in the sixth round of the shootout, Jacob Fowler made 30 saves, and the Canadiens blanked the Red Wings on Saturday night to snap a three-game slide.
NHL: Hurricanes 5, Blackhawks 2
Jackson Blake and Jordan Martinook had a goal and an assist each and the Hurricanes beat the Blackhawks on Saturday night. Mark Jankowski, Sebastian Aho and Taylor Hall also scored for the defending Stanley Cup champions who won their fourth in a row.
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