John Tavares returned to the team after spending some time in Toronto with his newborn son. Auston Matthews and Jim Hiller noticed a jump in Tavares' step, who is now the father to four kids.
John Tavares is back with the Maple Leafs in Utah after spending a few days in Toronto, where he was meeting the newest addition to his family.
Jim Hiller didn't have too many details to share about Chris Tanev hitting the injured reserve but said they'll need a 'by committee' approach to fill in for his absence.
Monday marks the 10th anniversary of Auston Matthews four-goal NHL debut. The Maple Leafs captain reflects on that game and how quickly time has gone by.
Tage Thompson scored a goal and added an assist as the Sabres snapped a two-game skid. Sam Reinhart scored two power play goals in a game that saw both Buffalo and Florida use their two goalies.
After a tough loss Sunday to Anaheim, the Jets are off to a 3-1-1 start to the season. The team had two days off prior to the contest, and while they are encouraged with the record, Winnipeg is looking at what needs to improve as they go into a tough part of the schedule.
After going pointless in the first two games of the season, Nino Niederreiter has been a healthy scratch over the last three Jets games. Trying to find chemistry offensively, head coach Scott Arniel is changing the lines, including putting Niederreiter back in the lineup alongside Vigo Björck and Gabriel Vilardi.
Calvin Pickard is scheduled to start Tuesday for the Wild as they face the Jets on TSN. During much of his time in Edmonton, Pickard served as a back-up to current Winnipeg starter Stuart Skinner. Skinner spoke about how close the two became while with the Oilers, and what it will mean to face him as an opponent for the first time.
Dylan Larkin has wanted out of Detroit for sometime now, and the Red Wings have had a hard time finding a perfect trade partner. Would Montreal and Larkin be a match? TSN's Cheryl Pounder joins Gino Reda to share her thoughts.
Brady Tkachuk's exit from Ottawa sent shockwaves in the nation's capital with critics wondering if the offensive hole could be filled. Through five games this season, Tim Stutzle has collected four goals and four assists. Is he set to joins the ranks among the NHL's elite? TSN Hockey analyst Cheryl Pounder joins Gino Reda to discuss.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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."
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.
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