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Chayka honoured to be named new Leafs GM: 'I'm here to build something that delivers'

John Chayka, the 19th general manager in Maple Leafs franchise history, addresses the media for the first since taking over the GM role in Toronto and says he understands the 'enormous obligation' that comes with the job. Chayka states he's 'here to build something that delivers' and wants to reward the Leafs fans' patience over the years.


The Talking Point: How the Habs can move forward against the Sabres

The Canadiens were able to gut out a dramatic Game 7 victory over the Lightning to move on to the second round of the playoffs. With the Sabres now in their sights, TSN Hockey analyst Peter Laviolette shares how the Habs can move forward, and what needs to be done to beat Buffalo.


NHL: Canadiens 2, Lightning 1

Alex Newhook was the hero, scoring his first goal of the playoffs with just under nine minutes remaining, as the Canadiens held off the Lightning on Sunday to win Game 7 and advance to the second round. Every game of the series was settled by one goal, and four of seven games needed overtime. MTL wins series 4-3.


NHL: Wild 6, Avalanche 9

Cale Makar scored twice in the third period and had an assist as the Avalanche outlasted the Wild in high-scoring Game 1 clash in Colorado. Devon Toews had a goal and three assists, Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and two assists, and Sam Malinski and Artturi Lehkonen each had a goal and an assist. COL leads series 1-0.


Maple Leafs hiring Sundin, Chayka to lead revamped front office

The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced the hiring of former captain Mats Sundin as senior executive advisor, hockey operations, and John Chayka as the 19th general manager in franchise history. The pair will take over from former GM Brad Treliving, who was fired on March 30, near the end of his third season with the team.


Ultimate Performer Powered by Stihl: Alex Newhook

Alex Newhook batted a goal in out of mid-air to send the Canadiens past the Lightning and into the second round of the playoffs, earning him Ultimate Performer Powered by Stihl honours for Sunday night.


NHL: Flyers 0, Hurricanes 3

Logan Stankoven scored a pair of goals to continue his postseason tear, Frederik Andersen made 19 saves for his second shutout of these playoffs, and the Hurricanes blanked the Flyers on Saturday night to open the second-round series. CAR leads series 1-0.


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