24-year-old Devon Levi will start tonight for the Oilers as they take on the Canucks. Levi had a 2-7-0 record, 4.12 GAA and .872 save percentage in nine regular-season appearances with the Sabres last season.
Oilers forward Zach Hyman did not travel with the team to Vancouver, and could miss a couple of weeks with an upper-body injury that he suffered in Edmonton's final pre-season game against the Flames on Saturday.
Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis and captain Nick Suzuki aren't surprised to see Sidney Crosby still playing at an elite level and spoke about what makes him such a special player. Suzuki calls playing with Crosby at the Olympics 'a dream come true' and shared what he learned from the future Hall of Famer.
The Canadiens are dialling in on the defensive details early on this season and making a concerted effort to improve their neutral zone defence. Head coach Martin St. Louis and captain Nick Suzuki credit assistant coach Derek Lalonde for helping the Habs progress in that area.
After posting a 3.01 goals against average and a .899 save percentage last season, will Dustin Wolf bounce back for the Flames this year? TSN Hockey analyst Cheryl Pounder joins Domino's That's Hockey to weigh in.
After falling to the Canucks in the season-opener, how will the Oilers respond tonight when the teams meet again in Vancouver? TSN Hockey analyst Cheryl Pounder joins Domino's That's Hockey to give her thoughts on Mike Babcock calling out his team and if Tristan Jarry is capable of holding down the fort between the pipes.
Canucks forwards Max Sasson and Paul Cotter discuss their connection on the overtime-winner in the season opener against the Oilers Tuesday night, and explain what it meant to get the vote of confidence from head coach Manny Malhotra to be on the ice in overtime together.
Although happy they got the win the season opener against Edmonton Tuesday night, the Canucks are expecting tonight's rematch against the Oilers to be "a whole different animal". The Canucks also explain why they feel confident in the group they have this season.
Two Jets will be making their NHL debuts Friday against the Bruins in forward Viggo Bjorck and defenceman Tyrel Bauer. Head coach Scott Arniel spoke about how the veterans on the team have been guiding the young players throughout camp.
The Jets have had to wait a few extra days to get their campaign started while most teams have already gotten underway. Following a long offseason, the team is eager to finally get on the ice for a fresh start.
Jets executive vice president and general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff sat down with TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger to chat about managing the Connor Hellebuyck situation, how the goaltending position has rounded out to start the season, the team having something to prove, Cole Perfetti taking the next step and more.
With the Flames moving to a new arena next year, head coach Ryan Huska and captain Mikael Backlund discuss what it means to be a part of the team that will play the final season at the Saddledome.
New Flames defenceman Jake Middleton explains what people can expect from him this season and shares his excitement about playing for a Canadian team.
The Flames look ahead to their first game of the season tonight against the Kraken and head coach Ryan Huska lays out what he expects from his players this year.
TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun with updates on Simon Edvinsson, Quinn Hughes, coaches in the final year of their contracts and Hockey Canada’s search for a new (best-on-best team) GM.
Nathan MacKinnon made his presence felt in Colorado's season-opener on Wednesday. The Avs star scored twice and also had his first fight in four years, taking his anger out with a flurry of punches on Kings D Brandt Clarke. TSN Hockey analyst Cheryl Pounder shares her thoughts on MacKinnon dropping the gloves.
After a summer of change that saw goalies Joseph Woll and Dennis Hildeby traded, Anthony Stolarz is happy to be starting the season with the Leafs. "It's a vote of confidence," the 32-year-old said. "They want to keep me around." Stolarz rewarded the faith with a strong training camp and an impressive 26-save win on Wednesday.
Easton Cowan has carried the confidence gained from winning the Calder Cup into his sophomore season in the NHL. "Any time you’re playing pro in the playoffs helps a lot," the 21-year-old winger said. "So a lot of confidence heading into this year and just want to keep it going." Cowan leads the Leafs with three points.
After an opening-night loss, the Leafs bounced back with a win on Wednesday. "I'll be honest, you want to get the first one," said coach Jim Hiller. "But it's not just me. We've got a new coaching staff, new general manager, new players so, really, I think probably all of us feel pretty good about getting the first one."
Nathan MacKinnon scored twice in a four-goal second period and capped his night with a rare fight, and the Avalanche opened the season with a victory over the Kings on Wednesday night. Artturi Lehkonen had two goals, Brock Nelson had a goal and two assists, and Mackenzie Blackwood made 27 saves for Colorado.
Evgeni Malkin, Hendrix Lapierre and Filip Hallander scored in the second period and Arturs Silovs made 19 saves to notch his third career shutout as the Penguins steamrolled the Flyers on Wednesday night.
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