‘Feeling good’: All signs point to Tavares returning vs. Canadiens
John Tavares still needs final clearance from the Maple Leafs medical team but believes all signs are pointing to a return to the lineup against Montreal on Saturday.
Tavares shifts to the wing beside Paul, Nylander: 'He's pretty comfortable'
With John Tavares likely returning to the lineup on Saturday against the Canadiens, he'll be lining up in a different spot than his usual centreman duties. Jim Hiller and Tavares discuss the move to the wing beside Nick Paul and William Nylander.
'Some of them will be following in my footsteps': McKenna, JT take in U17 World Challenge
Gavin McKenna tagged along with John Tavares and his family to watch Canada play at the U17 World Challenge in Oakville this week. McKenna talks about playing in that tournament not too long ago, while Tavares reminisces about playing back when he was that young.
McKenna 'not too butt hurt' about Tavares bumping him from PP1
John Tavares likely return also means some movement for the Maple Leafs power play units and Gavin McKenna drew the short straw at practice on Friday. But the 18-year old wasn't too surprised by the decision.
McKenna looks to build off strong third vs. Utah: 'He's really improved without the puck'
Gavin McKenna assesses his game as of late and admits there have been some ups and downs, but he was very happy with his third period against Utah and is looking to build on that with a back-to-back this weekend.
Flames buoyed by effort from three-game trip ahead of home date with Ducks
The Flames return from a three-game road trip to host the Ducks Friday night. Despite picking up only one win on the road, Ryan Strome felt the effort was there and said they still managed to play to their identity.
Huberdeau takes a step toward return but still no timeline given by Flames
Jonathan Huberdeau was in a regular jersey during Flames skate Friday morning ahead of their game against the Ducks. The forward has yet to play this season as he continues to recover from hip surgery but his presence on the ice gave his teammates a lift.
Walter Gretzky honoured through renaming of Hockey Hall of Fame Resource Centre
As part of Upper Deck’s expanded relationship with Wayne Gretzky, and its agreement with the Hockey Hall of Fame, his late father will be honoured with the newly renamed ‘Walter Gretzky Upper Deck Hockey Resource Centre’.
The Talking Point: Caufield vs. Matthews: Who do you trust more with the game on the line?
Cole Caufield and Auston Matthews are two of the most dynamic scorers in the game but if you had to choose, which player do you want with the puck on their stick with the game on the line? TSN Hockey analyst Frankie Corrado makes his pick.
Gretzky: McDavid's season 'truly remarkable ... he's on a mission to win a Stanley Cup'
Wayne Gretzky weighs in on Connor McDavid's torrid start to the season with the Oilers captain recording 44 points in his first 17 games.
NHL: Ducks 5, Oilers 4
Pavel Mintyukov and Beckett Sennecke both scored a pair of goals and the Ducks held off a late charge from the Oilers, as Edmonton dropped back-to-back games.
NHL: Predators 3, Avalanche 2 (OT)
Steven Stamkos scored a power-play goal 2:18 into overtime, Justus Annunen made 30 saves and the Nashville Predators beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 on Thursday night.
McDavid extends point streak to 17 games in loss to Ducks
Connor McDavid extended his point streak to 17 games with a four-point night, but the Oilers couldn't finish off a late comeback bid against the Ducks. Cameron Gaunce joins SportsCentre to dive into the Oilers loss and other Canadian action from Thursday.
NHL: Mammoth 4, Canadiens 5 (OT)
Cole Caufield scored 30 seconds into overtime and the Montreal Canadiens overcame Logan Cooley’s hat trick to beat the Utah Mammoth 5-4 on Thursday night.
NHL: Canucks 2, Jets 6
Dawson Mercer scored his first goal for Winnipeg and added an assist in the Jets' 6-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks. Mark Scheifele also had a goal and an assist for Winnipeg, and Mario Ferraro, Neal Pionk, Alex Iafallo and Cole Koepke scored. Stuart Skinner made 24 saves.
'It's a play that's close to home': McDavid not happy with hit into the net
Connor McDavid discusses getting hit into the net by Drew Helleson and believes the net should be treated like the end boards.
NHL: Stars 1, Blue Jackets 2 (SO)
Valeri Nichushkin and Kent Johnson scored in the shootout, and the Columbus Blue Jackets rallied to beat the Dallas Stars 2-1 Thursday night for their third straight home win.
NHL: Hurricanes 5, Islanders 3
William Carrier scored the go-ahead goal in the third period and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders 5-3 on Thursday night.
Caufield helps Habs edge Mammoth in overtime
Adam Engstrom's first tied things up in the third and Cole Caufield's 11th of the season won it in overtime for the Canadiens. Mark Roe and Martin Biron breakdown Montreal's five-goal performance.
NHL: Flyers 2, Rangers 3
Ty Kartye scored the go-ahead goal, Dylan Garand made 23 saves and the New York Rangers rallied to beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Thursday night.
NHL: Bruins 6, Penguins 2
Pavel Zacha scored twice and the Boston Bruins beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2 on Thursday night.
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