25 h. ago Canucks vs. Kraken Game Day: Quinn Hughes knows the pain game of playoff pursuit

'A lot of big minutes and can we dial it back? We're in a do-or-die and there are situations where we need him out there. He's that special of a player.' — Rick Tocchet on Quinn Hughes.

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40 h. ago Maple Leafs’ Matthews gladly ‘witnessing history’ in Ovechkin chase

The long list of National Hockey League types blown away by Alex Ovechkin’s goal-record chase includes the guy who might catch him one day. Ovechkin went into the Washington Capitals’ game in Boston against the Bruins on Tuesday night five goals short of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s record of 894 for most in NHL history. Maple […]

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44 h. ago McDavid and brand new Oiler finally take the ice together but Skinner demoted

Game Day 74: Oilers vs VGK This in from Bob Stauffer of the Oilers, Edmonton’s line-up for tonight’s game against the Vegas Golden Knights, with the big news being that Connor McDavid and newcomer Trent Frederic were back on the ice. In other news, Jeff Skinner was bumped down from his spot on the second […]

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47 h. ago GAME DAY: After dramatic comeback in Colorado, did Flames save some magic for Utah?

Thanks to Monday’s thriller in the Mile High City, the Flames have climbed within five points of the Blues for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference

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3 d. ago Sceptres come up flat in first chance to punch their playoff ticket

It wasn’t the Toronto Sceptres at their best. In fact, it might have been the Sceptres at their very worst, at least as far as this season goes. In the final game before the PWHL’s 24-day break for the world women’s hockey championship, and with a chance to lock up a playoff spot with anything […]

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4 d. ago GAME DAY: Leafs look to end California trip on winning note versus Ducks

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS (44-25-4) at ANAHEIM DUCKS (32-32-8) When: Sunday, 8 p.m. TV: Sportsnet Ontario Radio: FAN 590 Odds: Toronto – 170, Anaheim + 145 THE BUZZ The Maple Leafs, who held first place in the Atlantic Division entering play Sunday, look for a winning record on their three-game California trip after a 3-1 victory in […]

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4 d. ago Canucks vs. Jets Game Day: It’s or die in the perilous playoff race

The Canucks land in Winnipeg desperate for a win to keep their playoff hopes alive.

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4 d. ago Canucks vs. Jets Game Day: It’s do or die in the perilous playoff race

The Canucks land in Winnipeg desperate for a win to keep their playoff hopes alive.

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4 d. ago GAME DAY: Flames will face Draisaitl, but no McDavid, in Battle of Alberta

The Flames are the healthier of these rival teams, although they have a hole to fill in their own lineup with Connor Zary out week-to-week

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4 d. ago Welcome news as Leon Draisaitl rejoins Edmonton Oilers for crucial Battle of Alberta

Game Day 73: Calgary at Edmonton When Edmonton Oilers recently lost superstar forwards Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid to injury in consecutive games, the immediate and obvious concern was, how on earth will the team compensate for its missing offence? After all, Draisaitl had scored 101 points and McDavid 90 before their departure from the line-up. The […]

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6 d. ago Canucks vs. Blue Jackets Game Day: Kiefer Sherwood is a big hit in happy homecoming

Feisty winger and Columbus native is on a high with an NHL record 404 hits this season. He has also reached a career high with 17 goals.

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6 d. ago Ottawa Senators close out road trip with win over Detroit Red Wings

The Senators moved their record to 3-0-1 against the Wings this season

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6 d. ago LEAF NOTES: Time to get penalty kill consistent as NHL schedule ends

If Craig Berube can’t come back from California with a sweep, he wants the Maple Leafs to clean up their penalty killing. Asked by reporters Thursday in San Jose, before the first of three West Coast contests, what areas the Maple Leafs should give most attention to with 11 matches remaining, the coach quickly segued […]

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7 d. ago GAME DAY: Nobody giving an inch in wild card race as Calgary Flames host Dallas Stars

Dallas Stars (46-21-4) at Calgary Flames (34-25-11) When: Thursday, 7 p.m. MT, Saddledome TV: Sportsnet West. Radio: Sportsnet 960 The Fan Odds: Stars -150, Flames +130 The buzz  Nobody in the Western Conference’s wild card race is blinking. And that just means the games keep getting bigger and bigger for the Calgary Flames. Yeah, it’s a cliché to say […]

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7 d. ago There are still tons of tickets available for the Toronto Blue Jays home opener weekend

The Toronto Blue Jays ranked ninth in MLB attendance last season, but will they have trouble drawing fans to Rogers Centre in 2025?The Blue Jays open their season Thursday afternoon in the first of a four-game series versus the Baltimore Orioles. While Opening Day is sold out, plenty of seats are still available for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.There are still plenty of seats on Ticketmaster that remain up for grabs for the coming days, including entire rows down the first and third-base lines.The stands are looking pretty empty for the first weekend of the Jays' season, though the Home Opener is sold out.Perhaps fans are just waiting for warmer months to begin attending, though you can't help but wonder if other factors are at play.Blue Jays fans fed up with managementWhen you win games, fans will come in waves. That was evidenced during some of the Blue Jays' stacked rosters in 2015 and 2016 and even for a good chunk of time during the Vladimir Guerrero Jr./Bo B...

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8 d. ago Canucks vs. Islanders Game Day: Quinn Hughes hyped by ‘lot of care’ in playoff pursuit

'Really proud of our group. We have a lot of care and will do everything we can to try to make the playoffs.' — Canuck captain Quinn Hughes

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9 d. ago GAME DAY: Can Flames, Coronato continue to roll as they return home?

The Flames will be shooting to extend a three-game winning spree as they host the Seattle Kraken at the Saddledome

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1 week ago Canucks vs. Devils Game Day: Can Quinn Hughes run on fumes again to lead the charge?

'He wants those moments. He wants to win so bad. When he's playing, we're a different team. But he's learning he can't put the team on his shoulders' — Rick Tocchet on Quinn Hughes

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1 week ago UPDATE: Canucks vs. Devils Game Day: Thatcher Demko returns while Elias Pettersson, Nils Hoglander return home

Elias Pettersson and Nils Hoglander have returned to Vancouver for evaluation after being injured Saturday against the New York Rangers. They will miss rest of six-game trip.

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1 week ago With McDavid, Draisaitl both sidelined, Edmonton Oilers enter uncharted waters

Game Day 70: Seattle at Edmonton Let’s face facts, it’s not been the greatest of home stands for the Edmonton Oilers. On Tuesday, a 7-1 shellacking of Utah Hockey Club was overshadowed by an injury suffered by Hart Trophy candidate Leon Draisaitl, who somehow finished the game but was declared unfit to play on Thursday […]

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