6 h. ago Max Domi’s game has ‘gone to another level’ says Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube

This is the Max Domi the Maple Leafs had in mind. When the Leafs signed Domi to a four-year pact last summer — the longest contract the 30-year-old has had in the National Hockey League — they figured the return would be an impactful offensive player whose speed and feisty side was evident every night. […]

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14 h. ago Three takeaways from Flames' special teams letdown against Leafs

There weren’t a tonne of things that the Calgary Flames did right. Make no mistake, though, the Flames’ special teams were the biggest issue on Monday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Everything else was secondary to a brutal night on both the penalty-kill and power-play. “Special teams, it’s as easy as that,” Flames defenceman […]

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23 h. ago LEAF NOTES: Auston Matthews returns to form as Toronto’s Rocket Man

There hasn’t been much mention of Auston Matthews defending his Maurice (Rocket) Richard goal trophy this year. So how about the 70th anniversary of the Richard Riot in Montreal for the Maple Leaf captain’s first two-goal night in three months? Putting up a pair on the power play on Monday as part of a 6-2 […]

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44 h. ago Player grades: Edmonton Oilers hang tough in MSG, pull out win over Rangers

Oilers 3, Rangers 1 A few things went right for the Edmonton Oilers at Madison Square Garden on Sunday. At one end, Stuart Skinner delivered a strong game between the pipes, outduelling New York Rangers star Igor Shesterkin in the process. At the other, they got a couple of crucial goals from down the line-up when […]

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44 h. ago Player grades: Edmonton Oilers hang tough in MSG, pull out 3

Oilers 3, Rangers 1 A few things went right for the Edmonton Oilers at Madison Square Garden on Sunday. At one end, Stuart Skinner delivered a strong game between the pipes, outduelling New York Rangers star Igor Shesterkin in the process. At the other, they got a couple of crucial goals from down the line-up when […]

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44 h. ago Hitmen suffer setback in chase for first place with loss to Oil Kings

The Calgary Hitmen saw their five-game win streak snapped in an 8-4 loss to the Edmonton Oil Kings at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Sunday, The Western Hockey League Battle of Alberta started with Marshall Finnie putting Edmonton on the board early. Ethan Moore responded with a power-play goal for the Hitmen. However, Lucas Sawchyn’s goal gave […]

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47 h. ago Utah 3, Canucks 1: Power play outage miffs Vancouver coaches

'We have six minutes of (third period) power play and we don't get it done — that's the bottom line. We lost the game. That's the story.' — Rick Tocchet

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4 d. ago Player grades: Leon Draisaitl shows his MVP stuff as Edmonton Oilers beat New York Islanders

Leon Draisaitl showed off his MVP from, scoring both Edmonton Oilers goals in a gritty 2-1 win over the New York Islanders. Draisaitl’s OT goal came on a great pass from goalie Calvin Pickard. A fired up Leon Draisaitl with high praise for goalie Calvin Pickard’s pass that kicked off the OT goal rush in […]

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4 d. ago Sceptres’ Hannah Miller could be joining Team Canada for upcoming worlds

Leading PWHL scorer Hannah Miller has had plenty of reasons to smile this year, but there may yet be one more coming. Miller’s breakout season has seen the native of North Vancouver, B.C. flourish on the Toronto Sceptres power play. Her heavy shot and pinpoint accuracy have moved the team’s play onto a level none […]

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7 d. ago Player grades: Sloppy Edmonton Oilers fall in regulation to last place Sabres

Oilers 2, Sabres 3 The most accurate word to describe the Edmonton Oilers performance in Buffalo on Monday night is “sloppy”. Sloppy puck management. Sloppy defensive coverage. Sloppy rebound control. Sloppy finishing. In the end, too much self-inflicted slop for the Oilers to overcome, even against the last place club in the Eastern Conference. The […]

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8 d. ago Charles Barkley defends Trump ally Wayne Gretzky and calls out 'fools up in Canada'

Former NBA legend and current analyst Charles Barkley has stepped forward to defend Wayne Gretzky from some recent criticism.Gretzky has been feeling the heat from some Canadians as of late following his support of his friend and U.S. president Donald Trump. That criticism escalated to an entirely new level at the 4 Nations Face-Off, where some felt the 64-year-old slighted the Canadians before their final game versus the U.S.While Canadians have mixed feelings over the matter, Gretzky is well aware of the criticism he's facing, with his wife, Janet, recently mentioning that he is heartbroken over the matter.Many have stepped up to defend Gretzky as of late, with the most recent being Barkley. The NBA Hall-of-Famer had major praise for 'The Great One,' when speaking on Inside the NBA on TNT Thursday evening."You've got them fools up in Canada giving The Great One a hard time. … Wayne Gretzky is the greatest hockey player ever, he's the nicest person," Barkley said. "Them fool...

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9 d. ago Canucks Schedule: Elias Pettersson shows why he’s ‘key’ to power play

What does it mean for the power play during the stretch drive, where every game is a must win in the team's quest to return to the playoffs?

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9 d. ago Player grades: Connor McDavid goes Full McDavid as Edmonton Oilers beat Dallas Stars

Connor McDavid is back. The Edmonton Oilers ace made a couple of his best rushes of the year — which is saying something when we’re talking Connor McDavid — leading Edmonton to a 5-4 win over the Dallas Stars. In total, the Grade A shots were 18 for Edmonton, 10 for Dallas, with the subset […]

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1 week ago Even if Brad Treliving adds more, it’s on Maple Leafs’ big four to lead in playoff success

Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, William Nylander, John Tavares. None of these players will be acquired by the Maple Leafs before the National Hockey League trade deadline on Friday afternoon. They’re already here, and have been as a four-pack since the 2018-19 season after Tavares signed a seven-year contract with the Leafs in free agency in […]

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1 week ago Woman details alleged sexual assault involving eight former OHL players

'They never closed the bathroom door fully ... then next thing I know, more players start coming in.'

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1 week ago Peel cops investigating 2014 sex assault allegation against former OHL players

Peel Regional Police confirmed they are investigating a 2014 sexual assault allegation involving eight former Ontario Hockey League players. TSN/CTV first reported the allegations in October. Peel police said Wednesday that their special victims unit is conducting an ongoing investigation into the matter. In 2014, according to the original report, the then 22-year-old complainant was […]

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1 week ago Police investigating 2014 sexual assault allegation against eight former OHL players

Peel Regional Police confirms it is investigating a 2014 sexual assault allegation involving eight former Ontario Hockey League players.

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1 week ago Power play: hockey player's stolen gear found just in time for tournament win

The gear was stolen along with the family's truck. Abbotsford police allege the truck was stolen by 40-year-old prolific offender David Anderson.

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1 week ago Player grades: Ducks fly in for a visit, but it's the Oilers who lay an egg

Ducks 6, Oilers 2 Edmonton Oilers played their first home game in 25 days on Tuesday with the hopes of turning the page on what had been a most unsatisfying road trip. Trouble is, home ice hasn’t exactly been the “friendly confines” of late either. It wasn’t on Tuesday either, not for the home town […]

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1 week ago Winnipeg Jets drop third straight game, falling to the Islanders 3

Josh Morrissey and Nikolaj Ehlers each scored on the power play but it wasn't enough as the Jets lost their fifth straight road game against the Isles.

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