Leafs Lose Both Ends of Back-to-Back Against Washington, Pittsburgh

Toronto went back in action on a back-to-back against two Metropolitan division teams, the Washington Capitals and the Pittsburgh Penguins, respectively. Toronto lost 3-1 against the Capitals, splitting the season series against Washington. While the score remained 0-0, Washington created numerous chances early on, with many of those coming close to the net. With Toronto’s… read more

Stars Winning Streak Snaps At Hands Of Kings

The Dallas Stars’ three-game winning streak is unfortunately over. Dallas fell 3-2 at Crypto.com arena against the LA Kings in a Tuesday Night showdown between two red-hot teams. Knowing the first period that the Stars played, you would have thought that they cruised to victory. Just 40 seconds into the game, Dallas went onto the… read more

16 and 34 Shine in Third Period in 3-2 Win v Nashville

Toronto squared off on this cold, Wednesday night against a Nashville squad that has been on a recent losing streak. Nashville opened the scoring in the first when Jon Marchessault took advantage of a strange bounce and got it past Woll. The Leafs did not look particularly sharp through the first 40 minutes of this… read more

Detroit Shadow Banned by Pro/NCAA for Major Events?

DETROIT, MI Picture this—it’s 2006 and Jerome Bettis, a Detroit native, hoists the Vince Lombardi Trophy at Ford Field for the Pittsburgh Steelers, celebrating his first and only Super Bowl championship, finishing his career. WHOLESOME: Joey Porter held back the entire #Steelers team.. while Jerome Bettis ran out of the tunnel pregame of the Super… read more

DeSmith’s Strong Outing Helps Stars Win First Game In Utah

The Dallas Stars made their first-ever trip to the Delta Center to take on the Utah Hockey Club in their first matchup. It wasn’t Jake Oettinger who stole the show in the net; it was Casey DeSmith, who made 34 saves on 35 shots. Dallas took home a 2-1 victory on their second night of… read more

Matthews Scores 1st Goal Since Returning in 4-1 Win Over Chicago

Toronto finally has a normal schedule again, playing games every other day. This game was against an Original Six rival, the Chicago Blackhawks. This game marked the return of Tyler Bertuzzi and TJ Brodie to Toronto. Both players received a tribute and a standing ovation from Scotiabank Arena. It also marks the 600th NHL game… read more

Stars Pick Up Huge Win Over Division Leading Jets

Mason Marchment has been on fire lately for the Dallas Stars. In the two games since Thanksgiving, Marchment has tallied four points with three goals and one assist. Perhaps his biggest goal of the season came on Sunday afternoon late in the third period to lead Dallas to victory. With the Stars tied at one… read more

Knies and Matthews Find the Scoresheet in 5-3 Win v Tampa Bay

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning is always a fun and strong matchup, and this duel was no different. Nikita Kucherov was ruled out for this game, while Toronto welcomed Matthews Knies and Auston Matthews back to the lineup. “As the game went on, I felt a little bit better. Still felt a… read more

Leafs Fall 5-1 to the Defending Stanley Cup Champions

After not playing since last Saturday, the Maple Leafs were back in action against the defending Stanley Cup Champions, the Florida Panthers. Florida was able to control Toronto all game, ending Toronto’s 4-game win streak, and ending their own 4-game skid in the process. Anthony Stolarz made 19 saves in his return to Florida since… read more

It’s fitting that Sidney Crosby scored his 600th goal during a down season for the Penguins

Penguins legendary center, Sidney Crosby, became the 21st player in NHL history to score his 600th career goal when he achieved the feat in a game vs. the Utah Hockey Club last Saturday at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. Crosby’s teammates skated onto the ice and mobbed their captain. The folks at PPG Paints Arena… read more

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