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2022 Stanley Cup playoffs: Answering the biggest questions heading into conference finals round

Of course, the first two rounds have been fantastic as well. Some of the game’s biggest stars have shined brightest, some pending free agents have made themselves some money, and new postseason heroes have been revealed. As the penultimate round of the tournament gets rolling, we’re answering the biggest lingering questions out there — and […]

Maple Leafs’ Mitchell Marner thanks Toronto community for support after ‘scary’ carjacking

“To all the fans, my friends and teammates, and the entire Maple Leafs organization — thank you for all your positive messages over the last few days,” Marner wrote on social media. “The overwhelming support I have felt from the Toronto community has been unbelievable. “I’d also like to thank Toronto Police Services for all […]

Toronto Maple Leafs’ Mitchell Marner victim of carjacking

The Maple Leafs said Marner will have no additional comment on the matter as police continue to investigate. Police said suspects took a black Range Rover at gunpoint at 7:45 p.m. Monday, according to multiple reports. Tuesday is exit interview day for the Maple Leafs, and while Marner is not expected to speak, his teammates […]

Auston Matthews caps rally with ‘pretty special’ goal as Toronto Maple Leafs regain series lead

Auston Matthews knows when to seize a moment. The Maple Leafs’ star forward, and NHL’s leading goal scorer in the regular season, hadn’t scored since Game 1 of Toronto’s first-round Stanley Cup playoff series against Tampa Bay. When Matthews lit the lamp again, it was to tally the game-winner in Tuesday’s Game 5, capping off […]

Auston Matthews continues his ‘unreal’ season, reaches 60 goals as Toronto Maple Leafs cruise

TORONTO — Auston Matthews scored his NHL-leading 59th and 60th goals of the season as the Maple Leafs defeated the Detroit Red Wings 3-0 on Tuesday night to clinch home-ice advantage in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. The 24-year-old American, who snapped a five-game goal drought, is the first player to score […]

What you need to know ahead of the 2022 World Junior Championships

Due to COVID-19 concerns, the 2021 tournament was moved to Edmonton, Alberta, and played in “bubble” conditions with no fans allowed to watch the proceedings. This year, Edmonton and Red Deer, Alberta, have been playing host to teams from around the world and the tournament will at least be allowed 50% capacity for spectators when […]

Fantasy hockey forecaster: Dec. 13 to Dec. 19

Fox is pacing at 7.11 fantasy points per 60 minutes (FPP60), while Makar is right there at 7.10. That pace of fantasy points for a skill defenseman is not something we usually see. You have to go back to 2016-17 for the last time a defenseman that primarily puts up points through offense led the […]

NHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus the most underrated player for every team

Into the second week of the second month of the 2021-22 NHL season, two Western Canadian teams have continued their climb up the power rankings, making homes in the Top 5 this week. Plus, which players are the most underrated for each team? We’ve identified one for all 32 clubs here. How we rank: A […]

NHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus early takeaways for every team

We’re two weeks into the 2021-22 NHL season, and there have been many surprises in the early going — both positive and negative. Here is our updated ranking of all 32 clubs, plus the key takeaways that stand out most for each. How we rank: A panel of ESPN hockey commentators, analysts, reporters and editors […]

Zdeno Chara signs 1-year deal with New York Islanders

“It’s kind of a full circle. Who would know this would work out the way it did?” Chara said Saturday. “I’m very honored and humbled to be an Islander again. The organization has been through some transitions over the last 20 years, but we can all see the progress and the positivity the team has.” […]

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