TORONTO (AP) — Auston Matthews scored his first goal since returning from injury as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 on Monday night. John Tavares, Fraser Minten and Matthew Knies, into the empty net, provided the rest of the offense for Toronto. Anthony Stolarz made 27 saves. Mitch Marner had two assists in his 600th regular-season game. Lukas … [Read more...] about Matthews scores first goal since return from injury, Maple Leafs beat Blackhawks 4-1
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NHL Rumors: New York Rangers, and the Winnipeg Jets
A lot of teams would be interested in Igor Shesterkin even at $13-14 million Arthur Staple and Peter Baugh of The Athletic: Contract talks between the New York Rangers and pending UFA goaltender Igor Shesterkin are basically on hold until after the season. This was Shesterkin’s request. Some outside the league wonder if the Rangers would throw $12.5 million at him before the … [Read more...] about NHL Rumors: New York Rangers, and the Winnipeg Jets
Talks for the NHL’s new CBA are set to start early next year. Here’s why there’s optimism.
The NHL’s collective bargaining agreement does not expire until Sept. 15, 2026. That discussions are set to begin on a new deal in early 2025 is already one step ahead of where hockey has been in labor negotiations in the past. Commissioner Gary Bettman earlier this week said he expects talks with the NHL Players’ Association to begin in February, around the time stakeholders … [Read more...] about Talks for the NHL’s new CBA are set to start early next year. Here’s why there’s optimism.
3 takeaways from the Chicago Blackhawks’ 4-1 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs: ‘We just didn’t connect on a few’ chances
The Chicago Blackhawks were the victim of a few bad bounces, but it doesn’t absolve them of some blunders during a 4-1 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena on Monday. The Hawks usually have made their own bad luck this season and Auston Matthews’ opening goal was Exhibit A. During a first-period line change amid a Leafs rush, Hawks defenders trained their eyes on … [Read more...] about 3 takeaways from the Chicago Blackhawks’ 4-1 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs: ‘We just didn’t connect on a few’ chances
Sharks rookies Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith are finding their groove in the NHL
San Jose lost its first nine games, eight of them without Celebrini, and has gone 9-6-3 since that rough start. Celebrini has caught fire with four goals and three assists in his last four games. … [Read more...] about Sharks rookies Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith are finding their groove in the NHL