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Hockey Hall of Fame won't give 'golden goal' puck to Jack Hughes

The Hockey Hall of Fame will not return Jack Hughes' Olympic gold-medal winning puck because it was never his to own; the puck was donated by the International Ice Hockey Federation, which collects and preserves Olympic artifacts.

Jack Hughes wants his golden goal puck back from Hockey HOF

Jack Hughes disputes the Hockey Hall of Fame's possession of his Olympic gold medal-winning overtime goal puck, believing he should own it instead.

19 hours ago

Hockey Hall of Fame won't give 'golden goal' puck to Jack Hughes

Jack Hughes wants his golden goal puck back from Hockey HOF

Jack Hughes disputes the Hockey Hall of Fame's possession of his Olympic gold medal-winning overtime goal puck, believing he should own it instead.

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2 hours ago

The Leafs are coming off as disingenuous: Leafs Morning Take

Toronto Maple Leafs lost to the New York Islanders, ending their post-Matthews injury winning streak, with the team appearing disengaged and going through the motions.

Leafs lineup news: Ekman-Larsson absent from morning skate, Woll projected to start vs. Islanders

Toronto's third defence pair of Benoit and Stecher will continue in Ekman-Larsson's absence, while Joseph Woll starts against the Islanders after a strong recent performance.

Auston Matthews's injury may just save Maple Leafs

Auston Matthews' injury may have served as a wake-up call that sparked the Maple Leafs to show competitive signs and potentially avoid a rebuild.

Craig Berube believes Auston Matthews' goalless streak is a result of tough luck

The Toronto Maple Leafs are struggling with an eight-game losing streak, with captain Auston Matthews experiencing a goalless streak approaching 13 games despite receiving scoring opportunities.

Maple Leafs' Easton Cowan hopes to help break Auston Matthews' scoring drought vs. Ducks

Rookie forward Easton Cowan adapts to varying lineup roles while supporting Auston Matthews on the first line during Toronto's eight-game losing streak.

Jean-Sebastien Giguere points to leadership as root of Maple Leafs' downfall: Leafs Morning Take

The Toronto Maple Leafs are in a severe eight-game winless streak, now holding the seventh-worst record in the NHL with 17 games remaining in the season.

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The Leafs are coming off as disingenuous: Leafs Morning Take

Toronto Maple Leafs lost to the New York Islanders, ending their post-Matthews injury winning streak, with the team appearing disengaged and going through the motions.

Leafs lineup news: Ekman-Larsson absent from morning skate, Woll projected to start vs. Islanders

Toronto's third defence pair of Benoit and Stecher will continue in Ekman-Larsson's absence, while Joseph Woll starts against the Islanders after a strong recent performance.

Auston Matthews's injury may just save Maple Leafs

Auston Matthews' injury may have served as a wake-up call that sparked the Maple Leafs to show competitive signs and potentially avoid a rebuild.

Craig Berube believes Auston Matthews' goalless streak is a result of tough luck

The Toronto Maple Leafs are struggling with an eight-game losing streak, with captain Auston Matthews experiencing a goalless streak approaching 13 games despite receiving scoring opportunities.

Maple Leafs' Easton Cowan hopes to help break Auston Matthews' scoring drought vs. Ducks

Rookie forward Easton Cowan adapts to varying lineup roles while supporting Auston Matthews on the first line during Toronto's eight-game losing streak.

Jean-Sebastien Giguere points to leadership as root of Maple Leafs' downfall: Leafs Morning Take

The Toronto Maple Leafs are in a severe eight-game winless streak, now holding the seventh-worst record in the NHL with 17 games remaining in the season.

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20 hours ago

4 takeaways from Leafs-Islanders: Matthew Schaefer quietly controls the game

The New York Islanders defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1, with rookie Matthew Schaefer controlling the game from defense and demonstrating exceptional poise and skill.

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5 hours ago

Logan Thompson's Goalie "Mask"

The Capitals' strong actual goals-against rate masks poor expected goals-against metrics, suggesting defensive regression is likely ahead.

8 hours ago

NHL playoff watch: Will the Penguins catch the Hurricanes? - ESPN

The Pittsburgh Penguins have an unlikely but mathematically possible path to the Metropolitan Division title, needing to win critical matchups against the Carolina Hurricanes who hold a seven-point lead.

14 hours ago

This season, the playoff picture might just be decided by rookie goaltending

Jacob Fowler's strong goaltending performance helped Montreal defeat Ottawa 3-2, positioning the Canadiens competitively in the Atlantic Division playoff race.

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7 hours ago

New father Oliver Ekman-Larsson discusses birth of his son after return to Maple Leafs

Ekman-Larsson returned to play for the Leafs after his son was born Monday, playing 25:53 minutes despite minimal sleep from the newborn.

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Sams power Panthers to 2-1 overtime win over Columbus

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New father Oliver Ekman-Larsson discusses birth of his son after return to Maple Leafs

Ekman-Larsson returned to play for the Leafs after his son was born Monday, playing 25:53 minutes despite minimal sleep from the newborn.

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Sams power Panthers to 2-1 overtime win over Columbus

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21 hours ago

Capitals game late in season gets flexed off national tv

The Washington Capitals' poor season performance resulted in their April 8 game against Toronto being moved from TNT to local broadcast, replaced by a Buffalo-New York Rangers matchup.

Sabres captain offers Maple Leafs fans some hope

Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin credits team unity and mutual protection as the foundation for the Sabres' transformation into a cohesive force, offering Toronto Maple Leafs a blueprint for overcoming their struggles.

Craig Berube on how much the Leafs revisit their response to the Auston Matthews injury: "It's something we've talked about almost daily: getting in there for each other"

The Maple Leafs improved significantly after Matthews' injury, collecting five of six points while emphasizing physical play and team accountability, with young call-ups from the Marlies contributing positively.

Former Leafs GM would be perfect fit for Team Canada GM

Doug Armstrong steps down as Team Canada men's hockey GM after winning the Four Nations Face-Off and Olympic silver, with Kyle Dubas emerging as the leading candidate for succession.

Around the NHL: McMann, Laughton on fire with new teams, Jarry takes back seat in Edmonton

The Rangers and Stars lead the league with four-game winning streaks, while McDavid tops scoring with 114 points and several traded players excel with their new teams.

Will the Auston Matthews injury be the Leafs' "Lucic-Miller" moment, or is there a path to redemption? - Maple Leafs Notebook

A lack of immediate physical response to Radko Gudas injuring Auston Matthews exposed a cultural problem within the Toronto Maple Leafs organization, similar to a 2011 incident that preceded the Buffalo Sabres' 15-year playoff drought.

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After NY return, the LA Kings are counting on Artemi Panarin to lead them into the playoffs

Artemi Panarin's trade to the Los Angeles Kings has significantly improved their playoff chances, with the team scoring nearly half a goal more per game and moving within one point of a wild card spot.

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Andrew Gross: Brayden Schenn, Jean-Gabriel Pageau moves must work out for Isles

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John Carlson practices for first time in an Anaheim Ducks uniform: 'Yesterday was a little crazy. This part of it feels a lot more normal.'

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Sharks reportedly trade pending UFA defenseman to Washington Capitals

The San Jose Sharks traded defenseman Timothy Liljegren to the Washington Capitals, with return details pending.

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Senators Acquire Warren Foegele From Kings - The Hockey Writers Trade Deadline Latest News, Analysis & More

After NY return, the LA Kings are counting on Artemi Panarin to lead them into the playoffs

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Andrew Gross: Brayden Schenn, Jean-Gabriel Pageau moves must work out for Isles

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John Carlson practices for first time in an Anaheim Ducks uniform: 'Yesterday was a little crazy. This part of it feels a lot more normal.'

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Sharks reportedly trade pending UFA defenseman to Washington Capitals

The San Jose Sharks traded defenseman Timothy Liljegren to the Washington Capitals, with return details pending.

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Senators Acquire Warren Foegele From Kings - The Hockey Writers Trade Deadline Latest News, Analysis & More

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John Carlson plays first game for Anaheim Ducks since trade from Capitals: 'He's a really good hockey player'

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Former Maple Leaf Bobby McMann shines in Kraken debut

Maple Leafs should regret trading this promising prospect even more right now

The Toronto Maple Leafs regret trading prospect Nikita Grebenkin to Philadelphia, as he provides valuable grit and physicality the team currently lacks, while Scott Laughton, acquired in the same deal, was subsequently traded away.

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Ducks GM Pat Verbeek claims Capitals brought John Carlson's name up first in trade talks, tells different story than Chris Patrick

Insider reveals what the Maple Leafs nearly traded Matthew Knies for

Matthew Knies remained with Toronto despite trade deadline speculation, as the Maple Leafs would have required three first-round calibre assets to move the promising 23-year-old forward.

Four teams that didn't exactly have the hottest trade deadline

The Toronto Maple Leafs underperformed at the 2025-26 NHL trade deadline by trading away contributors for draft picks without acquiring depth pieces to strengthen their roster.

John Carlson plays first game for Anaheim Ducks since trade from Capitals: 'He's a really good hockey player'

John Carlson made his Anaheim Ducks debut after 17 seasons with Washington, helping the team defeat Montreal 4-3 in his first game back from injury.

Former Maple Leaf Bobby McMann shines in Kraken debut

Bobby McMann scored two goals and an assist in his Seattle Kraken debut, leading the team to a 5-2 victory over Vancouver and justifying the trade deadline acquisition from Toronto.

Maple Leafs should regret trading this promising prospect even more right now

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Ducks GM Pat Verbeek claims Capitals brought John Carlson's name up first in trade talks, tells different story than Chris Patrick

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Insider reveals what the Maple Leafs nearly traded Matthew Knies for

Four teams that didn't exactly have the hottest trade deadline

The Toronto Maple Leafs underperformed at the 2025-26 NHL trade deadline by trading away contributors for draft picks without acquiring depth pieces to strengthen their roster.

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NHL commish says 'time will tell' if Russia plays in World Cup

Russia's participation in the 2028 World Cup of Hockey remains undecided, with the NHL taking a wait-and-see approach while considering international community standards and security concerns.

3 takeaways from Leafs-Sabres: Woll steals a point, Domi scores in 800th NHL game

Joseph Woll made 30 saves to secure a point for the Maple Leafs despite their loss to Buffalo in overtime.

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NHL playoff watch: The Anaheim Ducks' Pacific title chances - ESPN

The Anaheim Ducks have a 98.2% playoff probability on March 15, 2026, sitting second in the Pacific Division with 75 points through 66 games, dramatically improved from their 0.1% chance and missed playoffs the previous year.

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NHL playoff watch: Stars-Oilers a conference finals preview?

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NHL playoff standings: Projecting the Eastern wild cards - ESPN

NHL playoff watch: The Anaheim Ducks' Pacific title chances - ESPN

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NHL playoff watch: Stars-Oilers a conference finals preview?

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NHL playoff standings: Projecting the Eastern wild cards - ESPN

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Elliotte Friedman reports major Auston Matthews injury update, Maple Leafs fallout

Auston Matthews suffered a Grade 3 MCL tear from a controversial hit by Radko Gudas, with the Maple Leafs hopeful surgery won't be necessary and recovery expected over the summer.

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Waterford relegated following narrow defeat to Tipperary

Waterford are back down to the Allianz Division 1B of the hurling league after a four-point defeat in Azzuri Walsh Park.

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4 days ago

Craig Berube on Gudas' five-game suspension: "You lose your star player for the year, and the guy is a repeat offender... It just doesn't seem like enough"

Craig Berube believes Radko Gudas' five-game suspension is insufficient given the loss of Toronto's captain for the season and the offender's repeat status.

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Evgeni Malkin suspended 5 games for slashing Rasmus Dahlin

Penguins' Evgeni Malkin ejected for slashing, could face ban

Evgeni Malkin received a 5-minute major penalty and game misconduct for slashing Rasmus Dahlin in the head, with potential supplementary discipline pending from the NHL.

Evgeni Malkin ejected from Penguins-Sabres game for slashing Rasmus Dahlin in the head

Evgeny Malkin received a five-minute major penalty and game misconduct for slashing Rasmus Dahlin in the head, likely triggering NHL Department of Player Safety review due to his history of disciplinary issues.

4 days ago

Craig Berube on Gudas' five-game suspension: "You lose your star player for the year, and the guy is a repeat offender... It just doesn't seem like enough"

Craig Berube believes Radko Gudas' five-game suspension is insufficient given the loss of Toronto's captain for the season and the offender's repeat status.

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Evgeni Malkin suspended 5 games for slashing Rasmus Dahlin

Penguins' Evgeni Malkin ejected for slashing, could face ban

Evgeni Malkin received a 5-minute major penalty and game misconduct for slashing Rasmus Dahlin in the head, with potential supplementary discipline pending from the NHL.

Evgeni Malkin ejected from Penguins-Sabres game for slashing Rasmus Dahlin in the head

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10 Thoughts: Leafs' response to Gudas, Cowan's first fight, Groulx's shorty, and big nights for Maccelli & Knies

The Maple Leafs defeated Anaheim but face serious concerns about Auston Matthews' injury from a Radko Gudas hit, revealing defensive accountability issues and inconsistent team response standards.

With Nazem Kadri and Corey Perry returning to Cup contending teams, is a Stanley Cup Final rematch on the cards?

The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 in the 2022 Stanley Cup Final, ending the Lightning's three-year championship reign.

That Puck Must Have Said Something About Tage Thompson's Mother | Defector

Tage Thompson's five consecutive one-timers in 30 seconds exemplified dominant offensive play and energized Buffalo Sabres fans despite no goals scored.

NHL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, fantasy playoff pickups

Fantasy hockey managers should target available players like Valeri Nichushkin, Mavrik Bourque, and Mats Zuccarello who are receiving increased ice time due to injuries and offer strong scoring potential during playoff season.

NHL playoff watch: Projections for Oilers' postseason path

The Edmonton Oilers have second-best Western Conference odds to win the Stanley Cup at 9.2%, with Vegas Golden Knights as their most likely first-round opponent at 36.8% probability.

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Tage Thompson rips five consecutive one-timers at Charlie Lindgren during Sabres power play: 'That was probably one of the crazier sequences I've ever seen'

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Gameday 65: Florida Panthers vs Columbus Blue Jackets

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Tage Thompson rips five consecutive one-timers at Charlie Lindgren during Sabres power play: 'That was probably one of the crazier sequences I've ever seen'

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Gameday 65: Florida Panthers vs Columbus Blue Jackets

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Jack Hughes hypes up Team USA ahead of WBC matchup vs. Canada

On Feb. 22, Hughes scored the overtime goal to clinch USA Hockey's dramatic gold medal win over Canada in the Winter Olympics in Milan. It was Team USA's first men's hockey gold since the "Miracle on Ice" in 1980.

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Colin Stephenson: Rangers' Jonathan Quick goes from LA legend to Garden great

I kind of bit on the shot [by Frost] and he threw it backdoor. I just put my glove out there, tried to cover space. And I got fortunate... I caught a piece. That's a remarkable accomplishment in this game, and it just speaks volumes for how good of a goaltender he is.

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Game Preview: Washington Capitals vs Philadelphia Flyers at Xfinity Mobile Arena

The Capitals face the Flyers with only an 11 percent playoff chance, needing to win 13 of their final 16 games to make the postseason.

Inside the changing of the guard in the Leafs-Canadiens rivalry

The Canadiens are emerging as an exciting NHL power with a strong prospect pool, while the Maple Leafs face directional struggles in their historic rivalry matchup.

Team USA Olympic jerseys restocked for 'one final production run'

Team USA's Olympic gold medal jerseys sold out immediately after their historic victory, prompting the NHL Shop to announce a final preorder production run available only through summer 2024.

Auston Matthews and Leafs heading into familiar NHL territory

The Toronto Maple Leafs risk missing playoffs for the first time in the Auston Matthews era, mirroring early struggles Alex Ovechkin faced with the Washington Capitals.

The Sabres And Lightning Brawled, Scored, And Cemented A Wild New Rivalry | Defector

Lightning defeated Sabres 8-7 in a high-scoring, penalty-filled game that exemplified an emerging intense rivalry between the two Atlantic Division leaders.

NHL Awards Watch: Who's leading for Hart, Norris, Calder?

Nathan MacKinnon leads the Hart Trophy race as the NHL MVP frontrunner, with the Colorado Avalanche maintaining the league's best record since October.

I Have So Many Nice Things To Say About The Avalanche And The Wild | Defector

This was a turbocharged crowd that locked in for the final regular season match-up between two great division rivals from the moment the puck dropped. The fans welcomed back trade-deadline reacquisition Nazem Kadri, of the '22 Cup team, like he was Peter Forsberg, and they went nuts just for a backchecking dispossession he pulled off early in the game.

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NHL playoff standings: Who will win the Pacific Division? - ESPN

The Anaheim Ducks lead the Pacific Division and hold a playoff advantage over Vegas and Edmonton due to a significantly easier remaining schedule with only five games against current playoff teams in their final 19 games.

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The Rangers need to play the kids - Blue Seat Blogs

The Rangers must prioritize playing young prospects with increased ice time rather than relying on veteran players, as the season's outcome is no longer the primary objective.

Craig Berube on OEL remaining a Leaf after the deadline: "He wanted to be here and didn't want to go anywhere... We're glad he's still here"

Craig Berube emphasizes maintaining effort and competitiveness over the final 19 games despite losing key players at the trade deadline, while welcoming back defenseman OEL to stabilize the lineup.

I Bought A Ticket To The Connor McDavid Show And A Hurricanes Game Broke Out | Defector

Connor McDavid's contract expires in 2028, creating uncertainty about his future with the Edmonton Oilers as the city hopes to win a Stanley Cup before his era potentially ends.

Bo Groulx scores two more, Toronto Marlies recover from slow start to power past Cleveland

For whatever reason, we didn't start on time. They took it to us. We were on our heels and fortunate to get the one goal. After a wakeup call between periods, our guy responded, and I thought we got a lot of pushback.

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