Summary: Sam Montembeault put on an outstanding performance on Monday night when he stopped 30 shots and helped the Montreal Canadiens secure a 3-0 victory against the Edmonton Oilers.  The shutout was the 28-year-old’s second of the season, building on his impressive 48-save performance against Toronto in the season opener. Edmonton-born Brendan Gallagher (32), Sherwood […]

Summary:  The Toronto Maple Leafs managed to rally from a two-goal deficit to beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 on Wednesday night at Capital One Arena. This was possible following Mitch Marner’s tying goal in the final minute of regulation, which gave John Tavares who a few weeks back ended the Jets winning streak, the opportunity […]

Summary: The Winnipeg Jets defeated the Colorado Avalanche 1-0 on Thursday at the Canada Life Centre before a crowd of 12,918 in their first meetup since last season’s NHL playoff, when the Canadians were ousted by their opponents who won the series four games to one. The victory turned the Jets into the second NHL […]

Summary: The Edmonton Oilers put in a solid 40 minutes against a strong Vegas Golden Knights team on NHL Wednesday night hockey.  Even under intense pressure from the Golden Knights, the Oilers managed to hold a 2-2 tie well into the third period. They deserved at least one point in the standings. However, the night […]

Summary: The Toronto Maple Leafs handed the Winnipeg Jets its first defeat of the season with help from Mississauga-born John Tavares (34) who netted the 12th hat trick of his career and propelled his team to a 6-4 victory. The Jets, previously the NHL’s last unbeaten team, had opened the season with a franchise-record eight […]

Summary: The Ottawa Senators wrapped up their week-long western road trip with a challenging 5-4 loss to the Colorado Avalanche in Denver on Sunday.  Despite their best effort, the team coached by Travis Green was ultimately outpaced by Colorado’s relentless play. The 53-year-old who formerly coached the Vancouver Canucks and New Jersey Devils of the […]

Aalborg, Denmark-born Nikolaj Ehlers netted the game-winning goal 1:26 into overtime, securing a thrilling 4-3 victory for the Winnipeg Jets over the Seattle Kraken on Thursday night.  The victory extended the Jets’ undefeated streak this NHL season. Ranking second in the league in scoring, the Jets have now recorded three or more goals in four […]

Summary: The Calgary Flames are actively searching for a right-shot center, but according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, a trade is unlikely to materialize anytime soon.  The team’s pursuit of a center has been hindered by a lack of available options on the NHL market.  An opposing general manager (GM) has confirmed that the situation is […]

Summary:  Toronto Maple Leafs veteran forward Max Pacioretty exited Tuesday’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the third period due to a lower-body injury. The NHL player did not make a comeback on the ice. The Leafs suffered a 6-2 loss, but the main concern following the game was Pacioretty’s status. Head coach Craig […]

Summary: Köln, Germany-born Leon Draisaitl scored 56 seconds into overtime, lifting the Edmonton Oilers who released Mike Hoffman during preseason to their first win of the season with a 4-3 comeback victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday.  The 28-year-old, who also added an assist, capitalized after Connor McDavid’s breakaway was stopped by Flyers goalie […]