Pucks in Depth: Who should win the Calder Trophy?
Last week the NHL announced center Auston Matthews, winger Patrik Laine, and defenseman Zach Werenski, as expected, are the three finalists for the 2016-17 Calder Trophy. Below I will look at the case each player has for the award before…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs Offseason Priorities
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking at the offseason priorities for the Toronto Maple Leafs. 1. Adding a top-four, skilled defenseman - With several players on their entry-level contracts for a couple more years and…
NHL Video: Washington Capitals Eliminate The Toronto Maple Leafs
Marcus Johansson scored a pair, including the overtime winner, and Braden Holtby made 37 saves in a 2-1 series-clinching win for the Capitals
NHL Video: Washington Capitals Win Game 5 Over Toronto Maple Leafs
Justin Williams buried the overtime winner and Braden Holtby made 24 saves on 25 shots to give the Capitals a 2-1 win and 3-2 series lead
NHL Injuries: Senators, Penguins, Capitals, Canadiens, Maple Leafs, Ducks and Blues
On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: Defenseman Mark Borowiecki is listed as day-to-day with a leg injury but it's not looking like he'll be returning anytime soon. Coach Guy Boucher said he's "getting closer" but…
NHL Video: Washington Capitals Hold Off Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4
NHL Playoffs: T.J. Oshie and Tom Wilson each scored a pair of goals as the Washington Capitals held on to defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 4 and even the best of 7 series at 2 games apiece.
NHL Injuries: Capitals, Maple Leafs, Bruins, Ducks and Blues
On the Washington Capitals ... Tarik El-Bashir of CSN Mid Atlantic: Coach Barry Trotz said that defenseman Karl Alzner will miss tonight's game against the Maple Leafs with an upper-body injury. He was also out for Game 3 and is…
NHL Injuries: Blue Jackets, Capitals, Maple Leafs and Ducks
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline of the Dispatch: Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski took a puck in the face on Sunday and will miss the rest of the season with facial fractures. Werenski was hit in the…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Bruins, Senators, Maple Leafs and Blue Jackets
On the Boston Bruins ... ESPN: Defenseman Colin Miller skated yesterday morning and there is a good chance he could return for Game 3. He left Game 1 with a lower-body injury. Defensemen Torey Krug (knee) and Adam McQuaid (upper-body)…
NHL Injuries: Bruins, Senators, Penguins, Ducks, Oilers, Blackhawks and Maple Leafs
On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Defenseman Adam McQuaid left yesterday's game after just seven shifts with an upper-body injury. It was the Bruins fourth straight game in which they lost a defenseman. The Bruins are already…
NHL Injuries: Senators, Bruins, Maple Leafs and Ducks
On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Defenseman Marc Methot was on the ice yesterday and was lined up beside Erik Karlsson. If he feels good this morning, he'll return to the lineup after missing 11…
NHL Injuries: Penguins, Senators, Maple Leafs, Bruins, Flyers and Sharks
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jonathan Bombulie: Matt Murray, Bryan Rust and Trevor Daley didn't practice yesterday. Sam Werner: Also not at practice and not a surprise that they weren't was Chad Ruhwedel, Carl Hagelin and Chris Kunitz Jason Mackey: Coach…