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Tonight the Raptors’ final preseason game tips off, this time against the Detroit Pistons. So far, Toronto has split the preseason with a 2-2 record. They started off-balance when they lost handily to the Heat, but followed it up with convincing wins over the Clippers and Knicks and a single-possession loss to the Knicks yesterday. […]
Kirill Marchenko scored his first hat-trick with the Toronto Maple Leafs, which also happened to be his 300th career NHL game, facing off against the Buffalo Sabres Thursday night. Unfortunately for him, an overtime defensive miscue completely ruined the party. “Yeah, of course, I’ll remember this night for sure,” Marchenko said post-game. “But, it’s no…
Plenty of times already this season we’ve heard New York Rangers coach Mike Sullivan praise captain J.T. Miller for setting […]
In this edition of The Hockey News Morning Skate, Eric Cruikshank and Michael Traikos break down Jim Hiller's decision to bench Gavin McKenna in the Toronto Maple Leafs' loss to the Buffalo Sabres, Brady Tkachuk's historic hat trick in his second straight game, and more.
The Raptors had a number of stars show out against the Knicks despite the loss. The post Four standout performers from the Raptors’ 120-122 loss to the Knicks first appeared on Raptors Republic .
Now that the preseason is over, New York Knicks superfan Ben Stiller is ready for the reigning NBA champions to begin their repeat quest. About a half hour into New York’s final preseason game against the Toronto Raptors—their lone win of the exhibition preseason games—Stiller wrote, “Knicks are gonna be fun this season,” on X, […] The post Knicks superfan Ben Stiller makes ‘fun’ guarantee for the season that should fire fans up appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Toronto Maple Leafs have a couple of interesting stories to follow, and they touch on two different sides of the hockey business. One involves a familiar face from the…
According to reports, Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz could be a trade candidate for the New York Rangers. On […]
Jamison Battle made his long-awaited return to the court for the Raptors and quickly reminded everyone why his shooting makes him such a valuable reserve.
The New Jersey Devils put a chink in Dylan Garand’s armor last night. They put seven past the New York […]
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews believes that miscommunication at key moments was a factor in their 5-4 overtime loss to the Buffalo Sabres. Throughout much of the game, the Leafs were in control and generating the bulk of the scoring chances. There were plenty of moments where it felt like the Leafs were going…
The Raptors are the type of team that could give the Pistons problems.
The New York Knicks closed their preseason schedule with a 122-120 win over the Toronto Raptors at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, October 15. Tyler Kolek hit a go-ahead three-pointer with 53.2 seconds remaining, helping New York hold on for a two-point victory. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 20 points and seven assists, while […] The post Knicks close preseason by edging Raptors appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
As bizarre as it seems to write about a 21-year-old second-year player, most of the rest of the team needs to watch the tape of Easton Cowan in the first half of the third period. Cowan was one of the few Leafs still actively trying to play the game rather than standing around and hoping […] The post Game Review: Maple Leafs sit back, throw away Marchenko’s hat-trick night in the third period vs. Buffalo appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
TORONTO – It was only fitting that winger Jack Quinn capped the most dynamic outing in his NHL career by creating defenseman Owen Power’s overtime goal to cap another thrilling Sabres come-from-behind victory. On a night Maple Leads winger Kirill Marchenko scored three times before the second period ended in Scotiabank Arena, Quinn was the best player on the ice in the Sabres’ 5-4 win, wreaking havoc from the get-go. Quinn scored two goals, hit ... Read the full article The post Jack Qui...
TORONTO – In his five-year career, the Buffalo Sabres have never leaned more heavily on defenseman Owen Power. Through seven games this season entering Thursday’s contest against the Maple Leafs, Power had averaged a whopping 26 minutes, 26 seconds of ice time. Only five players – defensemen Zach Werenski, Thomas Chabot, Quinn Hughes and Lane Hutson – had skated more per outing. Power, of course, seemed destined for stardom when the Sabres drafted him first ... Read the full article ...
Jim Hiller admits he should have played Gavin McKenna earlier in the third period
The Toronto Maple Leafs suffered their second loss in a row on Thursday, falling prey to the Buffalo Sabres in overtime, 5-4, at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Apart from the loss, there has been plenty of buzz about the apparent benching of Maple Leafs rookie Gavin McKenna. The top pick in the 2026 NHL Draft […] The post Maple Leafs’ Jim Hiller gives cryptic answer on Gavin McKenna benching during Sabres game appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Toronto Raptors and New York Knicks ran it back on Thursday night for a preseason contest. In an earlier meeting in exhibition season, the Raptors demolished the shorthanded Knicks, 148-98, at home — with Kawhi Leonard making his second debut for the team following an offseason trade from the Los Angeles Clippers. Leonard was […] The post Knicks announcer takes subtle dig at Kawhi Leonard’s Clippers scandal during preseason game vs. Raptors appeared first on ClutchPoints .
After benching No. 1 overall pick Gavin McKenna for the second-half of the Maple Leafs' 5-4 overtime loss to the Buffalo Sabres, coach Jim Hiller's baffling explanation and questionable bench management raise concerns about his leadership in Toronto.
Scottie Barnes’ inconsistent aggression continued against the Knicks and could hurt the Raptors during the regular season.
The New York Knicks squeezed by the Toronto Raptors 122-120 on Thursday night as they avoided becoming the first NBA champion to go winless in the preseason.
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller explained why he benched rookie Gavin McKenna midway through Thursday’s game against the Buffalo Sabres. McKenna did not take a shift after the 10:20 mark of the second period, as the Maple Leafs fell 5-4 to the Sabres. “You know what? That was my decision,” Hiller said Thursday…
Tonight at Madison Square Garden, the Knicks played their final preseason game—a rematch with a Toronto team that clobbered the reserves on Tuesday. This time, the fight was fairer. The visitors played their starters (Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett, Scottie Barnes, Kawhi Leonard, and Jakob Poeltl), but so did the Knicks (mostly: Mohamed Diawara took Josh […]
A Raptors loss, but that was about as fun as a preseason contest can get! The post Quick Reaction: Raptors 120, Knicks 122 first appeared on Raptors Republic .