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Four quarterfinal games were on the schedule for the men’s ice hockey tournament at the Winter Olympics on Wednesday and did they ever deliver the drama. Of the four contests, three went into overtime, all featuring late drama that saw one of the teams needing a late equalizer to keep their Olympic hopes alive. In […]
The practically pre-ordained dream final of Canada vs. USA in Olympic men’s hockey is still on the table after both tournament favorites needed overtime to avoid disaster in the quarterfinals. Canada erased a late Czech one-goal lead (from current Islander Ondrej Palat, lest you forget) to then win on a Mitch Marner OT winner, while […]
In a quarterfinal rematch against a Czech team that Canada thoroughly outclassed just six days earlier, Canada got through to the semifinal by the skin of their teeth. The signs were there early, as David Kampf missed a wide-open net to give Czechia the early lead. At the time, it felt like a big momentum […] The post Game Review: Exhale, Canada appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Milan, ITALY — Once again, the Milano Santagiulia Ice Arena was the stage, and win-or-go-home hockey delivered pure drama. Martin Necas and the Czechs pushed Team Canada to the brink—building leads and refusing to fold—but in the end, Mitch Marner sealed it with a clutch overtime backhand winner. Canada dodged disaster, though not without a […]
Head coach Jon Cooper reacts to Team Canada’s dramatic 4-3 win over Czechia in the quarterfinal of the 2026 Winter Olympic hockey tournament. On Mitch Marner coming up big with the OT winner: This is the — one, two, three, four — fourth tournament I’ve coached Mitch, and he has delivered in every one of […] The post Jon Cooper on Mitch Marner’s OT winner for Team Canada: “This is the fourth tournament I’ve coached Mitch, and he’s delivered in every one of them at the biggest moments” appear...
After Wednesday’s practice, head coach Craig Berube discussed Morgan Rielly’s chance to reset over the break, the team’s goals during this week of practice, and the Olympic action over in Milan. For someone like Morgan Rielly, who the team leans on so much, what does it mean to get him some rest over the break, […] The post Craig Berube on Morgan Rielly’s reset over the Leafs’ break: “He looks like he is in a lot better place than he was — mentally, too” appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstov...
For those concerned about Team Canada not having any adversity so far in the Olympics, you got it. Exhale. Connor McDavid and Team Canada survive and advance as Mitch Marner scored 1:22 into 3-on-3 overtime to complete the comeback and defeat Czechia 4-3 in a tense, thrilling, and dramatic hockey game. Canada will advance to…
Happy Wednesday. I have the Canada/Czechia game on this morning. As I’m watching, it is tied in the second. It is far too intense at the moment. The Jays’ news of the morning is that Anthony Santander told reporters that MRIs, last season, didn’t show the tear in his shoulder, but when he started up […]
Troubling news out of Milan, where Sidney Crosby suffered an apparent leg injury in Team Canada’s quarterfinal game in the 2026 Olympics against Czechia that has knocked him out of the game. Crosby took a heavy hit in the second period from Czech defender Radko Gudas and had his legs buckle under him. Seconds later, […]
With a berth in the semifinals on the line, Team Canada’s knockout stage begins with a rematch against Czechia (10:40 a.m. EST, CBC/CBC Gem). Game Day Quotes Jon Cooper on the areas of focus for Canada ahead of the knockout stage: We have a couple of games under our belt. What are the holes in […] The post Team Canada vs. Team Czechia Quarterfinal – Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
“We started pretty well, came out a little flat in the third, but just stayed with it to win a close one.” – Ryan Tverberg “I thought we started well in the first and started well in the second. The fight gave us some momentum, and we scored a couple of big goals back-to-back within […] The post Ryan Tverberg shines on first line, late PP goal allows Toronto Marlies to snatch shootout victory vs. Laval appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
In the first practice since the winter break, head coach Craig Berube discussed the status of his injured players, expectations for the team coming out of the break, and the performance of OEL, Auston Matthews, and William Nylander at the Olympics. How did you spend your time off? Berube: I stayed up in Edmonton for […] The post Craig Berube on Matthew Knies’ recovery over the Leafs’ winter break: “He feels a lot better… It will help with the ailing thing he’s had going on” appeared first on...
It looks like the team without the longest active playoff streak will miss the playoffs in 2025-26. Who knew that losing a superstar winger like Mitch Marner would set back the Toronto Maple Leafs as much as it would? After being bounced in Game 7 in the second round to the Florida Panthers, the Maple…
The Toronto Maple Leafs sit six points out of a playoff spot in the East with four teams to jump to take a spot, but they had a win streak going into the break and they are close enough where a push and an appearance in the postseason is doable. Nothing drastic should necessarily be done just yet, but there are a handful of games prior to the trade deadline to determine exactly what the plan will be. The Maple Leafs are very likely a team that will wait until the day before the trade deadline ...
That's Wild As we go through some of the major takeaways in the first week of men's hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympics, a whole lot of people are having their takes. And while most of it is praising Juraj Slafkovsky for being some beast that loves international tournaments, or Team Canada seemi...
How would Team Canada do without Connor McDavid? Now Canada would be fine, obviously. Luckily, we don’t have to find out. But the absolute dominance that McDavid has displayed in just three games is arguably the best three-game stretch for any NHL player in the Olympics. Usually, offence cannibalizes on a stacked team like this….
The stadium lights in Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena may glow in a smaller barn and on a shorter sheet, but they burn brighter as the elimination portion of the Men’s Ice Hockey tournament kicks into high gear tomorrow. Nathan MacKinnon is built for the heat—and he’ll be right at the center of any Team […]
Embarrassing confession time: I unabashedly love the Olympic Games. In my defense, it’s in my DNA: I was born during the Lake Placid Olympics, a week before the Miracle On Ice. Wait, let me make this even more embarrassing: I love the Olympics largely because I was a kid in Seattle for the 1990 Goodwill […]
We’ve been asking for all your questions about for our new Mailbag and will focus today on formation tweaks, Gavi’s return, and which Barça Atlètic players could still play a part this season. So without any further ado, let’s get started… Should Flick play a 4-3-3 with Frenkie as a single pivot just like he […]
Head coach Jon Cooper reacts to Team Canada’s 10-2 win over France in the final preliminary-stage game of the 2026 Winter Olympic hockey tournament. On the team’s approach to the game, knowing goal difference could matter regarding the seeding and quarterfinal opponent: I told our guys before the game that we can’t put ourselves in […] The post Jon Cooper on Tom Wilson’s scrap against France: “Pretty harmless, in the grand scheme of things, of what we’re used to” appeared first on Maple Lea...
On February 7th in 1976, Darryl Sittler of the Toronto Maple Leafs collected 10 points (6G, 4A) on 10 shots in a single NHL game against goalie David Reece, including hat tricks in the both second and third periods, en route to an 11-4 win over Adams division rival Boston Bruins. The performance broke the previous single game point record of eight originally set by Maurice Richard in 1944.
Can Team Canada take care of Team France and boost their goal difference to all but secure the top seed in the quarterfinal stage? (10:40 a.m. EST, CBC/CBC Gem) Goal differential after 2 GPCanada 🇨🇦 +9USA 🇺🇲 +7 TomorrowCanada vs France 🇫🇷 USA vs Germany 🇩🇪 Hard to see Americans getting top seed at this […] The post Team Canada vs. Team France – Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Ice dancer Paul Poirier makes an engagement announcement in a low-key way, another sign of his authenticity as an out athlete. The post Olympic Pride: He proposed to his boyfriend and won a Winter Games medal 6 months later appeared first on Outsports .
The Colorado Avalanche have been dominating the NHL all season long, and word is, they will be aggressive ahead of the March 6 trade deadline. While there aren't many gaps in the roster, the Avs are looking to add a top-nine winger who can play up and down the lineup, and bring some more secondary scoring. The Avalanche entered the Olympic break with just $5 million in cap space, so GM Chris MacFarland will have to be creative in order to add multiple pieces ahead of the deadline. Up front, th...
Dougie Hamilton's future with the New Jersey Devils is up in the air. That's putting it mildly. The team was actively trying to trade him earlier this season to open up some cap room. There have been many teams linked to a potential deal for Hamilton , including the Toronto Maple Leafs. But insider Chris Johnston in The Athletic projects a more familiar landing spot for the big, puck-moving offensive defenseman. He predicts Hamilton going back to the Carolina Hurricanes. ...