The Canucks make the right kind of noise
Every NHL season is partially punctuated by a surprising amount of static and howling from British Columbia. Perhaps no team in the four major sports has been subjected to more inordinate and disproportionate noise from its media and fans than the Vancouver Canucks. Leafs Nations may make more noise overall, but being the biggest captive market in the league explains that. Detroit may make more noise, but its history justifies it (for the most part). Learn more
Sabers recover ahead of Jets clash
THE Buffalo swords will likely welcome back three players, but will be without its top center when it visits Winnipeg Jets Friday.
Alex Tuch, Eric Comrie and Zach Benson are each expected to return against Winnipeg while Tage Thompson will miss his first game with an upper-body injury suffered Tuesday after blocking a shot in a loss to the Boston Bruins . Thompson is out week to week and his absence “should be less than” two months, coach Don Granato said. Learn more
Connor Bédard and the Blackhawks will test the struggling Lightning
THE Chicago Blackhawks are back from a trip to Florida, rested after three days off and ready to play five home games over the next seven outings.
They also return Connor Bedard who appears to have made great strides in his development as a budding NHL superstar, as the 18-year-old appears to be getting more comfortable with the game. Learn more
Sidney Crosby and the Penguins ready for the Devils
The biggest questions surrounding Thursday’s match between the Pittsburgh Penguins and visit New Jersey Devils It comes down to whether it will be a matchup between each team’s best player and which team will continue their streak. Learn more
The Golden Knights will keep their heads down against the Canadiens
After being shut out in a match for the first time since last February, the Vegas Golden Knights continue their five-game road trip Thursday night against the Montreal Canadiens. Learn more
The Canucks have a hot streak in their game against the Flames
THE Vancouver Canucks keep rolling and surprising the hockey world.
Heading into a road game Thursday against the Calgary FlamesTHE Canucks are on a 10-1-1 record that puts them tied with the Vegas Golden Knights for first place in the Western Conference. Officially, Vancouver holds the top spot thanks to more regulatory victories. Learn more
Senators and Red Wings face off in series against Sweden
THE Ottawa Senators haven’t had back-to-back wins in North America in almost a month. They hope to have better luck abroad this week.
Ottawa will play Detroit Red Wings Thursday and the Minnesota Wild on Saturday in the NHL Global Series Sweden. The Toronto Maple Leafs are the fourth team to play in Stockholm this weekend. Learn more
Maple Leafs and Red Wings excited to face each other in Sweden
Playing in Sweden during his NHL career is something William Nylander never expected.
He is one of five Toronto Maple Leafs of Swedish origin who will face the Detroit Red Wings in Stockholm on Friday. The Leafs will play the first of two games in the Global Series Sweden. Learn more
Ducks attempt to bounce back after being beaten in Panthers clash
THE Anaheim Ducks will look to bounce back from their worst loss of the season when they open a four-game homestand against the Florida Panthers Friday night. Learn more
Knights come from behind for resounding victory over Canadiens
Mark Stone scored the game-winning goal on a power play with 1:12 left and also had two assists as the visitor. Vegas Golden Knights rallied for a wild 6-5 victory over the Montreal Canadiens Thursday evening. Learn more
