Category: John Tavares
NHL Injury Updates: Bruins, Canadiens, Blues, Maple Leafs, Golden Knights and Capitals
Craig BerubeKristen Shilton: Toronto Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe said that forward John Tavares was at the Maple Leafs training facility yesterday.Kristen Shilton: Maple Leafs coach Keefe said that forward Nick Foligno is still day-to-day.David Schoen: Vegas Golden Knights coach Pete DeBoer on forward Max P...
Read moreToronto/Montreal Now What Many Thought It Would Be
John Tavaresffrom Michael Traikos of the National Post, What the Foster Hewitt is happening? Toronto and Montreal had not played each other in the playoffs since 1979. And the thinking was that the time apart would add fuel to a fire that has been burning for more than four decades. We expected raw...
Read moreThursday Morning Fly By: Home to nearby Hearst
TSNPhoto by Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images Today’s open discussion thread, complete with your daily dose of Flyers news and notes… *Apparently Ottawa Senators fans have aims on acquiring our captain. No. No ma’am. There is no way being nearby Hearst is going to be enough o...
Read moreMaple Leafs' William Nylander on John Tavares: He's Been on FaceTime After the Wins in the Locker Room
Toronto Maple LeafsToronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander talks about the team's goals for the playoffs ahead of Game 5 against the Montreal Canadiens. He also talks about how captain John Tavares continues to lead the team while recovering from a concussion and knee injury.
Read moreCanadiens' dreams of Bell Centre reunion appear dashed after stifling loss
Phillip DanaultMaybe this is just how this awful pandemic season is supposed to end, with an opportunity to host fans at the Bell Centre for the first time in over a year dangling in front of the Canadiens, but never falling into their hands. Eric Engels on Game 4, and what comes next.
Read moreCampbell earns shutout, Leafs down Canadiens to take 3-1 series lead
Jason SpezzaJack Campbell made 32 saves to record his first post-season shutout, Alex Galchenyuk set up two goals and scored into the empty net against his former team, and the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-0 on Tuesday to take a commanding 3-1 lead in their first-round series.
Read moreMaple Leafs find long elusive 'killer instinct,' push Canadiens to the brink
Boston BruinsLose a captain? Juggle the lineup? Fall down 0-1 in the series and 0-1 in Game 2? Get repeatedly posterized on odd-man chances by Carey Price? A lesser version of the Maple Leafs might’ve buckled under such circumstances. This one feels different.
Read moreCanadiens must take inspiration from Price after Game 3 loss to Maple Leafs
Jason SpezzaDespite losing Game 3 against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Carey Price was optimistic about the Montreal Canadiens' ability to shake off the defeat and rebound for Game 4 on Tuesday night. If the Canadiens take inspiration from those comments and Price's play, they should be in good shape.
Read moreA lot of questions for Dave Tippett after Oilers' Game 3 collapse vs. Jets
Rick VaiveNHL on Sportsnet's Kris Versteeg weighs in on what the Oilers may be thinking this morning after finding themselves down 0-3 in their series vs. the Jets after blowing a 4-1 lead in the third period Sunday night, the goals allowed by Mike Smith, what Ken Holland has to do with his club this offseas...
Read moreLeafs need to continue with the physical & urgent play from Game 2
John TavaresFormer Maple Leafs captain Rick Vaive talks about how confident he is that his former club will emerge victorious over the Canadiens in Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the challenge Toronto has in compensating for the loss of John Tavares, what Sheldon Keefe may do in net with the back-to-back...
Read moreFive Key Stories: 5/17/21 – 5/23/21
Jim BenningA look at the top stories around the NHL from May 17-23, 2021.
Read moreHockey Notes On A May Sunday Morning
National Hockey Leaguefrom Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun, - Alex Edler was suspended for two games after his knee-on-knee hit on Zach Hyman last month. So why not Ben Chiarot now? Why not the 20-minute Montreal defenceman, who somehow wasn’t penalized for the hit that first injured John Tavares before the...
Read moreCanadiens' troubling regular-season patterns a concern after Game 2 loss
Artturi LehkonenThere are two core issues that should have alarm bells sounding back in Montreal right about now, with the Canadiens returning home tied 1-1 in their Stanley Cup Playoffs series with the Toronto Maple Leafs — issues that have been around all season long.
Read moreMaple Leafs dedicate Game 2 win against Canadiens to Tavares
John TavaresThe Toronto Maple Leafs dedicated their 5-1 win against the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup First Round to injured captain John Tavares, forward Auston Matthews said Saturday.
Read moreTavares out at least two weeks after also injuring knee in Game 1
John TavaresJohn Tavares will need at least two weeks to recover from a knee injury, in addition to the concussion the forward sustained in the first period of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup First Round for the Toronto Maple Leafs against the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday.
Read moreWant the trending hockey news in your inbox daily?.
Just add your email, and we'll start sending you the most important hockey news of the day.