Category: Riley Nash
Thoughts on how the Leafs built a series lead and what comes next
American LeagueThe Maple Leafs have a 3-1 series lead on the Montreal Canadiens now and so close to their first series win in 17 years. How have they pulled ahead and what could it mean for what's to come? Justin Bourne shares his thoughts.
Read moreCampbell earns shutout, Leafs down Canadiens to take 3-1 series lead
Nick FolignoJack 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 tweak lineup for Game 4 vs. Canadiens
Montreal CanadiensMaple Leafs goaltender Jack Campbell will get the start in Game 4 against the Canadiens, while forward Nick Foligno will not play in Tuesday's matchup.
Read moreMaple Leafs hold off Canadiens in Game 3, take series lead
Zach HymanMONTREAL -- William Nylander scored for a third straight game, and the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup First Round at Bell Centre on Monday.Rielly put Toronto ahead 2-1 at 16:35 when he took a return pass from Mitchell Marner and scored on a wrist...
Read moreMaple Leafs dedicate Game 2 win against Canadiens to Tavares
Riley NashThe 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 more3 Keys: Canadiens at Maple Leafs, Game 2 of first round
Nick FolignoThe Toronto Maple Leafs will look to even the Stanley Cup First Round against the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 at Scotiabank Arena on Saturday.The Maple Leafs lost captain John Tavares when he sustained a concussion and knee injury in the first period of a 2-1 loss in Game 1 on Thursday.Coach Sheldo...
Read moreAnalyzing how Tavares' absence affects Maple Leafs ahead of Game 2
Sheldon KeefeThe Toronto Maple Leafs will be feeling the loss of captain John Tavares on many fronts when they take on the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 of the first round Saturday at 7 p.m. ET.
Read moreWhat's next for the Blue Jackets in post-Torts era?
Gerard GallantCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - The Columbus Blue Jackets will take a deliberate approach to hiring a replacement for John Tortorella, who stamped his brand on the franchise over six seasons and carried it to unprecedented success. “I think we’re going to take our time,” general manager Jarmo Kekalainen said...
Read moreMuch to worry about with recent play of Leafs' defence?
Nick FolignoHockey Night in Canada's Craig Simpson comments on the Maple Leafs' defensive pairing in Thursday's win over the Jets, if Nick Foligno should remain on the top line, the state of Sheldon Keefe's blueline, the boost Toronto gets from chasing Connor Hellebuyck from the net, and how a lack of fans &am...
Read moreWhy Riley Nash could be the Maple Leafs' X-factor
Kris VersteegFormer NHLer Kris Versteeg explains why Riley Nash could play a very significant role for Sheldon Keefe come playoff time.
Read moreBlue Jackets' Merzlikins: 'I just want to finish and delete this year'
Boone JennerThe Columbus Blue Jackets have been one of the more disappointing teams in the NHL this season, following up two impressive playoff performances by torpedoing to the bottom of the Central Division standings.
Read moreExpansion Draft Issues: Several Teams Have Moves To Make Before July 17
Riley NashThe trade deadline may have come and gone, but that doesn’t mean that there won’t be any more trades over the courses of the remainder of the league year. The NHL Expansion Draft is right around the corner, with protection lists due on July 17, ahead of the draft on July 21. By that time,…
Read moreCOVID Protocol Related Absences: 04/19/21
Nick FolignoEach day, the NHL will publicly release the list of players that are unavailable to their respective teams due to being in COVID-19 Protocol. While two teams have yet to report, here is today’s list for the remaining 29: Colorado – Philipp Grubauer, Joonas Donskoi Edmonton – Dmitry Kulikov Montreal...
Read moreCOVID Protocol Related Absences: 04/18/21
Riley NashA listing of players on the NHL's COVID Protocol Related Absences list for April 18, 2021.
Read moreCOVID Protocol Related Absences: 04/17/21
Nick FolignoEach day, the NHL will publicly release the list of players that are unavailable to their respective teams due to being in COVID-19 Protocol. Here is the list for today: Colorado – Bowen Byram, Philipp Grubauer, Joonas Donskoi Edmonton – Dmitry Kulikov Los Angeles – Matt Roy Montreal – Jon Merrill, ...
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