News of the passing of Canada's hockey dad broke midway through the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 loss to the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday. Sheldon Keefe and John Tavares were among those who sent condolences to the family.

Losing three straight to the Maple Leafs has the North Division rival taking stock - but all is not lost.

The Capitals' superstar had every right to be upset over the antics of fourth-liner Trent Frederic, but that doesn't mean he didn't deserve a one-game suspension for his spearing infraction.

The Anaheim Ducks' youth movement has had some hiccups along the way, but Maxime Comtois has been everything the team wanted - and more.

Looking at what 'Vasy' has already accomplished by age 26, he ranks among the five best goaltenders in the past half century.

A three-game shutout sweep from three different goaltenders in three consecutive games would have been historic, but the Maple Leafs accomplished more with how they played after the goal against.

An influx of high-end teens waiting for their major junior seasons to start has led to some stacked farm teams.

The Toronto Maple Leafs get the league's top scorer and their starting netminder back when they take on the Edmonton Oilers in the finale of a three-game set at Rogers Place.

The Tampa winger won't challenge for the scoring title, but when the defending Stanley Cup champs have needed a big goal this season, Palat has been there to supply it.

The former NHL coach and his wife have already started one franchise and have another in the pipeline. But it's about more than just wins and losses.

The Maple Leafs could have the league's leading goal-scorer and their starting goaltender back for the finale of a three-game set against the Oilers.

No all-star weekend this season? That's a shame. It really is. But that doesn't mean we can't single out the players from each division who have been worthy of the honor in 2020-21.

When the Vegas winger helped lead the movement to postpone playoff games in August, he got push-back – despite the fact he has a long history of law enforcement within his family.

The Maple Leafs blanked the Oilers for the second consecutive night, leaving us to wonder how they measure to other top teams

Junior hockey has been approved for games in nearly every Canadian province - except the biggest one.

The Sabres and Blue Jackets have been floundering of late and much of the attention has turned to behind their respective benches. With one firing already in the books, will GMs there be getting itchy trigger fingers?

The Blues probably have their long-term answer in net. But the sample size is just small enough, the slumps just frequent enough, that it may be wise to collect data on Binnington as long as possible.

Auston Matthews didn't take part in any line rushes at practice on Sunday but the NHL's leading goal scorer hasn't been ruled out for a Monday return.

Four active NHLers lead their team in all-time goals: San Jose's Patrick Marleau, Tampa Bay's Steven Stamkos, Vegas' William Karlsson and, of course, Washington's Alex Ovechkin.

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Jack Campbell has won over his teammates and is quickly becoming a fan favourite. But can he win over a starter's role?

The skilled winger made a splash during the 2020 playoff bubble. This season he's fine-tuning his game in the hopes of reaching the NHL full time, and in the process becoming one of the league's few Filipino players.

The new Vancouver goalie got a push to become more socially active: 'My wife has taught me a lot… and kind of broadened my views on a lot of LGBT community issues.'

The Montreal Canadiens' goaltender is playing very much like the team in front of him, and that is simply not good enough when you're eating up almost 13 percent of the team's cap space on a long-term deal.

The women's hockey legend and recipient of the Order of Hockey in Canada talks about the state of the game versus 'back in the day.'

The 38-year-old goaltender has been one of the hottest commodities in recent weeks, helping to thrust the red-hot Oilers to second in the North Division. How long will his fantastic play continue?

Even with St. Louis' recent Stanley Cup win, growing the game in baseball-mad St. Louis isn't easy. But the former Dodgers exec is up to the task.

The situation is tense right now, but whether the Sabres seek a trade or simply better results from the winger, he has to be put in a position to succeed.

Two goalies share the rare accomplishment of leading two NHL franchises in all-time wins. And while Roberto Luongo retired a couple years ago, the other stopper is still going strong.

'Flower' has the win total, Cup rings and longevity to warrant a Hall call but not the individual accolades. That could change if his incredible start to 2020-21 stretches into a career year.

In the midst of one of the most remarkable seasons of his Hall-of-Fame career, Kane is the major reason why the Blackhawks are hanging with the big boys in the Central Division and remain in the playoff picture.

With injuries piling up and a red-hot goalie standing in their way, William Nylander stepped up to be the hero the Leafs needed him to be.

After 17-plus years and 32 outdoor events, which NHLers have the best all-time resumes in the open air?

The interim bench boss will likely have the Canadiens play to their identity and he may very well keep the job long-term, but it's clear this organization is not yet a legitimate Stanley Cup contender.

With the Canadiens making a change to their coaching staff, Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe reflected on joining his club midway through last season.

Nashville's do-it-all chief operating officer, Michelle Kennedy, is at the forefront on a team that already has a lot of experience in growing its fanbase from scratch. Now it's time to focus on fans from underrepresented communities.

Lake Tahoe was a mess on the ice but glorious as a setting. With some fine-tuning, we could see some very interesting - and intimate - outdoor games in the future.

The Los Angeles Kings have been a team in transition over the past couple of seasons, but this year they've been a surprising playoff contender largely because of the play of their 30-somethings.

The Toronto Maple Leafs went 0-for-7 on the power play as they fell to the desperate Calgary Flames squad on Monday.

There's little to suggest that the Montreal Canadiens' coach is in imminent peril of losing his job, but that could change, particularly if he and his players don't get on the same page with how they want to play.

The Hurricanes are riding high in the Central Division, while the Maple Leafs are cleaning up in the North. Check out our team-by-team rankings.

The Anaheim Ducks are set to take the training wheels off their best blue-chip forward prospect since the heyday of Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry. What type of impact might Zegras have in the world's top league?

It might sound crazy, but it's not completely ridiculous to believe that Connor McDavid could one day break Wayne Gretzky's franchise record in Edmonton.

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be with a trio of key players against the Calgary Flames on Monday. Muzzin suffers broken bone in face.

The Hershey Bears video coach moved one step closer to her dream when she was hired by the Capitals for the AHL gig in November.

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews' latest offensive burst continues to further the conversation about his overall play.

Zach Hyman and Zach Bogosian return to the Leafs lineup while Alex Galchenyuk takes part in his first full skate with his new teammates.

Thanks to the respect instilled in him while growing up, the Lightning winger is ready and willing to take a stand against all forms of injustice.

Nashville has been a very good team for a long time, but with this season in free-fall it's worth considering what a couple elite draft picks could do.

Mackenzie Blackwood was forced to miss time this season due to COVID-19 protocols. But when Blackwood has seen the ice this season, few goalies have been able to contend with the young 24-year-old.

Auston Matthews extended his point-scoring streak to 15 games and continues to exert his will against the Ottawa Senators.