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Jon Cooper on Mitch Marner’s OT winner for Team Canada: “This is the fourth...
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...
Craig Berube on Morgan Rielly’s reset over the Leafs’ break: “He looks like he...
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,...
Team Canada vs. Team Czechia Quarterfinal – Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info
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...
Craig Berube on Matthew Knies’ recovery over the Leafs’ winter break: “He feels a...
In the first practice since the winter break, head coach Craig Berube discussed the status of his injured players, expectations for the team coming...
Jon Cooper on Tom Wilson’s scrap against France: “Pretty harmless, in the grand scheme...
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...
Team Canada vs. Team France – Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info
Can Team Canada take care of Team France and boost their goal difference to all but secure the top seed in the quarterfinal stage?...
Jon Cooper on Connor McDavid’s six points in two Olympic games for Canada: “These...
Head coach Jon Cooper reacts to Team Canada's 5-1 win over Switzerland to clinch top spot in Group A of the 2026 Winter Olympic...
Team Canada vs. Team Switzerland – Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info
Can Team Canada carry over the momentum from a solid opening victory when they face off against Team Switzerland in the second game of...
Jon Cooper on when he decided to start Jordan Binnington in the Olympic opener:...
Head coach Jon Cooper reacts to Team Canada's 5-0 win over Czechia to open the 2026 Winter Olympic hockey tournament. On the team gelling well...
Team Canada vs. Team Czechia – Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info
The first day of the men's hockey tournament underscored the importance of not overlooking any team in the Olympics. Can the Canadians kick off...
Team Canada GM Doug Armstrong on the officiating standard in the Olympics: “You won’t...
Ahead of the start of the Olympic hockey tournament, Team Canada GM Doug Armstrong discussed the team's opening line combinations, the officiating standards, the...
Auston Matthews on the Olympic ice conditions in Milan: “The ice isn’t great in...
After arriving in Milan and participating in his first Team USA Practice, Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews discussed his acclimation overseas, first impressions of...
Team Canada GM Doug Armstrong on NHL players arriving at the Olympics: “I was...
After arriving in Italy for the 2026 Winter Olympics, Team Canada GM Doug Armstrong joined TSN's Ryan Rishaug to discuss selecting Seth Jarvis to...
The Maple Leafs’ murky trade deadline situation at the Olympic break – MLHS Podcast...
In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Leafs' recent 3-1-0 road trip and the tricky balance of potentially selling...
Craig Berube on the Leafs entering the Olympic break with three straight wins: “It’s...
Craig Berube addressed the media after his team's 5-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers, which improved the Maple Leafs' record to 27-21-9. On the keys...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Edmonton Oilers – Game #57 Projected Lines, Preview & TV...
It's a "schedule loss" situation if there ever was one for the Maple Leafs against a rested Oilers team, but can they get something...
Craig Berube on Easton Cowan sitting out games as a healthy scratch: “There are...
Ahead of Tuesday's game in Edmonton, Craig Berube discussed the challenge against the Oilers, the development plan for Easton Cowan, and the upcoming Olympic...
Craig Berube on the lack of penalty calls in the Leafs’ favour: “I don’t...
Craig Berube addressed the media after his team's 4-2 win over the Calgary Flames, which improved the Maple Leafs' record to 26-21-9. On the team's...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Calgary Flames – Game #56 Projected Lines, Preview & TV...
The Maple Leafs are hoping to string two wins together for the first time since January 12 when they visit the Saddledome in Calgary...
Craig Berube on Morgan Rielly’s injury absence until after the Olympic break: “For sure,...
Ahead of Monday's game, Craig Berube discussed Morgan Rielly's upper-body injury, the decision to start Joseph Woll, his memories of playing in Calgary, and...
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Game Review: Exhale, Canada
In a quarterfinal rematch against a Czech team that Canada thoroughly outclassed just six days earlier, Canada got through to the semifinal by the...
