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Giordano scores goal in return to Maple Leafs lineup

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Watch as Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Mark Giordano beats Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren with a shot to record a goal in his return to the lineup.

Canadiens’ Suzuki opens scoring with 30th goal of season

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Watch as Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki nets his 30th goal of the year in the power-play to give them a lead against the Flyers.

Flames on Sportsnet: Calgary vs. St. Louis

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The Calgary Flames, on a four-game losing streak, take on the St. Louis Blues. Watch the game on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+ starting at 8 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. MT.

Can Matthews eventually match Ovechkin’s career totals?

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David Amber and the Hockey Central panel compare the career trajectories of Alex Ovechkin and Auston Matthews and debate whether Matthews can eventually challenge Ovechkin’s career totals in goals and Stanley Cups.

Thursday, Mar 28

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Maple Leafs’ Giordano returns vs. Capitals, Liljegren out with upper-body injury

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Toronto Maple Leafs veteran defenceman Mark Giordano will return to the lineup for Thursday’s game against the Washington Capitals, the team announced.

Maple Leafs on Sportsnet: Toronto vs. Washington

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The Capitals aim to keep a three-game win streak alive when they take on the Maple Leafs. You can watch the game at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT on Sportsnet or Sportsnet+ or follow along with our live NHL tracker.

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Scout’s Analysis: Ranking the top 50 prospects for the 2024 NHL Draft

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With playoffs and late-season tournaments coming up, it’s an exciting time on the scouting calendar as final viewings fit in before the NHL Draft. So our scout Jason Bukala gives you his latest top 50 player rankings.

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Tocchet emphasizes Canucks’ need to ‘play inside’ to create offence

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Head coach Rick Tocchet speaks to the media about the Canucks’ lack of ability to create offence, and making a habit of playing inside more.

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Senators’ Chabot to miss game vs. Blackhawks

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Ottawa Senators defenceman Thomas Chabot will be out for Thursday’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks, interim head coach Jacques Martin announced.

Canucks’ Dakota Joshua, Arshdeep Bains to play vs. Stars

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The Vancouver Canucks will have some new faces in the lineup for Thursday’s game against the Dallas Stars, as head coach Rick Tocchet confirmed that Dakota Joshua and Arshdeep Bains will be in the lineup.

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Maple Leafs Notebook: Matthews good to go for Sandin’s return

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While there would be something magical about Auston Matthews becoming the only active NHLer to register two 60-goal seasons with Alex Ovechkin in the building, the Toronto Maple Leafs sniper may not be healthy enough to play Thursday.

How Bedard, much like McDavid, can see plays before they materialize

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Ottawa Senators interim coach Jacques Martin discusses what he’s seen from phenom Connor Bedard from afar in his rookie season, and how he, McDavid and all high elite end players, have an ability to see the plays before they materialize.

Jets’ Bowness explains Perfetti scratch vs. Golden Knights

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Winnipeg Jets head coach Rick Bowness discusses Cole Perfetti’s healthy scratch for Thursday’s game against the Vegas Golden Knights, saying the forward didn’t play himself out of the lineup and that it’s about lineup versatility.

Byfield is NHL’s most improved player and will one day wear a letter

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NHL analyst Jonathan Davis joins the Jeff Marek Show to discuss how much better of a star Quinton Byfield has become, says he’d be the league’s most improved player if there was an award, and believes he’ll one day wear a letter for the L…

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Philadelphia Flyers prospect Ivan Fedotov has contract terminated by CSKA Moscow

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Russian goalie Ivan Fedotov could finally start his NHL career after his KHL contract was terminated on Thursday.

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‘Best ever to do it’: Domi on Ovechkin’s goal scoring

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Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Domi discusses the challenges facing Washington Capitals legend Alex Ovechkin, saying the veteran forward is the “best to ever do it” when it comes to lighting the goal lamp.

NHL Power Rankings: Who are the lions and lambs across the league?

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In his latest power rankings, Ryan Dixon provides a 32-team check-in to identify players and squads that are finishing with more menace than they started, while noting a few who have sagged.

Toronto Maple Leafs’ Matthews a game-time decision vs. Capitals

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Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews is a game-time decision to play on Thursday against the Capitals, according to head coach Sheldon Keefe.

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Buffalo Sabres’ Bowen Byram fined $5K for interference vs. Senators’ Crookshank

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Buffalo Sabres defenceman Bowen Byram was fined $5,000 for interference against Ottawa Senators forward Angus Crookshank in their game on Wednesday, the NHL’s department of player safety announced Thursday.

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Does any rookie have a stronger case for the Calder Trophy than Connor Bedard?

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Connor Bedard has met all expectations as an 18-year-old rookie, but Minnesota’s Brock Faber has gained momentum in the Calder Trophy discussion. What’s his case? Adam Vingan dives in.

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Eagles lineman Dickinson shows off lawnmower after signing new deal

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Tim Micallef takes you through the best 60 seconds in sports, including Alex Ovechkin’s breakfast of champions, Eagles OL Landon Dickinson going large after signing a new deal and Steve Belichick making light of his dad’s recent…

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Vasilevskiy stops 23 as surging Lightning beat Bruins

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Andrei Vasilevskiy made 23 saves as the surging Tampa Bay Lightning beat Atlantic Division-leading Boston.

Senators’ Chabot to be evaluated after leaving game vs. Sabres

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Ottawa Senators head coach Jacques Martin said that defenceman Thomas Chabot will be evaluated after he exited the game in the third period against the Buffalo Sabres.

NHL Highlights: Lightning 3, Bruins 1

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Brayden Point scored the go-ahead goal midway through the second and Nikita Kucherov iced the game with the empty netter for his league leading 124th point of the season as the Tampa Bay Lightning picked up a huge win over the Boston…

Shane Pinto has a goal, three assists as the Senators roll over the Sabres

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The Ottawa Senators enjoyed a five-goal first-period surge, cruising to a 6-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night.

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NHL Highlights: Senators 6, Sabres 2

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Shane Pinto’s four-point night against the Buffalo Sabres carried the Ottawa Senators to an emphatic 6-2 win scoring five goals in the first period notching the Senators’ third win in a row.

Dakota Joshua’s return a silver lining for Vancouver Canucks amid other injury concerns

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Dakota Joshua went from fringe NHLer to a tough-to-replace power forward with the Canucks. His return to the lineup is excellent news for a team that’s dealing with injuries to Thatcher Demko and Elias Lindholm.

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Senators chase Luukkonen in under 10 minutes with white-hot start

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Watch as the Ottawa Senators have a wild start to their matchup with the Buffalo Sabres, tallying four goals less than nine minutes into the first period to chase goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen.

Wednesday, Mar 27

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Senators strike early and often to beat Sabres

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The Senators scored four goals in the opening 10 minutes of the game and stayed dominant for the remaining 50 minutes to beat the Sabres 6-2.

Washington Capitals’ Ethan Bear to enter NHL/NHLPA player assistance program

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Washington Capitals defenceman Ethan Bear will be unavailable to the team for an indefinite period while he receives care from the player assistance program, the NHL and NHLPA announced Wednesday.