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Capitals @ Maple Leafs Game Day
Jan 29, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly (44) battles for the puck with Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome (17) during the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports
Your savory breakfast links:
- Previews of tonight’s return to action in Toronto from Vogs.
- After missing the last 16 games with a fractured fibula, Alex Ovechkin could be in the lineup tonight…but we’ll know more later today. [NHL, WaPo, AP]
- Auston Matthews definitely will not be in the lineup for the Leafs tonight, however. [NHL]
- Five years after the Caps drafted him in the third round, Aliaksei Protas has arrived. [WaPo]
- The Caps have been one of the best road teams in the league this year – and their special teams are a big reason why. [S&S]
- Checking in on the team after yesterday’s practice, which included updates (sort of) on Ovechkin and Lars Eller. [Caps video (Carbery, Wilson, Carlson, Strome), THN]
- Really hard not to like the kid who wears the C for Team USA at the WJC:
There aren't many 19-year-olds that have more confidence than Ryan Leonard. @usahockey's captain at the 2025 #WorldJuniors sat down with @jonmorosi to discuss his journey, his decision to return to school and where that confidence comes from. @BC_MHockey | @Capitals pic.twitter.com/7fuvvXL4pd
— NHL Network (@NHLNetwork) December 27, 2024
- Leonard and Cole Hutson will face a surprise Team Latvia crew today, featuring fellow Caps prospect Eriks Mateikos, who scored a goal and the shootout winner over Canada last night. [IIHF]
- Team USA is as free as a bird at this year’s tournament, thanks to their new goal song (one that was blasted 10 times in their first outing back on Thursday). [NHL, THN]
- Colorado just signed newly acquired goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood to a five-year extension; could his new contract be the blueprint for one (or both) of the Caps’ netminders? [RMNB]
- Alex Ovechkin resuming his chase for Gretzky is one of a number of storylines to keep an eye on in the second half of the season. [NHL]
- Taking a look back at an action-packed 2024 for the Capitals. [S&S (Draft Class, Best/Worst, Defining Moments)]
- Couple of NHLers hit this list of the 25 greatest athletes of the last 25 years…hard not to feel a little insulted by the breathless description of one and the oversimplified “compliments” for the other, but whatevs. [The Score]
- Finally, hapy 68th birthday to Doug Patey, happy 48th to Benoit Gratton, and happy 42nd to Curtis Glencross!
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Capitals @ Maple Leafs Game Day: A Battle of the TitansGet ready for an epic showdown as the Washington Capitals take on the Toronto Maple Leafs in what promises to be a thrilling game of hockey. Both teams are known for their skilled players and intense rivalry, making this match-up one you won’t want to miss.
The Capitals, led by captain Alex Ovechkin, have been a dominant force in the league for years. With a strong offense and solid defense, they are a formidable opponent for any team. Meanwhile, the Maple Leafs, with stars like Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner, are known for their speed and skill on the ice.
As these two powerhouse teams face off, expect plenty of fast-paced action, jaw-dropping goals, and bone-crunching hits. It’s sure to be a game full of excitement and edge-of-your-seat moments.
So grab your jersey, rally your friends, and get ready to cheer on your favorite team as they battle it out on the ice. Capitals vs. Maple Leafs – it’s going to be one for the books. Let the games begin! #Capitals #MapleLeafs #NHL #GameDay
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NHL On Tap: Ovechkin to return for Capitals against Maple Leafs
Other Saturday games
Montreal Canadiens at Florida Panthers (1 p.m. ET; SCRIPPS, TSN2, RDS)
Patrik Laine could return for the Canadiens (14-17-3) after the forward sustained an upper-body injury during a 5-4 loss at the Columbus Blue Jackets on Dec. 23. The Panthers (22-12-2) had a four-game winning streak end in a 4-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Dec. 23.
Seattle Kraken at Vancouver Canucks (4 p.m. ET; SNP, KONG, KING 5, KHN)
The Kraken (15-19-2) will look to end a five-game losing streak. The Canucks (17-10-7) will likely be without defenseman Quinn Hughes and forward Elias Pettersson, both of whom have undisclosed injuries.
Philadelphia Flyers at Anaheim Ducks (4 p.m. ET; Victory+, NBCSP, KCOP-13)
The Flyers (15-16-4), who lost four of five entering the holiday break, begin a five-game road trip. Rookie center Cutter Gauthier will play against Philadelphia for the first time since being traded to the Ducks (13-16-4) on Jan. 8.
Edmonton Oilers at Los Angeles Kings (4 p.m. ET; FDSNW, SNW, SNO, SNE, TVAS)
Zach Hyman has scored seven times during a six-game goal streak for the Oilers (21-11-2), who have won three straight and eight of nine. It’s the start of a five-game homestand for the Kings (19-10-5), who are 10-2-1 at Crypto.com Arena this season.
Columbus Blue Jackets at Boston Bruins (7 p.m. ET; FDSNOH, NESN)
It’s the second of a home-and-home set between the Blue Jackets (15-15-6) and Bruins (19-14-4); Columbus won 6-2 against Boston on Friday and is 3-0-1 in its past four games. Bruins captain Brad Marchand has an 11-game point streak (14 points; seven goals, seven assists).
New York Rangers at Tampa Bay Lightning (7 p.m. ET; FDSNSUN, MSG 2)
The Rangers (16-17-1) have lost 13 of their past 17 games and look to start fresh after the holiday break. The Lightning (19-11-2) have won seven of 10.
New Jersey Devils at Carolina Hurricanes (7 p.m. ET; FDSNSO, MSGSN2)
It’s the second half of a home-and-home set between the Devils (24-11-3) and Hurricanes (21-13-1); New Jersey won its third straight Friday, 4-2 against Carolina at Prudential Center. The Hurricanes have lost three of four.
Ottawa Senators at Winnipeg Jets (7 p.m. ET; TVAS, SN360, CITY, SNW)
The Senators (18-14-2), who had their six-game winning streak end in a 3-1 loss at the Edmonton Oilers on Dec. 22, will be without goalie Linus Ullmark because of a lingering back injury. The Jets (25-10-1) have won their past two games and four of five.
The Washington Capitals are getting a big boost as they prepare to face off against the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight, as superstar forward Alex Ovechkin is set to make his return to the lineup.Ovechkin, who has been sidelined with an upper-body injury for the past few games, will be back on the ice and looking to make an immediate impact for the Capitals. The Russian sniper leads the team in goals scored this season and his presence on the ice will surely be felt by both his teammates and opponents.
The Capitals will be looking to continue their strong play as they push for a playoff spot in the competitive Metropolitan Division. With Ovechkin back in the lineup, the team will have a much better chance of coming away with a win against the Maple Leafs.
It should be an exciting matchup between two talented teams, so be sure to tune in to see Ovechkin back in action and leading the charge for the Capitals.
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#NHL #Tap #Ovechkin #return #Capitals #Maple #LeafsMaple Leafs Watch: Cowan (Canada) And Holinka (Czechia) Impress On Opening Day World Juniors Action
Toronto Maple Leafs prospects Easton Cowan and Miroslav Holinka both got on the board and helped their respective nations to victory on the opening day of the 2025 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship in Ottawa.
Cowan scored Canada’s second goal in their 4-0 blanking of Finland in Group A action. He beat Finnish goaltender Petteri Rimpinen with a wrist shot to the short side. It was one of two shots on goal for Toronto’s first-round selection (28th overall) in the 2023 NHL Draft. Cowan finished the game with 16:21 in total ice time.
Cowan is making his return to the tournament this year after Canada was upset by Slovakia, finishing fifth and not making it to the medal round last year. “Last year sucked, so we just want to feel better at the end of this tournament,” Cowan told TSN’s Kenzie Lalonde during their second intermission interview. “We’re going to give it all we have and hopefully get that gold medal.”
Earlier in the day, Maple Leafs prospect Miroslav Holinka had a great day for Czechia, nabbing a goal and an assist to help his nation defeat Switzerland 5-1 in Group B action. Toronto’s fifth-round pick (151st overall) in the 2024 NHL Draft factored in on Czechia’s opening two goals of the tournament. He scored the opening goal with a deflection in front of the net and later picked up the primary assist on Eduard Sale’s tally.
Next up for Cowan and Canada is a game on Friday against Latvia at 7:30 p.m. ET, while Holinka and Czechia are off until Saturday when they take on Kazakhstan.
The World Juniors tournament kicked off with a bang as Team Canada and Team Czechia took to the ice for their opening day matchups. Two players who stood out were Dylan Cozens from Canada and Martin Holinka from Czechia.Cowan, a top prospect for the upcoming NHL draft, showcased his speed, skill, and hockey IQ throughout the game. He notched two goals and an assist to help lead Canada to a 5-1 victory over Team Germany. Cowan’s performance was electrifying, and he quickly became a fan favorite among Maple Leafs fans watching back home.
On the other side, Holinka, a promising young forward from Czechia, made a strong impression in his team’s 4-2 win over Team Russia. Holinka displayed great poise and scoring ability, finding the back of the net twice in the game. His performance caught the attention of scouts and fans alike, earning him praise as a player to watch throughout the tournament.
As the World Juniors tournament continues, all eyes will be on Cowan and Holinka as they look to lead their respective teams to success. Maple Leafs fans can’t wait to see what these two talented players will do next on the international stage. Stay tuned for more updates and highlights from the World Juniors action!
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Preview: Leafs @ Red Wings
Toronto Maple Leafs @ Detroit Red Wings
07:00 PM at Little Caesars Arena
Watch on: TVAS, SNO, FDSNDETThe Leafs last game was at home on December 23 against the Winnipeg Jets, which Toronto lost by a score of 5-2 in regulation. The Leafs have a record of 21-12-2 for a 0.629 Points %.
The Detroit Red Wings last played at home on December 23 against the St. Louis Blues. The Red Wings lost by a score of 4-0 in regulation, and their current league record is 13-17-4 for a 0.441 Points %.
Them
Who knows what Todd McLellan will do after one morning (or afternoon) skate, but so far this season the Red Wings are pretty easy to understand. They never have the puck, but they do get a very gentle increase in the effectiveness of their shots for and against by quality. They have bad goaltending and bad shooting. Some of that might be luck, but the result is bad.
The only thing they’re good at is the power play (Dylan Larkin) and they’ve fallen off in that regard since their early season dominance. They are just mediocre. Still their best event, though. Cam Talbot has been very good, their only other bright spot.
Their entire offence is Larkin, Alex DeBrincat and Lucas Raymond. And I’m just going to point at Justin Holl on the top pair in their last game. That’s desperation talking. Simon Edvinsson and Ben Chiarot were both skating today, so Holl might be back in the press box. Who does that? Scratches a guy or plays him top pair?
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Ansar Khan via Daily Faceoff from the last game so subject to change. Detroit had a skate, but it focused on special teams, it seems.
Vladimir Tarasenko – Dylan Larkin – Lucas Raymond
Alex DeBrincat – Andrew Copp – Patrick Kane
Michael Rasmussen – J.T. Compher – Christian Fischer
Joe Veleno – Marco Kasper – Jonatan BerggrenJustin Holl – Moritz Seider
Erik Gustafsson – Jeff Petry
William Lagesson – Albert JohanssonCam Talbot – starter
Alex LyonUs
What is up with the Leafs? Not the shots for, that’s for sure.
They’ve been going through some things. What those things are is as vague in cause as whatever “it” is that’s wrong with Auston Matthews. He is not playing today or tomorrow.
All I wanted for Christmas was for Chris Tanev to spend three days with an ice pack on whatever he hurt against the Islanders because this business of Phil Myers either sitting in the press box or playing top pair (by the lineup card) is getting old.
What I got was Tanev back and Myers still on the top pair. Guess I should have been more specific with Santa. Maybe we should see if Detroit will trade Justin Holl.
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David Alter from this morning.
Berube says Chris Tanev is a game-time decision. @BodogCA
— David Alter (@dalter) December 27, 2024
Max Pacioretty – John Tavares – Mitch Marner
Matthew Knies- Pontus Holmberg – William Nylander
Bobby McMann – Max Domi – Nicholas Robertson
Steven Lorentz – David Kämpf – Connor DewarMorgan Rielly – Philippe Myers
Jake McCabe – Chris Tanev
Oliver Ekman-Larsson – Simon BenoitJoe Woll – presumed starter
Matt MurrayThe Game
Ruin Todd McLellan’s first day, that’s the entire job.
The Toronto Maple Leafs are set to take on the Detroit Red Wings in an exciting matchup tonight at Little Caesars Arena. Both teams are coming off strong performances in their last games, with the Leafs securing a 5-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks and the Red Wings defeating the New York Islanders 4-1.The Leafs will be looking to continue their winning streak and maintain their position near the top of the Atlantic Division. With stars like Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner leading the way, the Leafs have been a force to be reckoned with this season.
On the other hand, the Red Wings have been playing some of their best hockey as of late, with solid goaltending from Thomas Greiss and strong offensive performances from players like Dylan Larkin and Tyler Bertuzzi. They will be looking to continue their momentum and secure another win on home ice.
This game is sure to be a thrilling matchup between two talented teams. Be sure to tune in tonight to see who comes out on top in this exciting battle between the Leafs and Red Wings.
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