Matthew Knies put on a show with a three-point performance in the Toronto Maple Leafs' 5-3 victory on Monday, and as TSN's Mark Masters writes, his teammates have taken notice.

More and more, Knies is figuring out how to use that big frame to his advantage and open up space for Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner ... one point out of a wild-card spot.

The Canadiens will also need to shutdown Auston Matthews and William Nylander, who scored the Leafs’ last seven goals.

Alex Ovechkin's OT goal was his 874th career goal, putting him 20 away away from tying Wayne Gretzky’s mark of 894.

Jakub Dobes, a 23-year-old from Czechia has created wild-card wildfire talk for his team with four wins in as many starts, a club-record fewest four goals against for a newbie and a sparkling .963 ...

And with that in mind, we present our mid-term report card, with marks out of 10 ... to recover from his knee procedure. Tied with Mitch Marner in most ice time among Leafs (21 minutes 26 seconds ...

With the NHL’s second half in full swing, each Canadian team is either holding a playoff spot or just one point out of wild card positioning ... pending free agent Mitch Marner.

The Pittsburgh Penguins have a well-deserved day off with some sunshine on Tuesday. They’ll be somewhere in the Southern ...

Mitch Marner, Sam Bennett and Brock Nelson are just some pending ... It can be anticipated that the Ducks will fully give him development camp, rookie camp, training camp, preseason, and nine games ...

Marner received a first ... Those are easily the best numbers for any rookie goalie with at least 10 appearances. With the Flames in the thick of the wild-card race, he should not be counted ...

Calgary Flames (18-12-7) Sign pending-UFA Dan Vladar and watch him and rookie Dustin Wolf develop ... Chicago Blackhawks (12-24-2) If Mitch Marner or Mikko Rantanen make it to market, make a ...