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At even-strength, Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner have combined for more goals (46) and points (97) than any other duo in the sport. We’re talking about 23-year-olds. Yes, they’re rolling at their best. But better might still lie ahead.
TSN Toronto Reporter Mark Masters reports on the Maple Leafs, who practised at the Ford Performance Centre on Tuesday ahead of Wednesday night’s 2020-21 season opener against the Montreal Canadiens. Auston Matthews is one of only four players in National Hockey League history to begin his career by scoring in his team's season-opening game four straight times. "He comes in extremely well prepared and comes out of the gates hot," observed teammate John Tavares. "He expects a lot out of himself, wants to be a great player in this league and is such a driving force for us."
O'Ree Taking His Rightful Place in Garden Rafters NHL's first Black player will become 12th Bruin to have his number retired by Eric Russo @erusso22 / BostonBruins.com BostonBruins.com - For decades, Willie O'Ree was without one of his most prized hockey possessions. Almost 60 years after he suited up for the Bruins, he had yet to track down one of his game-worn Spoked-B sweaters. That changed unexpectedly in January 2018. As t...
By the Numbers: Dropping the puck on the 2020-21 season Five games are scheduled for Wednesday to open the regular season with the NHL Face-Off. TSN.ca takes a look at some interesting numbers as the league drops the puck. TSN.ca Staff Auston Matthews , Getty Images Opening night in the National Hockey League is just a day away and there is plenty of buzz ahead of the 2020-21 season, delayed by the coronavirus pandemic. While the season will begin predominately without fans in the stands - just the Dallas Stars, Florida Panthers and Arizona Coyotes ...
Boston Bruins retiring Willie O’Ree’s number: NHL’s first Black player to be honored on Feb. 18 Updated Jan 12, 2021; Posted Jan 12, 2021 MONTREAL - JANUARY 25: Willie O'Ree attends the NHL All Star Game at Bell Centre on January 25, 2009 in Montreal, Canada. (Photo by Phillip MacCallum/Getty Images for NHL) Facebook Share Willie O’Ree, the first Black player to appear in an NHL game will have his Boston Bruins No. 22 retired next month. O’Ree, who broke the sport’s color barrier in 1958, will be honored before Boston’s Feb. 18 game against the New Jersey Devils. O’Ree is ...