The Hockey Writers Daily - Game Recaps, Maple Leafs' Free Agent Class, Macklin Celebrini Extension & Canadiens’ Likeliest Unlikely Heroes
Also, Canadiens haven't forgotten Nikita Kucherov remark, Canucks news and rumours, and more.
Welcome to The Hockey Writers Daily with all the best stuff from our great team of writers.
Yesterday’s Stanley Cup Playoff Scores (via NHL.com)
Kings 1 - Avalanche 2 (COL leads 1-0)
Canadiens 4 - Lightning 3 (OT) (MTL leads 1-0)
Bruins 2 - Sabres 4 (BUF leads 1-0)
Mammoth 2 - Golden Knights 4 (VGK leads 1-0)
A Look at the Maple Leafs’ 2026 Free Agent Class
NHL Rumours: Celebrini Extension, Hedman Joins Team & Yzerman Stepping Down?
Canadiens’ Likeliest Unlikely Heroes Ahead of 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs
3 Takeaways from Flyers’ 3–2 Game 1 Win vs. Penguins
Connor Hellebuyck’s Blunt Assessment Raises Questions About Jets’ Future
Canadiens Haven’t Forgotten Kucherov’s 2021 Remark Ahead of Playoff Rematch
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From TSN.ca:
Lightning recall F Geekie, G Halverson from AHL
Canucks News & Rumours: Boeser, Allvin, the Draft & Building Team Culture
Which GM Will Reshape the Maple Leafs — And Keep Auston Matthews?
5 Unforgettable Playoff Games Between the Oilers and Ducks
3 Takeaways From the Wild’s Game 1 Victory Over the Stars
More stuff from THW:
Buffalo Sabres - Sabres’ Expectations for the 2026 Playoffs
Montreal Canadiens - Canadiens Goaltending Strategy Looked Excessive…Now It Looks Smart
Toronto Maple Leafs - Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Bowness, McMann, Andersen & GM Search
Vancouver Canucks - Patrik Allvin’s Worst Trades as Canucks GM
