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This is an excerpt from The Buzzer, CBC Sports’ daily email newsletter. Get up to speed on what’s happening in sports by subscribing here. With fewer than 10 games left in the regular season for most teams and the playoffs coming up in a couple weeks, it’s a good time to catch up on what’s…
The Toronto Maple Leafs entered this season with their sights set on two goals — keeping the NHL’s longest active playoff streak alive and (no snickering, fans of other teams) finally hoisting the city’s first Stanley Cup since before the moon landing. To say it hasn’t worked out would be an understatement. The Leafs now…
Listen to this article Estimated 2 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. The Toronto Maple Leafs will be looking to hire a “data-centric” visionary as they move on from a disappointing NHL season…
Listen to this article Estimated 2 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Former Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mikhail Grabovski has been charged with assault following an incident at a minor hockey game in…
On Sunday, the Philadelphia Flyers secured two crucial points with an overtime win over the Dallas Stars, playing legitimately well against a true Stanley Cup contender. But the more important news broke earlier in the day. At 1 p.m. ET, less than 24 hours after his college season at Michigan State ended in an NCAA…
*This was last updated in March 2026 From the Ted Lindsay Award to the James Norris Trophy, hockey (and sports) have a history of naming things after former players, coaches and integral people. It’s no different when it comes to the Gordie Howe hat trick. No, we’re not talking about a three-goal performance of some…
Yesterday in Hockey History: March 30 Tomorrow in Hockey History: April 1 One of the biggest National Hockey League legends was born on this date. The number 100 was prominent as many members of the Hockey Hall of Fame set personal milestones. Let’s begin our daily trip back in time and relive all the best moments…
With a record of 37-28-9 and just over two weeks remaining in the 2025-26 NHL season, the Edmonton Oilers are already guaranteed to finish with their fewest points in a full-length season since 2018-19, which was the last time they missed the playoffs. And yet, Edmonton also has a very realistic chance to finish atop…
A loss to the Dallas Stars didn’t feel good but felt somewhat expected for the Pittsburgh Penguins. But in the thick of a heated playoff race, every point matters and it was two points the Penguins failed to procure. In a critical Monday night matchup, the Penguins fell behind the New York Islanders but exploded…
The Detroit Red Wings are looking to end the month of March on a high note and turn things around this week (March 30- April 5) as they fight their way back into a playoff spot. After an inconsistent week, the team saw their head coach call them out, while a few players will look…
