9:12 PM ET Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews said he’s “ready to go” and eyeing a Wednesday return from a shoulder injury. “Me in my mind, I feel ready to play tomorrow,” Matthews said after morning practice on Tuesday. “I still have to talk to the medical guys, but as far as I’m concerned,
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5:55 PM ET Associated Press LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Kings have activated goaltender Jonathan Quick off injured reserve. Quick, who is the Kings’ regular goalie, has missed the past 12 games due to a lower-body injury. The 32-year-old Quick has played in only four games this season. He is 0-3-1 with a 4.55
3:58 PM ET Greg WyshynskiESPN ESPN presents the best player in the world of the week, celebrating the player that has the best stats, impact or storyline to earn the honor. To nominate someone, please email us here by midnight on Monday each week. Photos and context are encouraged! Ty Ronning, Maine Mariners (ECHL) On
7:20 AM ET Emily KaplanESPN It’s the first intermission of Monday night’s New York Islanders versus Washington Capitals game — the first time coach Barry Trotz is facing his old team — and the score is tied at 1. Sitting at a desk, perched in the 100 level, are MSG analyst AJ Mleczko and host
1:43 PM ET Greg WyshynskiESPN When the Philadelphia Flyers fired general manager Ron Hextall on Monday, they cited a philosophical impasse as the catalyst. Hextall believed his plan was the correct one to lead the team to postseason success, as the Flyers sought their first Stanley Cup since 1975 and first playoff round victory since
10:10 AM ET The Philadelphia Flyers made the bold move on Monday to fire general manager Ron Hextall amid a last-place start and high expectations. Who comes next? Who should take over as GM in Philly? Who will take over as GM in Philly? Greg Wyshynski: Now that Jason Botterill is in Buffalo and Julien
1. Nathan MacKinnon, C, Col C1 1 2. Connor McDavid, C, Edm C2 2 3. Brad Marchand, LW, Bos LW1 3 4. Evgeni Malkin, C, Pit C3 4 5. John Tavares, C, Tor C4 5 6. Nikita Kucherov, RW, TB RW1 9 7. Mark Scheifele, C, Wpg C5 8 8. Patrick Kane, RW, Chi RW2
7:00 AM ET Emily Kaplan Greg Wyshynski The NHL has hit the quarter-season mark, and already we’ve seen some turmoil. Some of the season’s biggest early disappointments have not wasted any time making changes to salvage their seasons; four teams (the Blackhawks, Blues, Kings and Oilers) fired their coaches, and the Flyers dismissed GM Ron
9:05 PM ET Boston Bruins defenseman Kevan Miller left Monday night’s game in Toronto after taking a puck to his throat on a John Tavares shot in the first period. Miller was headed to a Toronto hospital for evaluation, according to a report by TSN. The Bruins have been dealing with a rash of injuries
8:03 PM ET Associated Press CHICAGO — Dylan Strome and Brendan Perlini got right to work with the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday. Strome and Perlini made it to Chicago in time to join their new team for practice after they were acquired Sunday night in a trade with Arizona. The Blackhawks sent Nick Schmaltz to