5 things to know about NHL playoffs as final 4 teams prepare for Game 5s

The Edmonton Oilers beat the Dallas Stars 5-2 on Wednesday night to tie the best-of-seven Western Conference final at two games apiece. Connor McDavid had three assists for the hometown Oilers, who will return to Dallas for Game 5 on Friday night. Comebacks The Stars jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead in Game 4 … Read more

Hockey business booming as NHL sets new single-season attendance record

Arenas are full, the NHL is a fixture on TV screens across North America, highlight-reel goals are talking points on a near-daily basis and The Pat McAfee Show even has a segment called “Hockey is Awesome.” Piece it all together, and more eyes are on the puck than ever before with the playoffs beginning this … Read more

Maple Leafs sign William Nylander to extension

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 8, 2024 11:57 am Updated January 8, 2024 1:04 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – William Nylander will be in a Toronto Maple Leafs sweater for years to come. Nylander has agreed to an eight-year deal with the Maple Leafs worth US$92 million, … Read more