Is Troy Stecher’s Maple Leafs run less about tactics and more about how effort, trust, and timing still shape NHL careers?

The Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre. Here are the projected/expected lineups

The Los Angeles Kings take on the Tampa Bay Lightning at Benchmark International Arena. Here are the projected/expected lineups

The Minnesota Wild take on the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. Here are the projected/expected lineups

Here are three takeaways from the Seattle Torrent's 4-1 victory over the Ottawa Charge on Wednesday, Dec. 17.

The Edmonton Oilers take on the Boston Bruins at TD Gardens. Here are the projected/expected lineups

The Toronto Maple Leafs kick off a game road trip ahead of the Christmas break, as they travel to Washington to face off against the Capitals

Latest NHL line combinations, defense pairs, starting goalies, injury news and roster updates from the NHL and around the web.

The trio of veterans the Jets added in free agency — Gustav Nyquist, Jonathan Toews, and Tanner Pearson — have been busts.

Are the Maple Leafs finding their game—or drifting? Matthews’ odd season, surprise depth, and a quieter philosophy raise questions.