Lightning kick the Oilers when they're down.......oh, wait

The Edmonton Oilers fell on the road in Tampa Bay yet again, and received a double whammy thanks to Zack Kassian's actions.

Flames cook up some Duck a l'Orange on the road

Mikael Backlund and Mark Jankowski scored two goals apiece, and Cam Talbot made 44 saves for his 21st career shutout in the Flames' 6-0 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night.

As classy as they come. The Sedins couldn't be more deserving of the heartfelt recognition they received.

After 17 seasons in Canucks uniforms, Daniel and Henrik Sedin have their numbers hanging in the rafters at Rogers Arena.

Habs continue to slide after a 4-1 loss to the Bruins

It was painfully clear before the Montreal Canadiens were dominated by the Boston Bruins that the task to make the playoffs was monumental, and it only got tougher with Shea Weber's diagnosis.

Positive update on Bouwmeester's condition after scary incident in Anaheim last night

Jay Bouwmeester is on the road to recovery after Tuesday's scary incident.

Popular Maurice signs contract extension with the Jets

The Winnipeg Jets have signed head coach Paul Maurice to a multi-year contract extension, the team announced on Wednesday.

Kreider's worth keeps increasing as New York downs the Jets

Chris Kreider scored twice as the New York Rangers halted the Winnipeg Jets' three-game win streak with a 4-1 victory on Tuesday.

Arizona has a goal called off in O.T. and then lose to Maple Leafs

Kasperi Kapanen scored 3:43 into overtime as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Arizona Coyotes 3-2 on Tuesday night.

Sens' lose their 6th straight in shutout loss to Avs

Mikko Rantanen scored in the first period following a terrific twirl move, Philipp Grubauer stopped 34 shots for his second shutout of the season and the high-flying Colorado Avalanche beat the Ottawa Senators 3-0 on Tuesday night.

Oilers soldier on without McDavid

Leon Draisaitl had a goal and three assists, Kailer Yamamoto had a pair of goals and the Edmonton Oilers won without captain Connor McDavid in the lineup, defeating the Chicago Blackhawks 5-3 on Tuesday.

NHL game between Blues and Ducks postponed after defenceman Jay Bouwmeester collapses on bench

Tuesday night's National Hockey League game between the St. Louis Blues and Anaheim Ducks was postponed after the Blues' Edmonton-born defenceman Jay Bouwmeester collapsed on the bench during the game.

Coronavirus impacts custom hockey stick business as virus shuts down factory that makes them for NHLers | CBC News

The quarantine applied to a section of central China in response to the coronavirus is having a major impact on something seemingly a world away: hockey sticks in the NHL.

Shake-ups may continue in Minnesota

Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin pulled the trigger on his first big trade Monday but hinted more moves could come if his team stops competing.

Once again, Player Safety picks and chooses what they decide to see. Guess he should have just slew-footed him instead

Vancouver Canucks winger Antoine Roussel has been fined $5,000 for slashing Nashville Predators defenceman Yannick Weber.

McDavid out 7-10 games with quad injury

So, the Edmonton Oilers lost their captain and best player in Connor McDavid. Join the club. Now it's time for his teammates to prove they can rise to the challenge.

The Legacy of Linden continues

Few people at Rogers Arena on Monday were more excited than Jordie Benn when Trevor Linden and Markus Naslund, along with early icon Stan Smyl, were acknowledged before the game on Legends Night.

Boston Bruins history was made on Dec. 1, 1924, and a radio legend was born - The Boston Globe

On Dec. 1, 1924, the Boston Bruins played their first game in the National Hockey League, and Frank Ryan gave the play-the-play for the radio broadcast.

A look back at the Roger Neilson ‘paper bag’ game and Pal Hal’s theatre of the absurd

In countless times under Harold Ballard’s reign, the Maple Leafs could not play their way out of a paper bag.But 40 years ago this month, the owner almost put one over Roger Neilson’s h…

The more things change, the more they stay the same

As the Vancouver Canucks get set to retire Henrik and Daniel Sedin’s numbers on Wednesday, Sportsnet's Iain MacIntyre spoke with them about how life has changed since hanging up the skates and how their lives are still ever so intertwined.

Just what the doctor ordered for Oilers' fans. Edmonton signs Nurse to a new deal.

The Edmonton Oilers have signed pending restricted free agent defenceman Darnell Nurse to a two-year contract extension, Sportsnet has confirmed.

Columbus fans won't be Jones-n for a while

Columbus Blue Jackets defenceman Seth Jones will be out of the lineup indefinitely with an ankle injury. Gabriel Carlsson was recalled from AHL Cleveland to take his place.

As It Didn't Happen: When Anne Murray tried to buy the Maple Leafs | CBC Archives

Anne Murray, a music superstar and lifelong hockey fan, once tried to become the owner of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Canucks' battle back to earn a valuable point as their road work continues

Over 25 hours against two difficult opponents, the Vancouver Canucks took three out of four points in road games against the Carolina Hurricanes and New York Islanders.

A picture's worth a thousand words......

Florida Panthers fans can breathe a sigh of relief.

Too little too late for the Canadiens vs Columbus

Pierre-Luc Dubois scored twice and added an assist to give the Columbus Blue Jackets a 4-3 win over the Canadiens on Sunday afternoon to sweep the season series with Montreal.

Hughes takes over first place among rookie point leaders with O.T. winner

Quinn Hughes scored twice, including his eighth of the season 42 seconds into overtime, and the Vancouver Canucks beat the New York Islanders 4-3 on Saturday for their fifth consecutive victory.

Jets still waiting on Byfuglien resolution but manage a big win over the Blues

Winnipeg forward Jack Roslovic scored two goals and an assist to lead the Jets to a 5-2 victory over the reigning Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues at Bell MTS Place on Saturday night.

Spezza still making a difference in big games

Mitch Marner scored on a power play at 3:54 of overtime as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Ottawa Senators 2-1 on Saturday.

Gee, who coulda' seen this coming?? Lol

The goalie fight between Cam Talbot and Mike Smith, the first of its kind in a Battle of Alberta, was simply another product of intense hatred between two rivals who reached a boiling point on Saturday night.

Roberto Luongo fulfills hilarious fan mail request | Offside

While Roberto Luongo's Hall of Fame-worthy playing career is over, the former Vancouver Canucks goalie's Hall of Fame social media presence continues.

Thirty-something......

Vancouver Canucks goalie Jacob Markstrom turns 30 on Friday and he hits his birthday playing some of the best hockey of his career.

Jets played better, but continue in a point-less freefall

Patrice Bergeron and Jake DeBrusk each scored power-play goals as the Boston Bruins handed the Winnipeg Jets their fifth straight loss with a 2-1 victory on Friday.

Draisaitl continues to rack up the points as Edmonton bounces back after Battle of Alberta loss

Leon Draisaitl scored a pair of goals as the Edmonton Oilers fought through for a 4-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Friday.

The Great 8 is now number 8

Alex Ovechkin scored his 694th and 695th career goals as the Washington Capitals topped the Ottawa Senators 5-3 on Friday night.

Special moment sees Phil and Tony Esposito join the Blackhawks' for pre-game warmups - Article - BARDOWN

L.A.'s Robitaille Logs 500th Goal

LA: Robitaille: 27th Player To Score 500 Goals

Volcan, Howatt made NHL history 30 years ago

The latest news, analysis and stories from NHL.com, the official site of the National Hockey League

Concussion rates higher than previously reported, Ont. study suggests | CBC News

An average of 150,000 Ontario residents were diagnosed with a concussion each year between 2008 and 2016, researchers find.

What Sport Has The Most Concussions? | Concussion Rate

Concussion is a serious concern for all athletes. In this blog post, we look at sports with the highest concussion rates.

I still think they should be the Seattle Washingtons'.......ya' know, like George??

Ever since the NHL awarded a 32nd franchise to Seattle in December of 2018, fans and media have been speculating what the new club will be called. On Wednesday, new rumours sparked renewed debate about the name, but the team says it has nothing to reveal yet.

Leaf's move into a tie for 3rd in the Atlantic with a win over the Stars

Mitchell Marner set up the first two goals and the Toronto Maple Leafs kept up their high-scoring ways on the road to beat the Dallas Stars 5-3 on Wednesday night.

Yep, fighting's bad......until it sells tickets and advertising

The legend of the Battle of Alberta continues to grow after a highlight-filled clash between the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames.

Ex-NHL goaltender Ed Belfour busted on mischief, alcohol charges | CBC Sports

Former NHL star goaltender Ed Belfour of Carman, Man., has been arrested for criminal mischief and alcohol intoxication in a public place after an incident in a hotel early Tuesday morning in Bowling Green, Ky.

Demko delivers as the Canucks contiue to rack up the points at home

J.T. Miller scored a pair of second-period goals as the Vancouver Canucks fought back from an early deficit to defeat the St. Louis Blues 3-1 Monday night.

Caps' get the win as the Candiens continue to struggle for points

Jakub Vrana scored and added an assist as the conference-leading Washington Capitals extended their win streak to four games with a 4-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night.

Sens get 2 on the PK but still lose to Jersey in a shootout

Jack Hughes scored the shootout winner as the New Jersey Devils snapped a three-game losing streak with a 4-3 win over the Ottawa Senators Monday night.

Back to work......

Despite the cordial behaviour at the NHL All-Star Game, the Edmonton Oilers are ready to resume hostilities with the Calgary Flames in Wednesday night's Battle of Alberta.

Concussions, depression left hockey player 'broken inside'

Cody Oehm developed HEAD1ST 'to empower athletes to speak up about brain injuries and mental health'

Former NHLers who suffered head trauma prone to psychiatric disorders, Toronto study finds | CBC News

Concussions and high impact sports seem to go hand in hand, and now a new study of pro hockey players conducted in Toronto shows that head trauma can lead to an elevated rate of psychiatric disorders.

Team Pacific takes the title and Hughes takes some praises

With all three matches in the books, the Pacific Division has emerged as the winner of the 2020 NHL All-Star Game. Relive all the top moments from all three tilts with our NHL All-Star Game Blog.

NHL puck and player tracking to start in playoffs

Puck and player tracking is coming to the NHL beginning in the playoffs.

Great time, great stories emerge from Skills competition

Here are the highlights from the NHL All-Star Skills Competition, which was by turns upsetting, record-setting, and goofy.

Oh, Canada. Canucks beat the 'Mericans in Women's 3 on 3 showcase game

Melodie Daoust and Rebecca Johnston scored to give Canada a 2-1 win over the United States in a 3-on-3 women's game on Friday during the NHL's all-star skills competitions.

Oh, Canada. Canucks beat the 'Mericans in Women's 3 on 3 showcase game

Melodie Daoust and Rebecca Johnston scored to give Canada a 2-1 win over the United States in a 3-on-3 women's game on Friday during the NHL's all-star skills competitions.

The Stars are shining in St. Louis

A complete look at the results from each of the six competitions during the 2020 NHL All-Star Skills Competition.

25 Greatest Hockey Quotes of All Time

Hockey history is filled with colorful characters who have never had a problem speaking their mind. There have also been some fun and colorful gentlemen that have shared some fun moments from the booth with hockey fans everywhere...

Oilers to host Hockey Talks night in support of mental health awareness

Oilers Foundation working with local charities to champion mental health initiatives

The Greatest NHL Player from Each Canadian Province

Tuesday's announcement that Rogers Communications is prepared to invest $5.2 billion to broadcast NHL hockey in Canada over the next 12 years confirms what most already know: The nation is crazy for hockey...

On This Day January 24th.

Gus Mortson Jim Thomson "The Gold Dust Twins" January 24:  On this day in 1925 , Gus Mortson was born in New Liskeard, Ontario. Mortson...

(PDF) Investigating the influence of youth hockey specialization on psychological needs (dis)satisfaction, mental health, and mental illness

PDF | The Developmental Model of Sport Participation describes three pathways that youth can follow: recreational participation, late specialization,... | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate

This day in history: A big moment for Beliveau

May 1, 1965 was a historic day in Jean Beliveau's long career, as it was the day he became the first-ever recipient of the Conn Smythe Trophy

Penticton’s hockey community abuzz with revival of NHL Young Stars Classic

The tournament will feature prospects from the Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers, Winnipeg Jets and Vancouver Canucks.

Wild win the battle of two struggling teams

Eric Staal and Mats Zuccarello each had a goal and assist, and Devan Dubnyk stopped 25 shots as the Minnesota Wild beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-2 on Wednesday night.

Gone, but not forgotten......

Former Canucks star Ryan Kesler joined Sportsnet 650 to reflect on his time in Vancouver and the pain of falling short in the 2011 Cup Final.

3 trade deadline moves the Canadiens should explore

The Canadiens will be one of just a few teams coming out of the bye week prepared to label themselves a conclusive seller between now and Feb. 24, and that gives them a lot of time to drum up interest.

Columbus climbing the ladder heading into the All-Star break

Oliver Bjorkstrand scored twice, Elvis Merzlikins stopped 27 shots, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Winnipeg Jets 4-3 on Wednesday night for their sixth straight win.

Report: Police investigating Gritty for allegedly punching 13-year-old

Philadelphia detectives are investigating a complaint made by a Philadelphia Flyers season-ticket holder that the team's mascot, Gritty, allegedly punched his 13-year-old son in the back, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Bad wrist takes Matthews out of the All-Star game

Auston Matthews will be replaced by Brady Tkachuk at this year's NHL All-Star Game in St. Louis. The Maple Leafs forward will not participate in on-ice activities, but will still travel there to be part of the event.

Hockey – Our most dangerous game – Canada Safety Council

The 5 Moments That Make Every Detroit Red Wings Fan Nostalgic

Around the holidays it’s customary to gather and reminisce about the good old days; reaching back into the archives of one’s memory to relive the nostalgic eras of yore...

Charity Hockey Game January 26, 2020 | CMHA Cowichan Valley Branch

Late Canuck Rick Rypien’s brother pleased club has kept up mental health message

Wes Rypien will be at Rogers Arena Thursday as part of the team’s Hockey Talks mental-health initiative

Jan. 21: Gretzky becomes NHL's No. 2 all-time scorer

1989: Wayne Gretzky moves into second place on the NHL's all-time points list. Gretzky scores a goal and has three assists in the Los Angeles Kings' 5-4 loss to the Hartford Whalers at the Civic Center, passing Marcel Dionne to become the NHL's all-time No. 2 scorer.

Classic Canadiana Videos That Were Viral Before Viral Was A Thing

Before there was YouTube, there was the National Film Board.

Bo and Holly Horvat make Canucks-themed baby announcement

A tiny rookie is set to make a Canucks debut next summer. 

Canadiens blow a 3 goal lead but still manage to get the 2 pts

Tomas Tatar scored in the fourth round of the shootout as the Montreal Canadiens held on for the dramatic 5-4 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday night.

Arizona drops another one with a 7-3 loss in Edmonton

Riley Sheahan had a goal and three assists and Connor McDavid had a pair of goals as the Edmonton Oilers rode a strong start to a 7-3 victory over the Arizona Coyotes on Saturday.

Hogberg is making an impression on his Coaches and teamates with another great outing

Marcus Hogberg made 40 saves for the Ottawa Senators in a 5-2 win over the Calgary Flames on Saturday.

Andersen, 'immature' Maple Leafs must look in mirror during bye week

When he’s dialed-in, there are few better. Which is why the Toronto Maple Leafs need Frederik Andersen to shake his recent yips and rediscover his game during the bye week.

Toronto started their All-Star break a day early

Jonathan Toews scored twice to go along with two assists, Patrick Kane set up one to reach 999 career points, and the Chicago Blackhawks downed the listless Toronto Maple Leafs 6-2 on Saturday.

A big win at home over the Sharks has the Canucks on top of the (Western) world

The Vancouver Canucks, who have lost more games over the last four years than every team other than the Buffalo Sabres, beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1 Saturday to move alone atop the tightest division in hockey.

Edmonton Oilers nearing contract extension with winger Zack Kassian

According to Sportsnet's Mark Spector, the Edmonton Oilers are nearing a contract extension with Zack Kassian.

Tkachuk clan knows the game is better with more characters

In the entertainment world Matthew Tkachuk thrives in, we need more leaders who are confident, smart enough and skilled enough to wear the black hat.

Learning what it meant to be a pro is paying off for Kapanen

Kapanen and Keefe's relationship dates back to the AHL. There has been some friction along the way, but there are benefits, too. Keefe, still adjusting to life in the NHL, already knows what buttons to push. And he’s seen Kapanen quietly put together a productive stretch with nine points to show for his last 10 games.

Panthers down another goalie, injured Driedger to miss weeks

Florida goalie Chris Driedger will miss several weeks with what's believed to be a groin injury, the latest health issue at that position for the Panthers.

Not such a close shave for Tampa as they crush the Jets

Anthony Cirelli scored his first career hat trick and Nikita Kucherov added a pair of goals as the Tampa Bay Lightning routed the Winnipeg Jets 7-1 on Friday.

Crosby continues to dominate since his return from surgery

Sidney Crosby scored a power-play goal 1:33 into overtime to lift the Pittsburgh Penguins over the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 Friday night.

Bruins' Backes, Lightning's Schenn clear NHL waivers

David Backes of the Boston Bruins along with Tampa Bay Lightning defenceman Luke Schenn both cleared waivers on Saturday.

Brad Marchand on Twitter

“ATTENTION...hands have been lost or stolen, if found please return to TD Garden...thanks”

There's a lot more in this article than just the title topic. Gives you a great "behind the scenes" peek into a week in the "old" NHL days

In this week's mailbag from Dan Murphy, he catches up with former Canucks Tom Sestito, who recalls one of Vancouver's whackiest weeks in memory -- which culminated with John Tortorella angrily going towards Calgary's dressing room. Plus: are the Canucks really better on defence with Micheal Ferland and Brandon Sutter?

After the Kassian and Perreault rulings by the NHL, players are once again confused as to what's legal this time around. Stay tuned.....

Mathieu Perreault was furious after taking a stiff elbow from Vancouver’s Jake Virtanen away from the play — an incident that went unpunished by the league’s department of player safety.

Panic at the disco.....

What led to the firings in New Jersey and Vegas, and what's next? Elliotte Friedman has answers in the 31 Thoughts.

Coyotes' Rick Tocchet replacing Gallant as Pacific coach at All-Star Game

Arizona Coyotes head coach Rick Tocchet will replace Gerard Gallant as the Pacific Division team coach at the NHL All-Star Game, the league announced Thursday.

You win some, you lose some. Strange days in Vegas

The Vegas Golden Knights have fired head coach Gerard Gallant and named Peter DeBoer as his replacement, the team announced on Wednesday.

Tree has Tkachuk covered

While much has been said about Matthew Tkachuk's style of play in the wake of his run-in with Edmonton's Zack Kassian, his general manager said the organization takes no issue with how their young winger has conducted himself.

Flames GM Treliving weighs in on Tkachuk situation: 'We've got his back'

While much has been said about Matthew Tkachuk's style of play in the wake of his run-in with Edmonton's Zack Kassian, his general manager said the organization takes no issue with how their young winger has conducted himself.

Jeckyl & Hyde show continues for the 'Nucks

The Vancouver Canucks actually played well enough to win against the Winnipeg Jets. But it was the strong play of goaltender Connor Hellebuyck that continued Vancouver's dismal record in Manitoba.

Only four points in Crosby's first game back?? Maybe he needs more rehab.......

Sidney Crosby watched the Pittsburgh Penguins thrive in his absence. The longtime captain pledged he would simply focus on doing his part to keep the Penguins rolling in his return from a two-month layoff.

The 'Oil finally conquer Smashville

Leon Draisaitl had two goals and an assist as the Edmonton Oilers emerged with a 4-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday.

Back to the future.......

Inside the game, Tkachuk’s hits are seen as cheap shots for which a player should answer by fighting, if the victim so chooses.

2 for 2. The Canucks' pull-off two bounce back wins after two big losses

The Vancouver Canucks beat the Minnesota Wild 4-1 Sunday to sweep a pair of weekend matinees, which began with a 6-3 win Saturday against the Buffalo Sabres after a pair of dismal losses in Florida.

It's good to see Cory Schneider back in the NHL after a stint in the minors

Cory Schneider is heading back to the NHL.

Opinions are divided on whether it should be Kassian or Tkachuk facing the music

Edmonton Oilers forward Zack Kassian will have a hearing Monday after an altercation with Calgary Flames winger Matthew Tkachuk during the second period of the two teams' matchup Saturday.

It's the end of the road for Shero in New Jersey

The New Jersey Devils and general manager Ray Shero have agreed to part ways, the team announced Sunday.

Panthers' blow out the Leafs, and see a new career points leader in Huberdeau

Florida's Jonathan Huberdeau had a goal and an assist, surpassing Olli Jokinen for the franchise's career points lead with 420, and the Panthers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 8-4 on Sunday night.

Winnipeg Jets unveil jerseys with Indigenous-styled logo for upcoming campaign | CBC News

Representatives from the Winnipeg Jets and Manitoba Moose hockey teams unveiled special jerseys bearing Indigenous-styled logos on Friday that the players will wear next week. 

Ex-Canuck Brad May says Bertuzzi-Moore incident is "no different than insurance fraud" | Offside

Former Vancouver Canucks winger Brad May says he feels "terrible" for Steve Moore, but feels "worse" for Todd Bertuzzi since the March 8, 2004 incident.

The Hockey Theme...done in inimitable style...by an absolute LEGEND.

Our thoughts are with the friends and family of legendary Canadian drummer Neil Peart, who passed away early this week at the age of 67. Here's a look back at the fantastic performance he did for TSN of 'The Hockey Theme'.

Tomas Hertl, Max Pacioretty named as NHL All-Star Game replacements

San Jose Sharks centre Tomas Hertl and Vegas Golden Knights winger Max Pacioretty will replace Logan Couture and Jakob Silfverberg, respectively, at the 2020 NHL All-Star Game.

Tomas Hertl, Max Pacioretty named as NHL All-Star Game replacements

San Jose Sharks centre Tomas Hertl and Vegas Golden Knights winger Max Pacioretty will replace Logan Couture and Jakob Silfverberg, respectively, at the 2020 NHL All-Star Game.

Marlies game cancelled as assistant Rob Davison suffers medical emergency

The Toronto Marlies' game against the Texas Stars was cancelled on Friday after Marlies assistant Rob Davison suffered a medical emergency in the visitors' dressing room at the HEB Center.

The Canucks were looking for a bounce-back game, but just ended up getting bounced

Considering the game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Vancouver Canucks were even more disappointing on Thursday, as the Florida Panthers scored on their first two shots and coasted to a 5-2 victory.

Canadiens' put on their rally caps to win third straight

Alex Chiasson scored the go-ahead goal in the third period to give the Edmonton Oilers a 4-2 comeback victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night, extending their win streak to three games.

Troy Ryan takes over as Head Coach after a change of direction was deemed necessary

Perry Pearn is out as head coach of the Canadian women's hockey team.

Lone Ranger racks up the points in a battle of cross-border rivals

Tony DeAngelo recorded his first career hat trick and added two assists as the New York Rangers beat the New Jersey Devils 6-3 on Thursday night.

Bruins complete comeback and take 2 points from the Jets

David Pastrnak had a hat trick to extend his point streak to 12 games and Jake DeBrusk added two goals, including the go-ahead score in the third period, to help the Boston Bruins hold off the Winnipeg Jets 5-4 on Thursday night.

Philly happy to be back in the comforts of home

Kevin Hayes scored the go-ahead goal late in the second period short-handed to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night.

'Nucks get back to work instead of having some fun in the sun after blowout loss vs Tampa

Wednesday had tentatively been scheduled as a day off. Players could have gone charter fishing or kite boarding or golfing or merely hung out on the beach. Instead, they bussed 40 minutes west to practise out of the mid-day sun inside the BB&T Center.

Couture fractures his ankle in St. Louis

San Jose Sharks captain Logan Couture is expected to be out week-to-week with a fractured ankle.

30 - something Matthews leads the Leafs to victory

Blake Wheeler scored the winner in the shootout as the Winnipeg Jets edged the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 on Wednesday, overshadowing a milestone performance by Auston Matthews.