A plea for rationality and the merits of natural confidence ahead of Game 5

A plea for rationality and the merits of natural confidence ahead of Game 5

Anxiety and consternation are a natural part of being a Toronto Maple Leafs fan, especially during the playoffs. There’s a tendency to be preoccupied with the worst-case scenario, rather than living in the moment. And after the Maple Leafs lost in overtime to the Ottawa Senators, anxiety has morphed into outright panic for some factions … Read more

Robertson’s Natural Hat Trick Lifts Stars to 4-3 Win Over Oilers – The Hockey Writers – Dallas Stars

Robertson's Natural Hat Trick Lifts Stars to 4-3 Win Over Oilers - The Hockey Writers - Dallas Stars

After leading 4-0 with 11 minutes remaining, the Dallas Stars (46-21-4) held on for a 4-3 win against the Edmonton Oilers (41-25-5) on Wednesday night. Wyatt Johnston and Jason Robertson were the goal-scorers for the Stars, while Jake Oettinger made 42 saves. Related: Is the Dallas Stars’ Struggles Against Playoff Teams Cause for Concern? Corey … Read more

Knee Jerk Reaction: Mitch Marner’s natural hat-trick powers Maple Leafs past Red Wings

Knee Jerk Reaction: Mitch Marner’s natural hat-trick powers Maple Leafs past Red Wings

Mitch Marner spoiled Todd McLellan’s debut in Detroit. Marner potted a natural hat trick in Friday’s contest against the Red Wings, leading the Maple Leafs to a 5-2 victory in Motown. Per the Maple Leafs, it was Marner’s third career hat trick and his second career natural hat trick against the Red Wings. With his … Read more