Jake McCabe will play in Game 1, status of Oliver Ekman-Larsson to be determined

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Jake McCabe is cleared to return to the lineup for Game 1 on Sunday against the Ottawa Senators. Jake McCabe confirms he’ll play Game 1. Oliver Ekman-Larsson said he felt good today. He’s a “we’ll see,” according to Berube. Kampf and Pacioretty are healthy and eager to get in. — luke … Read more

Colorado Avalanche Acquire Brock Nelson from New York Islanders for Calum Ritchie, Oliver Kylington, Draft Picks – The Hockey Writers – Trade Deadline

The New York Islanders have traded centre Brock Nelson and William Dufour to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for Calum Ritchie, Oliver Kylington (who the Islanders flipped to the Anaheim Ducks,) a first-round pick in either the 2026 or 2027 NHL Entry Draft, and a conditional 2028 third-round pick. Sniper Nelson Joins Formidable Avalanche Attack … Read more

Michael Oliver handed two VAR assignments this weekend

Michael Oliver

Michael Oliver won’t referee a game this weekend, although he has been assigned two matches as the VAR as the fall-out continues from last night’s Merseyside derby. Oliver dismissed Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones and Everton’s Abdoulaye Doucoure after the pair clashed following the final whistle in a feisty encounter that finished 2-2 at Goodison Park. … Read more

Oliver Ekman-Larsson misses Leafs practice due to maintenance

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson missed Monday’s practice due to having a maintenance day. Marner and OEL absent due to maintenance, per Leafs. — luke fox (@lukefoxjukebox) February 3, 2025 This comes after he exited Saturday’s win over the Edmonton Oilers due to a lower-body injury. He wasn’t on the bench during the second … Read more

Maple Leafs’ Oliver Ekman-Larsson day-to-day with lower-body injury after leaving vs. Oilers

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Oliver Ekman Larsson left Saturday’s game against the Edmonton Oilers with a lower-body injury and did not return. Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube told reporters post-game that he didn’t see when the injury occurred and listed him as day-to-day, while stating that Ekman-Larsson needed to undergo further evaluation via David … Read more