4 Takeaways From the Maple Leafs’ 5-4 Overtime Win Over the Bruins – The Hockey Writers – Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs earned a 5-4 comeback win over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday (Feb. 25), with Morgan Rielly leading the way offensively and Mitch Marner supplying some overtime magic at TD Garden for the second time in less than a week. The Maple Leafs have three straight wins and continue to lead the … Read more

3 Takeaways From Finland’s 6-1 Loss to USA – The Hockey Writers – 4 Nations Face-off

4 Nations Face-Off Finland

Not a great start. Finland lost their opening game of the 4 Nations Face-Off to the United States 6-1, placing them in sole possession of last place. The Finns hung in there for the first two periods, actually scoring the first goal of the contest, but the Americans took control quickly. What were some takeaways … Read more

3 Takeaways From the Devils’ 4-3 Loss to the Sabres – The Hockey Writers – New Jersey Devils

Nico Daws New Jersey Devils

On Feb. 2, the New Jersey Devils began their road trip by taking on the Buffalo Sabres. The outcome was bleak, as the Sabres scored three goals in the first period. The Devils began to claw their way back, but ultimately, the Sabres came away with the win, 4-3. Jack with the Shorty Jack Hughes … Read more

Three takeaways for Hansi Flick from Barcelona 2-2 Atalanta | UEFA Champions League

Three takeaways for Hansi Flick from Barcelona 2-2 Atalanta | UEFA Champions League

Barcelona led twice against Atalanta last night in the final round of the UEFA Champions League group stage and were in the driver’s seat to finish first in the standings. However, they conceded on both occasions, allowing the Serie A side to equalise and take a point home at the full-time whistle. Credit where it … Read more

3 Takeaways From the Devils’ 4-2 Loss to the Flyers – The Hockey Writers – New Jersey Devils

The New Jersey Devils went a little further south after their trip to Montreal. They made a stop in Philadelphia to take on the Flyers on Jan. 27 before they would head back home. The momentum of the OT win in Montreal was not enough to propel them as the Devils fell 4-2 to the … Read more

Anonymous Mag, odd subs and Howe hoodoo – Five takeaways from Newcastle 1-4 Bournemouth

Anonymous Mag, odd subs and Howe hoodoo - Five takeaways from Newcastle 1-4 Bournemouth

Newcastle United collapsed to a bruising 1-4 defeat at St. James’ Park on Saturday lunchtime. A potential afternoon of new club records and the outside chance of inserting ourselves into the title race, or at least firmly into the top four, ended with one of the worst performances of the Eddie Howe era. Justin Kluivert … Read more

10 takeaways from Newcastle’s 2-0 win at Arsenal – Part Two

10 takeaways from Newcastle’s 2-0 win at Arsenal - Part Two

Newcastle United won at the Emirates for the first time since 2010 with goals from Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon securing a massive 2-0 aggregate lead in the first leg of the Carabao Cup Semi-final. Eddie Howe schooled Mikel Arteta tactically (once again) as the Stoke-of-North-London struggled to make anything from open play. Heroic out … Read more

Leafs-Islanders takeaways: Bobby McMann, Joseph Woll steal the show in narrow victory

Leafs-Islanders takeaways: Bobby McMann, Joseph Woll steal the show in narrow victory

There are times when hockey analysis becomes reductionist, ignoring the full sum of the parts, but Bobby McMann and Joseph Woll carried the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 2-1 victory over the New York Islanders. Woll was tremendous with 32 saves in the winning effort, making several high-danger stops, fending off the Islanders’ constant attempts … Read more

3 takeaways after 3 days of Maple Leafs prospects at the World Juniors

3 takeaways after 3 days of Maple Leafs prospects at the World Juniors

The 2025 World Juniors are underway, and although the Toronto Maple Leafs only have two prospects at the tournament, it’s been chock full of storylines whether you’re tuning in just for Leafs representation or truly love the tournament and the tradition behind it. With Team Canada dropping a 3-2 shootout loss to Team Latvia in … Read more

3 Takeaways From Finland’s Shutout Loss to Canada – The Hockey Writers – World Junior Hockey Championship

A 3-0 shutout loss to the home nation is not an ideal start for a Finland squad looking to get back into the medal scene for the first time since a 2022 Silver medal in Edmonton. Their last two appearances disappointed Finnish fans with a position just outside the podium – a fifth-place finish in … Read more