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Bruce Boudreau (centre) says he hasn’t seen anything to indicate the Jets have stopped trying to win.

Lack of secondary scoring Jets’ biggest problem, says legendary coach

Mike McIntyre 7 minute read Yesterday at 5:20 PM CST

Bruce Boudreau has seen a lot of things over his professional hockey career. The stunning collapse of the Winnipeg Jets — from first to worst in the NHL standings in the blink of an eye — has the longtime player turned coach turned puck pundit completely perplexed.

“All options should be on the table,” he told the Free Press. “Keep trying everything until you find something that works.”

For now, status quo continues to be the play. The reigning Presidents’ Trophy winners, who are currently dead last in the league with 34 points (15-18-4), boarded their charter Tuesday with the same 23 players in tow. Nobody was placed on waivers. Nobody was called up from the Manitoba Moose. Nobody was traded.

This, despite dropping six consecutive games (0-3-3) and 19 of their last 25 overall (6-15-4) as they begin a three-game road trip on Wednesday night in Detroit. They’ll also play Thursday in Toronto and then wrap up Saturday in Ottawa.

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Martone setting the tone for Canada ahead of NYE clash win Finland at world juniors

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Martone setting the tone for Canada ahead of NYE clash win Finland at world juniors

Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press 5 minute read Yesterday at 4:09 PM CST

MINNEAPOLIS - Porter Martone stood up and faced the music.

The Canadian captain at the world junior hockey championship was issued a warning by a disciplinary committee for crossing the red line in warm-ups ahead of a feisty opening-night rematch against Czechia — the team that eliminated his country at the quarterfinal stage of the last two tournaments.

Martone then took an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty after sealing a 7-5 victory with an empty-net goal. Hockey Canada was also subsequently forced to apologize when the team didn't take part in the post-anthem handshake line.

The 19 year-old from Peterborough, Ont., took full responsibility and promised to be better.

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Canadian defenceman Kashawn Aitcheson at practice at the world junior hockey championship in Minneapolis on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

Hockey Canada announces 25-player Olympic men’s hockey roster

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Hockey Canada announces 25-player Olympic men’s hockey roster

The Canadian Press 1 minute read 11:27 AM CST

MINNEAPOLIS - Hockey Canada unveiled its 25-player Olympic men’s hockey roster for February’s Milan Cortina Games on Wednesday.

Forwards: Macklin Celebrini (San Jose Sharks); Anthony Cirelli (Tampa Bay Lightning); Sidney Crosby (Pittsburgh Penguins); Brandon Hagel (Tampa Bay); Bo Horvat (New York Islanders); Nathan MacKinnon (Colorado Avalanche); Brad Marchand (Florida Panthers); Mitch Marner (Vegas Golden Knights); Connor McDavid (Edmonton Oilers); Brayden Point (Tampa Bay); Sam Reinhart (Florida); Mark Stone (Vegas); Nick Suzuki (Montreal Canadiens); Tom Wilson (Washington Capitals)

Defencemen: Drew Doughty (Los Angeles Kings); Thomas Harley (Dallas Stars); Cale Makar (Colorado); Josh Morrissey (Winnipeg Jets); Colton Parayko (St. Louis Blues); Travis Sanheim (Philadelphia Flyers); Shea Theodore (Vegas); Devon Toews (Colorado)

Goalies: Jordan Binnington (St. Louis); Darcy Kuemper (Los Angeles); Logan Thompson (Washington)

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FILE — This Feb. 28, 2010, file photo shows Canada's Sidney Crosby leaping in the air after making the game-winning goal in the overtime period of the men's gold medal ice hockey game against team USA at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Macklin Celebrini selected as Canada unveils Olympic men’s hockey roster

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Macklin Celebrini selected as Canada unveils Olympic men’s hockey roster

Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press 3 minute read Updated: 11:25 AM CST

MINNEAPOLIS - Macklin Celebrini is going to the Olympics.

The 19-year-old, from North Vancouver, B.C., was among 19 players named to Canada's finalized 25-player men’s hockey roster Wednesday ahead of the NHL's return to the Games.

Celebrini, who sits third in league scoring behind superstar countrymen Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers and Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche, is one of six additions to the group that won the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament last February.

Joining the San Jose Sharks centre as newcomers up front are Nick Suzuki of the Montreal Canadiens, Bo Horvat of the New York Islanders and Tom Wilson of the Washington Capitals.

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Sidney Crosby celebrates his overtime goal that clinched men's hockey gold for Canada at the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver on Feb. 28, 2010. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

‘I wish I had an answer’: Home ice woes haunt struggling Vancouver Canucks

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‘I wish I had an answer’: Home ice woes haunt struggling Vancouver Canucks

Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press 4 minute read 4:00 AM CST

VANCOUVER - Most NHL teams would be excited for an upcoming homestand.

That may not be the case for the Vancouver Canucks.

The team has struggled mightily at Rogers Arena this season, falling to 4-12-1 at home with an ugly 6-3 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday. They've now lost four straight games in their own building.

With 10 home matchups in January, the Canucks (16-20-3) are searching for solutions.

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Philadelphia Flyers' Carl Grundstrom (91) celebrates his goal as Vancouver Canucks' Linus Karlsson (94) and Tom Willander (5) skate off during second period NHL action in Vancouver, on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Woll nets shutout as injury-riddled Maple Leafs burn Devils 4-0

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Woll nets shutout as injury-riddled Maple Leafs burn Devils 4-0

Tim Wharnsby, The Canadian Press 2 minute read Yesterday at 8:46 PM CST

TORONTO - Joseph Woll made 33 saves for his first shutout of the season, while Bobby McMann, Nicolas Roy, Calle Jarnkrok and Matthew Knies scored as the injury-riddled Toronto Maple Leafs blanked the New Jersey Devils 4-0 on Tuesday.

Playing their third game in four nights since the Christmas break, the Maple Leafs were without William Nylander (lower-body injury) for a second straight game, Auston Matthews (lower body), Chris Tanev (lower body) and Dakota Joshua, who remained in Detroit after suffering a kidney injury against the Red Wings on Sunday.

McMann scored on the power play late in the first period, and Roy added a redirect goal just as another man-advantage situation had expired. McMann tipped the puck to Roy. Nicholas Robertson helped set up both goals.

Jarnkrok scored in the third period for his first goal since Nov. 1. Knies added an empty-netter.

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Toronto Maple Leafs centre Nicolas Roy (55) celebrates his goal against the New Jersey Devils with teammate Bobby McMann (74) during second period NHL hockey action in Toronto on Tuesday Dec. 30, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Drastic course correction led Canada’s Keaton Verhoeff to world juniors

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Drastic course correction led Canada’s Keaton Verhoeff to world juniors

Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press 4 minute read Yesterday at 5:03 PM CST

MINNEAPOLIS - Braeden Cootes remembers a very different Keaton Verhoeff.

The pair from just outside Edmonton crossed paths at rinks growing up. Cootes was a forward. Verhoeff suited up as a goaltender.

Their careers would take off and both are now living a dream playing for Canada at the world junior hockey championship. Cootes remains a forward. Verhoeff, however, drastically changed course.

The Fort Saskatchewan, Alta., product hung up his pads, blocker and glove at age 12, shifting from puck-stopper to puck-moving defenceman.

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Canadian defenceman Keaton Verhoeff (20) plays against Denmark at the world junior hockey championship in Minneapolis on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

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Sceptres left looking for adjustments after being unable to solve Nicole Hensley

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Sceptres left looking for adjustments after being unable to solve Nicole Hensley

Abdulhamid Ibrahim, The Canadian Press 4 minute read 4:00 AM CST

TORONTO - The Toronto Sceptres tilted the ice for much of the final two periods, but just could not figure out Nicole Hensley.

The Minnesota Frost goaltender put on a clinic in her 31-save outing to lead her Professional Women's Hockey League team to a 5-1 victory over Toronto on Tuesday. On the other hand, Sceptres starter Elaine Chuli, who suffered her first loss of the season, was chased after giving up four goals on 18 shots in two periods.

"Never an easy decision to make," Toronto head coach Troy Ryan said. " … To me I think it's probably more a combination of shake up the team but I think there's at least two goals that she would like to have back.

"And we need our goalie to make those saves when we're not putting the puck in the net. We need to keep it close. She knows that. She acknowledged that after the game. … It doesn't means she's a bad goaltender. She's a great goaltender."

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The Minnesota Frost celebrate their win against the Toronto Sceptres in PWHL hockey action in Toronto, on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sammy Kogan

Woll stands tall as short-handed Maple Leafs dump Devils 4-0

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Woll stands tall as short-handed Maple Leafs dump Devils 4-0

Tim Wharnsby, The Canadian Press 3 minute read 4:00 AM CST

TORONTO - The odds were stacked against the Toronto Maple Leafs, who on Tuesday were playing their third game in four nights since the Christmas break and were without key injured players Auston Matthews, William Nylander and Chris Tanev.

But the Maple Leafs hunkered down and benefited from a superb performance from netminder Joseph Woll in the 4-0 victory against the New Jersey Devils before 18,923 at Scotiabank Arena.

Woll made 33 saves to earn his first shutout of the season and first regular-season shutout in more than 13 months.

“He was unreal for us,” said Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies, who scored an empty-netter in the third period after Bobby McMann and Nicolas Roy had the home squad ahead 2-0 after 40 minutes. Calle Jarnkrok scored in the third period.

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Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll (60) looks up towards the lights after picking up a shutout against the New Jersey Devils in NHL hockey action in Toronto on Tuesday Dec. 30, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Blue Jackets host the Devils on 3-game winning streak

The Associated Press 2 minute read 3:12 AM CST

New Jersey Devils (20-17-2, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (17-15-6, in the Metropolitan Division)

Columbus, Ohio; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Columbus Blue Jackets host the New Jersey Devils as winners of three games in a row.

Columbus has gone 17-15-6 overall with a 3-6-2 record against the Metropolitan Division. The Blue Jackets have a 16-3-4 record in games they score three or more goals.

Canadiens visit the Hurricanes following Suzuki’s 2-goal showing

The Associated Press 2 minute read 3:11 AM CST

Montreal Canadiens (21-12-6, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (24-12-3, in the Metropolitan Division)

Raleigh, North Carolina; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Montreal Canadiens visit the Carolina Hurricanes after Nicholas Suzuki scored two goals in the Canadiens' 3-2 overtime win against the Florida Panthers.

Carolina has a 13-6-1 record at home and a 24-12-3 record overall. The Hurricanes have gone 21-2-3 when scoring three or more goals.

Islanders host the Mammoth after shootout victory

The Associated Press 2 minute read 3:11 AM CST

Utah Mammoth (18-19-3, in the Central Division) vs. New York Islanders (22-14-4, in the Metropolitan Division)

Elmont, New York; Thursday, 3 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The New York Islanders host the Utah Mammoth after the Islanders defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 in a shootout.

New York is 22-14-4 overall and 12-7-2 at home. The Islanders have gone 9-3-0 in games decided by a goal.

Flyers top Canucks 6-3 in head coach Rick Tocchet’s return to Vancouver

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Flyers top Canucks 6-3 in head coach Rick Tocchet’s return to Vancouver

Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press 3 minute read Updated: 12:05 AM CST

VANCOUVER - Flyers head coach Rick Tocchet guided Philadelphia to a 6-3 victory over his former team, the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday.

Tocchet, who walked away from the same position with the Canucks in late April, was recognized on the big screen midway through the first period and was met by both boisterous boos and a smattering of cheers.

Bobby Brick, Noah Cates and Travis Konecny each registered a goal and an assist, while Carl Grundstrom, Owen Tippet and Christian Dvorak also scored for the Flyers (20-11-7), while Dan Vladar stopped 32 of the 35 shots he faced in Philly's net.

Matvei Michkov and Trevor Zegras each contributed a pair of helpers.

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Philadelphia Flyers' Noah Cates (27) celebrates his goal against the Vancouver Canucks with Travis Sanheim (6), Cam York (8) and Matvei Michkov (39) as Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (35) looks on during first period NHL action in Vancouver, on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

NHL roundup: Suzuki scores in OT as Canadiens rally to stun Panthers 3-2

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NHL roundup: Suzuki scores in OT as Canadiens rally to stun Panthers 3-2

The Associated Press 5 minute read Updated: 1:26 AM CST

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Nick Suzuki got a power-play goal 3:24 into overtime, and the Montreal Canadiens rallied from a two-goal deficit in the final five minutes of regulation to stun the Florida Panthers 3-2 on Tuesday night.

Suzuki also scored late in regulation to tie the game for the Canadiens, who improved to 6-1-3 in their last 10 games. Cole Caufield also scored for Montreal.

Brad Marchand and Sam Reinhart scored for Florida, but Marchand was called for roughing 1:27 into overtime — giving Montreal a 4-on-3 advantage.

The Panthers paid tribute to Marchand’s 1,000th career point in a pre-game ceremony. Marchand got the milestone point in mid-November, but chose this game — against Montreal, one of his longtime rivals when he was with Boston and a team coached by one of his idols, Martin St. Louis — for the formal celebration.

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Montreal Canadiens centre Nick Suzuki (14) scores the game winning goal against Florida Panthers goaltender Daniil Tarasov (40) during overtime in an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Bo Horvat lifts the Islanders to a 3-2 shootout victory over the slumping Blackhawks

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Bo Horvat lifts the Islanders to a 3-2 shootout victory over the slumping Blackhawks

Jay Cohen, The Associated Press 2 minute read Updated: Yesterday at 11:01 PM CST

CHICAGO (AP) — Bo Horvat scored in regulation and the shootout, helping the New York Islanders beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Tuesday night.

Horvat had the only successful attempt in the tiebreaker, beating Spencer Knight on the goaltender's stick side.

Calum Ritchie also scored for New York in regulation. David Rittich made 17 saves before denying Teuvo Teravainen and Ryan Donato in the shootout.

The Islanders won for the third time in four games.

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New York Islanders' Bo Horvat (14) reacts after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Kendall Coyne Schofield scores twice, Hensley stops 31 as Frost cruise to 5-1 win over Sceptres

The Associated Press 2 minute read Yesterday at 9:09 PM CST

TORONTO (AP) — Kendall Coyne Schofield scored her league-leading sixth and seventh goals, Nicole Hensley shined with a 31-save outing, and the Minnesota Frost topped the Toronto Sceptres 5-1 on Tuesday night.

Katy Knoll, Britta Curl-Salemme and Grace Zumwinkle also scored for Minnesota. Taylor Heise had three assists.

Daryl Watts had the lone goal for Toronto. Elaine Chuli made 14 saves, with Raygan Kirk turning away two shots in relief in the third period.

Watts opened the scoring 4:55 into the contest when she backhanded a puck over Hensley’s right shoulder on a pass into the slot from Renata Fast.

December 31, 2025

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