Andreas Johnson hurt by blindside hit to the head

A dangerous open-ice illegal check to the head takes Andreas Johnson out of the game.

PPP After Dark: Marlies @ Devils; Capitals @ Penguins

The Capitals and Marlies are both desperate for a win tonight.

Preview: Travis Dermott to make debut with Marlies tonight

With Stuart Percy out, the rookie gets the nod.

OHL Finals recap: London 6 at Niagara 5 (OT)

The Knights take a 3-0 series lead, can clinch the championship Wednesday night.

PPP After Dark: Wild West edition

Tonight could be the beginning of the end. Or it could be the end of the beginning! (something something three edged sword)

Uncle Leo defeats the US 3-2 at the IIHF WC

Leo Komarov gets the game-winning goal on a power play for Team Finland.

WATCH: Can the Marlies tell the difference between their many Connors and Carricks?

Connor Brown, Connor Carrick, and Sam Carrick can all make for a confusing experience.

Trading Auston Matthews to Arizona because he's a local kid is stupid

The idea that the Coyotes are willing to set their team back a few years just to get a local kid needs to be killed and buried in the desert.

Four-goal burst powers Thunder past Mustangs

The Perth Thunder picked up their first wins of there season on the weekend.

Andreas Johnson makes his debut in Marlies OT loss

A tough loss is not how you want your first game in a new league to go, but Andreas Johnson played his game well.

League Of Liberty

The story of Ayn Rand as NHL commissioner.

From the Branches: Moving on

Tampa Bay advance to the ECF, plus other news.

Mitch Marner, JJ Piccinich not slowing down

Both players happy to see plenty of ice as the OHL finals rage on.

What do we know about John Chayka?

Exploring the information available about hockey's new wunderkind

From the Branches: From Belarus(sia) with love

Finish off your weekend with a helping of links.

Brendan Shanahan takes a page out of Steven Stamkos' book

If you like trolls liking tweets, you'll love these two.

Knights' Recap: London 6, Niagara 1

Matthew Tkachuk has the Ice Dogs in fits, and London has a 2-0 series lead.

Leafs Nikita Zaitsev in action with Team Russia

Nikita Zaitsev negotiated the Russian team lineup on the opening day of the 2016 IIHF World Championships and came out of it not the winner but maybe the wiser.

WATCH: Auston Matthews scores his second goal of the World Championships

Auston Matthews might just be a pretty good hockey player.

The Feel-Bad Hit Of The Summer: Part II

Let's continue to explore the worst-case scenarios for first overall. This is a Toronto Maple Leafs blog, after all.

From the Branches: It's been one week since you looked at me

Come celebrate the one week anniversary of the Leafs getting Auston Matthews (probably), and kick off the weekend in style

PPP After Dark: Will Lightning strike thrice?

WOW! For once a 7:00 PM game start!

Which team should Randy Carlyle coach?

The coaching services of Randy Carlyle are in high demand. But where should he go?
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