> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # From the Branches: Maple Leafs Bring Joy to Canadian Families - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/from-the-branches-maple-leafs-bring-joy-to-canadian-families/ - Published: 2017-02-20T12:00:02.000Z - Updated: 2017-02-20T12:00:02.000Z - Description: Auston Matthews doesn't take holiday weekends off - Author: Anne Boyd - Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:15 Good morning, PPP! It's the Monday of a three-day weekend--Family Day in Canada, which sounds so delightfully cuddly and warmhearted, and President's Day in the US, which sounds, uh, the other thing. A Monday off is always wonderful, but the Monday off after a [Maple Leafs](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/toronto-maple-leafs?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) win is the all-time best kind. It's a gift, from the Toronto Maple Leafs, to families all over Ontario. (Even Sens fans). Just in case any of us had forgotten, [Auston Matthews](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/282126/auston-matthews?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) went to great trouble in last night's 4-0 win over the [Hurricanes](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/carolina-hurricanes?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) to remind us that he's stupendous. > Matthews with some magic to make it 2-0.[#TMLtalk](https://twitter.com/hashtag/TMLtalk?src=hash&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/4H7I5cNBFr](https://t.co/4H7I5cNBFr?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) [February 20, 2017](https://twitter.com/MapleLeafs/status/833489782655303680?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) You want to watch that again, only up close and slowed down? Of course you do: > Auston Matthews 28th goal is a beauty as he is hooked down. 2-0 Toronto [pic.twitter.com/o75IrXn4c7](https://t.co/o75IrXn4c7?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Bucci Mane (@Buccigross) [February 20, 2017](https://twitter.com/Buccigross/status/833487998268366853?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) #### ICYMI [Recap: Leafs stifle the Hurricanes 4-0 - Pension Plan Puppets](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/recap-toronto-maple-leafs-stifle-the-carolina-hurricanes-4-0/) McElhinney records a 37 save shutout, Matthews does a thing. [European report: Playoffs! - Pension Plan Puppets](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/european-report-playoffs-toronto-maple-leafs-prospects-draft-picks/) Everything is happening. Yegor Korshkov is back, the KHL playoffs are about to start and there’s hockey all over the place. #### Maple Leafs News [Mirtle: Maple Leafs need to make over their veteran core to make next step – The Athletic](https://theathletic.com/39262/2017/02/19/mirtle-maple-leafs-need-to-make-over-their-veteran-core-to-make-next-step/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Maple Leafs have been incredibly fortunate this year. They've been so healthy all year. [Clark among four added to Leafs Legends Row | Maple Leafs | Hockey | Sports | To](http://www.torontosun.com/2017/02/19/mahovolich-sings-praises-of-red-kelly-as-four-worthy-names-added-to-inductees-list?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Nearly 60 years since Red Kelly seamlessly switched from defence to centre and helped the Maple Leafs win four Stanley Cups, Frank Mahovlich is still amazed how he did it. #### News About Less-Cool Teams [Report: Alexander Radulov seeking a long-term contract - Eyes On The Prize](http://www.habseyesontheprize.com/latest-news/2017/2/19/14660810/alexander-radulov-contract-extension-report-source-rumour-speculation-long-term-deal-six-years-aav?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) On Hockey Night in Canada, it was mentioned that [Radulov](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54441/alexander-radulov?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) is hoping for a six-year deal. [Blackhawks treat emergency backup goalie Eric Semborski to a new mask - Second City Hockey](http://www.secondcityhockey.com/2017/2/19/14661736/the-blackhawks-treated-emergency-backup-goalie-eric-semborski-to-a-new-mask?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Painted by regular NHL mask artist Dave Gunnarsson, of course! ["Cocaine, Alcohol, and Economic Problems in the NHL": A report by Expressen - Eyes On The Prize](http://www.habseyesontheprize.com/2017/2/19/14662176/cocaine-usage-in-nhl-substance-abuse-partying-expressen-newspaper-feature-magnus-nystrom-anonymous?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) A look into how widespead substance abuse has been in the world’s top hockey league. [‘Crunch time’ for Ottawa Senators begins with loss against Winnipeg Jets - The Globe and Mail](http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/crunch-time-for-ottawa-senators-begins-with-loss-against-winnipeg-jets/article34088231/?cmpid=rss1&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) In a game with real stakes involved for both teams, Winnipeg outlasts Ottawa as the postseason looms #### Women's Hockey [Les Canadiennes fall to Inferno, finish in second place - Eyes On The Prize](http://www.habseyesontheprize.com/les-canadiennes-de-montreal-cwhl/2017/2/19/14662052/les-canadiennes-calgary-inferno-recap-video-highlights-start-the-spark-emerance-maschmeyer?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) This means that the Toronto Furies will visit the Calgary Inferno next weekend for the CWHL playoffs.