> ## 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. # Thursday FTB: despite everything, things are going well! - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/thursday-ftb-despite-everything-things-are-going-well/ - Published: 2024-01-04T11:00:57.000Z - Updated: 2024-01-04T11:00:56.000Z - Description: The PWHL product couldn't be better so far - Author: Hardev - Tags: From The Branches Martin Jones has allowed only one goal on 59 shots in back to back starts for the Leafs, William Nylander now has 51 points, and Auston Matthews scored his 30th in the Leafs 36th game of the season. [Recap: Auston Matthews scores 30th in arid win over AnaheimForget about the journey, the destination has 2 points and a flight out of Anaheim.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/size/w256h256/format/png/2023/04/pension-plan-min.svg)PPP LeafsHardev![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/size/w1200/2024/01/photo-1648215816320-f6eac2bd468e.jpeg)](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/auston-matthews-scores-30th-in-arid-win-over-anaheim/) > ✅ 30th goal of the season > ✅ Overtime winner > ✅ Two points for the [@MapleLeafs](https://twitter.com/MapleLeafs?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > It was quite the night for [@AM34](https://twitter.com/AM34?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com). [#NHLStats](https://twitter.com/hashtag/NHLStats?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com): [https://t.co/oU0XllJq7R](https://t.co/oU0XllJq7R?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/6EY7hDUYRd](https://t.co/6EY7hDUYRd?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — NHL Public Relations (@PR\_NHL) [January 4, 2024](https://twitter.com/PR%5FNHL/status/1742776523982086595?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Some thoughts from MLHS on the Leafs win the night before, among other things. [Maple Leafs Notebook: A model game vs. LA, Mitch Marner’s ice time, power-play tweaks, and the (reportedly) nearing William Nylander contractFirst and foremost, Happy New Year to the MLHS community! I hope the holidays treated you all nicely. For the Leafs, the holiday break was not particularly kind: three losses between Christmas and New Year’s Eve, last year’s starter, Ilya Samsonov, was put on waivers, and a veteran forward, David Kampf, was healthy scratched. Some \[…\]![](https://www.mapleleafshotstove.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/MLHS-LOGO2-EMBLEM-500x500.png)Maple Leafs HotstoveAnthony Petrielli![](https://mapleleafshotstove.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/maple-leafs-marner-matthews-rielly.jpeg)](https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2024/01/03/toronto-maple-leafs-notebook-marner-ice-time-nylander-contract-and-more/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Brian has the prospect highlights from last night, Noah Chadwick with a trio of assists. > [#LeafsForever](https://twitter.com/hashtag/LeafsForever?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) prospect Noah Chadwick with the primary PP assist here. He has 3 assists on the night, bringing him to 30 points in 34 games this season.[pic.twitter.com/avEHNJ2KBJ](https://t.co/avEHNJ2KBJ?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — More like Nikita GREATbyonkin (@brigstew86) [January 4, 2024](https://twitter.com/brigstew86/status/1742761572580090122?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Topi Niemelä got some love from some young Finnish hockey fans who made their way to the Marlies rink to support him. > Pt 2 💙 [https://t.co/AmTtYreJie](https://t.co/AmTtYreJie?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/Ltjhsxf936](https://t.co/Ltjhsxf936?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Toronto Marlies (@TorontoMarlies) [January 3, 2024](https://twitter.com/TorontoMarlies/status/1742653395565981721?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) You've probably seen this story already, but the Leafs young prospect Dennis Hildeby was recently Team Sweden's mascot in the summer! > Great read on new [#LeafsForever](https://twitter.com/hashtag/LeafsForever?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) goalie Dennis Hildeby and his improbable path to [#NHL](https://twitter.com/hashtag/NHL?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com). > > True story: The 6-foot-7 Hildebeast recently worked as a Swedish team mascot for a summer side job. Now he's with the [#Leafs](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Leafs?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com). > > From [@simoneld](https://twitter.com/SimoneLd?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) and [@hockeysverige](https://twitter.com/hockeysverige?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com): [https://t.co/PxDCJiRVCR](https://t.co/PxDCJiRVCR?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/Tr9ICmEY55](https://t.co/Tr9ICmEY55?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Frank Seravalli (@frank\_seravalli) [January 3, 2024](https://twitter.com/frank%5Fseravalli/status/1742610704593535381?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Minnesota beat Boston 3-2 on the third night of PWHL hockey in another heavy, dramatic, and fun game. Highlights below, as well as the full game replay if you have the time. [No. 1 overall pick Heise leads the way as Minnesota tops Boston in PWHL debut for both teams | CBC SportsTaylor Heise and Sophia Kunin each scored less than eight minutes into the game, Nicole Hensley made 33 saves and Minnesota beat Boston 3-2 on Wednesday night in Lowell, Mass., in the Professional Women’s Hockey League debut for both franchises.![](https://www.cbc.ca/a/apple-touch-icon.png)CBC![](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7073976.1704335936!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/1905820818.jpg)](https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/pwhl/pwhl-minnesota-boston-recap-jan-3-1.7073586?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > All 3 Minnesota goals beat Frankel top corner blocker side > > Granted, all three goals are picture perfect shots, but still something to keep note of going forward into next game [#PWHL](https://twitter.com/hashtag/PWHL?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) | [#PWHLBoston](https://twitter.com/hashtag/PWHLBoston?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > [pic.twitter.com/CCCNhg1lhO](https://t.co/CCCNhg1lhO?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Alex Wauthy (@AlexWauthy) [January 4, 2024](https://twitter.com/AlexWauthy/status/1742749198892794033?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) I wholeheartedly agree with Devin here. Top quality hockey on a nightly basis has been wonderful. I've watched every game so far and intend to keep going. Next game is Friday night, Toronto getting a rematch on the road against New York and at the very least score – but for crying out loud it's only one game, why am I talking like a team with Nurse and Spooner and Turnbull and Fast and Howard and Compher can't score. > I've watched more hockey the past three days than the entire last three months. > > Absolutely loving the PWHL product and the high level of skill these women bring to the ice. > > Minnesota up 3-1 on Boston in the second period in their season opener. > > — Devin Heroux (@Devin\_Heroux) [January 4, 2024](https://twitter.com/Devin%5FHeroux/status/1742720792138244250?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) My suggestion to improve the NHL is calling all the penalties that already happen, grandfathering in full face shields, and seeing what it does to the product. [Discussing a potential NHL rule change: Pre-faceoff movementThe PWHL is setting itself apart with some interesting rules for the new league, which got Justin Bourne thinking about what the NHL should change. With help from Andrew Brewer, they explore one idea on faceoffs.![](https://www.sportsnet.ca/sn_favicon.ico)Sportsnet| January 3, 2024, 4:40 PM![](https://www.sportsnet.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Bedard-1-1040x572.jpg)](https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/discussing-a-potential-nhl-rule-change-pre-faceoff-movement/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Minnesota has the 2026 Men's World Juniors. [Minneapolis/St. Paul to host 2026 World JuniorsXcel Energy Center and 3M Arena at Mariucci will be the primary sites for the 2026 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship, which will be held in Minnesota for the first time since 2005.![](https://www.therinklive.com/apple-touch-icon.png)The Rink LiveJess Myers![](https://cdn.forumcomm.com/dims4/default/971caf6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5472x3648+0+0/resize/1599x1066!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforum-communications-production-web.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fb9%2F63%2Fe1268d534bc2abfb4321e5373c5c%2Fl0i2486.JPG)](https://www.therinklive.com/international/minneapolis-st-paul-to-host-2026-world-juniors?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)