> ## 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: A night of firsts - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-maple-leafs-news-links-from-the-branches-a-night-of-firsts-nick-robertson-joe-thornton/ - Published: 2021-01-17T11:00:00.000Z - Updated: 2021-01-17T11:00:00.000Z - Description: Also, will the Maple Leafs play Winnipeg on Monday? - Author: Anne Boyd - Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:27 Yesterday, the Winnipeg Jets [canceled their practice because of a potential exposure](https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2021/01/16/winnipeg-jets-cancel-practice-due-to-possible-covid-19-exposure.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) to COVID-19\. According to Chris Johnston, the Jets’ Tucker Poolman was added to the NHL’s COVID protocol list, which probably explains what’s going on here. > Curtis McElhinney (TB) and Tucker Poolman (WPG) have been added to the NHL's COVID Protocol list today. > > — Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) [January 16, 2021](https://twitter.com/reporterchris/status/1350586634186665989?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) As of this morning, we don’t know whether the Jets will go on to play the Maple Leafs on Monday as scheduled. [The Maple Leafs also beat the Senators last night, 3-2.](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-maple-leafs-game-recap-maple-leafs-highlights-tim-stutzle-first-nhl-goal-thornton-goal/) Nick Robertson was playing in his first regular season NHL game, but after a nasty hit along the boards, he didn’t return to the ice after first intermission. > Nick Robertson is done for the night after this collision [pic.twitter.com/LOnVJGLgeE](https://t.co/LOnVJGLgeE?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [January 17, 2021](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1350610988798763013?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) In cheerier firsts, Joe Thornton got his first goal as a Leaf! > JUMBO JOE THORNTON! TIE GAME! [pic.twitter.com/Gt0IT8Y9jJ](https://t.co/Gt0IT8Y9jJ?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [January 17, 2021](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1350604175135170560?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Auston Matthews also scored his first of the season, an absolute rocket off a nice pass from Mitch Marner: > AUSTON MATTHEWS! [pic.twitter.com/T0HtdO71Ha](https://t.co/T0HtdO71Ha?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [January 17, 2021](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1350626347840909312?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Meanwhile, Tim Stützle scored his first NHL goal, in what would be the coolest goal of most guys’ careers. I know he’s the enemy and all, but this was pretty damn nifty: > First [@NHL](https://twitter.com/NHL?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) goal for Tim Stützle! [#NHLFaceOff](https://twitter.com/hashtag/NHLFaceOff?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/fxsqwYlPrM](https://t.co/fxsqwYlPrM?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — NHL GIFs (@NHLGIFs) [January 17, 2021](https://twitter.com/NHLGIFs/status/1350629992955305986?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) We won. I’m capable of being gracious this morning. #### ICYMI [Maple Leafs prospect Nick Robertson leaves his regular season debut - Pension Plan Puppets](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/nick-robertson-leaves-his-regular-season-debut-maple-leafs-injury/) “Knee” is all we know. [When the clock strikes 5:00, a new day begins - Pension Plan Puppets](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/nhl-rules-when-the-clock-strikes-5-a-new-day-begins/) Why does 5 p.m. suddenly matter to us? #### Stuff We Didn’t Write [Kasperi Kapanen nearing closer to joining Penguins, unclear when he may join the lineup - PensBurgh](https://www.pensburgh.com/2021/1/16/22234740/kasperi-kapanen-nearing-closer-to-joining-penguins-unclear-when-he-may-join-the-lineup?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Penguins forward had his last COVID-19 test as part of the protocol after traveling internationally. [Sean Couturier injury: Flyers center to miss at least two weeks - Broad Street Hockey](https://www.broadstreethockey.com/2021/1/16/22234828/sean-couturier-rib-injury-costochondrial-separation-nhl-flyers-injury-analysis-replacement?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The bad news is the Flyers will be without their best player for a while. The good news is today you learned what "Costochondrial" means! [NHL fines Jared McCann for elbowing - PensBurgh](https://www.pensburgh.com/2021/1/16/22234938/nhl-fines-jared-mccann-for-elbowing-sean-couturier-injury-penguins-hits-travis-sanheim?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Pens’ forward is lighter in the wallet after throwing a bad hit on an opponent [Skoda to withdraw sponsorship if Belarus hosts hockey worlds | The Star](https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2021/01/16/skoda-to-withdraw-sponsorship-if-belarus-hosts-hockey-worlds.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) PRAGUE, Czech Republic - Czech carmaker Skoda has warned that it will withdraw its sponsorship of the ice hockey world championship if Belarus remains... [Is Pierre-Luc Dubois in Montreal a realistic dream? - Eyes On The Prize](https://www.habseyesontheprize.com/2021/1/16/22231734/is-pierre-luc-dubois-in-montreal-a-realistic-dream-analysis-trade-targets-suzuki-kotkaniemi-caufield?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) A homegrown talent wants to come to Montreal. Do the Canadiens have the right cards to pull it off? [Why is Philadelphia Flyers forward Jake Voracek so mad? - Broad Street Hockey](https://www.broadstreethockey.com/2021/1/16/22234280/why-is-jake-voracek-so-mad-philadelphia-flyers?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The quote heard around the world. Multiple times. [Johnson and Byram set to join the Avalanche - Mile High Hockey](https://www.milehighhockey.com/2021/1/16/22234519/erik-johnson-and-bowen-byram-set-to-join-colorado-avalanche-nhl-covid-quarentine?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Both Erik Johnson and Bowen Byram are set to end their league mandated quarentine [AHL's financial situation growing dire because of COVID-19](https://nypost.com/2021/01/16/ahls-financial-situation-growing-dire-because-of-covid-19/?utm%5Fsource=twitter%5Fsitebuttons&utm%5Fmedium=site%20buttons&utm%5Fcampaign=site%20buttons) If you’re on a two-way contract, were cut by an NHL team and assigned to an NHL taxi squad, you hit the jackpot.