Twelve years after winning silver in Sochi, veteran defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson has willed his way back onto the Olympic stage to represent Sweden at the 2026 Games in Milan.

The Isles are coming off a 7-2 loss to the Utah Mammoth on Thursday afternoon. Matthew Schaefer and Cal Ritchie found the back of the net in the defeat. David Rittich made nine saves on 14 shots and Marcus Hogberg replaced Rittich in the third period and stopped five of the seven shots he faced in his season debut.

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Maple syrup is nature's nectar, but you've probably noticed that the real deal comes with a high price tag. Given how much sap it takes to make, it makes sense.

Both teams were off Friday after playing at home on New Year's Day, when the Islanders were routed by the Utah Mammoth 7-2 and the Maple Leafs overcame a three-goal deficit to edge the Winnipeg Jets, 6-5.

Longtime Maple Leafs commentator Joe Bowen recently reflected on Phil Kessel's time in Toronto, speaking candidly on his impact on the ice.

The incredible 10-acre property took years to update, with the owners living in a yurt on the estate while renovations were carried out.

Since arriving in Toronto, Stecher has averaged 20:15 of ice time — the fourth-most among Maple Leafs defenders, and fifth-most on the team, behind Auston Matthews (20:19), Oliver Ekman-Larsson (20:26), Morgan Rielly (21:49), and Jake McCabe (22:39).