For the first time this season, William Nylander and the Toronto Maple Leafs have suffered three straight losses ... However, Tuesday's 4-1 defeat to the Dallas Stars means they've lost to teams either firmly in playoff contention (Carolina Hurricanes ...

Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News: Nick Kypreos mentioned last week that the Toronto Maple Leafs could be interested in someone like New York Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield if he were made available. Mayfield has six years left on his contract at a $3.5 million cap hit, and a full no-trade clause.

And if the Leafs can ... with their stars, and there’s no better example than superstar right winger Mitch Marner, who is having another terrific season for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

The Washington Capitals signed goalie Logan Thompson to a six-year extension. Follow this tracker for the latest NHL news.

The Maple Leafs ... The Stars recalled forward Matej Blumel and defenceman Lian Bichsel from the AHL's Texas Stars on Thursday. Blumel, 24, appeared in seven games with Dallas this season ...

If the best NHL teams in the standings and power rankings think they're in a good spot, they need to look over their shoulder.

Toronto Maple ... Leafs’ relationship with their paying fans was a little shaky earlier this month, when the players got booed off their own ice in consecutive losses to Vancouver and Dallas.

There were times that the Carolina Hurricanes seemed a little out of kilter during the past month, but they might be hitting their stride again.

The Maple Leafs were once at a crossroads with captain Mats Sundin, who wouldn't accept a trade. The Pittsburgh Penguins could be in a similar situation now with Evgeni Malkin, says Adam Proteau.

With Los Angeles Kings do-it-all defenceman Drew Doughty on the verge of his season debut, Sportsnet's Ryan Dixon takes a look at each team's minute-munchers in this week's edition of the NHL power rankings.

The Vegas Golden Knights are returning home from a two-game road trip to take on the Florida Panthers. The Golden Knights went 1-1 on the road trip, beating the St. Louis Blues and losing to the Dallas Stars.

After a busy seven days in the National Hockey League, the movement in ClutchPoints' NHL Power Rankings is significant in Week 17.