Mike Matheson
2025 IIHF Worlds: Canada Looks to Edge Past Finland
The 2025 IIHF World Championship is heating up, and the stakes couldn’t be higher as Canada and Finland face off in a Group A showdown. With the preliminary round winding down, both teams need points to secure a favorable position as the tournament heads into the knockout stages. Sweden currently sits at the top of […]
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2025 IIHF Worlds: Canada Dominates Slovakia with 7-0 Victory
Canada secured a commanding 7-0 victory over Slovakia in their Group A matchup at the 2025 IIHF World Championship, extending their winning streak against Slovakia to four consecutive games. The last time Slovakia defeated Canada was in 2012, when they sent Canada packing in the quarterfinals with a 4-3 victory in Helsinki (IIHF, 2025). Sidney […]
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2025 IIHF Worlds: MacKinnon Powers Canada to 5-1 Victory Over Austria
In a thrilling Group A matchup at the 2025 IIHF World Championship, Canada moved to a perfect 4–0 with a 5–1 victory over Austria. Despite being outshot 52–16, Austria’s goalie Florian Vorauer put up a valiant effort, but Nathan MacKinnon led Canada with two goals and an assist, while Brandon Montour added three assists in […]
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2025 IIHF Worlds: Canada Erupts After Early Deficit to Dominate Latvia 7–1
In a spirited Group A matchup at the 2025 IIHF Men’s World Championship, Canada entered Sunday’s tilt against Latvia with momentum—and a target on their back. Backstopped by veteran goaltender Marc-André Fleury, Canada brought a blend of Stanley Cup-winning experience and rising talent to the ice. Latvia, led by goaltender Gustavs Grigals, countered with physical […]
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2025 IIHF Worlds: Canada Gears Up for Group A Matchup vs. Slovenia
Team Canada returns to action on Saturday, facing Slovenia in Group A play at the 2025 IIHF Men’s World Championship. Puck drop is set for 12:20 PM local time, as the defending champions aim to build early momentum with a deep, experienced, and offensively stacked roster. Slovenia, meanwhile, enters the contest as a clear underdog—but […]
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New York Rangers Flaws on Full Display Despite Win
The New York Rangers snapped a five-game skid on Saturday against the Montreal Canadiens. Despite the result, the biggest issue that has plagued the Rangers this season was on full display, preventing anyone from taking a collective sigh of relief. The game tying goal on Saturday, the second given up in the third period, was […]
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Bargain Bin: Panic Alarms Being Set Off? (11/28/2024)
Many of you might’ve guessed it by now, but I’m the Canadian half of the Canada-USA duo comprising the two hosts for the Inside The Rink podcast. Jayd is a credentialed media person for the Seattle Kraken while I’m a credentialed media person for the Manitoba Moose. Given that it’s American Thanksgiving this week, Jayd […]
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Columbus Blue Jackets Weekly Wrap Up: Johnson Nears Return, Losing Streak Snapped
The Columbus Blue Jackets played four games last week, starting with the second back-to-back game on Sunday, November 10th. They lost that game to the Anaheim Ducks and had their sixth consecutive loss on Tuesday against the Seattle Kraken. On Friday, they broke their losing streak in a big win at home against the Pittsburgh […]
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NHL Game Recap: Malkin Has Goal, Three Points as Penguins Defeat Canadiens 6-3
The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Montreal Canadiens 6-3 last night in Montreal. Forward Evgeni Malkin (1G, 2A) led the way for the Penguins, as goalie Tristan Jarry made 24 saves on 27 shots. Forward Nick Suzuki (2A) and defenseman Mike Matheson (2A) led the way for the Habs, as goalie Sam Montembeaault made 27 saves […]
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Game Preview: Detroit Red Wings vs. Montreal Canadiens 4/16/2024
The Detroit Red Wings wrap up the 2023-24 regular season in Montreal against the Canadiens in the second half of a back-to-back.
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