<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/auston-matthews">Auston Matthews</a> was the leader of Team USA in winning the gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, but the story with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/toronto-maple-leafs">Toronto Maple Leafs</a> is completely different in the NHL.



The Leafs are one of the worst teams in the Eastern Conference with 65 points, and it seems they will not reach a playoff spot as a wild card. The dream of winning the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stanley-cup">Stanley Cup</a> appears to have vanished once again.



After the NHL restart, the situation is critical with seven consecutive losses. What was supposed to be a push toward the postseason has turned into another major disappointment for the fans and, as a result, rumors are beginning to grow about Matthews’ future.



<h2>Auston Matthews could leave Leafs</h2>



Auston Matthews was not on the trading block for the Leafs, but according to a surprising report from Frank Seravalli, things could change next summer if the team enters rebuild mode.


 

 


“There was a lot of noise about Auston Matthews this week, I think there was a 0.0% chance of him getting traded, but I do think at some point in time in the offseason there’s going to be a conversation with him about what they’re thinking.”



In addition, after a decade without winning championships in Toronto, Matthews could also come to the conclusion that the best option is to change scenery and join a Stanley Cup contender. It already happened with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mitch-marner">Mitch Marner</a>.


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Auston Matthews could reportedly leave Leafs and follow Mitch Marner’s path

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Sidney Crosby has already begun his rehabilitation with the Penguins after the injury he suffered at the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/winter-olympics">2026 Winter Olympics</a>. The legend was unable to help teammates such as Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon, Mitch Marner, and Brad Marchand in the gold medal game.



After that overtime loss against Team USA, rumors have intensified about what appears to be an inevitable retirement for Crosby from international competition. The star is 38 years old, so a changing of the guard seems imminent.



For that reason, many fans and experts are wondering why <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/sidney-crosby">Sidney Crosby</a> did not play a few minutes if, as the veteran himself has said, he was very close to having an opportunity to take the ice. Despite that, the captain put Canada’s best interest above his own intentions, as he believed he could not contribute the way he should.



<h2>Sidney Crosby and retirement decision after the Olympics</h2>



With retirement from international competitions knocking on the door, Sidney Crosby was asked whether the thought of no longer playing for Canada has crossed his mind and if this Olympic tournament in Italy could have been the last of his career.


 

 


“Yeah, I try not to think that far ahead. My mind was just on trying to play. You can’t let that creep into your head. I think, you know, when you’re trying to overcome something that’s challenging, I think the worst thing you can do is think about worst case scenarios. So, I was just trying to be positive and tried to focus on playing and find a way to overcome that. Unfortunately, it didn’t happen. It’s still a long ways away, but that wasn’t really something I tried to think about too much.”



It seems highly unlikely that Crosby will be able to play in the 2030 Olympics, so it appears that the torch would be passed to Connor McDavid as captain to lead a new generation of stars.


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Sidney Crosby confirms if retirement from Team Canada is an option after playing 2026 Winter Olympics alongside Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon

Sidney Crosby sends message to Connor McDavid, Mitch Marner, Nathan MacKinnon and Team Canada after tough decision in 2026 Winter Olympics

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Sidney Crosby talks about retirement from Team Canada

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/auston-matthews">Auston Matthews</a> returned with the Toronto Maple Leafs after winning the gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, leading an epic run for Team USA that ended with an overtime victory in the final over a Canadian team that featured stars such as Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon, Mitch Marner, and Brad Marchand.



During an interview with Shawn McKenzie, Matthews acknowledged that it was one of the best moments of his career. “It’s been special. It’s been a lot of fun. It’s something you dream of and it feels amazing to be able to accomplish that and represent your country. It’s all been worth it.”



Canada was the favorite at the start of the tournament, but then lost <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/sidney-crosby">Sidney Crosby</a> to injury in the knockout stages. Although Jon Cooper’s team dominated the final, Team USA’s resilience and defensive discipline were too much to overcome after the historic goal by Jack Hughes in overtime.



<h2>Auston Matthews and his new challenge with Leafs</h2>



Auston Matthews hopes that all the experience gained with Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics can help him lead a deep run with the Leafs as they try to win the Stanley Cup this season.


 

 


“I think you learn a lot throughout those couple of weeks. I think you kind of get a taste of winning and how incredible it is to accomplish something with a group of guys and a team. For myself, coming back, hopefully that gives me a boost, gives me some confidence helping us close out this season in the right fashion pushing for a playoff spot.”



For that reason, despite several days of celebrations, Matthews did not hesitate to immediately rejoin Toronto. “I know where we’re at right now as far as the standings, the season and stuff like that. Continue to just be a professional and be here for the team. It’s important for me to be here for my teammates. We have a really important stretch of games during the rest of the season. That’s what it’s all about.”


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Jack Hughes sends clear message on Connor Hellebuyck after Team USA win vs Team Canada in 2026 Winter Olympics gold medal game

Auston Matthews delivers message after 2026 Winter Olympics win over Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon, Mitch Marner and Canada without Sidney Crosby - Bolavip US

Auston Matthews' message after 2026 Winter Olympics

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/sidney-crosby">Sidney Crosby</a> spoke about the experience of playing in the 2026 Winter Olympics with Canada, thanking the effort of his group of teammates led by Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon, and Mitch Marner. Although they were unable to win the gold medal, the legend said the trip to Italy was amazing.



“It was great. Awesome experience. Really everything. The hockey, the setup there. Being able to experience the Olympics again, it was special. Obviously, I was hoping for a different outcome, but, I just couldn’t be more proud of the team. The experience overall was unbelievable.”



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/canada">Canada</a> lost the final to Team USA with a 2-1 score in overtime in one of the most anticipated games of the last decades. Crosby suffered a lower body injury in the quarterfinals of the tournament against Czechia and now faces a recovery period of at least one month.



<h2>A tough decision to make for Sidney Crosby</h2>



Sidney Crosby confirmed that his decision not to play in the gold medal game with Team Canada against Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics had nothing to do with the possible impact it would have on the end of the season with the Penguins in the NHL.


 

 


“I’ll be honest with you. All I cared about was playing that game and I was focusing on that. That’s not any disrespect to our team or what I feel about this season. We all put a lot of wok to be as successful as possible here. But, given the opportunity to play in the Olympics, and in that game, trying to play was all my focus. As I’ve said, ultimately it came down to not being able to do it.”



In the end, despite his desire to help Canada, the veteran concluded that he was not ready to help his teammates and decided not to play. Now he faces a key rehabilitation process in order to return to the Pittsburgh Penguins as soon as possible.


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Sidney Crosby talks about 2026 Olympics and tough decision with injury

Team Canada arrived at the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/winter-olympics">2026 Winter Olympics</a> with high hopes of winning a gold medal. With the return of NHL stars to the tournament, they were undoubtedly favorites.



The roster is spectacular, with names like Sidney Crosby, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/connor-mcdavid">Connor McDavid</a>, Nathan MacKinnon, and Brad Marchand. That was reflected in the round robin, when <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/canada">Canada</a> cruised with three wins and no losses.



However, things became complicated in the quarterfinals against Czechia. They had to win the game in overtime with a goal from <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mitch-marner">Mitch Marner</a>, but they lost Crosby to an injury ahead of the semifinal against Finland.



<h2>When is Canada playing for gold medal in 2026 Winter Olympics?</h2>



Canada will play for the gold medal in the 2026 Winter Olympics next Sunday against the winner of the second semifinal between Team USA and Slovakia. A historic blockbuster game could be near.


 

 


Canada was trailing 2-0 against Finland but managed to rally and, with a 3-2 score, secured a spot in the gold medal game. For the second consecutive time, a thriller in Milan.



After the victory, the big question is whether Sidney Crosby will be ready to return for that game. Despite his absence, names like Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon, and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brad-marchand">Brad Marchand</a> answered the call in the semifinal.


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Radim Rulik, coach of Czechia, stirred controversy after the quarterfinal loss to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/canada">Canada</a> at the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/winter-olympics">2026 Winter Olympics</a>, raising concerns about officiating during the game. The quote was obtained by TSN after a translation on social media by Rono Analyst.



“The referees really worry me. What they’re allowing against us is unacceptable. After every game, we send them two or three clips where they confirm that the opponent should have been penalized. I don’t understand it. I just don’t get it. I feel like everyone is afraid to call anything against Canada. We were basically playing against six players. I don’t want to make excuses and no one has to agree with me, but the video backs me up. In this respect, it’s not a fair tournament. It was happening to us even against Denmark. The mix of NHL and European referees hasn’t worked. Everyone calls the game differently.”



Rulik’s comments highlight a broader concern about the blend of NHL and European referees, whose differing interpretations of the rules may affect game outcomes. While Canada advanced to the semifinals, Czechia’s coach emphasized the impact of perceived biased officiating, suggesting that refereeing was a crucial factor in the game. In the end, Canada won 4-3 in overtime without <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/sidney-crosby">Sidney Crosby</a> who left the matchup injured in the second period.



<h2>Did the referees help Canada vs Czechia in 2026 Winter Olympics hockey?</h2>



Refereeing in the Canada vs Czechia quarterfinal has been a hot topic after the 2026 Winter Olympics matchup, with some claiming bias toward Canada. However, video evidence suggests that mistakes were made on both sides. 


 

 


Television replays show that Czechia scored its third goal with a man advantage, highlighting that the officials’ calls affected both teams during the intense, high-stakes game.



Radim Rulik emphasized the inconsistencies in his postgame comments: “I watch two NHL games on replay every single day. The play Necas made today, when his stick was touched on the breakaway, is always a penalty in the NHL. But suddenly, not here. I’m really sorry about it. The guys deserved a top-level performance from the referees. They always admit afterward that we were right, but nothing ever changes. We should have had power plays against Canada. But they were afraid Pasta or Necas would score another power-play goal. And if Gudas was penalized, then Doughty should have been too for the hit on Pastrnak.”


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<h2>What’s next for Team Canada in 2026 Winter Olympics hockey?</h2>



Canada advanced to the semifinals of the 2026 Winter Olympics men’s hockey tournament. The opponent will be determined by the outcome of the last quarterfinal matchup. 



If the Sweden loses against the United States, Canada will face Finland in the semifinals. However, if Sweden pulls off the upset, then the Swedes will become Canada’s next challenger on the road to the gold medal game.

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Connor McDavid, Mitch Marner and Team Canada get warning from Jon Cooper after Sidney Crosby’s injury vs Czechia in 2026 Winter Olympics hockey

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After a hard-fought victory over Czechia in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Winter Olympics, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/canada">Canada</a> coach Jon Cooper issued a stern warning to his stars, including <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/connor-mcdavid">Connor McDavid</a>, Mitch Marner and Nathan MacKinnon.



It all came in the wake of losing <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/sidney-crosby">Sidney Crosby</a> to injury as a clear reminder that no victory will comes without effort and risk in the tough road to a gold medal. Cooper emphasized that the level of competition is tremendous in the tournament. For that reason, overconfidence cannot be allowed.



“This is the Olympic Games. This is the best of the best. This is why all the players want to come to this, because they want to show who they are and they want to flex. If you think you’re rolling through this tournament, you’re sorely mistaken. Yes. We like the fact that we won the first 3 games and didn’t have to play for the qualification game. Hell yeah, but that doesn’t mean you’re gonna keep on winning. It doesn’t mean because you got the Maple Leaf on your jersey that, ‘Hey, oh my gosh, you’re gonna be first.’ You’ve got to work to that and the guys in there know it.”



<h2>What is Sidney Crosby’s injury update with Team Canada?</h2>



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/sidney-crosby-injury-update-jon-cooper-not-losing-hope-of-canadas-captain-return-at-2026-winter-olympics">Sidney Crosby’s injury update</a> indicates that he might not be out of the 2026 Winter Olympics. The legend of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-penguins">Pittsburgh Penguins</a> apparently is dealing with a lower-body problem following a collision with Radko Gudas during the quarterfinal against Czechia.


 

 


He was seen limping toward the locker room in the second period, but Team Canada confirmed that he has not been officially ruled out of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/winter-olympics">2026 Winter Olympics</a>. 



The severity of the injury will be determined after medical examinations, and fans and teammates are closely monitoring his condition as Canada prepares for the next stage of the tournament.


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Radko Gudas sends clear message to Sidney Crosby after injury in Team Canada win vs Czechia in 2026 Winter Olympics hockey

Connor McDavid, Mitch Marner and Team Canada get warning from Jon Cooper after Sidney Crosby's injury vs Czechia in 2026 Winter Olympics hockey - Bolavip US

McDavid, Marner and Canada get warning from Cooper after Crosby's injury at 2026 Winter Olympics

Mixed emotions swept through the Toronto Maple Leafs as <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/canada">Canada</a> defeated Czechia 4–3 in overtime to advance to the semifinals of the 2026 Winter Olympics. On the one hand, there was joy in watching the Great White North move one step closer to gold. On the other, seeing Mitch Marner deliver in the clutch after his rocky finish in Toronto may not sit well with some fans in The Six.



To make matters worse, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mitch-marner">Marner</a>’s linemate on Canada—and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> teammate on the Vegas Golden Knights—Mark Stone rubbed salt in the wound with a pointed remark aimed at the organization in Ontario.



“As a teammate, I haven’t experienced that. In the 4 Nations, gets a huge OT goal for us, makes an incredible play for the winner. Then tonight, when we need him the most, he makes the play. So, I think it’s a Toronto thing,” Stone said after the game about the narrative around Marner missing a clutch factor, via The Boston Globe’s Matt Porter.



Clearly, Marner can—and indeed was—clutch. Perhaps, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/mitch-marner-reveals-sidney-crosby-message-to-canada-after-injury-vs-czechia-in-2026-winter-olmypics">Sidney Crosby’s message to Canada</a> against Czechia helped inspire Marner. As head coach Jon Cooper revealed, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/sidney-crosby-injury-update-jon-cooper-not-losing-hope-of-canadas-captain-return-at-2026-winter-olympics">Canada was not losing hope on Crosby’s return at the Olympics</a>, and the team made sure not to let its injured captain—as well as the entire nation—down.



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<h2>Marner’s numbers with Team Canada in Olympics</h2>



Through four games with Team Canada at the 2026 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/winter-olympics">Winter Olympics</a>, Mitch Marner has been a force to be reckoned with. So far, the former Toronto Maple Leafs star has recorded five points (one goal and four assists). His game-winning goal in overtime against Czechia marked his first tally of the tournament. 


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Needless to say, the timing could not have been better for the Ontario native to open his scoring account with Team Canada. When the team needed a hero, Marner rose to the occasion. In more ways than one, that may boil the blood of fans in Toronto, as it often felt like he never quite delivered in those moments when the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/toronto-maple-leafs">Maple Leafs</a> needed a savior.

Team Canada veteran puts Maple Leafs on blast with blunt message after Mitch Marner’s overtime winner vs Czechia

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Canada veteran puts Leafs on blast with blunt message after Marner's overtime winner vs Czechia

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/sidney-crosby">Sidney Crosby</a> suffered an injury during the quarterfinal matchup between Team Canada and Czechia at the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/winter-olympics">2026 Winter Olympics</a>. After a heavy hit from Radko Gudas, Crosby was forced to leave the game, raising immediate concerns about his status for the rest of the tournament.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/canada">Canada</a> had to adjust quickly, facing the remainder of the third period and overtime without their captain. Crosby’s absence disrupted Canada’s lineup and placed additional pressure on his teammates to maintain composure and push for victory. In the end, Mitch Marner scored a historic goal in overtime to secure a 4-3 win.



The injury raises questions about Crosby’s availability for the remainder of the tournament and his future with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-penguins">Pittsburgh Penguins</a>. Now, there’s an update about the situation.



<h2>Is Sidney Crosby out of the 2026 Winter Olympics with injury?</h2>



No. Jon Cooper confirmed that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/team-canada-confirms-if-sidney-crosby-is-out-of-the-2026-winter-olympics-after-injury">Sidney Crosby is not out of the 2026 Winter Olympics</a>, as the latest <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/sidney-crosby-injury-update-jon-cooper-not-losing-hope-of-canadas-captain-return-at-2026-winter-olympics">injury update</a> indicates that the star has not been officially excluded of the tournament. The severity of the situation will be known after medical examinations.


 

 


<h2>What is Sidney Crosby’s injury update?</h2>



Sidney Crosby’s injury appeared to be a problem in his right leg following the collision with Radko Gudas. The legend could be seen limping toward the locker room in the second period. However, there’s no official update yet about what is the exact problem.


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Even without <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/sidney-crosby">Sidney Crosby</a> for a large portion of the game, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mitch-marner">Mitch Marner</a> and Team Canada found a way. Defeating Czechia 4-3 in overtime, the Maple Leaf advanced to the semifinals of the 2026 Winter Olympics. After the game, Marner revealed what Crosby’s message to the squad was.



“Marner said Crosby addressed the group after the second and gave them a lot of confidence heading to the third,” as reported by TSN’s Ryan Rishaug.



Needless to say, Crosby’s leadership helped rally the group. After watching such a crucial player go down, teams are faced with two options: sink or swim. Team <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/canada">Canada</a> chose the latter, and managed to escape with the win and the ticket to the semifinals of the 2026 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/winter-olympics">Winter Olympics</a>. 



Now, Team Canada awaits news on <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/sidney-crosby-injury-update-jon-cooper-not-losing-hope-of-canadas-captain-return-at-2026-winter-olympics">Sidney Crosby’s injury update</a>, while gearing up for the home stretch of the tournament.



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<h2>Put on notice</h2>



Canada won, and that’s all that matters. However, the team did leave the rink bruised. For Czechia, they can hold their heads high, as they were just inches away from knocking the apex predator of the Olympics out of the race. Moreover, they set a precedent. 


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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/who-is-team-canada-playing-next-at-2026-winter-olympics-after-beating-czechia">Whoever plays Canada next</a>, it now has a blueprint for how to hurt them and put them in trouble. For Canada, this episode should serve as a reminder: as many stars as the team can assemble, when national pride is on the line, anything can happen.



The win over Czechia has already become an instant classic in Winter Olympics history, but Canada is far from satisfied. It traveled to Italy in pursuit of gold, and it can already smell the medal, just two wins away. Still, those two will most likely be the hardest victories to secure for every player on the roster.

Mitch Marner reveals Sidney Crosby’s message to Canada after injury vs Czechia in 2026 Winter Olmypics

Mitch Marner reveals Sidney Crosby's message to Canada after injury vs Czechia in 2026 Winter Olmypics - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mitch-marner">Mitch Marner</a> knows what awaits him when he steps into Scotiabank Arena. The Toronto Maple Leafs have long had this game circled in red on the calendar, and it’s finally here. In his first <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> season with the Vegas Golden Knights, no other game will carry as much emotion for Marner as the upcoming tilt in Hogtown.



Fortunately for Marner, if things heat up, he might get some help from the latest addition to the squad, Rasmus Andersson. Traded from the Calgary Flames, the star defenseman has yet to make his NHL season debut with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/vegas-golden-knights">Golden Knights</a>. According to reports, Andersson could make his first appearance as a Golden Knight in Toronto.



“Bruce Cassidy says Rasmus Andersson has been dealing with some immigration issues,” as reported by Sportsnet’s Anna Dua. “He will not play in Boston (January 22), unclear if he will be able to play against the Maple Leafs (Jan. 23) but is a possibility since he’s in Canada.“



Thus, as Marner steps out of the visiting tunnel at Scotiabank Arena for the first time in his career, he’ll be like a kid showing off his newest toy, ready to display to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/toronto-maple-leafs">Leafs</a> fans the latest weapon Vegas has added.



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<h2>Calm before the storm</h2>



This reunion has been a long time coming. Fans have been building in anticipation as the hometown kid once poised to lead Toronto back to the promised land returns as an adult—one who made it clear last summer he wanted nothing more to do with his childhood team. 


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At some point in everyone’s life, it’s time to move on from home. Marner, however, chose to do so in dramatic fashion, with less-than-ideal timing. Leafs fans haven’t forgotten the date: January 23—the only night they’ll get to see Marner back in The Six and remind him how the city feels about his exit.



“I’m sure it’s going to be… loud,” Maple Leafs forward Scott Laughton stated, hinting at what everybody in the building knows will go down when Marner and the Golden Knights come out of the tunnel on Friday night.



<h2>Nobody wants to miss Marner’s return</h2>



As if the buzz around the matchup weren’t telling enough, a quick look at ticket prices tells the whole story. Scotiabank Arena is already sold out, with resale prices for nosebleed seats averaging $180–$200 (U.S. dollars). 



For better or worse, Marner’s return to Toronto is set to define a before and after. It will be a game fans talk about for years. That is saying a lot considering it’s just a mid-January, cross-conference matchup in the NHL regular season.


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Marner gets Golden Knights reinforcement just in time for return to Toronto vs Leafs

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mitch-marner" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mitch Marner</a> finally snapped his goal scoring drought, to the excitement of Bruce Cassidy and the Vegas Golden Knights. Following his two-goal showing against the Calgary Flames in the 2025-26 NHL season, Marner made an honest statement.



Though only five games into the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NHL</a> campaign, the lack of goals from Marner was starting to grow concerning for fans in Las Vegas. However, Marner put doubts to rest with a two-goal performance against the Flames. After the 6-2 win, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/vegas-golden-knights">Vegas</a> climbed to the top of the Pacific Division, and Marner voiced a powerful comment.



“I knew I was going to get looks and opportunities,” Marner said, per <a href="https://www.nhl.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">NHL.com</a>. “I knew they would fall eventually. I was just trying to make sure I do everything else right to get the opportunities to put myself in that spot to get those looks.”



<h2>First in a while</h2>



Marner recorded two goals in an NHL game for the first time since March 8, 2024, when the Toronto Maple Leafs lost 7-4 to the Colorado Avalanche on the road. Scoring twice for the first time in his new colors might be just what the doctor ordered for Marner in Sin City.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/09121902/mitch-marner-1-1-1024x576-1024x576.webp" alt="Mitch Marner during warmups in Las Vegas" class="wp-image-505893" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure></div><figcaption>Mitch Marner at T-Mobile Arena on October 08, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. </figcaption></figure>



<h2>Too much too handle</h2>



Marner and the Golden Knights operated at 100% on the power play during their win over the Flames, converting on all three of their man-advantage opportunities.


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“It’s pretty fun,” Marner commented on the Golden Knights’ power play. “There’s so many different threats out there that make plays. They’ve done a great job down low of really making teams play in different areas there and it’s been a lot of fun to watch.”



With their tremendous outing against the Flames, the Golden Knights now boast the league’s second-best power play unit. So far in the 2025-26 NHL season, Vegas operates at a 37.5% success rate. Only the Minnesota Wild (38.5%) rank higher across the continent.

NHL News: Mitch Marner voices confident comment to Bruce Cassidy, teammates after scoring debut with Golden Knights

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Marner voices confident comment to Cassidy, Golden Knights after scoring debut

It’s officially official: Carter Hart is back in the NHL. The former Philadelphia Flyers’ goalie has signed a professional tryout contract (PTO) with the Vegas Golden Knights, earning the chance to join <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mitch-marner" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mitch Marner</a> and company. Now, the 27-year-old goalie issued a sincere comment on his personal journey.



Though many fans across the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NHL</a> are against it, Hart is back. He has yet to sign a contract with the franchise in Sin City, but all signs indicate he will earn one after a brief tryout period. 



With Hart on the roster, Marner and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/vegas-golden-knights" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden Knights</a> should boast one of the best goaltending rooms in the league. That is, of course, provided Hart performs at a similar level he did prior to the Hockey Canada trial. Still, Hart won’t be allowed to play an NHL game until December 1. Therefore, the Golden Knights have more than enough time to get him back in mid-season form. Hart is confident in himself and he made that clear with a powerful comment.



“I’ve learned a lot. I’ve grown a lot. I’m ready to move on,” Carter Hart said, per Las Vegas Review–Journal. “I’m excited to get out in the community and show my true character.”



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<h2>Potential debut dates</h2>



With Hart suspended by the NHL until December 1, the Golden Knights may play their cards close to the chest regarding their new acquisition in net. Vegas will take on the Chicago Blackhawks on December 3, a game in which Hart could make his first appearance since January 20, 2024. 


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Then, playing for the Flyers, Hart recorded one of the worst outings of his career, allowing five goals and posting a .667 save percentage against the Colorado Avalanche. 



If the Golden Knights want Hart’s return to feel like a moment coming full circle, they could start him on December 11, when Vegas visits Philadelphia. However, exposing Hart to so many emotions in one night could be counterproductive in the City of Brotherly Love.



<h2>Goalie room</h2>



In the meantime, however, the Golden Knights will rely on goaltenders Adin Hill and Akira Schmid to hold it down at “The Fortress” in Las Vegas. Once Hart is acclimated—and given the thumbs up by league officials—expect him and Hill to engage in a dispute for the starting job in Sin City.

Carter Hart sends honest message to Mitch Marner, Golden Knights upon long-awaited return to the NHL

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Carter Hart sends honest message to Mitch Marner, Golden Knights upon return to the NHL

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mitch-marner" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mitch Marner</a>, Jack Eichel, and the Vegas Golden Knights couldn’t deliver an NHL opening night victory to their fans at T-Mobile Arena. The Los Angeles Kings walked away with a victory to spoil the debut in Las Vegas for the former Maple Leaf star.



Shortly after re-signing with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/vegas-golden-knights" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Vegas</a> on an eight-year, $108 million deal, Eichel put on the pads and took to the ice at T-Mobile Arena. Eichel and Marner made their first official appearance in the NHL, but it ended in sorrow. The Golden Knights fell in a shootout to the Kings after the game ended 5-5 in regulation. 



Fans in Sin City were treated to a goal fest in the 2025-26 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NHL</a> season opener. It was all in vain, though, as Marner and company couldn’t close it out after leading the Kings 5-3 in the third period. Following the defeat, Eichel delivered a bold message for Marner and the locker room to hear.



“It’s frustrating to give up a two-goal lead in the third. We’ll learn from that and be better for it,” Eichel admitted, via NHL.com. “But there were some things to like. Obviously, we were down a few, got back in the game, got the lead. We want to be able to close those out.”



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<h2>Still getting to know each other</h2>



Eichel and Marner are set to be one of the best (if not the best) duos in the entire NHL. The Golden Knights know they have two unstoppable and complementary weapons in their hands. There is work left to be done, though. Chemistry must be built and it can take some time before the two truly reach their full potential.


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“I thought as the game went on, we settled in, started making plays, finding each other, using our speed,” Eichel said about playing with Marner. “I thought we had some good opportunities. There’s things we want to build on, continue to get better at. But there’s some positives to take away from it too.”



Regardless, Marner and Eichel showed flashes of how lethal they can be during the 6-5 SO loss to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-kings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kings</a>. Eichel finished the night with one goal and three assists, becoming the points leader in the NHL. Marner recorded two assists. Both Marner and Eichel missed their chances during the shootout round, though.

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Eichel delivers blunt reminder to Marner, Golden Knights after loss to Kings

Another offseason saga in the NHL has written its final chapter. Jack Eichel signed a contract extension with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/vegas-golden-knights" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Vegas Golden Knights</a> and is now among the highest-paid forwards in the league. Now, many fans wonder how much Eichel will make compared to Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews.



Not many players in the league get to skate alongside as many stars as Eichel does. Repping the Golden Knights’ crest during the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NHL</a> season and expected to lead Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics, the Massachusetts native is surrounded by household names — yet he’s one of them, too.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mitch-marner" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mitch Marner</a> put pen to paper on an eight-year, $96 million contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs (before he was traded to Las Vegas). Meanwhile, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/auston-matthews" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Auston Matthews</a> is entering the second season of his four-year, $53 million deal with the Buds.



Now, Eichel has surpassed both his teammate in Sin City as well as his fellow American star on Team USA. According to insider Elliotte Friedman, Eichel has signed an eight-year, $108 million extension. The Golden Knights center’s contract carries an annual average value (AAV) of $13.5 million.



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<h2>One more year before making podium</h2>



Eichel’s new contract will take effect in the 2026-27 NHL season. For the moment, he remains under his current eight-year, $80M deal which carries an annual cap hit of $10 million.


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Once his extension kicks in, Eichel will climb the rankings to become the third-highest paid player in the NHL. Behind Kirill Kaprizov and Leon Draisaitl—signed to $136 million and $112 million deals, respectively—Eichel will take over the final spot on the podium. 



Retired defenseman Shea Weber’s 14-year, $110 million contract will finally come to an end, clearing the way for Eichel to join the top three. It remains to be seen whether Colorado Avalanche blueliner Cale Makar signs a new contract, as he is eligible to re-sign next summer, and he could very well ask for a pay raise in Eichel’s range—or even beyond. 



<h2>Is it October, yet? Yes, it is</h2>



That’s all hypothetical, though. What’s factual is that Eichel and Marner are ready to lead the Golden Knights to the franchise’s second Stanley Cup. Contract negotiations aside, the stars in Sin City can focus on the task at hand. Meanwhile, Matthews will hope to turn the tide in Toronto. In February, the Maple Leafs captain will join forces with Eichel, determined to strike gold and avenge the heartbreak of the 4 Nations.

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