Daily Faceoff Live

Brady Tkachuk is back, the Ottawa Senators are looking to keep rolling, and the early NHL playoff picture is already raising some big questions. On today's edition of Daily Faceoff Live, the guys break down the biggest storylines around the league.The show starts with Tkachuk's return to the Senators lineup. The guys discuss the chants, Brady's reaction and Ottawa getting the last laugh. Plus, Linus Ullmark goes down, adding another wrinkle to the Senators' early-season story. Then it's time for Make or Miss. With Paul Pidutti's article examining which teams could miss the playoffs, the guys look at the historical odds of teams making the postseason based on their first 10 games.Which hot starts are legitimate, which teams could be fooling us, and which clubs should already be concerned? The conversation continues with a look at the NHL's early playoff chances. Carolina, Vegas and Edmonton are among the teams off to strong starts, while the Los Angeles Kings face questions about their position. Are the Rangers and Predators' hot starts sustainable, and which teams are already in trouble?Pete Blackburn joins the show for a conversation about the chaos around the NHL, including what's been most surprising about the early season and what the haters are saying. Plus, the guys look ahead to the latest action around the league.👍🏼Powered by bet365 | Download the App today. Must be 19+ please play responsibly. http://www.bet365.ca/👍🏼Social Club Merch & Jasper Pond Hockey | https://nationgear.ca/👍🏼Coca Cola: https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/offerings/coca-cola/hockey👍🏼Movember: https://movember.com/👍🏼DoorDash: https://www.doordash.com/en-CAFollow Us!TwitterYouTubeInstagramFacebook

Dylan Larkin is expanding his trade list, Connor McDavid and Kirill Kaprizov are putting up incredible numbers, and the Toronto Maple Leafs get the last laugh against Columbus. It's a jam-packed edition of Daily Faceoff Live.The guys start with the battle between Kirill Marchenko and Adam Fantilli, including Fantilli's postgame comments after Marchenko scores and Toronto comes away with the win. Plus, Auston Matthews is off to a hot start, adding another storyline to the Maple Leafs' early-season performance. Then it's time for Dynamic Duos, Connor McDavid and Evan Bouchard go head-to-head with Kirill Kaprizov and Quinn Hughes in a matchup that delivers plenty of excitement.McDavid has also set the mark for the fewest games needed to reach 20 assists in a season. Meanwhile, the guys discuss Cale Makar's production and Colorado's early struggles after another regulation loss.Are the Avalanche still playing like an elite team? David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period joins the show to discuss Dylan Larkin expanding his trade list, the latest on Connor Hellebuyck, the Maple Leafs' situation and Nashville's interest in adding a defenceman.👍🏼Powered by bet365 | Download the App today. Must be 19+ please play responsibly. http://www.bet365.ca/👍🏼Social Club Merch & Jasper Pond Hockey | https://nationgear.ca/👍🏼Coca Cola: https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/offerings/coca-cola/hockey👍🏼Movember: https://movember.com/👍🏼DoorDash: https://www.doordash.com/en-CAFollow Us!TwitterYouTubeInstagramFacebook

The New York Rangers are finding ways to win without Igor Shesterkin, and the Ottawa Senators are off to a strong start. On today's edition of Daily Faceoff Live, the guys break down two teams making early-season noise.Dylan Garand made 29 saves in a 5-2 win over Anaheim as the Rangers improved to 6-0-0 at home. With Shesterkin out for the season, have the Rangers shown enough to trust Garand, or will they need to find another goaltender? And how sustainable is New York's success without its franchise goalie?The guys also turn their attention to Ottawa and the Senators' strong start. Is this team taking a meaningful step forward, and can the Sens establish themselves as a serious playoff contender?Plus, Matvei Michkov is heating up for Philadelphia, Gavin McKenna responds with a game-winning goal, and the crew looks ahead to the latest action around the NHL, including whether Utah can compete in the Central Division. 👍🏼Powered by bet365 | Download the App today. Must be 19+ please play responsibly. http://www.bet365.ca/👍🏼Social Club Merch & Jasper Pond Hockey | https://nationgear.ca/👍🏼Coca Cola: https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/offerings/coca-cola/hockey👍🏼Movember: https://movember.com/👍🏼DoorDash: https://www.doordash.com/en-CAFollow Us!TwitterYouTubeInstagramFacebook

Four hat tricks in one night, the Vegas Golden Knights are rolling, and the Philadelphia Flyers are in serious trouble. It's a jam-packed Friday edition of Daily Faceoff Live.Brady Tkachuk, Kirill Marchenko, Matt Boldy and Mark Stone all scored hat tricks on Thursday night. The guys break down Tkachuk's incredible back-to-back natural hat tricks, Marchenko's impact on the Maple Leafs, Stone's hot start with Vegas and Boldy's huge performance alongside Kirill Kaprizov in Minnesota.Plus, are the Golden Knights showing any signs of a Stanley Cup Final hangover? The Central Division race is already getting interesting. Would you change your pick to win the division, and could the Minnesota Wild challenge Colorado? The guys also discuss Utah's impressive forward depth and whether the Mammoth are becoming a legitimate threat.Jeff Marek joins the show to discuss Montreal's search for an impact player, including the Canadiens' interest in Dylan Larkin, and what really happened when Gavin McKenna was benched for the final 32 minutes of Toronto's loss to Buffalo. Plus, with Philadelphia winless through nine games, how much worse could things get for the Flyers? Is the organization running out of time to save its season, and could the struggles create an early trade market?👍🏼Powered by bet365 | Download the App today. Must be 19+ please play responsibly. http://www.bet365.ca/👍🏼Social Club Merch & Jasper Pond Hockey | https://nationgear.ca/👍🏼Coca Cola: https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/offerings/coca-cola/hockey👍🏼Movember: https://movember.com/👍🏼DoorDash: https://www.doordash.com/en-CAFollow Us!TwitterYouTubeInstagramFacebook

The NHL's biggest stars could be approaching some major career decisions, but how many will actually make it to free agency?On this edition of Daily Faceoff Live, the guys rank the likelihood that five high-profile players reach the open market: Ryan O'Reilly, Nikita Kucherov, Quinn Hughes, Jason Robertson and Erik Karlsson. Could some of these players sign extensions before they ever get the chance to test free agency? And if time allows, the conversation turns to which stars could be traded before the season is over.The show opens with Alex Tuch continuing his strong start with the Washington Capitals, scoring twice in a win over Montreal. The guys also discuss the Canadiens' goaltending situation when everyone is healthy and what the organization should do with its options.Dallas finally gets a win, beating Colorado 3-2 in a shootout, but does that result actually ease concerns about the Stars' offence? The guys break down what they saw and discuss Casey DeSmith's performance.Andrew Hustler of Winnipeg Sports Talk joins the show, followed by another edition of #AskDFO. The crew also previews the Oilers' matchup against the Utah Mammoth as Edmonton looks to remain undefeated, while the winless Flyers face the Red Wings.👍🏼Powered by bet365 | Download the App today. Must be 19+ please play responsibly. http://www.bet365.ca/👍🏼Social Club Merch & Jasper Pond Hockey | https://nationgear.ca/👍🏼Coca Cola: https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/offerings/coca-cola/hockey👍🏼Movember: https://movember.com/👍🏼DoorDash: https://www.doordash.com/en-CAFollow Us!TwitterYouTubeInstagramFacebook

Alex DeBrincat is staying in Detroit, signing a seven-year contract with a $13 million annual average value.The guys discuss the massive commitment, whether they're surprised DeBrincat chose to stay with the Red Wings, and what the deal means for Detroit's future. They also look ahead at the biggest pending unrestricted free agents, including Nikita Kucherov, Jason Robertson, Jack Hughes, Sidney Crosby and Ryan O'Reilly.The Tkachuk brothers put on a show, combining for nine points as Brady broke out with help from Matthew. The guys also discuss Connor Bedard's return to the Blackhawks lineup, whether Chicago can keep pace in the Central Division, and a heated exchange between Roope Hintz and Nathan MacKinnon.Plus, Connor McDavid reaches Game 800 on the 11th anniversary of his first NHL goal, and the crew shares its thoughts on Devon Levi. In net, the guys look at Darcy Kuemper getting pulled and whether the Los Angeles Kings should be concerned about their goaltending situation.They also examine Dallas' slow offensive start, with the Stars scoring just 13 goals through six games.David Pagnotta joins the show to discuss Simon Edvinsson's return to North America and what it could mean, along with whether the Philadelphia Flyers have the appetite to make a major change.👍🏼Powered by bet365 | Download the App today. Must be 19+ please play responsibly. http://www.bet365.ca/👍🏼Social Club Merch & Jasper Pond Hockey | https://nationgear.ca/👍🏼Coca Cola: https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/offerings/coca-cola/hockey👍🏼Movember: https://movember.com/👍🏼DoorDash: https://www.doordash.com/en-CA Follow Us!TwitterYouTubeInstagramFacebook

The New York Rangers have suffered a massive blow, losing Igor Shesterkin for the entire season following a knee injury. Now, the big question is who takes over in net and whether the Rangers need to make a move to keep their season on track.On this edition of Daily Faceoff Live, the guys discuss Dylan Garand going from the waiver wire to becoming New York's No. 1 goalie, whether the Rangers could pursue Connor Hellebuyck, and which goaltenders might be available on the trade market. Could a team with three goalies be willing to move one?The show also kicks off with Man of the Weekend, as the Seattle Kraken continue to surprise with Ben Meyers and an offence that has made them the highest-scoring team in the Western Conference. Have the Kraken changed expectations after their early-season performance?Finally, the guys play Fill in the Blank, debating the Rangers' goalie options and identifying the NHL team that should be most disappointed with its start to the season. 👍🏼Powered by bet365 | Download the App today. Must be 19+ please play responsibly. http://www.bet365.ca/👍🏼Social Club Merch & Jasper Pond Hockey | https://nationgear.ca/👍🏼Coca Cola: https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/offerings/coca-cola/hockey👍🏼Movember: https://movember.com/Follow Us!TwitterYouTubeInstagramFacebook

The Boston Bruins are off to a strong start, and after a dominant win over the Utah Mammoth, the question is whether this team can make some noise in a competitive Atlantic Division. The guys break down Boston's early-season performance and discuss whether the Bruins are legitimate contenders in the divisionDavid Pastrnak put up four points in the win, but could he also emerge as a sneaky Hart Trophy candidate this season? Steven Ellis from Daily Faceoff joins the show to discuss his latest NHL Draft rankings.Is this really a weak draft class, how confident should we be in Dupont going first overall, and which prospects outside the top 10 could work their way into the top five?Jeff Marek joins us from The Sheet, covering some of the most awkward player-team situations in NHL history, Dylan Larkin's future in Detroit, the possibility of the Los Angeles Kings pursuing Connor Hellebuyck, and whether the hockey world will come together to give Alex Ovechkin a gift as he approaches another major milestone. 👍🏼Powered by bet365 | Download the App today. Must be 19+ please play responsibly. http://www.bet365.ca/👍🏼Social Club Merch & Jasper Pond Hockey | https://nationgear.ca/👍🏼Coca Cola: https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/offerings/coca-cola/hockey👍🏼Movember: https://movember.com/Follow Us!TwitterYouTubeInstagramFacebook