Breaking down Tavares’ anticipated Leafs debut

The NHLPA membership will vote on both the return-to-play framework and an extension on the CBA.

Boston has a 3-1 lead over Toronto in the first-round series and can move on to the second round with a victory at home.

Yes, the Washington Capitals boast a workhorse star in Braden Holtby, but as they hope to remain elite through a challenging summer, having a strong backup like Philipp Grubauer could be crucial. The good news is that former Capitals GM George McPhee reportedly is not picking Grubauer, instead opting to select intriguing defenseman Nate Schmidt. Multiple outlets report that Schmidt is bound for the Vegas Golden Knights, from TSN’s Pierre LeBrun to the Washington Post’s Isabelle Khurshudyan.