And just like that, almost in a blink, the good tidings and cheer earned by the Pittsburgh Penguins for their comeback win over the Columbus Blue Jackets became shock and embarrassment as the Toronto Maple Leafs dismantled them at PPG Paints Arena. We’ve got a full analysis, and it’s not kind.

Elsewhere in the Daily, an update on the Edmonton Oilers goalie situation and the NHL trade rumors that have engulfed it. Could the Philadelphia Flyers become a player in the Quinn Hughes talk? The Islanders lost Kyle Palmieri for the rest of the regular season, at least. And there are conflicting reports on what the Ottawa Senators would like to do on the trade block.

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I rearranged my travel plans to get to Philadelphia for the Penguins’ morning skate Monday. I had planned to save the cost of a hotel tonight by taking the train tomorrow, but I suspect I’ll need to be there Monday morning, so I rented a car and am driving today (then flying to Tampa Tuesday).

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Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Let’s skip the recap of the 7-2 beatdown by the Toronto Maple Leafs. It was ugly. Arturs Silovs had a bad night. The Xs and Os mattered, but only in the bigger context. Coach Dan Muse was subtle but blunt. Overall, the game had a bad undertone. The distressing loss exposed bigger Penguins issues.

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Steelers Now: It’s a game day. Put on your best snow suit and Troy Polamalu jersey. Duct tape over the Pickett and Maddox name plate with Rogers, who will play today. However, a bit of bad news on Broderick Jones.

NHL Trade Talk, News, & National Hockey Now

Sportsnet: The Saturday Headlines segment. Elliotte Friedman has a healthy bit more on the Edmonton Oilers’ goaltending and the timeline on which Edmonton might pursue help, as well as more on the Vancouver Canucks venturing into the trade market.

Philly Hockey Now: I’m not sure I’m on board with this talk, but it’s out there, and legit people are discussing it. Instead of New Jersey, could elite defenseman Quinn Hughes wind up with the Philadelphia Flyers?

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NHLTradeRumors.me: The chatter this week was that the Ottawa Senators were gearing up for a big splash, but corrections have been made, and it seems Ottawa has very specific wants and needs and will not go big.

Montreal Hockey Now: There’s no stopping Colorado. They are a juggernaut, a buzzsaw, a goliath that is tearing through the NHL without mercy. They taught a good lesson Saturday to the young Montreal Canadiens.

Detroit Hockey Now: Bob Duff’s latest analysis hits squarely. Should the Detroit Red Wings be worried about Patrick Kane?

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