Cale Makar has been named as a prospective witness in the sexual assault trial involving five players from Canada’s 2018 World Junior Championship hockey team, including Dillon Dube and Carter Hart. The trial, taking place in London, Ontario, has drawn significant attention as the players have pleaded not guilty. Makar, who has repeatedly stated he was not present during the incident, has cooperated fully with Hockey Canada’s investigation. The trial is expected to span approximately eight weeks, with Makar's role still unclear.

The Philadelphia Flyers are poised to move forward with Samuel Ersson as their starting goalie for the upcoming season. General Manager Daniel Briere emphasized the need for stability after a turbulent season that involved rotating through three goaltenders: Ersson, Ivan Fedotov, and Aleksei Kolosov. Briere stated that while Ersson has shown promise, with the most starts and victories among the trio, his performance metrics need improvement, particularly his save percentage and goals against average.

Competing for the backup position will be crucial, as the Flyers look to solidify their goaltending situation. Briere noted that the team needs to foster consistency not only from the goalies but also defensively to better support them. With the off-ice issues surrounding Carter Hart, Ersson’s development will be key as the Flyers aim for a more stable goaltending structure moving ahead.

Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers has reached the 1,000-point milestone in his NHL career, achieving this feat in just 659 games, making him the fourth-fastest player in league history to do so.

His journey to 1,000 points includes remarkable performances, such as a career-high six assists against the Detroit Red Wings and a dynamic goal against the Philadelphia Flyers that showcased his incredible speed and skill.