James van Riemsdyk joins Morning Cuppa Hockey after the Detroit Red Wings’ 4–2 win over the Seattle Kraken, a night where JVR continued to help drive the Wings’ pace and identity. Dylan Larkin capped things off with his 12th of the season into an empty net, and we’ll dive into how Detroit continues to build momentum in a tight Atlantic Division race.

We also shift to Toronto, where the Maple Leafs pulled out an ugly win against St. Louis. It wasn’t pretty, but a brilliant veteran play from John Tavares ended up being the difference. We’ll break down how that moment flipped the game and what it says about the Leafs’ ongoing search for consistency.

Around the league, the NHL’s young stars took over again. Connor Bedard and Macklin Celebrini both exploded for hat tricks, reinforcing just how quickly the next generation is reshaping the league. From skill to swagger, last night was another reminder that the future is arriving fast.

But not everything was highlight-reel worthy. Mikko Rantanen drew major attention for a dangerous hit on Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov, sparking questions about supplemental discipline and where the line is in today’s game. We’ll look at the play, the reaction, and what comes next.

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