The art of the Revenge Game. Plus: When is it too late to challenge a goal?

The article is a weekly hockey column framing “Revenge Week,” centering on games where former players return to face their old teams. It highlights tonight’s first Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Toronto Maple Leafs matchup since the Kirill Marchenko–Matthew Knies trade on the eve of the season. It also flags Brady Tkachuk’s return to Ottawa on a date set for tomorrow night, his first appearance since trading to Florida, and Alex Tuch’s first game against Buffalo over the weekend. The author revisits earlier “Revenge Game Court” scenarios, arguing some returns don’t qualify while others do—such as Knies vs. Toronto being treated as a clear revenge matchup. Tkachuk vs. Ottawa is presented as a “non-traditional yes,” with expectations that both fan bases will have their own edge.