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Matthew Knies explains set play with William Nylander that led to game-opening power-play goal

Matthew Knies scored his second goal of the year on Thursday night, as the Toronto Maple Leafs took a 2-1 overtime win over the New York Rangers. Playing on the eve of his 23rd birthday, Knies opened the scoring for the Leafs on the power play, planting net-front and deflecting a shot from William Nylander in.

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Is the Maple Leafs’ Bend But Don’t Break Mentality the Team’s New DNA?

It wasn’t a blowout, and it wasn’t beautiful — but it sure looked like growth. Auston Matthews buried the overtime winner just 58 seconds into the extra frame as the Toronto Maple Leafs edged the New York Rangers 2-1 at Scotiabank Arena.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 17

Craig Berube believes officials should have blown play dead when Anthony Stolarz lost his mask

The Toronto Maple Leafs won their second game in a row with a 2-1 overtime win at home over the New York Rangers. Despite a valiant effort from the Rangers,

Anthony Stolarz News / TheLeafsnation / October 17

Anthony Stolarz details ‘playoff-like atmosphere’ following win vs. Rangers

The Toronto Maple Leafs pulled off a gutsy win on Thursday night, defeating the New York Rangers 2-1 in overtime. It was Anthony Stolarz’s finest performance of the young season, where he out-battled Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin in the low-scoring affair.

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3 Takeaways From Maple Leafs’ 2-1 Overtime Win Over the Rangers

The Toronto Maple Leafs earned a second straight win with a 2-1 overtime victory over the New York Rangers on Thursday (Oct. 16). It was a goal-scoring bonanza versus the Nashville Predators on Tuesday (Oct.

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Some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

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Cayden Primeau News / TheLeafsnation / October 17

Cayden Primeau holds the fate of his NHL future in his hands

Cayden Primeau made his first start for the Toronto Maple Leafs this week, turning away 26-of-30 shots in a 7-4 victory over the Nashville Predators. In the aftermath, Primeau shared that he’s less focused on game results and more on his own performance, needing to clean up some mistakes moving forward.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 17

Auston Matthews raves about Anthony Stolarz’s performance in OT win vs. Rangers

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews raved about Anthony Stolarz’s performance, following their 2-1 overtime victory over the New York Rangers on Thursday.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / October 17

4 takeaways from Leafs-Rangers: Stolarz heroic in victory, Nylander’s dynamic playmaking shines

Auston Matthews walked it off for the Toronto Maple Leafs, emerging as the overtime hero in a 2-1 victory over the New York Rangers. Matthews converted a feed from William Nylander off the rush for his fourth goal of the season, as the Maple Leafs improved to 3-2-0.

Auston Matthews News / Field Level Media / October 16

Auston Matthews' OT goal lifts Leafs over reeling Rangers

Auston Matthews scored 58 seconds into overtime Thursday night and the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the visiting New York Rangers 2-1. The Rangers had control of play for the first 50 seconds of the overtime period, then Matthews scored his team-leading fourth goal on a 2-on-1 break with William Nylander.

Anthony Stolarz News / TheLeafsnation / October 16

Knee Jerk Reaction: Anthony Stolarz masterclass leads Maple Leafs to 2-1 OT win vs. Rangers

The Toronto Maple Leafs squeaked out a 2-1 win in overtime against the offence-deprived New York Rangers, and Anthony Stolarz was the objective first star.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / October 16

Maple Leafs CEO Sends Strong Message on Stanley Cup Hopes

The Toronto Maple Leafs started the 2025-26 season with mixed results, with a record of 2-2-0, for six points, positioning themselves for the moment in fifth place in the Atlantic Division.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / October 16

Craig Berube on the Leafs’ response after Easton Cowan took a few cheap shots: “It’s situational… We got a power play on the one, so you can’t react to that… The power play’s job is to make them pay”

Ahead of Thursday’s game against the Rangers, Craig Berube discussed Steven Lorentz sitting out as a healthy scratch, the team’s response to Easton Cowan taking a few “cheap shots” versus the Predators, and the challenge against NYR.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 16

Auston Matthews praises Easton Cowan for cerebral approach, deceptive strength

Easton Cowan is off to a strong start on the Toronto Maple Leafs’ first line, and Auston Matthews spoke about his new linemate’s hockey intelligence ahead of Thursday’s game against the New York Rangers.

Nick Robertson News / 6IX ON ICE / October 16

Is it finally time for the Toronto Maple Leafs to give up on Nick Robertson?

The Toronto Maple Leafs are now four games into the 2025–26 season, and already, the yearly trade rumours for left winger Nicholas Robertson are swirling.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 16

OHL suspends Maple Leafs prospect Matthew Hlacar for 6 games

Kitchener Rangers forward Matthew Hlacar was issued a six-game suspension from the Ontario Hockey League for a late hit against Soo Greyhounds defenceman Jakub Winkelhofer. Hlacar delivered a late hit on Winkelhofer during an October 10 game and was issued a match penalty.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / October 16

William Nylander has never mattered more to Leafs, as a player and a leader

Mid-October is for overreactions in the NHL. When the leaves are still changing color, the sample sizes in the season are miniscule, and it’s dangerous putting too much stock into every performance or nugget of coachspeak.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / October 15

William Nylander Reacts to Craig Berube's Comments After Maple Leafs' Win

William Nylander silenced the noise around him on Tuesday night with a dominant performance that helped the Toronto Maple Leafs snap a two-game skid. Just hours after Craig Berube publicly called him out for needing “more shots” and “more attack,” Nylander responded with a goal and two primary assists in a 7–4 win over the Nashville Predators.