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William Nylander says Maple Leafs’ improvement at generating chances paid off in win vs. Penguins

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander feels that his team’s 6-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins was just what the doctor ordered. With the fan base on edge and people’s jobs hanging in the balance, the Leafs played with a chip on their shoulders and were able to get the bounces in their favour.

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Keefe vs. Berube: Who Was the Maple Leafs’ Better Coach?

What’s happened with Toronto Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube is interesting. He came in before last season and took over from Sheldon Keefe. Keefe was fired because he had led his team to the playoffs, but never very far once they got there.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 24

3 Takeaways From the Maple Leafs’ 6-3 Win Over the Penguins

The Toronto Maple Leafs hosted the Pittsburgh Penguins in another edition of their Next Gen game before the Christmas break. They came into this game losers of three straight and were looking to turn things around after the firing of assistant coach Marc Savard.

Craig Berube News / TheLeafsnation / December 24

Craig Berube keeps it simple following Maple Leafs win vs. Penguins: ‘You score goals, you win’

The Toronto Maple Leafs are heading into the holiday break in the win column, defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3 on Tuesday night. After dropping five of their previous six contests, it’s a welcome result for a team that has seen their fair share of difficulties this month.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz

The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

Christopher Tanev News / TheLeafsnation / December 24

Chris Tanev looking forward to shaking off the rust following return vs. Penguins

The Toronto Maple Leafs got a crucial part of their team back on Tuesday afternoon when Chris Tanev returned to the lineup following a two-month absence from NHL action.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 24

4 takeaways from Leafs-Penguins: Domi scores sensational goal, Nylander drives offence

After a terse series of pre-game press conferences, the Toronto Maple Leafs can enter Christmas with a sense of relief, dispatching the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3 to enter the holiday break.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / ESPN / December 23

Treliving backs Berube, Maple Leafs end skid at 3

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Craig Berube News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / December 23

Craig Berube on the Leafs snapping their slump ahead of the break: “We’re going to have a better Christmas, I guess, if you like Christmas”

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 6-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, which improved the Maple Leafs’ record to 16-15-5. On the confusion around who has taken over the power play coaching, after mixed messages in the earlier press conferences between him and Brad Treliving: The PP stuff — I know that Brad […]

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 23

Maple Leafs score 3 goals in third, surge past Penguins

Max Domi scored the go-ahead goal in the third period on Tuesday afternoon and the Toronto Maple Leafs went on to defeat the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3.

William Nylander News / The Hockey Writers / December 23

Nylander’s 4-Point Night Lifts Maple Leafs Past Penguins 6-3

The Toronto Maple Leafs hosted the Pittsburgh Penguins in their first Next Gen game of the season and their final game before the Christmas break. This was a big game for both teams, as they have both struggled immensely as of late.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / December 23

Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs choose holiday cheer over festivus with pre-Christmas win vs. Penguins

The Toronto Maple Leafs showed up with a chip on their shoulder a day after the team fired power play coach Marc Savard, snapping their three-game losing streak with a 6-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Breakaway on SI / December 23

What to Expect From Maple Leafs After Mark Savard Firing

The Toronto Maple Leafs made a significant coaching change this week. Mark Savard is out as assistant coach after running the team's power play, and the decision signals that management isn't satisfied with the results.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / December 23

Why is Marc Savard the only change the Maple Leafs made?

While the power play has been a massive issue for the Leafs, it’s far from the only thing plaguing the group.

Maple Leafs fire assistant coach Marc Savard

Craig Berube takes blame for Marc Savard’s firing after Maple Leafs’ power play falls to last in NHL

Airing hockey grievances for this Festivus day

The 25 best late-round NHL Draft picks

The '60-goal NHL seasons' quiz

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The 'NFL's active 300-yard passers' quiz

The 'Multiple 3-rushing-TD games in a season' quiz

The '2004-05 NFL passing leaders' quiz

The 'Most multi-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

Peter DeBoer News / Athlon Sports / December 23

Maple Leafs' Path to Getting Peter DeBoer as Coach Emerges Amid Rivals' Interest

The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to search for stability during a difficult 2025-26 season. Toronto sits at 15-15-5 and eighth in the Atlantic Division; they have fallen flat on expectations.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 23

Airing hockey grievances for this Festivus day

If you exist within the hockey world at all, you probably have no shortage of grievances to air on this Festivus Day.

The 20 greatest nicknames in NHL history

The '60-goal NHL seasons' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 23

Toronto Maple Leafs Activate Chris Tanev

After nearly two months, the Toronto Maple Leafs are returning a solid defenseman to the lineup. The Maple Leafs announced that they’ve activated defenseman Chris Tanev from the long-term injured reserve.

Christopher Tanev News / TheLeafsnation / December 23

Maple Leafs activate Chris Tanev from injured reserve, will play vs. Penguins on Tuesday

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Tuesday that they have activated defenceman Chris Tanev from the injured reserve, and he will play against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / December 23

Maple Leafs Headed Toward a 'Big-Dog' Core-Shaking Trade

If you believe Frank Corrado of TSN, the Toronto Maple Leafs are headed toward a trade that would see them trade one of their “big dogs” for a group of younger players.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / December 24

Leafs' Brad Treliving gives vote of confidence to Craig Berube

Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving gives vote of confidence to coach Craig Berube

After the Toronto Maple Leafs fired assistant coach Marc Savard on Monday, there were some questions regarding if that would be the only move made amid a massive slide, particularly with Craig Berube.

Are jobs of Berube, Treliving safe?

Matvei Michkov-Rick Tocchet rapport gets attention despite Flyers' success

Airing NHL grievances on Festivus day

What Christmas gifts do NHL teams need heading into season's second half?

Three underperforming NHL players who must step up

USA would be setting up for Olympic failure if it snubs Jason Robertson

Auston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / December 23

Insider Pitches Auston Matthews Trade to Western Conference Contender

Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs may be approaching a fork in the road. As wild as that would’ve sounded just a few months ago, a lot can change in a short amount of time, and that’s exactly what’s happened here.