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Maple Leafs’ William Nylander jokes about scoring twice in OT win over Blues

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander poked fun at himself for his own goal during Tuesday’s game against the St. Louis Blues. With tensions running high, as the team entered the contest on a five-game losing streak, the temperature rose in the early going when Nylander accidentally knocked the puck out of the air and into his own net.

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Why the Maple Leafs should consider claiming Philip Tomasino off waivers

The Pittsburgh Penguins placed Philip Tomasino on waivers on Tuesday according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, and the Toronto Maple Leafs would be wise to place a claim on him.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 19

3 takeaways from Leafs-Blues: Nylander’s sensational goal could be turning point, Stecher’s excellent debut

William Nylander bookended Tuesday’s game in the type of galvanizing fashion that only he could pull off. Nylander scored one of the best goals of the season, leading the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 3-2 overtime victory over the St.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / November 18

Craig Berube on the Leafs’ OT winner vs. the Blues to snap their losing streak: “That play symbolizes John Tavares”

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 3-2 overtime victory over the St. Louis Blues, which improved the Maple Leafs’ record to 9-9-2. On the team’s performance: I thought we battled hard.

William Nylander News / Field Level Media / November 18

William Nylander scores late in OT as scuffling Leafs edge Blues

William Nylander scored at 4:06 of overtime and the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the visiting St. Louis Blues 3-2 Tuesday night to end a five-game losing streak.

William Nylander News / TheLeafsnation / November 18

Instant Reaction: William Nylander scores goal of the season to end Maple Leafs’ losing streak

The Toronto Maple Leafs, finally, for the first time in what felt like forever, picked up two points with a win at home against the St. Louis Blues. And in terms of the way the win unfolded, it surely had to inspire the group after what’s been a horrendous stretch of games.

William Nylander News / The Hockey Writers / November 18

Nylander’s OT Winner Lifts Maple Leafs Over Blues 3-2

The St. Louis Blues and Toronto Maple Leafs face off for the first time tonight in a game that feels as close to a must-win as they come for both teams.

Matthew Knies News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 18

Maple Leafs' injury problem grows with Matthew Knies update

Maple Leafs' concerning injury problem grows with Matthew Knies update

Knies’ injury will bring the Leafs up to $36M in cap space on the injury list, nearly 40 percent of their total cap.

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Matthew Knies News / NHL Trade Talk / November 18

Matthew Knies Out with Mystery Issue as Maple Leafs’ Injury List Grows

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be down yet another key piece tonight, as forward Matthew Knies has been ruled out with a lower-body injury. The announcement came just hours before puck drop, catching many off guard.

Brad Treliving News / Yardbarker / November 18

Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving takes first step toward solutions with honest assessment

Treliving took a good first step towards turning around the negative situation in which the franchise finds itself.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / November 18

Insider Leaves Notable Maple Leaf Off Untouchables List

The drama around the Toronto Maple Leafs continues to grow by the day. That’s what comes with the territory of playing in the biggest hockey market in the world; when things go sideways, it’s impossible to hide. No one knows this better than Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Last Word On Sports / November 18

Toronto Maple Leafs Place Defenceman on IR as Troubles Worsen

The injury situation in Toronto took another hit Monday morning as the Maple Leafs officially placed defenceman Brandon Carlo on injured reserve. Carlo, who did not play in Saturday’s 3–2 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks, was initially listed as day-to-day.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Rumors / November 18

NHL Rumors: The Toronto Maple Leafs Need a Bit of Shake-Up

Daily Faceoff: David Pagnotta last week, when asked if the Toronto Maple Leafs are heading for a bit of shake-up. What area could they be looking at and who could be moved?

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Breakaway on SI / November 18

Maple Leafs GM Calls Out Lineup

The Toronto Maple Leafs are reaching a desperate place. The team is 8-9-2 in their first 19 games, good for the second-worst record in the Atlantic Division and Eastern Conference.

Brad Treliving News / NHL Trade Talk / November 18

Trades, Coaching, and Takeaways from Treliving’s Meeting with Maple Leafs Media

Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving didn’t dance around the issues Tuesday morning. Meeting with the media ahead of the team’s next game, he made it clear the organization’s sluggish start falls on him — and he’s not shying away from the responsibility.

Troy Stecher News / TheLeafsnation / November 18

Why Troy Stecher’s impact on Maple Leafs could be bigger than it seems

The Toronto Maple Leafs are going through a heavy slump at the moment, and while scooping a bottom-pair defenceman off of waivers is a far cry from what the team truly needs to get back into a rhythm, the claim of Troy Stecher could help bandage one of the wounds.

Auston Matthews News / 6IX ON ICE / November 18

The decline of Auston Matthews: Is he still a top-10 player in the NHL?

From winning the Hart Trophy in 2022 and scoring 69 goals in 2023–24 to now being outside the top 15, Auston Matthews has lost his superstar status. Ever since his 60-plus-goal season, Matthews has not looked the same, as he has been dropping in rankings among the league’s best.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / November 18

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Matthews, Stolarz, Tanev, Berube & the Rule of 3

The Toronto Maple Leafs‘ season has started with a shaky rhythm, and every loss seems to echo a common theme: depth is thin, mistakes are costly, and a few key absences can tip the balance.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Last Word On Sports / November 17

The Toronto Maple Leafs Injury List Keeps Getting Longer

The Toronto Maple Leafs received another blow on Tuesday as forward Nicolas Roy was placed on injured reserve. The 27-year-old centre suffered an upper-body injury during practice.