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Maple Leafs’ Matthew Knies believes power play executed better with new structure

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators gave fans one of the craziest games of the season in their return from the holiday break with a 7-5 thriller, and Matthew Knies was in the middle of it all.

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3 Takeaways From Maple Leafs’ 7–5 Win Over the Senators

There are nights when the score tells you almost nothing. Then there are nights where the score tells you too much. The Toronto Maple Leafs’ 7–5 win over the Ottawa Senators somehow managed to do both.

Troy Stecher News / TheLeafsnation / December 28

Maple Leafs players rave about Troy Stecher’s celebration following latest Battle of Ontario

The latest edition of the Battle of Ontario and the first since the 2024-25 playoffs delivered yet again on Saturday night, with the Toronto Maple Leafs defeating Ottawa Senators 7-5.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / December 28

Report: Pete DeBoer contacted Craig Berube to deny interest in Leafs’ head coaching job

Former NHL head coach Pete DeBoer reportedly reached out to Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube, amid speculation about the latter’s job, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported during Saturday Headlines.

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Auston Matthews News / TheLeafsnation / December 28

Auston Matthews points to Maple Leafs’ improved net front play as factor in recent offensive outburst

The Toronto Maple Leafs went into the holiday break on a high note and kept the good times rolling in their first game out of it, taking a 7-5 win over the Ottawa Senators to collect another important two points.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 28

4 takeaways from Leafs-Senators: Matthews’ best game of season, Sullivan’s power play catches fire

It was one battle after another, and the Toronto Maple Leafs emerged with a 7-5 victory over the Ottawa Senators, a thrilling contest that was more appealing to the fans and sects of the media, than the coaching staff.

Anthony Stolarz News / Athlon Sports / December 28

Maple Leafs Coach Sends 'Indefinite' Message on Anthony Stolarz's Status

The Toronto Maple Leafs will enter the 2026 calendar year without their best and most experienced goaltender, Anthony Stolarz, as he continues to recover from a lingering upper-body injury.

William Nylander News / The Hockey Writers / December 28

William Nylander Injured in Maple Leafs’ Win Over Senators

In a season where the Toronto Maple Leafs have dealt with blow after blow, while underperforming, the team will face another piece of adversity following their 7-5 win over their rival Ottawa Senators on Saturday night.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 27

Leafs’ William Nylander leaves game against Senators with lower-body injury

The Toronto Maple Leafs can never seem to have just a good, untarnished night. While the Leafs beat the Ottawa Senators 7-5 on Saturday for their second straight victory, star winger William Nylander left the game in the second period with a lower-body injury, and did not return.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 27

Matthew Knies vaults Maple Leafs past Senators

Matthew Knies had two goals and an assist Saturday night and the Toronto Maple Leafs held on to defeat the visiting Ottawa Senators 7-5. Auston Matthews added a goal and two assists for the Maple Leafs, who have won two in a row.

Steve Sullivan News / TheLeafsnation / December 27

Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs are officially 1-0-0 in the Steve Sullivan era

The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Ottawa Senators in a 7-5 barnburner to win the first meeting of the two teams since the 2024-25 NHL playoffs, and it was all thanks to Steve Sullivan.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 27

Maple Leafs Prevent Comeback, Defeat Senators 7-5

The Toronto Maple Leafs hosted the Ottawa Senators in what would eventually become the highest-scoring game in the history of the Battle of Ontario. Both teams had a lot of offense going, poor goaltending, and many other defensive lapses, but the Maple Leafs were able to hang on.

William Nylander News / NHL Trade Talk / December 27

Maple Leafs Offer Injury Update on William Nylander

The Toronto Maple Leafs have offered an update on the injury status of forward William Nylander. Just a few minutes ago, they announced that he will not return to the game between the Maple Leafs and the Ottawa Senators due to a lower-body injury.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 27

William Nylander leaves game vs. Senators with lower-body injury

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander will not return to Saturday’s game against the Ottawa Senators after suffering a lower-body injury, the team announced.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 27

Craig Berube says William Nylander will travel to Detroit with team following lower-body injury

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube says that William Nylander will travel with the team to Detroit for the team’s game on Sunday, despite leaving Saturday’s contest with a lower-body injury.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / December 27

Berube’s Choices : Stolarz Injured, But What’s Up with Cowan?

Not great news on the injury front for the Toronto Maple Leafs today before game time, and not much relief for fans hoping for a lineup change either. Craig Berube doesn’t like to overshare when it comes to injuries, and that hasn’t changed.

Morgan Rielly News / NHL Trade Talk / December 27

Could Last Chance Contender Be a Trade Suitor for Morgan Rielly?

Barring a massive winning streak—and even that might not be enough in the Eastern Conference—the Toronto Maple Leafs appear poised to miss the playoffs for the first time in a decade.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / December 27

Maple Leafs Say Stolarz Leave ‘Indefinite’, Offer Update On Cowan, Carlo

The Toronto Maple Leafs remain without clarity on the status of goaltender Anthony Stolarz. According to several sources, head coach Craig Berube said, “Indefinite as of right now.” Meanwhile, Easton Cowan will sit for a third straight game, Berube said he’s had “conversations with him…” He added, “we won last game.

Anthony Stolarz News / Daily Faceoff / December 27

Still no timeline for return for Leafs’ Anthony Stolarz

As the Toronto Maple Leafs get set to continue their season after the NHL’s three-day holiday break, they seem no closer to reuniting their excellent goaltending tandem from last season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / December 27

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Who should be blamed for the Toronto Maple Leafs' recent struggles?

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Auston Matthews News / The Hockey Writers / December 27

What Maple Leafs Fans Are Getting Wrong About Auston Matthews

There’s a particular kind of frustration that has settled in this season for the Toronto Maple Leafs. The season has drifted away from them, and while a case can be made that it hasn’t yet collapsed, that’s only because the context around the team has changed.