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On YouTubeToronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / January 2
Hildebeast Rises Up to Save the Maple Leafs
When the Toronto Maple Leafs went down 4–1 early in the second period to the Winnipeg Jets, most nights tell you how this is going to end. You pull the starter, toss in the backup, hope he gives you some respectable minutes, and maybe stop the bleeding a bit.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / January 2
Maple Leafs’ Power Play Coming to Life with One Key Difference
When the Toronto Maple Leafs hired Marc Savard as an assistant to run the power play, many thought that it would help them reach new heights after faltering in the post season.
Craig Berube News / TheLeafsnation / January 2
Craig Berube credits Maple Leafs’ resilience and character in comeback win vs. Jets
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube highlighted his team’s resilience and character as the keys to their comeback win over Winnipeg Jets. After
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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 2
Craig Berube, Auston Matthews rave about Troy Stecher’s competitiveness after comeback win vs. Jets
Troy Stecher has been everything the Toronto Maple Leafs could have asked for and then some in his short time with the team. The Leafs claimed him off waivers from the Edmonton Oilers in November and he’s provided a much-needed stable presence to a defensive corps that has missed Chris Tanev and Brandon Carlo for much of the season.
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Auston Matthews News / TheLeafsnation / January 2
Auston Matthews sets the tone for 2026 in New Year’s Day thriller
A new year provides a natural impetus for change, and it could be an auspicious year for Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews. Matthews returned to the lineup Thursday and submitted a dominant performance, registering a hat-trick in a 6-5 thriller over the Winnipeg Jets on New Year’s Day.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 2
Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews breaks Darryl Sittler’s record with hat trick vs. Jets
Toronto Maple Leafs captain and center Auston Matthews led the way in a thrilling comeback, helping Toronto rally from three goals down to beat the Winnipeg Jets 6-5 Thursday night at Scotiabank Arena.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / January 2
Game Review: Matthews’ hat trick leads resilient Leafs’ comeback effort in wild win over Jets 
The Maple Leafs erased 2-0, 4-1, and 5-4 deficits in a classic Bob Cole “everything is happening”-style hockey game to kick off 2026 in thrilling fashion.
Craig Berube News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / January 1
Craig Berube on the Leafs’ 6-5 win over the Jets & 25 goals scored in last five games: “Offensively, we’re connected right now”
Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 6-5 win over the Winnipeg Jets, which improved the Maple Leafs’ record to 19-15-6. On the team coming back from 2-0, 4-1, and 5-4 down to win in regulation: Good resilience and character coming back tonight.
Auston Matthews News / Field Level Media / January 1
Auston Matthews' hat trick sparks Leafs' comeback vs. Jets
Auston Matthews registered three goals and an assist Thursday night as the Toronto Maple Leafs overcame a three-goal deficit to defeat the visiting Winnipeg Jets 6-5.
Auston Matthews News / TheLeafsnation / January 1
Instant Reaction: The Auston Matthews show propels Maple Leafs to 6-5 win over Jets
Auston Matthews has been under the microscope for the Toronto Maple Leafs all season, and not in a good way. The New Years Day bout between the Maple Leafs and the Winnipeg Jets might have been the game that turns things around for him.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 1
Maple Leafs Mount Huge Comeback to Beat Jets 6-5
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Winnipeg Jets battled it out in their first game of 2026 in Toronto. This was the first of two meetings between these teams, who have built a bit of a rivalry over the last few seasons.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Last Word On Sports / January 1
The Maple Leafs See The Return Of Their Superstar
The Toronto Maple Leafs finally received good news on the injury front, as Auston Matthews will make his return to the Maple Leafs lineup against the Winnipeg Jets.
Max Domi News / NHL Trade Talk / January 1
Max Domi’s Waiting for the Calendar to the Turn
There’s something about the Toronto Maple Leafs’ Max Domi that’s easy to overlook when the season gets noisy, and patience wears thin. Long before we argue about his defensive reads or his place in the top six, there’s a quieter truth sitting underneath his career: Domi is diabetic.
Auston Matthews News / Daily Faceoff / January 1
Leafs’ Auston Matthews to return to lineup against Jets
An important piece is set to bring in the New Year with his team. When speaking to the media on Thursday, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube revealed that captain Auston Matthews will be in the lineup for the team’s New Year’s Day clash with the Winnipeg Jets.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / January 1
Why the Toronto Maple Leafs can still realistically make the playoffs
The Toronto Maple Leafs are coming off a 4–0 win against the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night. However, unlike much of the season, the Leafs looked decent throughout the game.
Auston Matthews News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 1
Auston Matthews Expected To Return Thursday
Jan. 1: It looks like only a one-game absence for Matthews. He was a full participant at morning skate and is expected to center Matthew Knies and Max Domi tonight against the Jets, per Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun.
Nick Robertson News / NHL Trade Talk / January 1
Nick Robertson’s Climb to the Maple Leafs Top-Six
Nick Robertson has taken advantage of his chances to force his way back into the Toronto Maple Leafs conversation—no whining or grand declarations. Just showing up and doing the work.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / January 1
Maple Leafs' Chris Tanev to miss 'significant time' with groin injury
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube told reporters Wednesday that defenseman Chris Tanev will miss “significant time” with a groin injury.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 31
Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe calls out his team after Nico Hischier fight
New Jersey Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe wasn’t entirely displeased after Nico Hischier fought Matthew Knies in the third period of Tuesday’s 4-0 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 30
Maple Leafs Recall Matt Benning, Jacob Quillan
The Maple Leafs have recalled defenseman Matt Benning and center Jacob Quillan from the AHL’s Toronto Marlies, according to a team announcement. Toronto’s active roster is full, so two corresponding moves will be necessary.
NHL News / Yardbarker / December 28
Red Wings' young defensive duo may help team end playoff drought
The Detroit Red Wings have not been in the Stanley Cup Playoffs since the 2015-16 season. For a team that once went 25 consecutive seasons in the playoffs, that nine-year drought is a significant fall from grace.
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