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Rielly believes Leafs are playing ‘important hockey’ after game-winner vs. Lightning

The Toronto Maple Leafs took home a big 2-0 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night. While Auston Matthews added an empty-net goal with less than a second left in the game, the crucial marker came from Morgan Rielly in the first.

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Maple Leafs’ Dennis Hildeby reflects on 1st career shutout: ‘It’s what I’ve been dreaming of’

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Dennis Hildeby recorded the first shutout of his NHL career, and it comes with a cherished souvenir. Hildeby made 29 saves against the Tampa Bay Lightning to preserve a crucial 2-0 victory.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / December 8

Craig Berube on Bobby McMann receiving a match penalty vs. Tampa Bay: “I’ll take a closer look at it, but I had a tough time with that, to be honest with you”

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 2-0 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, which improved the Maple Leafs’ record to 14-11-4. On the team’s performance: Solid game.

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Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?

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Dennis Hildeby News / The Hockey Writers / December 8

Hildeby Blanks Lightning, Guides Maple Leafs to 2-0 Win

The Toronto Maple Leafs (14-11-4) had another great win in December. They’re 3-0-1 to start the month, and they showed their might tonight, defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning (16-11-2) 2-0.

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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.

Dennis Hildeby News / Field Level Media / December 8

Dennis Hildeby's first shutout steers Leafs past Lightning

Dennis Hildeby stopped 29 shots to earn his first career shutout Monday night and the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the visiting Tampa Bay Lighting 2-0.

Frank Seravalli News / NHL Trade Talk / December 8

Canada’s Playoff Map Shaping Up: But No Maple Leafs!

Frank Seravalli was on The FAN this week tossing around a simple question: Will more than three Canadian teams make the playoffs? He said Yes! Then, he dropped the hammer.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 8

3 Positives & 3 Negatives From Maple Leafs’ Loss to the Canadiens

The Toronto Maple Leafs walked into Saturday night’s game knowing the Montreal Canadiens would be a challenge. The rivalry, the history, the way the Canadiens always seem to find a way to push the Maple Leafs’ buttons — it was all there.

Craig Berube News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / December 8

Craig Berube on scratching Nick Robertson vs. Tampa: “He’s lost a little bit of his jump and tenacity, but at the same time, it’s a little bit of ice time and opportunity, too”

Ahead of Monday’s game against Tampa Bay, head coach Craig Berube discussed inserting Calle Jarnkrok into the lineup in the place of Nick Robertson, the struggles on the power play, swapping in Dakota Mermis for Philippe Myers on the blue line, and the challenge against the Lightning.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 8

Craig Berube says Nick Robertson’s game has ‘dropped off’ but reiterates confidence in him

It feels as though Nick Robertson has been a healthy scratch for about half of his NHL career. The young forward has battled inconsistency since he entered the league, and although he’s on pace to play more games in a season than ever before, he will once again be a scratch after a six-week run without missing a game.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / December 8

3 Maple Leafs Teams That Bounced Back After Slow Starts to the Season

Injuries remain a pressing concern for the Toronto Maple Leafs, who sit outside the playoff race as of Monday. But with three wins in their past four games and points in five of their past six, hints of optimism have begun to appear amidst a dreary start to the 2025-26 season.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / December 8

Pressure Mounts on Maple Leafs to Make a Move or Ride Rookie Goalie

Just as the Toronto Maple Leafs appeared to be hitting their stride, an injury to the red-hot Joseph Woll has created even more adversity for a team that’s faced plenty of it so far this season.

Dennis Hildeby News / Last Word On Sports / December 8

Can Dennis Hildeby Hold Down the Net for the Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs are going to be without starting netminders Joseph Woll and Anthony Stolarz, with no timeline for the goalies. Dennis Hildeby has been the Maple Leafs’ backup this season, posting a .927 save percentage and a 2.51 goals against in seven contests.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / December 8

Craig Berube Announces Joseph Woll Injury Update Before Maple Leafs–Lightning Game

The Toronto Maple Leafs continued adjusting their goaltending picture this week after Joseph Woll landed on injured reserve with a lower-body issue, joining fellow goalie Anthony Stolarz on the shelf.

Christopher Tanev News / Athlon Sports / December 8

Maple Leafs Share Chris Tanev Injury Update Before Lightning Game

The Toronto Maple Leafs endured their first loss in four games on Saturday, dropping a game for the first time after winning three in a row dating back to Nov.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 8

3 Maple Leafs’ trade targets to provide goaltending depth through injury troubles

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ starting goaltenders have struggled to stay healthy, and there’s a very good chance general manager Brad Treliving works the phones to tap in around the league to see what kind of help is available.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / December 7

Maple Leafs Micro–Turning Points: Why a Reset Now?

You know, some seasons smack you over the head with a single big moment. A coach blow-up, a losing streak nobody can ignore, or that one night fans bring up years later like, “Yep, that’s where it all turned.” This Toronto Maple Leafs season… yeah, it’s not that.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / December 7

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Hildeby, Laughton, Woll & Danford

The Toronto Maple Leafs dropped a tight 2–1 decision to the Montreal Canadiens, but this wasn’t one of those nights where panic leaks into the building.