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Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs tame Panthers 4-1 in most complete game of season

The Toronto Maple Leafs picked the perfect time to play their most complete game of the season. The Leafs hosted the Florida Panthers Tuesday night in what felt like a Stanley Cup Playoff game from the opening puck drop.

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Craig Berube on Eetu Luostarinen’s hit from behind on Scott Laughton: “That is a penalty all day long”

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 4-1 win over the Florida Panthers, which improved the Maple Leafs’ record to 20-15-7. On the team’s performance: Good team effort.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 6

Maple Leafs Extend Point Streak to 7 Games in 4-1 Win Over Panthers

The Toronto Maple Leafs (20-15-7) defeated the Florida Panthers (22-17-3) 4-1 at Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday night to extend their point streak to seven games.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 6

Maple Leafs post wire-to-wire win over struggling Panthers

Matthew Knies had a goal and an assist in his 200th career game Tuesday night and the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the visiting Florida Panthers 4-1. Easton Cowan, Auston Matthews and Bobby McMann (empty net) also scored for the Maple Leafs, who have won three of four.

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

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

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / January 6

A Second Look at the Maple Leafs’ Carlo–Laughton Trades

For the Toronto Maple Leafs, every season carries pressure to do well in the playoffs. That leads to risky trade-deadline deals. Sometimes they make sense.

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 / January 6

Mats Sundin believes it’s a treat for Maple Leafs to have Auston Matthews: ‘He’s an even better person’

Records are made to be broken, and Mats Sundin was in town to celebrate Auston Matthews’ accomplishment on Tuesday. Matthews surpassed Sundin on January 3 to become the Toronto Maple Leafs’ all-time goals leader.

Brandon Carlo News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 6

Toronto Maple Leafs Activate Brandon Carlo

The Toronto Maple Leafs have activated defenseman Brandon Carlo off of injured reserve. In a corresponding move, the club reassigned blueliner Marshall Rifai to their AHL affiliate, the Toronto Marlies.

Brad Marchand News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / January 6

Brad Marchand on the current Maple Leafs: “They compete the right way… It’s just unfortunate that the fans ran Marner out of town”

Ahead of the Leafs vs. Panthers matchup, Brad Marchand discussed his decision to stay in Florida instead of signing in Toronto and his selection to the Team Canada Olympic team.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Inside The Rink / January 6

Toronto Maple Leafs Injury News Gets Worse

The Toronto Maple Leafs cannot seem to catch a break this season. Their injury problems continue to mount. Defenseman Chris Tanev is facing a potential long-term absence that could include surgery.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / January 6

Craig Berube on the message to Morgan Rielly as he sits -15 on the season: “Don’t look at it as much as you can… Just do your job, defend well, and don’t try to force or chase it”

Ahead of Tuesday’s game against Florida, Craig Berube discussed the familiar challenge presented by the Panthers, his Robertson-Roy-Cowan line, Brandon Carlo’s return to the lineup, and the message to Morgan Rielly amid his run of minuses.

Auston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / January 6

He’s Got the Record Now, So How High Can Auston Matthews Go?

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost a 4–3 overtime game to the New York Islanders on Saturday, and in the short term, that’s the part that stings. Points matter right now, and Toronto doesn’t have many to spare.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / January 6

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Matthews, McCabe, Carlo & Nylander

The Toronto Maple Leafs return to Scotiabank Arena tonight to face the Florida Panthers in a game that feels heavier than a typical January meeting. Toronto is riding a six-game point streak and welcoming home a captain who rewrote franchise history on Saturday.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 6

Steven Lorentz, Max Domi praise Oliver Ekman-Larsson’s game after being named to Swedish olympic team

In a season that’s been largely forgettable so far for the Toronto Maple Leafs and their fans, defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson has been a bright spot. The 34-year-old defenceman inked a four-year contract with the Maple Leafs prior to the 2024-25 season, and has seemingly stepped into the fountain of youth in his second year with the team.

Brad Marchand News / NHL Trade Talk / January 7

Marchand blasts Maple Leafs fans, says he almost signed in Toronto

Brad Marchand gave Toronto fans plenty to chew on Tuesday. While confirming that he nearly signed with the Maple Leafs, he then stabbed the fan base and twisted the knife, suggesting he was happy to avoid the drama and anti-Mitch Marner fans who ran the former Leafs’ superstar out of town.