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Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs mount comeback vs. Jets for second time in a month in 4-3 OT win

On New Years Day, the Toronto Maple Leafs mounted a comeback after being down 4-1 to defeat the Winnipeg Jets 6-5. On Saturday night, in the second and final game between the two teams this season, the Maple Leafs came back after being down 3-1 to defeat the Jets 4-3 in overtime.

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Craig Berube on Jake McCabe’s play since returning from injury: “He was elite for us… He’s still working his way back a little bit, but it is coming”

Ahead of Saturday’s game in Winnipeg, Craig Berube discussed the challenge against the surging Jets, the positives to build on from the OTL in Vegas, William Nylander’s status, and the decision to start Dennis Hildeby in goal.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / January 17

What the Maple Leafs’ Stats Reveal About Their Identity

Most team stats answer simple questions: who shoots the most, who scores the most, who skates the hardest. NHL EDGE does something different. It shows how teams play — where their strengths actually show up, and where they don’t even try to compete.

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The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

The 'Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

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The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 17

Leafs lineup news: Hildeby starts vs. Jets, Nylander, Benoit out, Jarnkrok re-enters lineup

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Dennis Hildeby will start Saturday’s game against the Winnipeg Jets, head coach Craig Berube confirmed to travelling reporters.

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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.

Joseph Woll News / Daily Faceoff / January 17

Joseph Woll’s calming presence in net a big reason for Leafs’ turnaround

This season could have fallen apart and become a lost cause for the Toronto Maple Leafs, who floundered around for the first few months of the year and bottomed out at last place in the Eastern Conference on multiple occasions.

Anthony Stolarz News / 6IX ON ICE / January 17

Should the Toronto Maple Leafs trade Anthony Stolarz?

Ever since joining the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2024–25 season, Anthony Stolarz has been the piece the team was looking for in net. After many years of different goalies, including Frederik Andersen, Jack Campbell, and James Reimer, it felt like this time, the Leafs found their guy.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 17

Report: Maple Leafs’ William Nylander out vs. Jets, doubtful for Monday’s game vs. Wild

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander will not play in Saturday’s game against the Winnipeg Jets, and is considered doubtful for Monday’s game against the Minnesota Wild, TSN’s Darren Dreger reports.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 17

Maple Leafs To Recall Jacob Quillan; William Nylander Injured

According to David Alter of The Hockey News, the Toronto Maple Leafs are expected to recall Jacob Quillan from the AHL’s Toronto Marlies. As TSN’s Darren Dreger pointed out earlier, forward William Nylander is dealing with injury concerns, and he’ll likely be placed on the injured reserve.

Scott Laughton News / The Hockey Writers / January 17

Maple Leafs Reportedly Interested in Extending Scott Laughton

According to NHL insider David Pagnotta, the Toronto Maple Leafs are interested in extending forward Scott Laughton. Laughton, 31, is on an expiring contract with the Maple Leafs but could be in line for a new deal as early as the Olympic break next month.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 17

Why Maple Leafs should act fast on an extension for Scott Laughton

The acquisition of Scott Laughton was met with lots of criticism when the Toronto Maple Leafs traded for him from the Philadelphia Flyers last March. The Leafs were in desperate need of a third-line centre, but after 11 years in the Flyers organization, he struggled hard to find his footing with the team after his arrival.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 17

NHL Predictions: January 17th Toronto Maple Leafs at Winnipeg Jets

The Toronto Maple Leafs will wrap up their road trip as they head to the home of the Winnipeg Jets for an all-Canadian clash. The Maple Leafs have gone 1-1-1 on this road trip, while the Jets have won their last four games in a row, most recently steamrolling the Minnesota Wild in a 6-2 win.

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Bobby McMann News / TheLeafsnation / January 17

Report: Maple Leafs started preliminary extension talks with Bobby McMann

The Toronto Maple Leafs have reportedly had preliminary extension talks with forward Bobby McMann, according to TSN’s Darren Dreger. “I know there has been [conversations] with Bobby McMann,” Dreger said during an appearance on First Up on Friday.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 17

Loyalty, nostalgia, and hope hold back Maple Leafs: Leaflets

There’s going to be a lot of Mitch Marner content thrown in your face this week and honestly, it’s a big story. And as much as even those of us writing about it would rather be doing something else, it’s what is going to be talked about until the final buzzer next Friday.

William Nylander News / NHL Trade Talk / January 16