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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / October 17

Craig Berube on keeping Easton Cowan on the bench for most of the third period vs. NYR: “He pushed a little bit too much… He knows; he is a smart kid who understands”

After Friday’s practice, Craig Berube discussed the teaching moments for Easton Cowan in his last game, load managing Auston Matthews, Anthony Stolarz’s big performance against the Rangers, and more.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 17

Home ice favoring Maple Leafs as Kraken come to town

The Toronto Maple Leafs are enjoying considerable time at home these days and they intend to take advantage of it again Saturday night against the Seattle Kraken.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / October 17

Maple Leafs Given Green Light to 'Go For It' This Season

The Toronto Maple Leafs have officially been handed the green light to make a big push this season. With the president & CEO of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, Keith Pelley supporting the team’s push this season, General Manager Brad Treliving has been told this is a good season to take a big swing.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 17

Scenes from Leafs’ practice: Auston Matthews receives maintenance day, Calle Jarnkrok used as placeholder

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews was granted a maintenance day during Friday’s practice session. Matthews skated prior to the session, but did not participate with the team.

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NHL News / Athlon Sports / October 17

Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz Reveals J.T. Miller’s Message After No-Helmet Shot

Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Anthony Stolarz revealed what New York Rangers captain J.T. Miller told him after Thursday's scary sequence. The moment occurred late in the third period of Toronto’s 2–1 overtime win, when a blast from New York's Matt Rempe dislodged Stolarz’s helmet.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 17

Matthew Knies explains set play with William Nylander that led to game-opening power-play goal

Matthew Knies scored his second goal of the year on Thursday night, as the Toronto Maple Leafs took a 2-1 overtime win over the New York Rangers. Playing on the eve of his 23rd birthday, Knies opened the scoring for the Leafs on the power play, planting net-front and deflecting a shot from William Nylander in.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 17

Is the Maple Leafs’ Bend But Don’t Break Mentality the Team’s New DNA?

It wasn’t a blowout, and it wasn’t beautiful — but it sure looked like growth. Auston Matthews buried the overtime winner just 58 seconds into the extra frame as the Toronto Maple Leafs edged the New York Rangers 2-1 at Scotiabank Arena.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 17

Craig Berube believes officials should have blown play dead when Anthony Stolarz lost his mask

The Toronto Maple Leafs won their second game in a row with a 2-1 overtime win at home over the New York Rangers. Despite a valiant effort from the Rangers,

NHL News / 6IX ON ICE / October 17

Key takeaways from the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 2–1 overtime win against the New York Rangers

The Toronto Maple Leafs headed into last night’s game against the New York Rangers with a 2–2–0 record on the season. Coming off a dominant 7–4 win against the Nashville Predators, where Leafs’ rookie Easton Cowan picked up his first NHL assist, the Leafs were looking to continue their strong play.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 17

Gap remains in negotiations between Jacob Markstrom, New Jersey Devils

TSN: Pierre LeBrun spoke with Toronto Maple Leafs (MLSE CEO and president), Keith Pelley. “One of the things that Pelley said is that it’s “go time,” especially with the cap going up.

Anthony Stolarz News / TheLeafsnation / October 17

Anthony Stolarz details ‘playoff-like atmosphere’ following win vs. Rangers

The Toronto Maple Leafs pulled off a gutsy win on Thursday night, defeating the New York Rangers 2-1 in overtime. It was Anthony Stolarz’s finest performance of the young season, where he out-battled Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin in the low-scoring affair.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 17

3 Takeaways From Maple Leafs’ 2-1 Overtime Win Over the Rangers

The Toronto Maple Leafs earned a second straight win with a 2-1 overtime victory over the New York Rangers on Thursday (Oct. 16). It was a goal-scoring bonanza versus the Nashville Predators on Tuesday (Oct.

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Cayden Primeau News / TheLeafsnation / October 17

Cayden Primeau holds the fate of his NHL future in his hands

Cayden Primeau made his first start for the Toronto Maple Leafs this week, turning away 26-of-30 shots in a 7-4 victory over the Nashville Predators. In the aftermath, Primeau shared that he’s less focused on game results and more on his own performance, needing to clean up some mistakes moving forward.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 17

Auston Matthews raves about Anthony Stolarz’s performance in OT win vs. Rangers

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews raved about Anthony Stolarz’s performance, following their 2-1 overtime victory over the New York Rangers on Thursday.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / October 17

4 takeaways from Leafs-Rangers: Stolarz heroic in victory, Nylander’s dynamic playmaking shines

Auston Matthews walked it off for the Toronto Maple Leafs, emerging as the overtime hero in a 2-1 victory over the New York Rangers. Matthews converted a feed from William Nylander off the rush for his fourth goal of the season, as the Maple Leafs improved to 3-2-0.

Anthony Stolarz News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / October 17

Game Review: Anthony Stolarz outbattles Shesterkin, Maple Leafs edge Rangers in OT

The Maple Leafs and Rangers recorded just four shot attempts each at five-on-five in the first period of this game, with special teams time taking up nearly half the period.

Auston Matthews News / Field Level Media / October 16

Auston Matthews' OT goal lifts Leafs over reeling Rangers

Auston Matthews scored 58 seconds into overtime Thursday night and the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the visiting New York Rangers 2-1. The Rangers had control of play for the first 50 seconds of the overtime period, then Matthews scored his team-leading fourth goal on a 2-on-1 break with William Nylander.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / October 16

Maple Leafs CEO Sends Strong Message on Stanley Cup Hopes

The Toronto Maple Leafs started the 2025-26 season with mixed results, with a record of 2-2-0, for six points, positioning themselves for the moment in fifth place in the Atlantic Division.

Matthew Hlacar News / TheLeafsnation / October 16

OHL suspends Maple Leafs prospect Matthew Hlacar for 6 games

Kitchener Rangers forward Matthew Hlacar was issued a six-game suspension from the Ontario Hockey League for a late hit against Soo Greyhounds defenceman Jakub Winkelhofer. Hlacar delivered a late hit on Winkelhofer during an October 10 game and was issued a match penalty.