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Jake McCabe News / TheLeafsnation / October 26

Maple Leafs’ Jake McCabe credits increased physicality as key to OT win vs. Sabres

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Jake McCabe believes his increased physicality was a key catalyst to their overtime win over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 26

4 takeaways from Leafs-Sabres: Tavares caps off excellent game with OT winner, McCabe sets the tone

John Tavares scored the overtime winner for the Toronto Maple Leafs, steering his team to a 4-3 overtime victory over the Buffalo Sabres. Tavares notched the 499th goal of his career, capping off an excellent performance where he was arguably the team’s best player.

John Tavares News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / October 26

Game Review: John Tavares continues hot start as Maple Leafs snap three-game losing streak

Sheldon Keefe once quipped about Jake McCabe: “He arrives at the puck in a bad mood.” McCabe wasn’t a standout physical presence in the first stretch of games this season — after finishing second on the defense in hits last season (behind Simon Benoit), he was credited with only 10 hits in his first seven […]

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Jake McCabe News / Bleacher Report / October 25

Watch: Jake McCabe dropped Alex Tuch

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Maple Leafs making the right call with major roster decision

How long is Steve Yzerman's leash with the Detroit Red Wings?

Matthew Schaefer impressed in his NHL debut with Islanders

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 25

Maple Leafs’ John Tavares gets high praise from Craig Berube after memorable night

The Toronto Maple Leafs are currently the second sports team in Canada’s largest city. That’s a position they are not used to since Leafs followers follow their sport and team as if it’s their devout religion.

Craig Berube News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / October 25

Craig Berube on the Leafs’ 4-3 OT win over Buffalo: “I liked our jam… We were a little bit pissed off”

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 4-3 overtime win over the Buffalo Sabres, which improved the Maple Leafs’ record to 4-4-1. On the team’s performance: A gritty win is how I kind of look at it.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 25

John Tavares scores late as Maple Leafs down Sabres in OT

John Tavares scored at 1:28 of overtime to lift the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 4-3 win against the visiting Buffalo Sabres on Saturday. Tavares scored on a breakaway after a Buffalo turnover.

John Tavares News / The Hockey Writers / October 25

John Tavares Scores Overtime Winner to Lift Maple Leafs Past Sabres

The Toronto Maple Leafs hosted the Buffalo Sabres in the second game of a back-to-back home-and-home set. The Sabres were winners of four of their last five games heading into this game, including a 5-3 win last night in Buffalo.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 25

Maple Leafs’ William Nylander listed as late scratch vs. Sabres

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander is officially out for Saturday’s game against the Buffalo Sabres. Nylander participated in the warm-up per usual, but was ruled out of the game shortly before the puck dropped.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 25

Maple Leafs recall Dennis Hildeby

Heading into the back half of a back-to-back set against Buffalo, the Maple Leafs have added some extra goalie depth.

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Dennis Hildeby News / TheLeafsnation / October 25

Maple Leafs recall Dennis Hildeby from AHL’s Toronto Marlies

The Toronto Maple Leafs have recalled goaltender Dennis Hildeby from the AHL’s Toronto Marlies, the team announced Saturday. Hildeby has won both of his starts with the Marlies this year, posting a 0.97 goals against average and .962 save percentage.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 25

Maple Leafs’ William Nylander, Morgan Rielly game-time decisions vs. Sabres

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander and Morgan Rielly are both game-time decisions for Saturday’s contest against the Buffalo Sabres, head coach Craig Berube revealed.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 25

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Struggles Continue, Woll, Nylander & Primeau

The Buffalo Sabres moved to .500 against the Toronto Maple Leafs with a 5–3 win Friday night in Buffalo. It was a statement game for Buffalo, who got two goals from Mattias Samuelsson — the first multi-goal performance of his career — and a short-handed dagger from Alex Tuch late in the third period.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / October 25

Maple Leafs' Craig Berube addresses William Nylander's injury

The Toronto Maple Leafs left Friday's game against the Buffalo Sabres with a loss and with their top performer out injured.

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William Nylander News / NHL Trade Talk / October 25

Maple Leafs Await Word on Nylander’s Injury Status After Loss to Sabres

The Toronto Maple Leafs are holding their breath after star forward William Nylander exited Friday night’s 5–3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres in the third period and did not return.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / October 25

Toronto Mape Leafs: The Brandon Carlo and Scott Laughton trades were mistakes

The Toronto Maple Leafs, now 3–4–1, got outclassed by the Buffalo Sabres (yes, those Buffalo Sabres) last night. They haven’t played a complete game all season, their defence looks nothing like it did last year, and they can’t find a single forward line they like.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 24

Maple Leafs failed to trade Nicholas Robertson for Blue Jackets star

While news of a rejected trade won’t help Toronto moving forward, it does make the vision around Robertson’s market a bit clearer.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / October 24

Toronto Maple Leafs Hindered by Uncertain Absence to Key Defenseman

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be without defenseman Morgan Rielly for Friday’s visit to the Buffalo Sabres. Though the 31-year-old alternate captain participated in Friday morning’s optional skate, he was not given the all-clear to suit up for the contest at KeyBank Center.