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NHL roundup: Maple Leafs rally from 3 down to edge Penguins

Bobby McMann scored the go-ahead goal in the third period Monday as the Toronto Maple Leafs wiped out a three-goal deficit to defeat the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3.

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Game Review: Maple Leafs pull awful effort out of the fire with big third-period comeback over Pittsburgh

There are many stories emerging early in this Maple Leafs season, but one of the main ones is that they haven’t been able to string good games together consecutively.

NHL News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / November 3

Craig Berube on the Leafs overcoming a 3-0 deficit vs. the Penguins: “We got the response in the third… I don’t understand why we didn’t get it right away in the second”

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s come-from-behind 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, which improved the Maple Leafs’ record to 7-5-1.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 3

Maple Leafs stun Penguins with rare comeback feat last seen in 2010

The Toronto Maple Leafs took on the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday night. Unfortunately, things did not get off to a good start at all. The Penguins raced to a 3-0 lead, and it seemed as if they would cruise to victory.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / November 3

Maple Leafs complete furious comeback to stun Penguins

Bobby McMann scored the go-ahead goal in the third period Monday as the Toronto Maple Leafs wiped out a three-goal deficit to defeat the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3.

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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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 3

Knee Jerk Reaction: Maple Leafs turn worst start of season into explosive comeback win

The Toronto Maple Leafs looked like quite literally the worst hockey team on earth through the first 40 minutes of Monday night’s game against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 3

Maple Leafs’ 3rd Period Comeback Leads Them Past the Penguins 4-3

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Pittsburgh Penguins meet for the first time of the 2025-26 season tonight on Prime Monday Night Hockey. The Penguins come into this game as the second-best team in the Metro Division and are looking to continue collecting points early in the season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / November 3

Maple Leafs get boost for the long term with latest roster news

This is not only good news for the Maple Leafs' upcoming games, but also for the long term.

Center Leo Carlsson is starting to break out for the Ducks

The Devils have goaltending solidified with Jacob Markstrom extension

The Blue Jackets are taking the next step with help from their goalies

Capitals’ Pierre-Luc Dubois out for ‘extended period of time’

Capitals acquire Calle Rosen from Blues for Corey Schueneman

William Nylander News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 3

Maple Leafs’ William Nylander to return after 2-game injury absence

As the Toronto Maple Leafs continue preparations to face Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday evening at Scotiabank Arena, they’ll be getting a critical component of their lineup back on the ice thanks to the return of William Nylander.

David Kampf News / NHL Trade Talk / November 3

Maple Leafs’ David Kampf Update After Comments to Marlies Players

Toronto Maple Leafs forward David Kampf has reportedly left the team’s AHL affiliate, and NHL insider Elliotte Friedman offered an update on the situation Monday morning.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 3

Craig Berube believes Easton Cowan can give top power play unit a spark

The Toronto Maple Leafs‘ power play seems to be a recurring issue for a team that’s been so front-loaded offensively over the past half-decade, and it’s been no different in 2025-26 so far.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / November 3

Penguins’ depth could be a problem for the Maple Leafs

It’s been a few years since the Toronto Maple Leafs truly needed to fear the Pittsburgh Penguins. But as the Leafs sit second last in the Atlantic Division with a 6-5-1 record, Sidney Crosby and Co.

William Nylander News / Athlon Sports / November 3

Maple Leafs' William Nylander Announces Good News on Monday

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander spoke to reporters after Monday's practice and provided an injury update. After missing three of the past four games with a lower-body injury, Nylander told reporters he’s “good to go” ahead of Toronto’s matchup with the Pittsburgh Penguins at Scotiabank Arena, per Pierre LeBrun.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 3

John Tavares raves about Easton Cowan’s professionalism after scoring 1st NHL goal

Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares is thrilled to see his linemate Easton Cowan get his first career NHL goal. After showing some promise through his first eight games but with little to show for it offensively, Cowan finally found the back of the net during Saturday’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / November 3

How the Maple Leafs’ New Top Six Should Work in Theory

If you’ve watched hockey long enough, you know that a team’s forward lines are never really finished. Coaches tinker, shuffle, and reimagine them almost daily.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 3

Fantasy Hockey 2025-26: Weekly Strength of Schedule and Streaming Targets — Week 5

Finding an edge in fantasy hockey often comes down to maximizing your man games — and targeting players with favourable matchups. Our Fantasy Hockey Strength of Schedule tool helps you do precisely that.

Harry Nansi News / TheLeafsnation / November 3

Maple Leafs prospect Harry Nansi ties 2024-25 point total in 50 fewer games

The Toronto Maple Leafs had a bit of a thin draft class in 2025, but they might have found a diamond in the rough in forward Harry Nansi. Nansi is a 6-foot-4 centre out of the OHL’s Owen Sound Attack who can play wing as well, and he was drafted in the fifth round of the 2025 NHL Draft.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / November 3

Maple Leafs’ Robertson Getting Results in Top Line Audition

The Toronto Maple Leafs are trying to put behind the difficult month of October in the rear-view mirror. Mired by their struggles to start the season, they’re still struggling to find a perfect fit for Auston Matthews on the right wing.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 2

Maple Leafs return to friendly confines to battle Penguins

The Toronto Maple Leafs resume their home-heavy early schedule Monday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Maple Leafs gained a split of a two-game road trip Saturday with a 5-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers that featured the first NHL goal by their top rookie, Easton Cowan.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / November 2

John Tavares Has Helped Easton Cowan Find His Place with the Maple Leafs

When Easton Cowan scored his first NHL goal, the Toronto Maple Leafs fans in the crowd rose to cheer. However, it was the reaction on the bench that told the story.

David Kampf News / NHL Trade Talk / November 2

What Now?: David Kampf Leaves Marlies… and Maybe the Maple Leafs

David Kampf’s future with the Toronto Maple Leafs remains uncertain, as the forward has taken a step back to consider his options amid frustration over limited NHL opportunities.

Christopher Tanev News / NHL Trade Talk / November 2

Maple Leafs Offer Important Injury Update on Chris Tanev

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Sunday that defenceman Chris Tanev was evaluated overnight after being taken out of Saturday’s game on a stretcher.

Auston Matthews News / Daily Faceoff / November 1

Kevin McGran’s ‘Auston Matthews: A Life in Hockey’ shows there’s no perfect path to NHL stardom

After reading, you can see that Matthews, whom the Leafs selected first overall in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, has a story as unique as any player we’ve seen at hockey’s highest level.

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Craig Berube News / 6IX ON ICE / November 1

Why Craig Berube isn’t the right coach for the Toronto Maple Leafs

When Craig Berbue was hired, it was with the intention of turning the Toronto Maple Leafs into a playoff-ready team. This meant the Leafs would play with grit, attitude, and a mean forecheck. And while Toronto finally made a second round again in last year’s playoffs, the way they lost did not change one bit.

Christopher Tanev News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 31

Maple Leafs likely to activate Chris Tanev from injured reserve

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Chris Tanev told reporters Friday, including David Alter of The Hockey News, that he’s cleared concussion protocol and is likely to play Saturday against the Flyers.