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Leafs’ Auston Matthews to return to lineup against Jets

An important piece is set to bring in the New Year with his team. When speaking to the media on Thursday, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube revealed that captain Auston Matthews will be in the lineup for the team’s New Year’s Day clash with the Winnipeg Jets.

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Early Trade Talk: Matthews and More as NHL Teams Flip to 2026

With the calendar officially turned to 2026, NHL front offices are already eyeing their respective rosters and, inevitably, the NHL trade deadline. January always flips the switch from speculation to strategy, and a handful of recognizable names are quietly (and sometimes not so quietly) surfacing in the rumor mill.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 1

Leafs lineup news: Matthews will play vs. Jets, Woll starts, Nylander doubtful to practice Friday

We’ve entered the new year, and the Toronto Maple Leafs received some good news Thursday morning. Auston Matthews will play Thursday against the Winnipeg Jets.

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Why the Toronto Maple Leafs can still realistically make the playoffs

The Toronto Maple Leafs are coming off a 4–0 win against the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night. However, unlike much of the season, the Leafs looked decent throughout the game.

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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.

Auston Matthews News / TheLeafsnation / January 1

Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews will return to lineup vs. Jets

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews joined his teammates for Thursday’s morning skate, and will return to the lineup against the Winnipeg Jets.

Auston Matthews News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 1

Auston Matthews Expected To Return Thursday

Jan. 1: It looks like only a one-game absence for Matthews. He was a full participant at morning skate and is expected to center Matthew Knies and Max Domi tonight against the Jets, per Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun.

Logan Shaw News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / January 1

Logan Shaw makes franchise history, Toronto Marlies end 2025 with third straight win

“I thought we played extremely well. The kill in the first period — the five-minute [major] — was huge. It was a huge momentum boost for us. The special teams were a huge part of this win, but I thought our five-on-five game was really solid.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 1

How Matthew Knies is thriving in bumper role on Leafs’ new-look power play

Stop the presses! After the Toronto Maple Leafs hired assistant coach Steve Sullivan on December 26, to replace the outgoing Marc Savard, the team’s once-dormant power play has caught fire.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / January 1

Nick Robertson’s Climb to the Maple Leafs Top-Six

Nick Robertson has taken advantage of his chances to force his way back into the Toronto Maple Leafs conversation—no whining or grand declarations. Just showing up and doing the work.

William Nylander News / TheLeafsnation / January 1

Top Leafs stories of 2025 – When Amazon made William Nylander look bad

26 Maple Leafs resolutions for 2026

The best resolutions are the ones that someone makes for you, right? In the case of the Maple Leafs they seem like they can use all the help they can get, so I’ve decided that I’m the right person to set their course, free of charge of course.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / January 1

Maple Leafs Announce Chris Tanev, Auston Matthews News Before Jets Game

The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to navigate an injury-filled season as they prepare for Thursday’s matchup against the Winnipeg Jets. Toronto won its last game of 2025 beating the New Jersey Devils 4-0 on Tuesday despite already being without multiple starters, including team captain Auston Matthews.

Auston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / December 31

Oilers’ Host: Matthews’ Future in Toronto Up in the Air

The Toronto Maple Leafs are no strangers to pressure, speculation, or noise. But when respected insider Jason Gregor reports that Auston Matthews is not exactly “loving life in Toronto,” it hits differently.

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Good and Bad News as Maple Leafs Updated on Several Injuries

The Toronto Maple Leafs are facing another tough stretch on the injury front, with head coach Craig Berube confirming that both Chris Tanev and Dakota Joshua will miss significant time.

Christopher Tanev News / Field Level Media / December 31

Maple Leafs D Chris Tanev (groin) out for 'significant time'

The Toronto Maple Leafs expect defenseman Chris Tanev to miss "significant time" with a groin injury he sustained after recovering from a separate issue, coach Craig Berube said Wednesday.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 31

Leafs injury news: Tanev, Joshua out indefinitely, Matthews, Nylander’s status vs. Jets to be determined

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev is out indefinitely due to a groin injury, head coach Craig Berube confirmed Wednesday. “Chris Tanev is going to miss some time, significant time,” Berube said via Terry Koshan of the Toronto Sun.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / January 1

Maple Leafs' Chris Tanev to miss 'significant time' with groin injury

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube told reporters Wednesday that defenseman Chris Tanev will miss “significant time” with a groin injury.

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Auston Matthews News / TheLeafsnation / December 31

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3 Takeaways From Maple Leafs’ 4-0 Win Over Devils

The Toronto Maple Leafs earned a 4-0 win over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday (Dec. 30). The shorthanded Maple Leafs turned in a total team effort to close out 2025 on a positive run.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 31

Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe calls out his team after Nico Hischier fight

New Jersey Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe wasn’t entirely displeased after Nico Hischier fought Matthew Knies in the third period of Tuesday’s 4-0 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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Auston Matthews' injury presents steep challenge for Leafs

Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews' injury presents steep challenge for Toronto

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced that star forward Auston Matthews will be out day-to-day due to a lower-body injury. Matthews suffered the injury on a blocked shot in Sunday’s overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings.

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Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe calls out his team after Nico Hischier fight

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