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Craig Berube calls Leafs’ effort level ‘inexcusable’ in loss to Canadiens

With every game played, the situation with the Toronto Maple Leafs just seems to get worse. Playing in the Hockey Night in Canada spotlight Saturday, the Maple Leafs fell 5-2 to their rival Montreal Canadiens in an overall poor showing.

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3 takeaways from Leafs-Canadiens: Woll exempt from criticism in worst loss of season

Presented with an opportunity to take charge of their season against their struggling historical rival, the Toronto Maple Leafs submitted their most embarrassing performance of the 2025-26 season.

Craig Berube News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / November 23

Game Review: Soul searching continues as Maple Leafs lay egg in Montreal

Coming off one of their better 60-minute efforts of the season against Columbus (not saying much, granted), Craig Berube ran three new lines to start this big Saturday night clash in Montreal.

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The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

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The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Last Word On Sports / November 22

Key Toronto Maple Leafs Defenceman Injured vs Canadiens

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Jake McCabe went down during the second period against the Montreal Canadiens, due to an upper-body injury. The team later announced that he is ruled out for the remainder of the game.

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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.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / November 22

Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs embarrass themselves in loss to Canadiens

Two division rivals, two of the most historic franchises in the NHL, two teams coming into a Hockey Night in Canada matchup having battled serious struggles lately.

Jake McCabe News / Daily Faceoff / November 22

Leafs’ Jake McCabe leaves game against Canadiens with upper-body injury

A bad night for the Toronto Maple Leafs has been made even worse. When the third period between the Leafs and Montreal Canadiens began on Saturday night, Toronto announced that defenseman Jake McCabe wouldn’t return due to an upper-body injury.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 22

Maple Leafs’ Jake McCabe ruled out vs. Canadiens due to upper-body injury

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Jake McCabe has been ruled out of Saturday night’s contest against the Montreal Canadiens due to an upper-body injury. The 32-year-old exited the ice after taking a puck to the face in the second period and will not return for the third.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / November 22

The Habs Look To Put An End To 5-Game Skid vs. Struggling Maple Leafs

The struggling Montreal Canadiens (10-7-3) will be hosting the Toronto Maple Leafs (9-9-3), who have also been having struggles of their own, tonight at 7:00 pm ET.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / November 22

Craig Berube on managing Joe Woll’s workload: “It’s in the back of my mind… We’ve also talked about toning it down a bit in practice… He can go overboard”

Ahead of Saturday’s game in Montreal, Craig Berube discussed Sammy Blais entering the lineup against his hometown/former team, the boost from Joseph Woll’s return, and the challenge against the Canadiens.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / November 22

Maple Leafs May Have Been Playing Hurt Before Anyone Knew It

Every once in a while, something happens with this Toronto Maple Leafs team that makes you wonder if we all just missed something hiding in plain sight.

Brad Lambert News / TheLeafsnation / November 22

Why Brad Lambert is a smart long-term option for Maple Leafs to consider

As long as the Toronto Maple Leafs are struggling and the trade markets are limited, a case will need to be made for and against every interesting player that hits the trade market.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 22

Maple Leafs’ Blais will play vs. Canadiens, Quillan scratched, Woll to start, Matthews skates during optional

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Sammy Blais will re-enter the lineup for Saturday’s game against the Montreal Canadiens, while Jacob Quillan will be rendered a healthy scratch, head coach Craig Berube confirmed via TSN’s Mark Masters.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / November 22

Breaking down how the Toronto Maple Leafs can improve their blueline

Regardless of the team’s current struggles, the Toronto Maple Leafs have long earned doubters thanks to their lack of a true top defenceman. While Morgan

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The 'Active 300-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

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Mitch Marner News / The Hockey Writers / November 22

Maple Leafs Miss Mitch Marner & Haven’t Done Enough to Replace Him

These are not the same Toronto Maple Leafs of seasons past. They’re off to a slow start, totaling a 9-9-3 record across their first 21 games, putting them out of a playoff spot.

Auston Matthews News / Last Word On Sports / November 22

Is Auston Matthews the Greatest American-Born NHL Player of All Time?

When you look around the NHL, it’s easy to talk about international legends. However, when it comes to homegrown, American talent, Auston Matthews has staked a seriously compeling claim to being the greatest USA-born player ever.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 22

21 Maple Leafs takes on the first quarter of the season: Leaflets

Whether you consider the first quarter wrapped up at the end of the 20th game, the end of the 21st game, or at the 30 minute mark of the 21st game, the first quarter of the Maple Leafs season is over.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / November 21

Maple Leafs Depth Destroyed? A Shocking Number of Picks Given Up

The Toronto Maple Leafs didn’t lose their depth overnight — they traded it away piece by piece, year after year, until the bottom of their roster was held together by PTOs and bargain-bin additions.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / November 21

Kypreos’ Theory About an Auston Matthews Trade Might Have Merit

When Nick Kypreos floated the idea that the Toronto Maple Leafs might one day — perhaps sooner, rather than later — have to consider trading Auston Matthews, it sounded preposterous.

Auston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / November 21

Insiders Provide Clarity on the Nature of Auston Matthews’ Injury

Auston Matthews missed his fourth consecutive game on Thursday night because of a lower-body injury suffered on November 11 in Boston, and his timeline to return is still relatively unknown.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / November 20

Lowly Maple Leafs still have hope to salvage their season

With Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, Toronto is 9-9-3 and has lost six of its last seven games.

Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving takes first step toward solutions with honest assessment

Brandon Carlo, Morgan Rielly land on The Athletic’s top 25 trade targets list

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

The '60-goal NHL seasons' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / November 20

Maple Leafs should address offensive needs with this Penguins forward

The Toronto Maple Leafs are in a rough patch. Little by little, the fans' patience is wearing thin after a rather inconsistent first stretch of the season with a record of 9-9-2.

William Nylander scores late in OT as scuffling Leafs edge Blues

Maple Leafs hope home ice favors them vs. Blue Jackets

Leafs’ Matthew Knies out day-to-day with lower-body injury

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Rumors / November 20

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and It’s a Seller’s Market

Adam Proteau of The Hockey News: Elliotte Friedman reported that the Toronto Maple Leafs want to make a hockey trade, and not give away futures (picks or top prospects).

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 20