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Gavin McKenna details areas in need of improvement following Maple Leafs’ loss vs. Canadiens

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost to the Montreal Canadiens for the second time of the season on Saturday night, bringing them to 8-8-2 on the young season and 0-3-1 against Atlantic Division teams.

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5 takeaways from Leafs-Canadiens: Fowler bests Bobrovsky, McKenna’s costly turnovers, a woeful game from McCabe

As the Toronto Maple Leafs are further entrenched on a six-game homestand against several of the NHL’s best teams, it may reveal some uncomfortable truths along the way.

Dakota Joshua News / Editor In Leaf / November 8

Unexpected Maple Leafs forward appears on latest NHL trade board

The Toronto Maple Leafs have an abundance of forwards with very little roster spots. So, now, according to The Fourth Period, Dakota Joshua finds his name at No.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

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The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / November 7

Jim Hiller on Gavin McKenna’s costly turnovers in the Leafs’ loss to Montreal: “You can’t do it… You can’t continue to do it… But he’s a great young player… It’s just tough sometimes”

After a 4-2 loss to Montreal, head coach Jim Hiller discussed Morgan Rielly’s injury, Gavin McKenna’s turnovers, and how John Tavares’ return helped William Nylander play what Hiller called his best game in a long time.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Jacob Fowler News / Yardbarker / November 7

Why NHL referee offered Canadiens goalie Jacob Fowler an apple during game

A weird scene unfolded during Saturday's Montreal Canadiens-Toronto Maple Leafs game when referee TJ Luxmore pulled a green apple out of his pocket in the second period following a whistle.

Alex Newhook scores twice; surging Canadiens hold off Maple Leafs

The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / November 7

The Sergei Bobrovsky signing is looking bleak for the Maple Leafs

The Sergei Bobrovsky experiment seems like a disaster for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Alex Newhook scores twice; surging Canadiens hold off Maple Leafs

The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 7

Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs continue to master the fake comeback in loss vs. Habs

If the whole point of NHL hockey was to play terribly for 40 minutes, score a couple of quick goals to get themselves back into the game and then lose the game anyway, the Toronto Maple Leafs would be akin to the 1996 Chicago Bulls.

Morgan Rielly News / Daily Faceoff / November 7

Leafs’ Morgan Rielly leaves game with lower-body injury

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on social media that defenseman Morgan Rielly left Saturday’s game against the Montreal Canadiens with a lower-body injury and would not return.

Morgan Rielly News / TheLeafsnation / November 7

Maple Leafs’ Morgan Rielly exits game vs. Canadiens with lower-body injury

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly will not return to Saturday night’s game against the Montreal Canadiens with a lower-body injury, the team announced.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

William Nylander News / Editor In Leaf / November 7

Maple Leafs fans need to stop asking William Nylander to be something he's not

There is a penchant for Maple Leafs fans to have unrealistic expectations of players, management, coaches and the team's performance. When I think back to coaches that came in as the Leafs “saviour”, Stanley cup winner Randy Carlyle comes to mind, and we all know how that played out.

Auston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / November 7

Maple Leafs Auston Matthews Is Back to Himself: What Happened?

There’s something reassuring about hearing Auston Matthews say he feels like himself again. Maple Leafs fans have watched him deal with injuries, missed games, and all the questions that come when a superstar isn’t quite himself.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / November 7

Two Maple Leafs Improvements Worth Watching

Sometimes the most interesting developments on a hockey team aren't the ones that make the highlight reel. A goal, an assist, or a big save is easy to spot.

NHL News / Professor Press Box / November 7

3 Things to Watch as the Maple Leafs Face the Canadiens

Something interesting about tonight’s game against Montreal goes beyond the usual rivalry stuff. John Tavares is back, Jack Roslovic is ready to go, and Sergei Bobrovsky gets another start in goal.

John Tavares News / Daily Faceoff / November 7

Leafs’ Tavares to return after nine-game absence

Some promising news for a Toronto Maple Leafs team that needs a jolt. When speaking to the media, Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller announced that forward John Tavares will be in the lineup on Saturday night, when the team plays host to the Montreal Canadiens.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 7

Maple Leafs Activate John Tavares, Recall Artur Akhtyamov

The Maple Leafs have made a pair of roster moves in advance of their game tonight against Montreal. Per the NHL’s media site, Toronto has activated forward John Tavares off injured reserve and recalled goaltender Artur Akhtyamov from AHL Toronto.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 7

Jim Hiller confirms John Tavares will return to Maple Leafs’ lineup vs. Canadiens on Saturday

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller confirmed at Saturday’s optional morning skate that veteran forward John Tavares will return to the lineup against the Montreal Canadiens.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / November 7

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Hiller, Roslovic & Top Line Help vs. Canadiens

The Toronto Maple Leafs get another crack at an old rival Saturday night when they host the Montreal Canadiens. It’s an important game for a team that hasn’t quite found its footing since returning from its late-October road trip.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 7

Dakota Joshua looking to make most of opportunity playing with Gavin McKenna: ‘He’s number 1 overall for a reason’

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Dakota Joshua likely never envisioned that he would get a chance to play with Gavin McKenna when the Leafs traded for him last summer, but he finds himself in that spot today.

Artur Akhtyamov News / TheLeafsnation / November 7

Maple Leafs recall Artur Akhtyamov from AHL’s Toronto Marlies

Artur Akhtyamov has been called up by the Toronto Maple Leafs from the AHL’s Toronto Marlies. The move was made purely for roster management purposes, as both Sergei Bobrovsky and Anthony Stolarz were present for Saturday’s morning skate ahead of the game against the Montreal Canadiens.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 7