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Laughton, Lorentz Set to Return to Maple Leafs’ Lineup

It’s safe to say that since the first game of the season, the Toronto Maple Leafs have been without their complete lineup. Injuries to Scott Laughton and Steven Lorentz have derailed them up front, while Chris Tanev’s health has been an issue on the back end.

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Leafs practice notes: Laughton, Lorentz skate in regulars white jerseys, Carlo absent

The Toronto Maple Leafs appear set to welcome back a couple of depth pieces in the coming days. As the Leafs took to the ice for practice on Tuesday, both Scott Laughton and Steven Lorentz were wearing regulars white jerseys.

David Kampf News / The Hockey Writers / November 4

Reports Suggest David Kampf Is Stepping Away From Organization

According to reports, Toronto Maple Leafs forward David Kampf has stepped away from the Toronto Marlies as he contemplates his future with the organization.

William Nylander News / Athlon Sports / November 4

William Nylander Critical of Maple Leafs’ Play After Win vs. Penguins

The Toronto Maple Leafs overcame a 3–0 deficit through two periods to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4–3 on Monday, but postgame reactions were all but celebratory.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / November 4

Maple Leafs’ Admit Comeback Win Highlights Bigger Problems

The Toronto Maple Leafs walked away with two points on Monday night, but few inside their dressing room see that victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins as a solid win.

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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 / The Hockey Writers / November 4

3 Takeaways From the Maple Leafs’ 4-3 Win Over the Penguins

The Toronto Maple Leafs were back in action last night against the Pittsburgh Penguins. In what likely was going to be their worst effort of the season, they somehow managed to come out with the win, thanks largely to a very good five-minute stretch in the third period.

Craig Berube News / TheLeafsnation / November 4

Craig Berube frustrated with Maple Leafs’ second period effort despite comeback win vs. Penguins

The Toronto Maple Leafs scored four unanswered goals in the third period of Monday night’s game against the Pittsburgh Penguins to win 4-3, but you won’t find head coach Craig Berube celebrating anything.

Bobby McMann News / TheLeafsnation / November 4

Bobby McMann praises Leafs’ physicality, speed as defining factors in comeback win vs. Penguins

The Toronto Maple Leafs mounted a monumental comeback on Monday night, rebounding from a three-goal deficit to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3. Entering the third period, the Leafs had yet to score, with just eight shots on net through 40 minutes played.

Christopher Tanev News / 6IX ON ICE / November 4

Toronto Maple Leafs: What’s next after Chris Tanev’s injury?

The Toronto Maple Leafs have had a shaky start to the 2025–26 season, sitting with a record of 7–5–1. To make matters worse, one of the team’s top defencemen, Chris Tanev, is now on the injured reserve.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 4

Maple Leafs Prospect Roundup: Danford’s new digs, Cowboy gets his first, Nansi and Holinka on fire

Ben Danford had been a heart and soul player for the Oshawa Generals over the last few seasons, playing a responsible, hard-nosed game while serving as the club’s captain in 2024-25 into the beginning of the 2025-26 season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 4

Auston Matthews says Maple Leafs held each other accountable before pulling off dramatic comeback

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews credited a passionate call to action from the team during the second intermission as the key to their comeback win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday.

Anthony Stolarz News / TheLeafsnation / November 4

Anthony Stolarz credits Maple Leafs’ tenacity for sparking historic comeback

It wasn’t pretty, but the Toronto Maple Leafs, led by their last line of defense in goaltender Anthony Stolarz, enjoyed their first franchise comeback win after being down 3-0 entering the third period.

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4 takeaways from Leafs-Penguins: Matthews, Nylander to the rescue in dramatic 3rd-period comeback

There’s never a dull moment with the Toronto Maple Leafs, even if they submitted an uninspired effort through 40 minutes. After trailing 3-0 at the second intermission, the Maple Leafs rallied back with four unanswered goals to defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 4

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 / 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.

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.

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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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.