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4 takeaways from Leafs-Blue Jackets: Woll rescues essential OT win, a return to 5-forward power play

We’re electing to take a glass half-full approach after the Toronto Maple Leafs emerged with a 2-1 overtime victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets. It wasn’t pretty by any stretch, as Joseph Woll essentially rescued two points for the Maple Leafs, saving 2.62 goals above expected in all situations via MoneyPuck, recording 35 saves on 36 shots.

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Game Review: Woll holds Toronto in it, Cowan comes up clutch as Maple Leafs pull one out of the fire in Columbus

There are a few different ways to look at this 2-1 overtime win for the Maple Leafs in Columbus, and the correct take will be revealed in time. One is that process-wise, this was closer to an illustration of Brad Treliving’s “even in games we’ve won, we haven’t won the game” aphorism than it was […]

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / November 26

Craig Berube on Easton Cowan scoring a huge third-period goal in Columbus: “He has ice water in his veins… He doesn’t feel the pressure… He just plays”

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 2-1 overtime win over the Columbus Blue Jackets, which improved the Maple Leafs’ record to 10-10-3. On the team’s performance: Well, it was a good PK in the first period.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 26

Instant Reaction: Joseph Woll stars as Leafs grind out OT victory in Columbus

There hasn’t been a lot that’s gone the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ way through the first two months of the season. They’ve grinded through injuries and poor play, and though there have been some encouraging signs as of late, the club has been unable to pull itself out of the gutter.

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NHL News / Breakaway on SI / November 26

Maple Leafs Forward Makes History vs. Blue Jackets

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets recently faced off in Columbus, with the Maple Leafs emerging as the winner by a score of 2-1 in overtime.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / Field Level Media / November 26

William Nylander's franchise-record OT winner lifts Leafs over Jackets

Joseph Woll willed the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs to something of a fortuitous road win, as they escaped Columbus with a 2-1 overtime victory on Wednesday night.

Auston Matthews News / The Hockey Writers / November 26

The Maple Leafs Need to Rethink Auston Matthews’ Role

Toronto Maple Leafs fans know that Auston Matthews is the kind of player you build a team around. When he’s on the ice, the puck tends to follow him, and his presence alone changes the dynamic of a game.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / November 26

Craig Berube on the performance of healthy scratch Dakota Joshua: “Just okay”

Ahead of the game in Columbus, head coach Craig Berube discussed the return of Matthew Knies, Auston Matthews, and Nic Roy to the lineup, the importance of the road trip, and the healthy scratching of Dakota Joshua.

Samuel Blais News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 26

Maple Leafs place Sammy Blais on waivers

The Maple Leafs announced that winger Sammy Blais has been placed on waivers for the purpose of assignment to AHL Toronto. Since the move is in conjunction with injured reserve activations for Auston Matthews and Nicolas Roy, the Leafs can place him on the non-roster list during his 24-hour waiver period to stay at the 23-play limit.

Jacob Quillan News / TheLeafsnation / November 26

Maple Leafs place Sammy Blais on waivers, return Jacob Quillan to AHL’s Toronto Marlies

Sammy Blais has been placed on waivers, while Jacob Quillan will return to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Breakaway on SI / November 26

Maple Leafs HC on Hot Seat After Disastrous Start

The Toronto Maple Leafs are running out of time to figure things out. With each loss, the margin for error shrinks, and what started as early-season struggles is starting to look like something more serious.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 26

Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews returns to lineup after missing 5 games

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews will return to the lineup for Wednesday’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, David Alter of The Hockey News confirmed.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / November 26

What Forwards Are Actually Driving the Maple Leafs This Season?

Every season, we try to get beneath the Toronto Maple Leafs’ surface-level numbers and figure out who’s really driving this team. Analyzing the team using goals for and against gives us one insight into what’s going on.

Matthew Knies News / Daily Faceoff / November 26

Matthew Knies to return to Leafs lineup against Blue Jackets

A much-needed offensive weapon will be back in the lineup on Wednesday. When speaking to the media, Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies stated that he will return to action when the Leafs take on the Columbus Blue Jackets.

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Brandon Carlo News / The Hockey Writers / November 26

Maple Leafs Reportedly Attempted to Trade Carlo This Summer

According to NHL insider Nick Kypreos, the Toronto Maple Leafs attempted to trade Brandon Carlo this past summer. As per his recent report, the Maple Leafs tried to trade the defenseman to the Buffalo Sabres, but unfortunately, the deal fell through.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / November 26

Maple Leafs' Joseph Woll Pissed At Craig Berube's Decision

Joseph Woll started Saturday night’s game for the Toronto Maple Leafs, but didn’t finish it. The starting goaltender was pulled late in the second period of a 5–2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Last Word On Sports / November 26

Early-Season Struggles Push Toronto Maple Leafs to Last Place

For the first time in the Auston Matthews era, the Toronto Maple Leafs find themselves sitting dead last in the Eastern Conference after Buffalo’s 4–1 win over Carolina bumped them down yet again.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / November 26

NHL Predictions: November 26th Toronto Maple Leafs at Columbus Blue Jackets

For a third time this season, the Maple Leafs and Blue Jackets will face off. The Maple Leafs will look to turn the tide after a 5-2 loss at the hands of the Canadiens on Saturday.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 26

3 Maple Leafs prospects who have surprised so far in 2025-26

The Toronto Maple Leafs‘ prospect cupboard has seen better days. We all know that. The reality is, if you’re in the position the Maple Leafs are and find yourself in the thick of the playoff hunt whenever the trade deadline rolls around, watching all of your rivals upgrade their rosters, you’re going to have to be a buyer more often than not.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / November 25

Maple Leafs get good news with latest injury updates

There is some good news for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Auston Matthews has become a better player despite team struggles

Simon Benoit vows improvement after critical self-assessment

Maple Leafs could find answers to their bad form in Europe

Rangers' Vincent Trocheck is right and changes are needed

Rangers HC Mike Sullivan's roster gamble pays off in win over Blues

Five NHL players who surprisingly merit Olympic team consideration

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / November 25

Maple Leafs' Benoit vows improvement after self-assessment

Maple Leafs' Simon Benoit vows improvement after critical self-assessment

Simon Benoit is holding himself accountable, admitting his play for the Toronto Maple Leafs has fallen short this season.

Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews has become a better player despite team struggles

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / November 25

It might be time to panic for the Toronto Maple Leafs

Losses and injuries just keep on piling up for the Toronto Maple Leafs, who sit last place in the Eastern Conference with a 9-10-3 record while star center Auston Matthews, starting goalie Anthony Stolarz and several others remain sidelined with various ailments.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / November 25

Top Draft Prospect Sounds Exactly Like What the Maple Leafs Need

The Toronto Maple Leafs entered this season with Stanley Cup aspirations, or at the very least with hopes of another playoff run. Nobody expected to be talking about the top of the 2026 draft class, especially just 22 games in, yet with a 9-10-3 record alone at the bottom of the Eastern Conference, that’s where we find ourselves.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / November 25

An early look at who the Toronto Maple Leafs could sell at the trade deadline

The Toronto Maple Leafs are spiralling, and a bad upcoming road trip could truly end their season. As the saying goes, you can’t make the playoffs early, but you can definitely miss them, and that’s where the Leafs are at right now.