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Auston Matthews says Maple Leafs were ‘flat from the start’ in loss to Wild

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ homestand got off to a rocky start on Monday, falling 6-3 to the Minnesota Wild. It was a tough result for a team looking to climb their way back into playoff contention amidst a recent strong stretch of games.

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3 takeaways from Leafs-Wild: Woll’s worst start of season, net-front defence completely absent

Weathering the impact of a condensed schedule due to the upcoming Olympics, the effects of a four-game road trip are more pronounced than usual. This may be a ready-made excuse for a Toronto Maple Leafs team that showed up completely flat on home ice during a 6-3 loss to the Minnesota Wild.

Auston Matthews News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 20

Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews passes Borje Salming on all-time franchise list

Auston Matthews has been the beating heart of the Toronto Maple Leafs ever since they drafted him first overall in 2016. During Matthews’ stint thus far

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / January 20

Maple Leafs Hand Wild an Easy Two Points

The Toronto Maple Leafs opened a big homestand Saturday night, and it went about as badly as it could. A 6–3 loss to a Minnesota team that didn’t even have its full lineup dressed.

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Craig Berube News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / January 19

Craig Berube on whether the Leafs’ intense schedule contributed to the blowout loss to Minnesota: “Possibly, but that’s why you have to be smarter”

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 6-3 loss to the Minnesota Wild, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 24-17-8. On the team’s biggest issue in the game: We didn’t play well enough.

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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.

Troy Stecher News / Professor Press Box / January 20

Stecher Got His Shot — And Toronto Is Benefitting From It

Sometimes, all a player needs is a real opportunity. For Troy Stecher, that chance has arrived in Toronto — and he’s taking full advantage. What used to be 13 or so minutes a night with the Oilers has grown into over 20 minutes per game with the Maple Leafs.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / January 19

Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs deliver a stinker vs. Wild in first game since road trip

Monday night’s game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Minnesota Wild was a tale of one team getting baited and the other team doing the baiting.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / January 19

Why Does John Tavares Wants Scott Laughton on His Line?

If John Tavares is talking up a teammate, it’s usually worth listening. He doesn’t waste words, and he doesn’t flatter for sport. So when he describes Scott Laughton as a “funny dude that competes like hell,” that combination matters.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 19

Maple Leafs Dodged a Bullet With the Rasmus Andersson Trade

The Toronto Maple Leafs were linked to a Rasmus Andersson trade prior to the defenseman being acquired by the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday. While it wasn’t clear if the Maple Leafs were ever close, the Golden Knights gave up a pretty good haul and did so without any guarantee of an extension.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 19

Maple Leafs’ Craig Berube has no update on William Nylander’s groin injury

The Toronto Maple Leafs are coming in off a 4-3 overtime victory over the Winnipeg Jets. They did not have William Nylander in the victory, as Nylander was injured in the loss to the Vegas Golden Knights last Thursday.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / January 19

Maple Leafs Need to Show Road Dominance to Save Their Season

After a tumultuous start to the season, the Toronto Maple Leafs head into this week just one point back of a playoff spot, thanks to securing at least a point in 12 of their last 13 games.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / January 19

Maple Leafs in the Wild: Can Toronto Turn Close Calls Into Control?

If there’s one thing you can say about the Maple Leafs lately, it’s that they’re learning how to survive in uncomfortable spots. Saturday’s win in Winnipeg wasn’t flashy.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / January 19

Craig Berube on Matthew Knies’ injury situation: “It’s bothered him a lot for quite some time, and it hasn’t really gotten much better… It’s an ongoing issue”

Ahead of Monday’s game against Minnesota, Craig Berube discussed Matthew Knies’ injury, Scott Laughton’s ability to elevate in the lineup, William Nylander and Anthony Stolarz’s status, and the upcoming five-game homestand.

Morgan Rielly News / Athlon Sports / January 19

Maple Leafs' Morgan Rielly Gets Called 'Weak Defender'

Criticism is growing around Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly after a blunt assessment from Leafs Nation's analyst Zack Phillips. Speaking on The Leafs Nation, Phillips questioned Rielly’s defensive play and effort during a demanding stretch of the season.

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 19

New Right-Shot Defense Target Has Emerged for Maple Leafs

While they might not have come all that close to landing him, the Toronto Maple Leafs were certainly one of the teams in the running for Rasmus Andersson before he was ultimately dealt to Vegas on Sunday night.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / January 19

Maple Leafs Injury Update: Nylander, Knies & More

The Toronto Maple Leafs cannot catch a break this season when it comes to injuries. It has been something that has plagued them since the first puck was dropped and has played a large role in how their season has gone.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / January 19

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Woll, Myers, Quillan, Steeves & Minten

The Minnesota Wild roll into Toronto on Monday night feeling a little better about themselves than they did a few days ago. After a rough 0-2-1 homestand, they opened their road trip with a hard-fought overtime win against the Buffalo Sabres, tying the game late and grabbing the extra point on a power-play goal.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Breakaway on SI / January 19

Maple Leafs Forward's Injury Timeline Uncertain Ahead of Olympics

The Toronto Maple Leafs don’t know when forward William Nylander will be back on the ice. Nylander, who suffered a groin injury in the team’s 6-5 overtime loss to the Vegas Golden Knights on Jan.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 19

Maple Leafs’ John Tavares raves about Auston Matthews’ ability to drive team on both sides of puck

The Toronto Maple Leafs return home to face the Minnesota Wild after a four-game road trip that saw them go 2-1-1, to help improve the team’s overall record to 24-16-8 through 48 games.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / January 19

Maple Leafs Defenseman Added to Insiders Latest Trade Board

A new name has surfaced on TSN insider Chris Johnston’s latest trade board, and it’s Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Simon Benoit. The physical blueliner had been sidelined the last two games with an upper-body injury, though he is expected to return to action Monday night against Minnesota, so it shouldn’t impact any potential move.

Jacob Quillan News / TheLeafsnation / January 19

Maple Leafs call up Jacob Quillan from AHL’s Marlies

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Monday that they have recalled forward Jacob Quillan from the AHL’s Toronto Marlies. This comes after William Nylander reaggravated his lower-body injury on Thursday against the Vegas Golden Knights and was deemed questionable for Monday’s game against the Minnesota Wild.

Bobby McMann News / 6IX ON ICE / January 19

What would a Bobby McMann extension look like for the Toronto Maple Leafs?

Over the past couple of seasons, Bobby McMann has become a reliable depth forward in Toronto. The Maple Leafs signed him to a minor league deal in the 2020–21 season, and rewarded him with a two-year NHL extension before the 2024–2025 season.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 18

The Maple Leafs Are At A Crossroads

The Maple Leafs are on a heater at the moment, and while it’s made some fans forget about their awful stretch of play to start the season, it was clear that the team was going through something, and it’s hard to put a name to it.

Joseph Woll News / Daily Faceoff / January 17

Joseph Woll’s calming presence in net a big reason for Leafs’ turnaround

This season could have fallen apart and become a lost cause for the Toronto Maple Leafs, who floundered around for the first few months of the year and bottomed out at last place in the Eastern Conference on multiple occasions.

Anthony Stolarz News / 6IX ON ICE / January 17

Should the Toronto Maple Leafs trade Anthony Stolarz?

Ever since joining the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2024–25 season, Anthony Stolarz has been the piece the team was looking for in net. After many years of different goalies, including Frederik Andersen, Jack Campbell, and James Reimer, it felt like this time, the Leafs found their guy.

Anthony Stolarz News / Daily Faceoff / January 16

Leafs’ Stolarz says nerve issue kept him out, still ‘couple more practices’ away from return

Updates surrounding Anthony Stolarz’s health have been limited – until Friday. During a media availability at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Friday, Stolarz told the media that a nerve issue is what has kept him out of playing action since Nov.