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Maple Leafs Waive Marshall Rifai, Reassign Henry Thrun

The Maple Leafs placed defenseman Marshall Rifai on waivers for the purpose of assignment to AHL Toronto on Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

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Maple Leafs place defenceman Marshall Rifai on waivers

The Toronto Maple Leafs placed defenceman Marshall Rifai on waivers Sunday, per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. On December 18, Rifai was loaned to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies on a conditioning loan.

Tyler Hopkins News / TheLeafsnation / December 28

Maple Leafs prospect Tyler Hopkins traded to Guelph Storm from Kingston Frontenacs

Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Tyler Hopkins has been traded to the Guelph Storm from the Kingston Frontenacs, the team confirmed Sunday. Hopkins is heading

Henry Thrun News / TheLeafsnation / December 28

Maple Leafs assign defenceman Henry Thrun to Toronto Marlies

The Toronto Maple Leafs have assigned defenceman Henry Thrun to the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League (AHL), the team announced Sunday morning.

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Max Domi News / TheLeafsnation / December 28

Maple Leafs’ Max Domi states every game will feel like playoffs during 2nd half of season

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Domi was in excellent form during Saturday’s 7-5 victory over the Ottawa Senators, recording three assists. Domi is intimately aware of the rivalry with the Senators, and spoke about the intensity of Saturday’s matchup, which ended with Troy Stecher imploring a raucous Scotiabank Arena crowd to get even louder.

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Matthew Knies News / TheLeafsnation / December 28

Maple Leafs’ Matthew Knies believes power play executed better with new structure

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators gave fans one of the craziest games of the season in their return from the holiday break with a 7-5 thriller, and Matthew Knies was in the middle of it all.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 28

3 Takeaways From Maple Leafs’ 7–5 Win Over the Senators

There are nights when the score tells you almost nothing. Then there are nights where the score tells you too much. The Toronto Maple Leafs’ 7–5 win over the Ottawa Senators somehow managed to do both.

Troy Stecher News / TheLeafsnation / December 28

Maple Leafs players rave about Troy Stecher’s celebration following latest Battle of Ontario

The latest edition of the Battle of Ontario and the first since the 2024-25 playoffs delivered yet again on Saturday night, with the Toronto Maple Leafs defeating Ottawa Senators 7-5.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / December 28

Report: Pete DeBoer contacted Craig Berube to deny interest in Leafs’ head coaching job

Former NHL head coach Pete DeBoer reportedly reached out to Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube, amid speculation about the latter’s job, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported during Saturday Headlines.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 28

Auston Matthews points to Maple Leafs’ improved net front play as factor in recent offensive outburst

The Toronto Maple Leafs went into the holiday break on a high note and kept the good times rolling in their first game out of it, taking a 7-5 win over the Ottawa Senators to collect another important two points.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 28

4 takeaways from Leafs-Senators: Matthews’ best game of season, Sullivan’s power play catches fire

It was one battle after another, and the Toronto Maple Leafs emerged with a 7-5 victory over the Ottawa Senators, a thrilling contest that was more appealing to the fans and sects of the media, than the coaching staff.

Anthony Stolarz News / Athlon Sports / December 28

Maple Leafs Coach Sends 'Indefinite' Message on Anthony Stolarz's Status

The Toronto Maple Leafs will enter the 2026 calendar year without their best and most experienced goaltender, Anthony Stolarz, as he continues to recover from a lingering upper-body injury.

William Nylander News / The Hockey Writers / December 28

William Nylander Injured in Maple Leafs’ Win Over Senators

In a season where the Toronto Maple Leafs have dealt with blow after blow, while underperforming, the team will face another piece of adversity following their 7-5 win over their rival Ottawa Senators on Saturday night.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / December 27

Game Review: Matthews & Knies lead the way, Maple Leafs hang on in third period to win wild game over Senators

The 27-game stretch between Christmas and the NHL trade deadline began tonight, and if the Maple Leafs players want to turn around their season, they need to start some sort of run to earn it.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / December 27

Craig Berube on Troy Stecher firing up Leafs fans after the final buzzer vs. Ottawa: “He brings a lot of energy every night, this guy, and plays as hard as anybody I’ve coached”

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 7-5 win over the Ottawa Senators, which improved the Maple Leafs’ record to 17-15-5. You guys loved that hockey, eh?

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 27

Leafs’ William Nylander leaves game against Senators with lower-body injury

The Toronto Maple Leafs can never seem to have just a good, untarnished night. While the Leafs beat the Ottawa Senators 7-5 on Saturday for their second straight victory, star winger William Nylander left the game in the second period with a lower-body injury, and did not return.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 27

Matthew Knies vaults Maple Leafs past Senators

Matthew Knies had two goals and an assist Saturday night and the Toronto Maple Leafs held on to defeat the visiting Ottawa Senators 7-5. Auston Matthews added a goal and two assists for the Maple Leafs, who have won two in a row.

William Nylander News / NHL Trade Talk / December 27

Maple Leafs Offer Injury Update on William Nylander

The Toronto Maple Leafs have offered an update on the injury status of forward William Nylander. Just a few minutes ago, they announced that he will not return to the game between the Maple Leafs and the Ottawa Senators due to a lower-body injury.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / December 27

Berube’s Choices : Stolarz Injured, But What’s Up with Cowan?

Not great news on the injury front for the Toronto Maple Leafs today before game time, and not much relief for fans hoping for a lineup change either. Craig Berube doesn’t like to overshare when it comes to injuries, and that hasn’t changed.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / December 27

Maple Leafs Say Stolarz Leave ‘Indefinite’, Offer Update On Cowan, Carlo

The Toronto Maple Leafs remain without clarity on the status of goaltender Anthony Stolarz. According to several sources, head coach Craig Berube said, “Indefinite as of right now.” Meanwhile, Easton Cowan will sit for a third straight game, Berube said he’s had “conversations with him…” He added, “we won last game.

Anthony Stolarz News / Daily Faceoff / December 27

Still no timeline for return for Leafs’ Anthony Stolarz

As the Toronto Maple Leafs get set to continue their season after the NHL’s three-day holiday break, they seem no closer to reuniting their excellent goaltending tandem from last season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / December 27

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Auston Matthews News / The Hockey Writers / December 27

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Ben Danford News / 6IX ON ICE / December 27

Leafs prospects Ben Danford with a solid game for Canada at the World Juniors

The Toronto Maple Leafs don’t have the best prospect cupboards, but one of their best is defenceman Ben Danford. He was named to Canada’s World Juniors roster and played a prominent role in last night’s tournament opener against Czechia.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / December 26

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