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NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 8

NHL Predictions: January 8th Toronto Maple Leafs vs Philadelphia Flyers

Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, here at Last Word on Hockey, we provide in-depth analysis, insights, and predictions for NHL games. For this edition, we will look at the Toronto Maple Leafs facing off against the Philadelphia Flyers.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 8

Roy-Cowan-Robertson line developing into impact trio for Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube has found an effective third line, and he’d be wise to stick with them for the rest of the season. The trio of Nicolas Roy, Easton Cowan, and Nick Robertson have been together for a few games now and with their mesh of skillsets, are impacting the game from Toronto’s bottom six.

Easton Cowan News / NHL Trade Talk / January 7

Insider: Maple Leafs Won’t Rule Out Trading Cowan For ‘Star’

According to Sportsnet’s Nick Kypreos, the possibility that the Toronto Maple Leafs might be ready to (or forced to) move Easton Cowan in a trade this season is real.

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Auston Matthews News / Field Level Media / January 7

Auston Matthews, Leafs face Flyers in clash of contenders

Auston Matthews aims to continue his latest hot streak Thursday when the Toronto Maple Leafs visit the Philadelphia Flyers. Matthews has enjoyed a pleasant start to 2026, scoring six times in three games since the calendar turned to January.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

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NHL News / Athlon Sports / January 7

Brad Marchand Reacts to Historic Maple Leafs News

Brad Marchand praised Auston Matthews after Toronto’s 4-1 win over Florida on Tuesday. Matthews scored again and continued a strong scoring stretch of six goals in his last three games.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / January 7

Insider Expects Maple Leafs to Make Big Move Pre-Olympic Freeze

While much of the NHL appears content to wait out the Olympic roster freeze before making major trade deadline moves, the Toronto Maple Leafs don’t seem to have that luxury.

Christopher Tanev News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 7

Maple Leafs rumors: Olympic trade freeze adds to desperation after Chris Tanev injury

The Toronto Maple Leafs have begun to turn things around after a brutal stretch at the beginning of December, picking up a point in each of their last seven games — and winning five of them.

Matthew Knies News / The Hockey Writers / January 7

Maple Leafs’ Matthew Knies Joins Select Group in 200th NHL Game

On Tuesday night, in a divisional win for the Toronto Maple Leafs over the Florida Panthers, Matthew Knies played in a milestone game, while also joining select company in the process.

Nick Robertson News / 6IX ON ICE / January 7

Is Nick Robertson finally reaching his potential?

The Toronto Maple Leafs are coming off a dominant 4–1 win against the back-to-back Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers. Once again, the Leafs can realistically make the playoffs, sitting two points out of a wild-card spot.

Brett Budgell News / Inside The Rink / January 7

ECHL: Brett Budgell Heads Overseas

Bloomington Bison forward Brett Budgell is heading overseas to the ICEHL to join Villacher SV after spending his first four seasons in North America. He will play alongside former Wheeling Nailers captain Nick Hutchison.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / January 7

Maple Leafs Quick Hits: Six Straight at Home and Counting

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ 4–1 win over the Florida Panthers wasn’t just another W on the home sheet. It was the kind of game that signals a team rounding into form.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 7

Craig Berube calls hit on Laughton ‘penalty, all day long’, loved Leafs’ collective effort vs. Panthers

The Toronto Maple Leafs played one of their most impressive hockey games of the season on Tuesday night, taking down the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers 4-1.

Auston Matthews News / The Hockey Writers / January 7

Matthews’ Strong Play Shuts Down Trade Rumours

It’s funny how just a few weeks can change everything. Just a few weeks ago, Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews was public enemy number one, with at least 75 percent of the fan base calling for him to be traded.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 7

Daily Faceoff outlines how Leafs prospects Ben Danford, Victor Johansson fared at World Juniors

The 2026 World Juniors in Minnesota wrapped up Monday evening in thrilling fashion, with Sweden holding off a mad dash comeback attempt by Czechia for a 3-2 win.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 7

7 stats that define Maple Leafs at the midway point

All stats current prior to Tuesday’s games. The Maple Leafs have 45 points in 41 games. Keeping up this underwhelming pace that’s a 90 point season and you’d have to go back to 2018-19 to see a team with 90 points make the playoffs.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 8

Panthers coach Maurice on Marchand injury: 'Dealing with something we didn't want to make worse'

Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice provided an update on Brad Marchand, who left Tuesday’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs after taking a hit from Bobby McMann late in the second period.

Kings' Corey Perry granted leave to deal with family illness

Mason Marchment week-to-week with an upper-body injury, placed on IR

Wild want Kirill Kaprizov to recruit highly coveted trade target

A big-money forward is suddenly being linked to the Oilers

Mammoth to host Avalanche in the 2027 Winter Classic

Hall of Famer, ironman record holder Glenn Hall passes away at 94

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / January 6

A Second Look at the Maple Leafs’ Carlo–Laughton Trades

For the Toronto Maple Leafs, every season carries pressure to do well in the playoffs. That leads to risky trade-deadline deals. Sometimes they make sense.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Inside The Rink / January 6

Toronto Maple Leafs Injury News Gets Worse

The Toronto Maple Leafs cannot seem to catch a break this season. Their injury problems continue to mount. Defenseman Chris Tanev is facing a potential long-term absence that could include surgery.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / January 6

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Matthews, McCabe, Carlo & Nylander

The Toronto Maple Leafs return to Scotiabank Arena tonight to face the Florida Panthers in a game that feels heavier than a typical January meeting. Toronto is riding a six-game point streak and welcoming home a captain who rewrote franchise history on Saturday.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 6