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Auston Matthews Broke an Unwritten Rule in Toronto—and It Didn’t Sit Well

There are markets where emotion is currency. In Philadelphia, you’re expected to snarl back. In Montreal, a glare can turn into mythology. And in New York, bravado is part of the costume.

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Maple Leafs look for more road success against sinking Capitals

After a spotty homestand, the Toronto Maple Leafs hope to pick up where they left off on the road as they visit the Washington Capitals on Thursday night.

Rasmus Andersson News / Inside The Rink / December 17

Rasmus Andersson Linked to Toronto Maple Leafs

The Quinn Hughes saga has come to an end with him now being in Minnesota. Teams around the league are now shifting their focus to the next big defenseman.

Auston Matthews News / The Hockey Writers / December 17

Auston Matthews Picked Fight with Maple Leafs Fans — Can He Back It Up?

Auston Matthews may have scored the tying goal Tuesday night against the Chicago Blackhawks, but his post-goal gesture might be something he ultimately comes to regret doing.

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Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?

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NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 17

Toronto Maple Leafs Look to Build Momentum Following Late Comeback Win Over Blackhawks

The Toronto Maple Leafs bounced back in a big way Tuesday night, defeating the Chicago Blackhawks in a game that felt like a must-win. Coming off an embarrassing loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Hockey Night in Canada, the Leafs had something to prove to management, to the fans, and to themselves.

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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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / December 17

Control Replacing Instinct: The Maple Leafs and the Cost of Low-Event Hockey

Tuesday night’s tribute to Toronto Maple Leafs announcer Joe Bowen made me think about how much of my hockey education has come from listening to Bowen and sidekick Jim Ralph call games on the radio.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 17

Maple Leafs Stars Delivered, but Playing Catch-Up Isn’t Sustainable

As we near the end of 2025, many are still wondering what to make of the Toronto Maple Leafs. At times, they look competitive and a team that can get out of the basement.

Anthony Stolarz News / The Hockey Writers / December 17

Maple Leafs Provide Injury Update on Anthony Stolarz

Yesterday, the Toronto Maple Leafs provided an injury update on goaltender Anthony Stolarz, and it does not look good. Head coach Craig Berube met with the media and said that things are not progressing as well as they had hoped, and that Stolarz is going to get a second opinion on the injury.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 17

Joseph Woll praises Maple Leafs for ‘playing the right way’ against Blackhawks

It was Joe Bowen night at Scotiabank arena on Tuesday night, and while things didn’t get off on their good foot for the Toronto Maple Leafs, goaltender Joseph Woll was extremely satisfied seeing his team trust their process in front of him.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / December 17

Maple Leafs Rally Late, Address Boo Birds In Comeback Win

After a start that suggested the Toronto Maple Leafs had little interest in competing on Tuesday night, the team somehow pulled out a win in the dying seconds versus the Chicago Blackhawks, scoring two goals in eight seconds to win 3-2.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / December 17

Breaking down the Toronto Maple Leafs top prospects and how their stock is rising

Having already traded their next two first-round picks, it goes without saying that the Toronto Maple Leafs are firmly focused on the season at hand. Outside the week-to-week performance of the team, there are other things to take into account.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 17

Dakota Joshua discusses momentum swing that propelled game-winning goal vs. Blackhawks

The Toronto Maple Leafs were dangerously close to back-to-back disappointing losses on home ice, but the Leafs found a way to come out victorious on Tuesday night.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Rumors / December 17

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs Looking for a Top-Four Defenseman and Top-Six Forward

TSN: After the Quinn Hughes trade, to no surprise, the Calgary Flames got more calls on defenseman Rasmus Andersson, according to Pierre LeBrun. “What is going to be interesting is how the Flames handle that potential trade.

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Auston Matthews News / TheLeafsnation / December 17

Auston Matthews says Maple Leafs fans ‘rightfully’ booed team before comeback win

The Toronto Maple Leafs squeaked out a 3-2 win against the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday night, scoring three unanswered in the final 10 minutes to take two points.

Craig Berube News / TheLeafsnation / December 17

Craig Berube elaborates on why he was screaming at Maple Leafs’ bench: ‘It’s the simple things’

The Toronto Maple Leafs delivered one of their textbook roller coaster efforts in what ended up being a 3-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday night.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 17

Oliver Ekman-Larsson takes accountability after Berube calls out Leafs’ leadership group

There was frustration in the air on Saturday night after the Toronto Maple Leafs fell 6-3 to the Edmonton Oilers in a game full of defensive errors and miscues.

Auston Matthews News / TheLeafsnation / December 17

3 takeaways from Leafs-Blackhawks: A tale of two games for Auston Matthews in comeback victory

Holy Mackinaw! During an evening to celebrate Joe Bowen’s iconic career as the voice of the Toronto Maple Leafs, the team pulled out their most dramatic victory of a turbulent season, storming back to defeat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2.

NHL News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / December 17

Game Review: Maple Leafs pull one out of the fire, win the Bowen game vs. Bedard-less Blackhawks

All at once, this was a vital two points, a very fitting final four minutes to the Joe Bowen tribute game, and a not-at-all-reassuring performance by the Maple Leafs overall.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 16

Maple Leafs' quick third period flurry stuns Blackhawks

The Toronto Maple Leafs scored twice in eight seconds late in the third period Tuesday night and they went on to defeat the visiting Chicago Blackhawks 3-2.

William Nylander News / NHL Trade Talk / December 16

Strip Away All the New Nylander Noise, What is the Maple Leafs Forward, Really?

I’ve learned over the years that if you really want to understand a hockey player in Toronto, you don’t start with the highlight reels or the contract numbers.

Anthony Stolarz News / Daily Faceoff / December 16