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Mitch Marner News / NHL Trade Talk / January 2
40 Games Later: Evaluating Maple Leafs’ Risky Marner Replacement Plan
When the offseason saw Mitch Marner moved by the Toronto Maple Leafs, the idea that Toronto could replace one player with a committee (and save money) sounded ambitious.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / January 2
Maple Leafs Injury Update: Who’s Healing, Hurting & Holding
The Toronto Maple Leafs have taken their share of lumps this season. Injuries haven’t caused everything that’s gone sideways — hockey is never that simple — but they’ve certainly made life harder.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 2
5 Lessons From the Maple Leafs’ 6-5 Win Over the Jets
The Toronto Maple Leafs didn’t draw this one up. The Winnipeg Jets jumped out early, Toronto hit the goal posts as if it owed them money, and the building felt uneasy before it felt alive.
The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 2
3 Takeaways from Maple Leafs’ 6–5 Win Over the Jets
Some games feel like a clean notebook. This wasn’t one of those. This one had scribbles in the margins, coffee stains on the page, and a few crossed-out lines in frustration.
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 / TheLeafsnation / January 2
Maple Leafs’ Oliver Ekman-Larsson named to Sweden’s Olympic team
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson has been named to Sweden’s men’s Olympic hockey team. Ekman-Larsson has recorded seven goals and 25 points in 40 games this season for the Maple Leafs, emerging as arguably their best defender during the 2025-26 campaign.
Auston Matthews News / TheLeafsnation / January 2
Auston Matthews praises Leafs for determination in ‘back-and-forth’ win vs. Jets
The Toronto Maple Leafs kicked 2026 off in style on Thursday, defeating the Winnipeg Jets 6-5 in a rollercoaster of a game. Leading the way for the Leafs to start the new year was Auston Matthews.
Auston Matthews News / TheLeafsnation / January 2
Auston Matthews headlines USA men’s Olympic hockey roster
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews headlines the United States men’s Olympic hockey roster, as the 25-man group was announced Friday morning. Matthews was among the first six players named to the team, and captained the United States at last year’s 4 Nations Face-Off.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / January 2
Hildebeast Rises Up to Save the Maple Leafs
When the Toronto Maple Leafs went down 4–1 early in the second period to the Winnipeg Jets, most nights tell you how this is going to end. You pull the starter, toss in the backup, hope he gives you some respectable minutes, and maybe stop the bleeding a bit.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / January 2
Maple Leafs’ Power Play Coming to Life with One Key Difference
When the Toronto Maple Leafs hired Marc Savard as an assistant to run the power play, many thought that it would help them reach new heights after faltering in the post season.
Craig Berube News / TheLeafsnation / January 2
Craig Berube credits Maple Leafs’ resilience and character in comeback win vs. Jets
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube highlighted his team’s resilience and character as the keys to their comeback win over Winnipeg Jets. After
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 2
Craig Berube, Auston Matthews rave about Troy Stecher’s competitiveness after comeback win vs. Jets
Troy Stecher has been everything the Toronto Maple Leafs could have asked for and then some in his short time with the team. The Leafs claimed him off waivers from the Edmonton Oilers in November and he’s provided a much-needed stable presence to a defensive corps that has missed Chris Tanev and Brandon Carlo for much of the season.
Auston Matthews News / TheLeafsnation / January 2
Auston Matthews sets the tone for 2026 in New Year’s Day thriller
A new year provides a natural impetus for change, and it could be an auspicious year for Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews. Matthews returned to the lineup Thursday and submitted a dominant performance, registering a hat-trick in a 6-5 thriller over the Winnipeg Jets on New Year’s Day.
Auston Matthews News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 2
Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews breaks Darryl Sittler’s record with hat trick vs. Jets
Toronto Maple Leafs captain and center Auston Matthews led the way in a thrilling comeback, helping Toronto rally from three goals down to beat the Winnipeg Jets 6-5 Thursday night at Scotiabank Arena.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / January 2
Game Review: Matthews’ hat trick leads resilient Leafs’ comeback effort in wild win over Jets 
The Maple Leafs erased 2-0, 4-1, and 5-4 deficits in a classic Bob Cole “everything is happening”-style hockey game to kick off 2026 in thrilling fashion.
Auston Matthews News / ESPN / January 1
Matthews' hat trick caps Leafs' comeback vs. Jets
Auston Matthews finished off his 14th career hat trick to snap a 5-5 tie with 4:22 remaining as the Maple Leafs beat the Jets.
Craig Berube News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / January 1
Craig Berube on the Leafs’ 6-5 win over the Jets & 25 goals scored in last five games: “Offensively, we’re connected right now”
Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 6-5 win over the Winnipeg Jets, which improved the Maple Leafs’ record to 19-15-6. On the team coming back from 2-0, 4-1, and 5-4 down to win in regulation: Good resilience and character coming back tonight.
Max Domi News / NHL Trade Talk / January 1
Max Domi’s Waiting for the Calendar to the Turn
There’s something about the Toronto Maple Leafs’ Max Domi that’s easy to overlook when the season gets noisy, and patience wears thin. Long before we argue about his defensive reads or his place in the top six, there’s a quieter truth sitting underneath his career: Domi is diabetic.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / January 1
Why the Toronto Maple Leafs can still realistically make the playoffs
The Toronto Maple Leafs are coming off a 4–0 win against the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night. However, unlike much of the season, the Leafs looked decent throughout the game.
Auston Matthews News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 1
Auston Matthews Expected To Return Thursday
Jan. 1: It looks like only a one-game absence for Matthews. He was a full participant at morning skate and is expected to center Matthew Knies and Max Domi tonight against the Jets, per Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / January 1
Maple Leafs' Chris Tanev to miss 'significant time' with groin injury
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube told reporters Wednesday that defenseman Chris Tanev will miss “significant time” with a groin injury.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 31
Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe calls out his team after Nico Hischier fight
New Jersey Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe wasn’t entirely displeased after Nico Hischier fought Matthew Knies in the third period of Tuesday’s 4-0 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 30
Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews' injury presents steep challenge for Toronto
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced that star forward Auston Matthews will be out day-to-day due to a lower-body injury. Matthews suffered the injury on a blocked shot in Sunday’s overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 30
Maple Leafs Recall Matt Benning, Jacob Quillan
The Maple Leafs have recalled defenseman Matt Benning and center Jacob Quillan from the AHL’s Toronto Marlies, according to a team announcement. Toronto’s active roster is full, so two corresponding moves will be necessary.
NHL News / Yardbarker / December 28
Red Wings' young defensive duo may help team end playoff drought
The Detroit Red Wings have not been in the Stanley Cup Playoffs since the 2015-16 season. For a team that once went 25 consecutive seasons in the playoffs, that nine-year drought is a significant fall from grace.
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