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Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs’ best effort of past two weeks results in 5-1 loss

If it rings true that an NHL season is full of peaks and valleys, the Toronto Maple Leafs are currently at the lowest of the valleys. They lost their third game in four nights with a 5-1 defeat at the hands of the Dallas Stars, and the saddest part is that it was their best effort in weeks.

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Craig Berube on the Leafs’ hard-luck loss in Dallas: “We want bounces, and we want luck… You have to earn them, and you have to keep earning them”

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 5-1 loss to the Dallas Stars, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 15-15-5. On the team’s performance: We played well.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 21

Leafs lineup news: Domi, Lorentz will replace Cowan, Jarnkrok vs. Stars

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube confirmed Max Domi and Steven Lorentz will re-enter the lineup for Sunday’s game against the Dallas Stars, via David Alter of The Hockey News.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / December 21

Something Isn’t Lining Up Between Matthews and Berube

The Toronto Maple Leafs didn’t just drop a 5–3 decision to the Nashville Predators on Saturday night. They left the ice with potentially bigger problems — a growing disconnect that’s now putting the spotlight squarely on the team’s leadership.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Breakaway on SI / December 21

Maple Leafs Could Make Big Roster Changes If Slide Continues

The Toronto Maple Leafs are in trouble. Not the kind of trouble that gets solved by firing a coach or making a minor trade deadline acquisition. The kind of trouble that forces an organization to ask questions about the foundation of the entire roster and the direction of the franchise.

Craig Berube News / NHL Trade Talk / December 21

For the Toronto Maple Leafs, it’s no longer if — It’s when on Berube

If change is coming for the Toronto Maple Leafs, the real question isn’t who replaces Craig Berube. It’s when. “I don’t have an issue motivating the team… That’s my job.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / December 21

Dear Santa: Toronto Maple Leafs’ 2025-26 Christmas Wish List

We are now just a handful of days away from Christmas and in honour of the most wonderful time, it’s time to write a letter to Santa Clause on behalf of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Craig Berube News / TheLeafsnation / December 21

Craig Berube laments ‘avoidable’ goals against in Maple Leafs’ loss to Predators

The Toronto Maple Leafs fell to the Nashville Predators for three losses in their past four games, further increasing the temperature surrounding the market in what’s been a season well below expectations so far.

Auston Matthews News / TheLeafsnation / December 21

Auston Matthews says Maple Leafs need to do better job of generating second and third chances

The Toronto Maple Leafs appear headed down their most grim stretch of the season after putting together some momentum to kick off December. The Leafs have lost three out of their last four games, and their win was a last-minute comeback against a Chicago Blackhawks team minus Connor Bedard.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 21

3 takeaways from Leafs-Predators: Matthews, Nylander deliver another sub-par effort against NHL’s worst team

Presented with an opportunity to course correct against the NHL’s worst team, the Toronto Maple Leafs faltered down the stretch, losing 5-3 to the Nashville Predators.

Auston Matthews News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / December 20

Auston Matthews after the Leafs’ loss in Nashville: “As sh*tty as it is losing, I thought the process was a lot better”

With the Maple Leafs falling to 15th in the Eastern Conference in points percentage, captain Auston Matthews discussed a 5-3 loss to the Predators, the current mental state of the team, and whether his belief in the group has been challenged.

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Craig Berube News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / December 20

Craig Berube on another loss for the Leafs in Nashville: “Our team was a lot better with the puck, but there were self-inflicted mistakes”

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 5-3 loss to the Nashville Predators, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 15-14-5. On where the game got away from the team: I think that the late goal we gave up in the second period was avoidable.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / December 20

Game Review: Lineup shuffle doesn’t do the trick, bigger changes needed after Maple Leafs’ latest loss in Nashville

Coming off what can be gently described as one of the Maple Leafs’ more lifeless outings over the past decade in Washington, notable changes were made across the lineup ahead of this game in Nashville.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 20

Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs creep closer to rock bottom with 5-3 loss to Predators

The Toronto Maple Leafs haven’t hit rock bottom, but they’re certainly getting closer by the day. After a great opening period in Nashville, Craig Berube’s team blew two leads against the Predators, and couldn’t claw their way back late.

Victor Johansson News / SwimSwam / December 20

Hanna Rosvall and Victor Johansson Each Win Three Events At the 2025 Swedish SC Championships

By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam December 10-14 2025 Eskilstuna, Sweden SCM (25 Meters) Full Meet Results The 2025 Swedish Short Course Championships went off last weekend in Eskilstuna, starting just three days after the conclusion of the 2025 European SC Championships, and a many of the top swimmers made appearances at both.

Craig Berube News / Last Word On Sports / December 20

Discussing If Craig Berube Has Lost the Maple Leafs’ Room

It’s no secret that the Toronto Maple Leafs have been bad this season. They sit at 15-13-5 and seventh in the Atlantic Division, far below expectations.

William Nylander News / NHL Trade Talk / December 20

Maple Leafs Analyst Thinks William Nylander Finally Crossed a Line

The heat has been turned up on William Nylander and the Toronto Maple Leafs like never before during a regular season. Following an ugly game and a loss to the Washington Capitals, head coach Craig Berube told the media to ‘ask those guys’, meaning the players, when they wanted to know why the team showed little passion.

Bruce Boudreau News / The Hockey Writers / December 20

Maple Leafs Need to Hire Bruce Boudreau (or Someone Like Him)

Let me start by saying this clearly: I’ve never been a big Bruce Boudreau supporter as a coach. I’ve never looked at his teams and thought, now there’s a group that knows exactly who they are and what they’re doing every night.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / December 20

Where Do The Maple Leafs Go From Here?

The Toronto Maple Leafs are coming off a terrible performance against the Washington Capitals, and the noise surrounding them is starting to increase. The game against the Capitals last night encapsulated all of their early-season struggles, yet no players wanted to take accountability for those issues.

John Tavares News / Breakaway on SI / December 19

John Tavares Makes Honest Admission After Maple Leafs Loss

The Toronto Maple Leafs got shut out 4-0 by the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night, and captain John Tavares didn't mince words when assessing what went wrong.

Anthony Stolarz News / Daily Faceoff / December 16