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Auston Matthews says Leafs are still chasing consistency after loss to Devils

The Toronto Maple Leafs suffered a tough blow Tuesday night, losing 5-2 at home to the surging New Jersey Devils. Toronto now has four losses across its last six games.

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Tavares believes Leafs need to work on game management after ‘sloppy’ loss to Devils

The Toronto Maple Leafs are back on a skid after losing 5-2 to the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night. After falling in overtime to the Seattle Kraken on Saturday, the Leafs have now suffered back-to-back losses twice through seven games, with a 3-3-1 record to start the year.

Craig Berube News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / October 21

Craig Berube on the recent play of the Matthews line: “It’s obviously not good enough… I don’t feel like they have any sustained pressure in the offensive zone at all”

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 5-2 loss to the New Jersey Devils, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 3-3-1. On where the game got away from the team: In the second period, we put ourselves in a hole, obviously.

Christopher Tanev News / The Hockey Writers / October 21

Maple Leafs’ Chris Tanev Injured in Game Against Devils

Toronto Maple Leafs‘ defensemen Chris Tanev was injured in the game tonight against the New Jersey Devils. The injury happened early in the second period, in an awkward collision that had him on the ice holding his head.

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Christopher Tanev News / NHL Trade Talk / October 21

Injury Update as Chris Tanev Leaves Game for Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev left Tuesday night’s game after a scary-looking collision early in the second period. The team later announced that Tanev would not return due to an upper-body injury.

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Christopher Tanev News / Daily Faceoff / October 21

Maple Leafs’ Chris Tanev leaves game against Devils with upper-body injury

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on social media that defenseman Chris Tanev left Tuesday’s game against the New Jersey Devils with an upper-body injury and would not return.

Christopher Tanev News / TheLeafsnation / October 21

Maple Leafs’ Chris Tanev ruled out vs. Devils with upper-body injury

Chris Tanev will not be returning for the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday against the New Jersey Devils, leaving the game with an upper-body injury. Tanev was ruled out during the third period.

John Tavares News / TheLeafsnation / October 21

Maple Leafs’ John Tavares passes Darryl Sittler for 65th all-time on NHL career points list

Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares continues to ascend through the record books during the early portion of the 2025-26 NHL season. Tavares opened the scoring against the New Jersey Devils during the first period of Tuesday’s game.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 21

Leafs' solution to Marner problem should be Sabres player

Maple Leafs' solution to Mitch Marner problem should be Sabres player demanding $11M

The Toronto Maple Leafs are still looking to add a power forward to reinforce their top six since the departure of Mitch Marner.

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Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews returns the favour by rocking a Vladimir Guerrero Jr. jersey

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews paid homage to the undisputed king of Toronto sports right now: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Ahead of Game 7 of the ALCS on Monday, the Toronto Blue Jays superstar slugger arrived at Rogers Centre wearing a Matthews jersey.

Craig Berube News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / October 21

Craig Berube on what the Maple Leafs can learn from the Blue Jays: “The guys are seeing the emotion and the team camaraderie of the Jays… They’re a very tight-knit group”

Ahead of Tuesday’s game vs. the Devils, Craig Berube discussed the Blue Jays advancing to the World Series and reuniting Max Domi with Auston Matthews ahead of the matchup against New Jersey.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / October 21

Berube’s ‘Reset’ for Easton Cowan Highlights Bigger Maple Leafs Problem

When Craig Berube said Easton Cowan “needs a reset” and would sit out Tuesday’s game against the New Jersey Devils, it raised eyebrows—but perhaps not for the reason most think.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Inside The Rink / October 21

Toronto Maple Leafs Searching for Chemistry

The Toronto Maple Leafs are off to a mediocre start this season with a 3-2-1 record for seven points through six games. One factor for the mediocre start is that the Leafs have so many new players.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 21

Drama Always Surrounds the Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to be surrounded by drama, even with Mitch Marner off in Vegas playing well for the Golden Knights. However, effort and hard work continues to be a problem for the Maple Leafs.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 21

1 trade overreaction Maple Leafs must make early in NHL season

The Toronto Maple Leafs have dropped to 3-2-1 on the year after a 4-3 overtime loss to the Seattle Kraken on Saturday. Head coach Craig Berube was disappointed in the effort of his team in the game as they struggled throughout.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Last Word On Sports / October 21

Faceoff S1, E1 Highlights the Deep Nylander and Pastrnak Friendship

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / October 21

Elliotte Friedman Adds Fuel to Maple Leafs' Nicholas Robertson Speculation

Nicholas Robertson’s situation with the Toronto Maple Leafs appears unsettled once again. Darren Dreger first reported on TSN's "Insider Trading" that the Maple Leafs have recently re-engaged in trade discussions involving the 24-year-old winger.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / October 21

Why the Toronto Maple Leafs forward strategy isn’t working

When Craig Berube was hired, the Toronto Maple Leafs set out to play a more playoff-style game. They wanted a more north-south attack, filled with forechecking and cycling in the offensive zone rather than generating off the rush. This was supposed to be the new forward strategy.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / October 21

Mitch Marner's Replacement as Maple Leafs' Scapegoat Named by Craig Button

The fallout from the Toronto Maple Leafs' overtime loss to the Seattle Kraken has continued well beyond the final whistle. Goaltender Anthony Stolarz’s postgame comments, criticizing and questioning his teammates' effort and crease protection, immediately grabbed attention.

Nick Robertson News / TheLeafsnation / October 21

It’s now or never for Nick Robertson on the Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nick Robertson finds himself in a position that has become all too familiar for him over the last few years. While it is clear that he possesses the talent to play in the NHL due to his exceptional shot and offensive abilities, his lacklustre defensive play has held him back from becoming an everyday player.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / October 20

Maple Leafs should keep highly coveted winger

Maple Leafs should keep trade target that's linked to Penguins, Blue Jackets

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Keith Petruzzelli News / Inside The Rink / October 21

ECHL: Keith Petruzzelli Named Goaltender of the Week | 10/17-10/19/2025

The ECHL has named Reading Royals Goaltender Keith Petruzzelli as the ECHL Goaltender of the Week for October 17th-19th. In his only start last week, Petruzzelli stopped all 32 shots for a 4-0 road victory against the Maine Mariners.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / October 20

Maple Leafs’ Anthony Stolarz had every reason to be upset with team’s effort

The Toronto Maple Leafs suffered a frustrating overtime loss on Saturday night at the hands of the Seattle Kraken, as the group let a winnable game slip away when Joshua Mahura took advantage of a lackluster defensive effort to deliver the game-winner during the 3-on-3 overtime period.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / October 20

Maple Leafs’ Stolarz and Nylander Address Locker Room Tension

After the recent overtime loss to the Seattle Kraken, Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz didn’t waste time calling out his teammates for their lack of pushback and defense as he was barrelled over and had to stick up for himself in the defeat.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 20

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: What to Do with Roy, Cowan & Valis

It’s been a choppy start for the Toronto Maple Leafs, and no one should be surprised. New systems, new players, and a new voice behind the bench take time to settle.