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Maple Leafs skate past Oilers 5-2 for third straight win

Matias Maccelli scored twice as the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs upended the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 on Tuesday night. Matthew Knies added a goal and an assist, and John Tavares and Bobby McMann also scored for the Maple Leafs, who have won three straight and improved to 11-12-3 on the road this season.

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Did Stolarz Give the Maple Leafs a Season-Changing Game?

If you were looking for a turning point in the Toronto Maple Leafs’ season, you might circle their win in Edmonton and draw a big arrow straight toward Anthony Stolarz.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / February 3

Craig Berube on the Leafs entering the Olympic break with three straight wins: “It’s a lot of confidence… I’m proud of our team and the way they competed on the road trip”

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 5-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers, which improved the Maple Leafs’ record to 27-21-9. On the keys to success in the game: Highly competitive tonight.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 3

Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs head into Olympic break on a high note with sweep of Western Canada

January has been a month of ups and downs, and while the Toronto Maple Leafs very much remain on the outside of the playoff picture (five points back of a playoff spot), a three game winning streak on the road is a reminder that course corrections, not a complete overhaul, is what the doctor ordered for Toronto.

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How many of the 35 American-born NHL players to reach the 700-point milestone can you name in five minutes?

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / February 3

Craig Berube on Easton Cowan sitting out games as a healthy scratch: “There are young guys in the league who don’t play all the time.. They have little breaks here and there, and they benefit from it”

Ahead of Tuesday’s game in Edmonton, Craig Berube discussed the challenge against the Oilers, the development plan for Easton Cowan, and the upcoming Olympic hockey tournament.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

William Nylander News / Professor Press Box / February 3

How Good Can the Maple Leafs William Nylander Actually Become?

William Nylander is really making waves recently, isn’t he? Just last week, he got slapped with a fine from the NHL for that “obscene gesture.” Cost him $5000.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / February 3

Who Might the Maple Leafs Sell Before the Olympic Break?

NHL insider Elliotte Friedman reported on the FAN Hockey Show that a Toronto Maple Leafs win on Tuesday night over the Edmonton Oilers (if they can pull out a victory) does not change their 2025-26 trade deadline plans.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / February 3

NHL Rumors: Could the Maple Leafs get similar package for Bobby McMann as Canucks did for Kiefer Sherwood?

TSN: Chris Johnston said on TSN Radio 1050 on the First Up show that it’s more than likely that the Toronto Maple Leafs will be sellers at the deadline.

Easton Cowan News / NHL Trade Talk / February 3

Why Have the Maple Leafs Wasted Easton Cowan’s Rookie Year?

Easton Cowan has been one of the more curious stories for the Toronto Maple Leafs this season. After absolutely tearing it up in juniors, where he was basically carrying his team on every shift, you’d expect him to jump into the NHL and make a big impact right away.

NHL News / EasySportz / February 3

Canadian Clash: Maple Leafs vs. Oilers Preview for Feb. 3

EDMONTON, Alberta — The Toronto Maple Leafs roll into Rogers Place on Tuesday night to face the Edmonton Oilers in what figures to be one of the more electric midweek NHL showdowns of the season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 3

Second-oldest Maple Leafs alumnus Jim Morrison passes away at age 94

Jim Morrison, who was the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ second-oldest living alumnus, has passed away at the age of 94, the team announced on Tuesday morning. Morrison,

Joseph Woll News / Professor Press Box / February 3

Analyst Makes Horrible Call on Joseph Woll Trade Idea

If you’ve been following the Toronto Maple Leafs lately, you know how quickly a trade can come back to bite. Just think Fraser Minten. The youngster gets shipped to Boston, and now he’s the Bruins rookie of the month, looking like a middle-six dynamo with smarts, speed, and that sort of ice IQ that makes everything click.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 3

3 Takeaways From Maple Leafs’ 4-2 Win Over Flames

The Toronto Maple Leafs (26-21-9) beat the Calgary Flames (22-27-6) 4-2 on Monday night, in a game that they probably should have lost, and that most likely brought conflicting emotions for the fans in Toronto and those who took over the Saddledome.

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Auston Matthews News / The Hockey Writers / February 3

Auston Matthews’ Transparency Quieting Maple Leafs Rumors

With word swirling that the Toronto Maple Leafs are heading into a re-tooling trade deadline in which speculation suggests they are ready to sell on some of their assets, one of the biggest question marks hovered over captain, Auston Matthews.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / February 3

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Nylander, Woll, Stolarz & Rielly

The Toronto Maple Leafs opened the night with a jolt, and for once, it wasn’t the opponent catching them flat-footed. William Nylander buried a breakaway just 35 seconds in, the kind of early punch Toronto hasn’t landed often during their recent slide.

Brandon Carlo News / NHL Trade Talk / February 3

Brandon Carlo Addresses Rumors Amid Maple Leafs Trade Buzz

Brandon Carlo understands the business side of hockey, but that doesn’t make trade rumors any easier. Knowing that the Toronto Maple Leafs are leaning toward becoming sellers, his name will be out there over the next 24 hours, and if he’s not moved, out there again before March 6.

Craig Berube News / 6IX ON ICE / February 3

Why Craig Berube should be fired if the Toronto Maple Leafs retool

The Toronto Maple Leafs are currently seven points out of a playoff spot and sit 20th in the league. It’s clear that the Leafs need to retool. Whether or not Brad Treliving can be trusted to retool successfully remains to be seen.

Joseph Woll News / NHL Trade Talk / February 3

Analyst Not Against the Maple Leafs Trading Joseph Woll

When talk of the Toronto Maple Leafs trading a goaltender has come up this year, it’s often revolved around Anthony Stolarz, largely because he’s been out of sight and out of mind due to injury, and also given that Joseph Woll and Dennis Hildeby are considerably younger.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 3

Craig Berube praises William Nylander for getting Maple Leafs confidence back

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube may get frustrated with William Nylander’s play from time to time, but of late, he’s been singing his praise to anyone who will listen.

William Nylander News / Field Level Media / February 3

William Nylander shines as Leafs beat Flames for 8th straight time

William Nylander scored once in a three-point game and the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs posted a 4-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Monday. Matias Maccelli, Troy Stecher and Bobby McMann also scored for the Maple Leafs, who have won two consecutive games since losing six straight (0-5-1).

Morgan Rielly News / Daily Faceoff / February 2

Leafs’ Morgan Rielly won’t return until after Olympic break

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube announced that defenseman Morgan Rielly won’t return to the lineup until after the Olympic break. The Leafs only play two more games before they break for the Olympics, that coming on Monday against the Calgary Flames and on Tuesday against the Edmonton Oilers.

Auston Matthews News / 6IX ON ICE / February 2