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On YouTubeCraig 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.
Auston Matthews News / TheLeafsnation / January 1
Instant Reaction: The Auston Matthews show propels Maple Leafs to 6-5 win over Jets
Auston Matthews has been under the microscope for the Toronto Maple Leafs all season, and not in a good way. The New Years Day bout between the Maple Leafs and the Winnipeg Jets might have been the game that turns things around for him.
The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Last Word On Sports / January 1
The Maple Leafs See The Return Of Their Superstar
The Toronto Maple Leafs finally received good news on the injury front, as Auston Matthews will make his return to the Maple Leafs lineup against the Winnipeg Jets.
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.
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.
Auston Matthews News / Daily Faceoff / January 1
Leafs’ Auston Matthews to return to lineup against Jets
An important piece is set to bring in the New Year with his team. When speaking to the media on Thursday, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube revealed that captain Auston Matthews will be in the lineup for the team’s New Year’s Day clash with the Winnipeg Jets.
Auston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / January 1
Early Trade Talk: Matthews and More as NHL Teams Flip to 2026
With the calendar officially turned to 2026, NHL front offices are already eyeing their respective rosters and, inevitably, the NHL trade deadline. January always flips the switch from speculation to strategy, and a handful of recognizable names are quietly (and sometimes not so quietly) surfacing in the rumor mill.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 1
Leafs lineup news: Matthews will play vs. Jets, Woll starts, Nylander doubtful to practice Friday
We’ve entered the new year, and the Toronto Maple Leafs received some good news Thursday morning. Auston Matthews will play Thursday against the Winnipeg Jets.
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 / TheLeafsnation / January 1
Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews will return to lineup vs. Jets
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews joined his teammates for Thursday’s morning skate, and will return to the lineup against the Winnipeg Jets.
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.
Logan Shaw News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / January 1
Logan Shaw makes franchise history, Toronto Marlies end 2025 with third straight win
“I thought we played extremely well. The kill in the first period — the five-minute [major] — was huge. It was a huge momentum boost for us. The special teams were a huge part of this win, but I thought our five-on-five game was really solid.
Matthew Knies News / TheLeafsnation / January 1
How Matthew Knies is thriving in bumper role on Leafs’ new-look power play
Stop the presses! After the Toronto Maple Leafs hired assistant coach Steve Sullivan on December 26, to replace the outgoing Marc Savard, the team’s once-dormant power play has caught fire.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / January 1
Nick Robertson’s Climb to the Maple Leafs Top-Six
Nick Robertson has taken advantage of his chances to force his way back into the Toronto Maple Leafs conversation—no whining or grand declarations. Just showing up and doing the work.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 1
Top Leafs stories of 2025 – When Amazon made William Nylander look bad
DISCLAIMER: The ‘top stories’ are simply ranked based on how much traffic they garnered for our site over the past calendar year. This is not an opinionated list.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 1
26 Maple Leafs resolutions for 2026
The best resolutions are the ones that someone makes for you, right? In the case of the Maple Leafs they seem like they can use all the help they can get, so I’ve decided that I’m the right person to set their course, free of charge of course.
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.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / December 31
Worrying Maple Leafs Injury Update Emerges Before New Year
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ injury situation worsened before Tuesday's win with the loss of defenseman Chris Tanev and forward Dakota Joshua, both of whom missed the 4–0 victory over the New Jersey Devils.
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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