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7 stats that define Maple Leafs at the midway point

All stats current prior to Tuesday’s games. The Maple Leafs have 45 points in 41 games. Keeping up this underwhelming pace that’s a 90 point season and you’d have to go back to 2018-19 to see a team with 90 points make the playoffs.

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Daily Faceoff outlines how Leafs prospects Ben Danford, Victor Johansson fared at World Juniors

The 2026 World Juniors in Minnesota wrapped up Monday evening in thrilling fashion, with Sweden holding off a mad dash comeback attempt by Czechia for a 3-2 win.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 7

4 takeaways from Leafs-Panthers: Carlo makes immediate impact in return, Matthews remains on fire

There’s a natural temptation to look towards the past, but let’s focus on the present: the Toronto Maple Leafs dispatched the Florida Panthers 4-1 in one of their most complete victories of the season.

NHL News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / January 7

Game Review: Maple Leafs full marks in four-line win over Florida

For the second time this season, the Maple Leafs beat the Florida Panthers by a score of 4-1 thanks to a strong four-line effort. Frankly, this scoreline, especially when it was sitting at 3-1 as the Panthers pulled their goalie with four minutes to play, flattered Florida tonight.

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The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / January 6

Craig Berube on Eetu Luostarinen’s hit from behind on Scott Laughton: “That is a penalty all day long”

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 4-1 win over the Florida Panthers, which improved the Maple Leafs’ record to 20-15-7. On the team’s performance: Good team effort.

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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.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / January 6

Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs tame Panthers 4-1 in most complete game of season

The Toronto Maple Leafs picked the perfect time to play their most complete game of the season. The Leafs hosted the Florida Panthers Tuesday night in what felt like a Stanley Cup Playoff game from the opening puck drop.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 6

Maple Leafs Extend Point Streak to 7 Games in 4-1 Win Over Panthers

The Toronto Maple Leafs (20-15-7) defeated the Florida Panthers (22-17-3) 4-1 at Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday night to extend their point streak to seven games.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 6

Maple Leafs post wire-to-wire win over struggling Panthers

Matthew Knies had a goal and an assist in his 200th career game Tuesday night and the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the visiting Florida Panthers 4-1. Easton Cowan, Auston Matthews and Bobby McMann (empty net) also scored for the Maple Leafs, who have won three of four.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / January 6

A Second Look at the Maple Leafs’ Carlo–Laughton Trades

For the Toronto Maple Leafs, every season carries pressure to do well in the playoffs. That leads to risky trade-deadline deals. Sometimes they make sense.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 6

Mats Sundin believes it’s a treat for Maple Leafs to have Auston Matthews: ‘He’s an even better person’

Records are made to be broken, and Mats Sundin was in town to celebrate Auston Matthews’ accomplishment on Tuesday. Matthews surpassed Sundin on January 3 to become the Toronto Maple Leafs’ all-time goals leader.

Brandon Carlo News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 6

Toronto Maple Leafs Activate Brandon Carlo

The Toronto Maple Leafs have activated defenseman Brandon Carlo off of injured reserve. In a corresponding move, the club reassigned blueliner Marshall Rifai to their AHL affiliate, the Toronto Marlies.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Inside The Rink / January 6

Toronto Maple Leafs Injury News Gets Worse

The Toronto Maple Leafs cannot seem to catch a break this season. Their injury problems continue to mount. Defenseman Chris Tanev is facing a potential long-term absence that could include surgery.

Auston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / January 6

He’s Got the Record Now, So How High Can Auston Matthews Go?

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost a 4–3 overtime game to the New York Islanders on Saturday, and in the short term, that’s the part that stings. Points matter right now, and Toronto doesn’t have many to spare.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / January 6

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Matthews, McCabe, Carlo & Nylander

The Toronto Maple Leafs return to Scotiabank Arena tonight to face the Florida Panthers in a game that feels heavier than a typical January meeting. Toronto is riding a six-game point streak and welcoming home a captain who rewrote franchise history on Saturday.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 6

Steven Lorentz, Max Domi praise Oliver Ekman-Larsson’s game after being named to Swedish olympic team

In a season that’s been largely forgettable so far for the Toronto Maple Leafs and their fans, defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson has been a bright spot. The 34-year-old defenceman inked a four-year contract with the Maple Leafs prior to the 2024-25 season, and has seemingly stepped into the fountain of youth in his second year with the team.

Brandon Carlo News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 6

Maple Leafs' Brandon Carlo set to return after long injury layoff

The Leafs have been without Carlo for the majority of the season.

Leafs’ William Nylander placed on injured reserve

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Anthony Stolarz News / Athlon Sports / January 6

Anthony Stolarz Development Emerges Before Leafs-Panthers Game

The Toronto Maple Leafs received a positive sign ahead of Tuesday’s matchup against the Florida Panthers. Goaltender Anthony Stolarz was back on the ice, skating before practice for the first time in weeks.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Last Word On Sports / January 6

Favourable News On Latest Toronto Maple Leafs Defenceman Injury Update

The Toronto Maple Leafs seem to have caught a break on the recent Jake McCabe injury. McCabe left the game against the New York Islanders on Saturday night in the third period after blocking a shot.

Morgan Rielly News / 6IX ON ICE / January 6

Why the Toronto Maple Leafs need to move on from Morgan Rielly

Auston Matthews’ two-goal performance against the New York Islanders on Saturday night was a historic game for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Matthews is now the Leafs’ franchise leader in goals, surpassing Leafs’ legend Mats Sundin with 421 goals.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / January 5

Maple Leafs Are Playing Better — But Standings Tell Different Story

The Toronto Maple Leafs have gone six straight games without losing in regulation. Pretty good, you’d think. But the truth is that they’re still sitting last in the Atlantic Division.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / January 5

Maple Leafs Injury Report: Nylander, Tanev & More

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been bitten by the injury bug yet again. Unfortunately, this has been going on all season and has played a big part in the team not being able to build chemistry at the beginning of the year.

Christopher Tanev News / Daily Faceoff / January 5

Leafs have clarity on state of blueline with Chris Tanev update

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been plagued by a brutal run of injury luck all season long, and it’s not slowing down anytime soon. Head coach Craig Berube

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 5

Maple Leafs Place William Nylander On IR, Recall Marshall Rifai

The Maple Leafs placed right winger William Nylander on injured reserve Monday, according to a team announcement. The placement is retroactive to Dec. 27, so he is eligible for activation at any time.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / January 4

Leafs' Chris Tanev may miss rest of regular season with groin injury

Whether the Toronto Maple Leafs make the playoffs or not, they might have to get there without Chris Tanev.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / January 4

Breaking down the Atlantic Division and how the Toronto Maple Leafs can climb the standings

The 2025–26 Toronto Maple Leafs have had a rough start to the season, to say the least. While the division is tight, they sit near the bottom. The season has been turbulent so far, with inconsistent play, a failing power play and injuries up and down the lineup.