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Maple Leafs News and Rumors: Woll Injury, Stolarz Concerns, Trade Talk

The Toronto Maple Leafs just might be back in business after a 4-2-0 six-game road trip against some stiff Eastern Conference competition. It all started to click, with Auston Matthews healthy and scoring, Matthew Knies doing the same, and a productive third line of Dakota Joshua, Nicolas Roy, and Bobby McMann emerging.

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Game Review: Maple Leafs get more contributions from up and down the lineup in win over Carolina

Just like that, the previously hapless Maple Leafs emerged from a tough five-game road trip with a 4-1-0 record while outscoring the opposition 16-4 in three straight wins, two of which came in Florida and Carolina.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / December 5

The Leafs can’t stay healthy in net

It seems the news can never just be all good for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Despite beating the Carolina Hurricanes 5-1 on Thursday for their third straight regulation win, the Leafs suffered the loss of goaltender Joseph Woll, who left the game after the second period with a lower-body injury.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Inside The Rink / December 5

Toronto Maple Leafs Win Three Straight

The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 5-1 on Thursday night. It’s the team’s third win in a row. They’ve improved their record to 13-11-3 through 27 games.

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Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Laughton, Hildeby & Berube’s Injury Silence

It’s been a week that feels almost tailor-made for reflection. The Toronto Maple Leafs have been juggling injuries, unexpected heroics, and the kind of small, chaotic moments that define a long NHL season.

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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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 5

Why Maple Leafs’ third line is catalyst to playoff hopes

Brad Treliving faced a difficult task when Mitch Marner decided he no longer wanted to be on the Toronto Maple Leafs. He chose to use the added cap space to bolster depth, replacing Marner with Nicolas Roy, Dakota Joshua, and Matias Maccelli.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / December 5

Easton Cowan is the most important Toronto Maple Leafs rookie since Auston Matthews

The Toronto Maple Leafs may have started the season off slowly, but they are surging. They smacked the Carolina Hurricanes 5-1 last night and have won four of their last five games.

Victor Johansson News / TheLeafsnation / December 5

Maple Leafs prospect Victor Johansson named to Sweden’s World Juniors team

Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Victor Johansson was named to Sweden’s World Juniors team on Friday. Here is the full roster, listed by Daily Faceoff’s Uffe Bodin: Johansson is The Leafs Nation’s 13th-ranked prospect within the organization.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 5

Maple Leafs have embraced accountability and desperation to find success on the road

The Toronto Maple Leafs are not as good a hockey team as they were last season, or really, as good as they’ve been over the past decade. That isn’t ideal, but what is promising is that the team seems to have finally realized it and has started to embrace that things need to be done differently.

Joseph Woll News / Athlon Sports / December 5

Maple Leafs Facing Goalie Crisis After Joseph Woll's Injury Update

The Toronto Maple Leafs closed their six-game road trip with a 5–1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes, but the night quickly shifted when goaltender Joseph Woll did not return for the third period due to a lower-body injury.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 5

4 Takeaways From Maple Leafs’ 5-1 Win Over Hurricanes

The Toronto Maple Leafs wrapped up a six-game road trip with three straight wins after defeating the Carolina Hurricanes by a score of 5-1 on Thursday (Dec.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Last Word On Sports / December 5

Toronto Maple Leafs Goalie Exits Game Early

The Toronto Maple Leafs faced off against the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night. The Maple Leafs ended up beating the Hurricanes 5-1, but it came at the cost of losing their number one goalie, Joseph Woll, with a lower-body injury during the second period.

Matthew Knies News / TheLeafsnation / December 5

Leafs’ Knies reflects on highlight-reel goal, building confidence during 3-game winning streak

Don’t look now, but the Toronto Maple Leafs are officially on a three-game winning streak. On Thursday night, the team wrapped up a six-game road trip with a 5-1 defeat of the Carolina Hurricanes.

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Joseph Woll News / TheLeafsnation / December 5

4 takeaways from Leafs-Hurricanes: Woll’s injury casts cloud over thorough victory

This was the type of victory that fans and analysts alike were asking for the majority of the season. For the second consecutive game, the Toronto Maple Leafs thoroughly defeated an Eastern Conference power, toppling the Carolina Hurricanes 5-1.

Joseph Woll News / NHL Trade Talk / December 4

Injury Update As Joseph Woll Leaves Game for the Maple Leafs

Goaltender Joseph Woll left Thursday’s game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Carolina Hurricanes before the start of the third period due to a “lower-body injury.” The severity of Woll’s injury was unknown, as the netminder didn’t return to the game.

Bobby McMann News / The Hockey Writers / December 4

Bobby McMann & Maple Leafs Defeat Hurricanes 5-1

The Carolina Hurricanes hosted the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night (Dec. 4) for their second of three meetings of the season. The Hurricanes won the first game 5-4 in Toronto back on Nov.

Bobby McMann News / Field Level Media / December 4

Bobby McMann's 2-goal game sparks Leafs in win over Hurricanes

Bobby McMann scored two goals and Matthew Knies had a goal and an assist as the Toronto Maple Leafs won their third game in a row, beating the Carolina Hurricanes 5-1 on Thursday in Raleigh, N.C.

Sam McCue News / TheLeafsnation / December 4

Maple Leafs prospect Sam McCue traded from OHL’s Brantford Bulldogs to Ottawa 67’s

Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Sam McCue was traded from the Ontario Hockey League’s Brantford Bulldogs to the Ottawa 67’s on Thursday. McCue, along with Brantford’s 5th-round pick in the 2029 OHL Priority Selection Draft are heading to Ottawa, in exchange for 2nd and 3rd picks in the 2029 Draft.

Easton Cowan News / The Hockey Writers / December 4

Easton Cowan’s the Most Important Rookie the Maple Leafs Have Had in Years

Just a couple of months ago, the conversation around Easton Cowan was pretty firm. Yes, he’s a good prospect, but “he’ll need some time with the Toronto Marlies.” Even within the Toronto Maple Leafs organization, no one wanted to rush him.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / December 4

Maple Leafs’ Struggles With Injuries Continue

The Toronto Maple Leafs‘ season has been plagued by injuries. And with yesterday’s update from head coach Craig Berube, it put the cherry on top. The Maple Leafs announced that defenseman Brandon Carlo had a setback in his recovery from the injury he had been dealing with and will “probably require surgery” to fix it.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Inside The Rink / December 4

Toronto Maple Leafs Starting to Rise

The Toronto Maple Leafs put the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions, the Florida Panthers, in an embarrassing position on Tuesday night. By beating the Panthers 4-1, the Leafs have moved out of last place in the Eastern Conference.

Troy Stecher News / NHL Trade Talk / December 4

Newest Maple Leaf Thought His Career Might Be Over — Now He’s Reviving It in Toronto

When Troy Stecher hit waivers last month, the veteran defenseman had a sobering thought: this might be it. After 10 NHL seasons and seven teams, his future felt uncertain as he sat buried on Edmonton’s depth chart.

Auston Matthews News / Athlon Sports / December 4

Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews Addresses His Slow Start Before Hurricanes Game

The Toronto Maple Leafs are coming off one of their best wins this season after beating the reigning champion Florida Panthers 4-1 on Tuesday. Team captain Auston Matthews, meanwhile, keeps working through the early stages of his return from injury and a slow start to the season.

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