Toronto Maple Leafs: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Christopher Tanev News / Field Level Media / December 31

Maple Leafs D Chris Tanev (groin) out for 'significant time'

The Toronto Maple Leafs expect defenseman Chris Tanev to miss "significant time" with a groin injury he sustained after recovering from a separate issue, coach Craig Berube said Wednesday.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 31

Leafs injury news: Tanev, Joshua out indefinitely, Matthews, Nylander’s status vs. Jets to be determined

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev is out indefinitely due to a groin injury, head coach Craig Berube confirmed Wednesday. “Chris Tanev is going to miss some time, significant time,” Berube said via Terry Koshan of the Toronto Sun.

Christopher Tanev News / Daily Faceoff / December 31

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. “They’re looking at things going forward here, so I’m not gonna speculate on what they’re gonna exactly do,” Berube said.

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Auston Matthews News / TheLeafsnation / December 31

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NHL News / Inside The Rink / December 31

Woll’s Shutout Leads Leafs Past Devils in Toronto

On Tuesday in Toronto, the Maple Leafs hosted the Devils, handing New Jersey their fourth straight loss when the Leafs and Joseph Woll shutout the Devils 4-0.

Craig Berube News / TheLeafsnation / December 31

Craig Berube praises confident Maple Leafs for buying into team’s structure

Craig Berube wanted his hockey club to finish off 2025 strong, and the Toronto Maple Leafs delivered in a major way. The Leafs were absolutely buzzing in all areas of the ice on Tuesday night against the New Jersey Devils, using a complete game to blank their former head coach Sheldon Keefe’s hockey club 4-0.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 31

3 Takeaways from Maple Leafs 4-0 Shutout of the Devils

This didn’t look anything like the last meeting. New Jersey embarrassed the Maple Leafs earlier this year, skated circles around them and turned it into a long night.

Joseph Woll News / TheLeafsnation / December 31

Joseph Woll defers to Leafs’ strong effort following shutout vs. Devils

Joseph Woll finished his 2025 in style on Tuesday night, backstopping the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 4-0 win over the New Jersey Devils for his first shutout of the season.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 31

3 Takeaways From Maple Leafs’ 4-0 Win Over Devils

The Toronto Maple Leafs earned a 4-0 win over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday (Dec. 30). The shorthanded Maple Leafs turned in a total team effort to close out 2025 on a positive run.

Matthew Knies News / TheLeafsnation / December 31

Matthew Knies’ teammates rave about 3rd-period fight vs. Devils: ‘Fired up our whole bench’

The Toronto Maple Leafs delivered one of their best efforts of the season with the odds stacked against them to close out the calendar year. Down Auston Matthews, William Nylander, Chris Tanev, and Dakota Joshua, they responded with a spirited 4-0 win over Sheldon Keefe’s New Jersey Devils.

Craig Berube News / TheLeafsnation / December 31

Pete DeBoer shares his message to Craig Berube amidst replacement rumours

Speculation surrounding an eventual Craig Berube dismissal from the Toronto Maple Leafs has quieted slightly since the holiday break, but it was one of the hottest topics in the city through December.

Auston Matthews News / Athlon Sports / December 31

Maple Leafs Announce Auston Matthews Update After Devils Game

The Toronto Maple Leafs were without several key players Tuesday night, including captain Auston Matthews, who remained sidelined as the team shut out the New Jersey Devils 4–0 at Scotiabank Arena.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 31

3 takeaways from Leafs-Devils: Woll’s wonderful game, McMann, Robertson’s season-best efforts, Knies’ electric fight

Today is gonna be the day That they’re gonna throw it back to you Say what you will about the 2025-26 Toronto Maple Leafs, they are far from predictable.

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.

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NHL News / TheLeafsnation / December 30

Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs blank Devils 4-0 in hopeful omen for 2026

The Toronto Maple Leafs always seem to turn it on when they’re down a key player or two, and Tuesday night’s 4-0 win against the New Jersey Devils was a perfect example.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Field Level Media / December 30

Joseph Woll stops 33 shots as Maple Leafs blank Devils

Joseph Woll stopped 33 shots to earn his first shutout of the season Tuesday night as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the visiting New Jersey Devils 4-0.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 30

Auston Matthews' injury presents steep challenge for Leafs

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.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 30