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How Maple Leafs’ Easton Cowan fared in his NHL debut

It’s completely understandable if you missed Easton Cowan’s NHL debut, as the Toronto Maple Leafs fell 3-2 to the Detroit Red Wings. Cowan was one of the Maple Leafs’ best players in the losing effort, and it would appear that he will be back in the lineup during Tuesday’s game against the Nashville Predators.

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4 takeaways from Maple Leafs-Red Wings: Easton Cowan’s strong debut wasted in uninspiring loss

The sky isn’t falling, but the Toronto Maple Leafs submitted an uninspiring effort Monday, losing 3-2 to the Detroit Red Wings. Mason Appleton scored with 44.1 seconds left to break the tie.

Easton Cowan News / Field Level Media / October 14

Rookie Easton Cowan, Leafs pursue turnaround vs. Predators

The Toronto Maple Leafs intend to cut their losses at two straight Tuesday night when they host the Nashville Predators. After winning their season opener against the Montreal Canadiens, the Maple Leafs dropped back-to-back contests to the Detroit Red Wings.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / October 13

NHL Makes Scoring Change After Maple Leafs-Red Wings Game

The NHL announced a scoring correction following the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 3–2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings on Monday afternoon at Scotiabank Arena. The update was posted by the league’s Public Relations account on X.

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The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz

The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / October 13

Berube Issues Early-Season Challenge to William Nylander

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ early struggles continued Monday afternoon with a 3-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings at Scotiabank Arena. Now 1-2 on the season, it was the second straight loss to Detroit.

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The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Maple Leafs making the right call with major roster decision

How long is Steve Yzerman's leash with the Detroit Red Wings?

Matthew Schaefer impressed in his NHL debut with Islanders

One rookie to watch on all 32 NHL teams in 2025-26

Best hockey line nicknames of all time

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / October 13

Game Review: Maple Leafs struggle for offense, concede late goal in frustrating regulation loss to Detroit

The Maple Leafs were hard done by in this 3-2 regulation loss to Detroit, but they also need more out of the top of their lineup. The Leafs were again guilty of some sloppy puck play in the early parts of this game.

Auston Matthews News / Breakaway on SI / October 13

Maple Leafs Star is Already Greatest American-Born Scorer

Toronto Maple Leafs superstar and captain Auston Matthews is still in his physical prime, but he’s already established that he is the greatest American-born scorer in NHL history.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 13

Red Wings Score Late to Steal Game From Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Detroit Red Wings met today in an afternoon matinée, which was the second half of a home-and-home between the Original Six clubs.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / October 13

Knee Jerk Reaction: Maple Leafs trade sloppy play for bad bounces in 3-2 loss to Red Wings

On Saturday, the Toronto Maple Leafs let a 2-0 lead slip away from them against the Detroit Red Wings, with the eventual result being a 6-3 loss. The loss was chalked up to sloppy play.

Lucas Raymond News / Inside The Rink / October 13

Lucas Raymond Leaves Game Against Toronto Maple Leafs

The Detroit Red Wings are looking to sweep their home-and-home series with the Toronto Maple Leafs. In the second period, their young forward Lucas Raymond left the game and went down the tunnel.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 13

Craig Berube explains why he moved Maccelli to Tavares line, Stolarz to start vs. Red Wings

It’s a rare afternoon start for the Toronto Maple Leafs as they host the Detroit Red Wings, and head coach Craig Berube addressed the unique circumstances during his media availability Monday.

Craig Berube News / The Hockey Writers / October 13

Maple Leafs at the Crossroads: Berube’s Blueprint Still in Pencil

Two games into the season, and the Toronto Maple Leafs are showing flashes of both promise and frustration. There’s no reason to panic — it’s early, and new systems take time — but this team still feels like a work in progress.

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The 'NFL 250-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

The 'Team USA men's basketball coaches' quiz

The 'Most starts by an NFL quarterback' quiz

The '100-rushing-yard games by NFL QBs' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 13

Calle Jarnkrok is making a staunch effort early to keep his roster spot

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Calle Jarnkrok seemed like as sure a thing as ever to be a trade candidate in the weeks leading up to training camp. After

NHL News / 6IX ON ICE / October 13

Toronto Maple Leafs checkup after Week 1

Going into the 2025–26 season, the Toronto Maple Leafs have a lot to prove. They lost Mitch Marner in the offseason, which was the biggest move in recent franchise history.

William Nylander News / Trade Talk Sports / October 13

3 Reasons Maple Leafs Fans Should Thank William Nylander

There’s something quietly remarkable about William Nylander. Through all the noise, the trade rumours, and the constant second-guessing, he’s remained the same: calm, professional, and productive.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pension Plan Puppets / October 13

Toronto Marlies split opening series against the Rochester Americans

It's Marlies time again! Roster changes are the normal course of life in the AHL, but to start this season the Marlies in particular have had quite an upheaval with a lot of new names on the team and even an old name from the Leafs organisation returning to the team.

Morgan Rielly News / The Hockey Writers / October 13