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William Nylander (5 points) propels Maple Leafs past Avalanche

William Nylander had two goals and three assists, Auston Matthews had two goals and two assists, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Colorado Avalanche 6-3 in Denver on Saturday night.

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Jim Hiller on Gavin McKenna already earning PP1 and first-line looks: “We’re not just giving that to him… He’s earned that… He’s just a good player, and he’s going to be for a long time”

After a 6-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche, head coach Jim Hiller discussed Gavin McKenna’s continued development and growing responsibilities, William Nylander’s five-point performance, Sergei Bobrovsky’s first win as a Leaf, and the status of Chris Tanev.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 10

Instant Reaction: The William Nylander show takes over Denver

William Nylander and the Toronto Maple Leafs showed up to Ball Arena in Denver and made a statement. After the Maple Leafs saw a 3-o lead evaporate on

Christopher Tanev News / Daily Faceoff / October 10

Leafs’ Chris Tanev leaves game against Avalanche with upper-body injury

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced during their game against the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday night that defenseman Chris Tanev would not return to action after he suffered an upper-body injury in the first period.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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Christopher Tanev News / TheLeafsnation / October 10

Maple Leafs’ Chris Tanev ruled out vs. Avalanche due to upper-body injury

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev left Saturday’s game against the Colorado Avalanche with an upper-body injury and will not return, the team confirmed prior to the start of the second period.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Nick Blankenburg News / TheLeafsnation / October 10

Nick Blankenburg to make Maple Leafs debut vs. Avalanche, team to run 11 forwards and 7 defencemen

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Nick Blankenbrug is set to make his debut with the team on Saturday night against the Colorado Avalanche. Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller confirmed the lineup change when speaking to reporters before the game.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / October 10

The Maple Leafs Can Score. Now Comes the Hard Part

One thing we find interesting about the Toronto Maple Leafs' first five games is how much they have already told us about this team without really answering the biggest question.

Miles Wood News / NHL Trade Talk / October 10

What Could Miles Wood Bring to the Maple Leafs?

Miles Wood’s call-up gives the Toronto Maple Leafs a little more than a warm body to fill out the lineup. With John Tavares away for the birth of his son, Wood is expected to join Toronto ahead of Saturday’s game in Colorado.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Rumors / October 10

Toronto Maple Leafs are looking for a top-four defenseman

The Toronto Maple Leafs are looking for a top-four defenseman, but the cost may be too high.

Why Oliver Ekman-Larsson could be a potential trade piece if Maple Leafs upgrade defence

Former NHL head coach Gerard Gallant stresses patience with Gavin McKenna through his first few games

Maple Leafs’ lineup news: Morgan Rielly paired with Chris Tanev, Oliver Ekman-Larsson returns

The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / October 10

The Maple Leafs’ new faces are bringing back something fans have missed

The Toronto Maple Leafs have gradually begun turning back the clock. And the new faces on the team have played a massive role in making that happen. The two-year Craig Berube period attempted to transform the Maple Leafs into something they hadn’t been for nearly a decade.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / October 10

Maple Leafs make big lineup change against Avalanche with John Tavares out

The Toronto Maple Leafs are back in action tonight as they continue their West Coast swing with a matchup against the Colorado Avalanche. Toronto is coming off a frustrating loss to the Vegas Golden Knights, where the team blew a 3-0 lead before eventually losing in a shootout.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

NHL News / Professor Press Box / October 10

Maple Leafs Visit Avalanche: Three Things to Watch

I don't think Toronto Maple Leafs fans are quite sure what to make of this team yet. And honestly, I don't blame them. Five games into the season, Toronto has shown us some exciting things, some worrying things, and enough inconsistency to keep us guessing.

Easton Cowan News / Editor In Leaf / October 10

Maple Leafs fixing their blue line could cost them Easton Cowan

Just as the Toronto Maple Leafs hoped to find their footing on the road, their familiar defensive demons resurfaced. A disappointing 4-3 shootout loss to the Vegas Golden Knights, after holding an early 3-0 advantage, has squarely refocused attention on Toronto's shaky back end.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / October 10

The Maple Leafs Might Not Be Better, But They’re More Fun

Whether the Toronto Maple Leafs are a better hockey team than they were last season remains to be seen. Through five games, their 2-2-1 record couldn't be much more mediocre.

John Tavares News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 10

Why John Tavares won’t be in Maple Leafs’ lineup vs. Avalanche

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be without John Tavares when they face the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday, after the veteran center and his wife, Aryne, welcomed their fourth child, a baby boy named Tucker.

Oliver Ekman-Larsson News / TheLeafsnation / October 10

Why Oliver Ekman-Larsson could be a potential trade piece if Maple Leafs upgrade defence

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka isn’t shy when it comes to pulling off bold moves to upgrade his hockey club, and after Matthew Knies was moved in a blockbuster for Kirill Marchenko on the eve of the season, look for the next Leafs’ trade to be focused on upgrading the blueline.

Morgan Rielly News / The Hockey Writers / October 10

Maple Leafs’ Rielly Listed as Player with Most On the Line… Why?

Morgan Rielly has been with the Toronto Maple Leafs longer than anyone on the roster. Entering 2026-27, he may also have more to prove than anyone. The Athletic asked its NHL team-dedicated reporters to name one player from each team with the most at stake this season.

Jim Hiller News / TheLeafsnation / October 10

Maple Leafs’ Jim Hiller thankful for centre depth, explains changes to defence pairs

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller made some changes to the lineup ahead of Saturday’s game against the Colorado Avalanche, and explained his rationale, following Friday’s practice.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 10

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Bobrovsky, McKenna & Rounding Into Form

A couple of interesting things are happening with the Toronto Maple Leafs right now, and neither is necessarily about the biggest name on the roster or the latest result.

Gavin Mckenna News / The Hockey Writers / October 10

Pundits Need to Drop the Criticism of Maple Leafs’ McKenna

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Gavin McKenna recently recorded both his first point and goal in a 5-4 overtime win against the Nashville Predators, four games into his NHL career.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 10

Former Maple Leaf John-Michael Liles believes Toronto’s new lineup has helped unlock Auston Matthews’ old form

The Toronto Maple Leafs have a different feel to them this season compared to the club that slumped to a last-place finish in the Atlantic Division a year ago. Through five games, the Maple Leafs are 2-2-1 and have been led by captain Auston Matthews.

Oliver Ekman-Larsson News / NHL Trade Talk / October 9

Maple Leafs Get Good News on Ekman-Larsson After Scary Hit

A scary moment came Thursday night when Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson took a hit from Jeremy Lauzon, which sent the Leafs blueliner’s head to the ice.

William Nylander News / Trade Talk Sports / October 8

William Nylander Wasn’t Willing to Waste His Best Years in a Maple Leafs Rebuild

There was a lot of uncertainty around the direction of the Toronto Maple Leafs after an extremely disappointing 2025-26 season. Was new management going to retool around franchise cornerstones Auston Matthews and William Nylander, or embark on a rebuild that potentially shipped them out the door?

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / October 8

Maple Leafs Still Carry the Baggage of the Past

If you are a Toronto Maple Leafs fan and don’t read Howard Berger’s posts, I encourage you to start. There are cautions, but he’s a generally thoughtful, intelligent commentator about the team and its situations.

Gavin Mckenna News / Larry Brown Sports / October 7

Gavin McKenna sums up his first NHL goal with a great quote

It was a night to remember for Toronto Maple Leafs rookie forward Gavin McKenna on Tuesday. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 draft lit the lamp for the first time in his NHL career in the second period of Toronto’s game against the visiting Nashville Predators at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.