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Auston Matthews, Leafs face Flyers in clash of contenders

Auston Matthews aims to continue his latest hot streak Thursday when the Toronto Maple Leafs visit the Philadelphia Flyers. Matthews has enjoyed a pleasant start to 2026, scoring six times in three games since the calendar turned to January.

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Brad Marchand Reacts to Historic Maple Leafs News

Brad Marchand praised Auston Matthews after Toronto’s 4-1 win over Florida on Tuesday. Matthews scored again and continued a strong scoring stretch of six goals in his last three games.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / January 7

Insider Expects Maple Leafs to Make Big Move Pre-Olympic Freeze

While much of the NHL appears content to wait out the Olympic roster freeze before making major trade deadline moves, the Toronto Maple Leafs don’t seem to have that luxury.

Christopher Tanev News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 7

Maple Leafs rumors: Olympic trade freeze adds to desperation after Chris Tanev injury

The Toronto Maple Leafs have begun to turn things around after a brutal stretch at the beginning of December, picking up a point in each of their last seven games — and winning five of them.

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Matthew Knies News / The Hockey Writers / January 7

Maple Leafs’ Matthew Knies Joins Select Group in 200th NHL Game

On Tuesday night, in a divisional win for the Toronto Maple Leafs over the Florida Panthers, Matthew Knies played in a milestone game, while also joining select company in the process.

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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.

Nick Robertson News / 6IX ON ICE / January 7

Is Nick Robertson finally reaching his potential?

The Toronto Maple Leafs are coming off a dominant 4–1 win against the back-to-back Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers. Once again, the Leafs can realistically make the playoffs, sitting two points out of a wild-card spot.

Brett Budgell News / Inside The Rink / January 7

ECHL: Brett Budgell Heads Overseas

Bloomington Bison forward Brett Budgell is heading overseas to the ICEHL to join Villacher SV after spending his first four seasons in North America. He will play alongside former Wheeling Nailers captain Nick Hutchison.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / January 7

Maple Leafs Quick Hits: Six Straight at Home and Counting

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ 4–1 win over the Florida Panthers wasn’t just another W on the home sheet. It was the kind of game that signals a team rounding into form.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 7

Craig Berube calls hit on Laughton ‘penalty, all day long’, loved Leafs’ collective effort vs. Panthers

The Toronto Maple Leafs played one of their most impressive hockey games of the season on Tuesday night, taking down the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers 4-1.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 7

4 Takeaways From Maple Leafs’ 4-1 Win Over Panthers

The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Florida Panthers 4-1 on Tuesday (Jan. 6). It was an important Atlantic Division clash that pulled the Maple Leafs even with the Panthers in the standings and has them two points away from the final Wild Card spot.

Scott Laughton News / TheLeafsnation / January 7

Scott Laughton unhappy, confused over no-call vs. Panthers: ‘It’s a clear hit from behind’

The Toronto Maple Leafs picked up an important two points on Tuesday night in a pivotal Atlantic Division matchup, beating the Florida Panthers for the second time this season 4-1.

Auston Matthews News / The Hockey Writers / January 7

Matthews’ Strong Play Shuts Down Trade Rumours

It’s funny how just a few weeks can change everything. Just a few weeks ago, Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews was public enemy number one, with at least 75 percent of the fan base calling for him to be traded.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 7

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

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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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 / 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.

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.

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.

Brandon Carlo News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 6