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Leafs’ William Nylander leaves game against Senators with lower-body injury

The Toronto Maple Leafs can never seem to have just a good, untarnished night. While the Leafs beat the Ottawa Senators 7-5 on Saturday for their second straight victory, star winger William Nylander left the game in the second period with a lower-body injury, and did not return.

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Game Review: Matthews & Knies lead the way, Maple Leafs hang on in third period to win wild game over Senators

The 27-game stretch between Christmas and the NHL trade deadline began tonight, and if the Maple Leafs players want to turn around their season, they need to start some sort of run to earn it.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / December 27

Craig Berube on Troy Stecher firing up Leafs fans after the final buzzer vs. Ottawa: “He brings a lot of energy every night, this guy, and plays as hard as anybody I’ve coached”

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 7-5 win over the Ottawa Senators, which improved the Maple Leafs’ record to 17-15-5. You guys loved that hockey, eh?

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 27

Matthew Knies vaults Maple Leafs past Senators

Matthew Knies had two goals and an assist Saturday night and the Toronto Maple Leafs held on to defeat the visiting Ottawa Senators 7-5. Auston Matthews added a goal and two assists for the Maple Leafs, who have won two in a row.

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Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs are officially 1-0-0 in the Steve Sullivan era

The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Ottawa Senators in a 7-5 barnburner to win the first meeting of the two teams since the 2024-25 NHL playoffs, and it was all thanks to Steve Sullivan.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 27

Maple Leafs Prevent Comeback, Defeat Senators 7-5

The Toronto Maple Leafs hosted the Ottawa Senators in what would eventually become the highest-scoring game in the history of the Battle of Ontario. Both teams had a lot of offense going, poor goaltending, and many other defensive lapses, but the Maple Leafs were able to hang on.

William Nylander News / NHL Trade Talk / December 27

Maple Leafs Offer Injury Update on William Nylander

The Toronto Maple Leafs have offered an update on the injury status of forward William Nylander. Just a few minutes ago, they announced that he will not return to the game between the Maple Leafs and the Ottawa Senators due to a lower-body injury.

William Nylander News / TheLeafsnation / December 27

William Nylander leaves game vs. Senators with lower-body injury

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander will not return to Saturday’s game against the Ottawa Senators after suffering a lower-body injury, the team announced.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 27

Craig Berube says William Nylander will travel to Detroit with team following lower-body injury

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube says that William Nylander will travel with the team to Detroit for the team’s game on Sunday, despite leaving Saturday’s contest with a lower-body injury.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / December 27

Berube’s Choices : Stolarz Injured, But What’s Up with Cowan?

Not great news on the injury front for the Toronto Maple Leafs today before game time, and not much relief for fans hoping for a lineup change either. Craig Berube doesn’t like to overshare when it comes to injuries, and that hasn’t changed.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / December 27

Could Last Chance Contender Be a Trade Suitor for Morgan Rielly?

Barring a massive winning streak—and even that might not be enough in the Eastern Conference—the Toronto Maple Leafs appear poised to miss the playoffs for the first time in a decade.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / December 27

Maple Leafs Say Stolarz Leave ‘Indefinite’, Offer Update On Cowan, Carlo

The Toronto Maple Leafs remain without clarity on the status of goaltender Anthony Stolarz. According to several sources, head coach Craig Berube said, “Indefinite as of right now.” Meanwhile, Easton Cowan will sit for a third straight game, Berube said he’s had “conversations with him…” He added, “we won last game.

Anthony Stolarz News / Daily Faceoff / December 27

Still no timeline for return for Leafs’ Anthony Stolarz

As the Toronto Maple Leafs get set to continue their season after the NHL’s three-day holiday break, they seem no closer to reuniting their excellent goaltending tandem from last season.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 27

NHL Rumours: Stolarz Mystery Continues, Montembeault Recalled & More

In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off by looking at the Toronto Maple Leafs and the mystery behind Anthony Stolarz’s absence. Then, we head to the Montreal Canadiens and their recent goalie transactions.

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Auston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / December 27

If Maple Leafs trade Auston Matthews, what problems get fixed?

Talking about trades has a way of pretending things are decisive. If you move the star, the room resets and the story changes. In Toronto, those ideas always feel especially tempting when a season stalls.

Scott Laughton News / TheLeafsnation / December 27

Maple Leafs’ Scott Laughton stresses importance of hitting ground running following Christmas break

The holiday break is over and the Toronto Maple Leafs return to action on Saturday night when they host the Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank Arena. In the

Auston Matthews News / The Hockey Writers / December 27

What Maple Leafs Fans Are Getting Wrong About Auston Matthews

There’s a particular kind of frustration that has settled in this season for the Toronto Maple Leafs. The season has drifted away from them, and while a case can be made that it hasn’t yet collapsed, that’s only because the context around the team has changed.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / December 27

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Craig Berube feels the holiday break offered a good reset for Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube believes that the recently concluded holiday break came at a good time for his team. After a road trip from hell that saw a change behind the bench, the Leafs responded with a much-needed win against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday afternoon to go into Christmas feeling better about themselves.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pension Plan Puppets / December 27

Marlies win two of three in series against Senators

The Toronto Marlies played three games in a row against the Belleville Senators in the past week, winning two and losing one in a wild game. The net wins against a division rival have been critical for the team to get back on track to a solid division playoff spot.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 27

Leafs practice news: Woll projected to start vs. Senators, Carlo resumes skating, Sullivan to work with Lalonde on power play

It was an eventful morning skate, following a three-day holiday hiatus, as the Toronto Maple Leafs host the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. Toronto added Steve Sullivan an assistant coach on Friday.

Oliver Ekman-Larsson News / TheLeafsnation / December 27

Why the Leafs should sell high on Oliver Ekman-Larsson

There aren’t many bright spots on the Maple Leafs this year and perhaps getting rid of a bright spot lands on the controversial side of things, but that’s exactly what is being suggested here.

Ben Danford News / 6IX ON ICE / December 27

Leafs prospects Ben Danford with a solid game for Canada at the World Juniors

The Toronto Maple Leafs don’t have the best prospect cupboards, but one of their best is defenceman Ben Danford. He was named to Canada’s World Juniors roster and played a prominent role in last night’s tournament opener against Czechia.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / December 27

Maple Leafs Advised to Trade for One Player After NHL's Roster Freeze

With the NHL trade deadline approaching and the Roster Freeze about to conclude, speculation around the Toronto Maple Leafs will continue to grow. Contrary to what many fans might want, The Athletic's Jonas Siegel has recommended the Leafs to take an entirely different approach to the trade market.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / December 26

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Tanev, McMann, Nylander & Woll

Some wins show up cleanly in the standings, and then some wins feel like they let a team breathe again. Tuesday night’s 6–3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins was more of the second kind for the Toronto Maple Leafs.