I’ve learned over the years that if you really want to understand a hockey player in Toronto, you don’t start with the highlight reels or the contract numbers.
Auston Matthews and William Nylander, probably the two best Toronto Maple Leafs players, have two very different ways of being on the ice. Their contrast isn’t just about skill or scoring; it’s about mindset, personality, and how they respond to coaching.
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews spoke to reporters Monday, where he offered his own assessment of his recent form. Matthews did not speak to reporters following Saturday’s 6-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers.
The Toronto Maple Leafs shared an injury update on William Nylander ahead of Saturday’s game against the Edmonton Oilers. Team PR confirmed Nylander did not take part in the morning skate due to illness.
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.
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson will play Saturday against the Edmonton Oilers. Ekman-Larsson suffered a lower-body injury against the San Jose Sharks on Thursday and did not return to the contest.
The Toronto Maple Leafs squandered what was a pretty solid 60-minute effort against the San Jose Sharks with a horrible showing in overtime to lose 3-2 to the San Jose Sharks.
The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to struggle to string together wins, falling 3-2 in overtime to the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night. In the absence of Bobby McMann, who was serving a one-game suspension, Craig Berube shook up his lines for Thursday’s contest.
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Dennis Hildeby exceeded all expectations upon being thrust into the starting role, and once again appeared poised to steal a victory.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have been one of the league’s hottest teams over the last two weeks. With wins in five of height last six games and points in six of their last seven since Nov.
William Nylander has arguably been the Toronto Maple Leafs’ MVP through the first two months of the season, and they can ill afford to be without him any longer than the four games he’s already missed.
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube has not been afraid to be critical of William Nylander when the star winger is not playing up to his standards.
William Nylander is off to the best statistical start of his NHL career so far in 2025-26. That may seem complicated to believe given the ups and downs of the Toronto Maple Leafs and some of the negativity that’s surrounded the team, but Nylander has been productive through it all.
William Nylander is leading the Toronto Maple Leafs in scoring during his 11th NHL season with 32 points in 25 games before Tuesday's game. The Leafs' winger is logging more than 20 minutes per game for the first time in his career and has elevated his playmaking to a higher level while also taking on a larger leadership role.
According to Elliotte Friedman, William Nylander and Craig Berube share a genuine mutual respect. They’re often seen laughing and talking during practices, showing that their relationship is far from tense.
The Toronto Maple Leafs desperately needed something to go right. After weeks of inconsistent play, mounting criticism, and a stretch where wins felt impossible to come by, they finally got one.
William Nylander is one of, if not the most polarizing player in the NHL. His dynamic skill set allows him to produce massive numbers and make it look relatively easy in the process.
William Nylander will not dress, as he is injured. For the game tonight against the Capitals, due to illness. Nylander is out. Max Domi will also be out of the lineup tonight as a healthy scratch.
The Toronto Maple Leafs will be without their leading scorer for at least a game. Star winger William Nylander will miss Friday’s game against the Washington Capitals with an illness, according to head coach Craig Berube.
Joseph Woll willed the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs to something of a fortuitous road win, as they escaped Columbus with a 2-1 overtime victory on Wednesday night.
The Toronto Maple Leafs were outmatched again Saturday, losing 5–2 to the Montreal Canadiens for their seventh defeat in the last eight games. The Leafs have fallen to 9–10-3 and now sit near the bottom of the Atlantic Division, only above the Buffalo Sabres in the standings by one point.
William Nylander scored at 4:06 of overtime and the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the visiting St. Louis Blues 3-2 Tuesday night to end a five-game losing streak.
The St. Louis Blues and Toronto Maple Leafs face off for the first time tonight in a game that feels as close to a must-win as they come for both teams.
The Toronto Maple Leafs will get their top winger back Monday, as William Nylander is set to return to for the team’s game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, according to Daily Faceoff’s Steven Ellis.