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NHL Injuries: Sabres, Flames, Blackhawks, Stars, Senators ,Sharks, Maple Leafs, and Utah

Yanni Gourde out for 5-7 weeks. John Tavares and Matthew Knies could return tonight. Logan Cooley will be out indefinitely.

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Published: 2 months ago

Projected Lineups for the Canadiens vs Maple Leafs – 4/12/25

The Montreal Canadiens take on the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. CANADIENS (39-31-9) at MAPLE LEAFS (48-26-4) 7 p.m. ET;…

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Published: 2 weeks ago

‘I’ve lived it my whole life’: Lorentz on Maple Leafs–Canadiens rivalry

Kitchener, Ont., native and Toronto Maple Leafs forward Steven Lorentz reflects on the rivalry with the Montreal Canadiens, saying the games have a little more at stake.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Vancouver Canucks

Don't expect Matthew Knies to sign an offer sheet this offseason. Vancouver Canucks trade targets, offer sheets, and their 2025 first-round pick.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Maple Leafs-Canadiens has become a transcendent rivalry once again

Since the Toronto Maple Leafs’ disastrous result against the Montreal Canadiens in the 2021 playoffs, the Maple Leafs and their fans haven’t had to think about the Canadiens being competitive or as a contender. Montreal went into a full rebuild a

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Craig Berube on the final Leafs vs. Habs matchup of the season: “I know they played last night, but throw it out the window… It is not going to matter”

Ahead of Saturday’s game, head coach Craig Berube discussed managing a game with only five defensemen, William Nylander’s recent ice time, Simon Benoit elevating his game down the stretch, and the final Leafs vs. Habs rivalry game of the 2024-25

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Maple Leafs’ Berube praises Canadiens’ Hutson: ‘He’s an elite player’

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube shares his thoughts on the Montreal Canadiens’ young core, singling out defenceman Lane Hutson as elusive and hard to handle.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Jani Hakanpaa remains uncertain about potential playoff status as season winds down

It’s become a season of ‘what if’ for Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Jani Hakanpaa. The towering blueliner has only appeared in two games this season in November, and has been trying to claw his way back into the lineup. Hakanpaa spoke after pr

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Ivan Demidov hits the ice with Canadiens for first time

Watch as Ivan Demidov hits the ice in Toronto with his Montreal Canadiens teammates for the first time ahead of Saturday’s matchup against the Maple Leafs.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Berube waiting for Calle Jarnkrok to reach ‘another level’ with playoffs approaching

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube knows Calle Jarnkrok has another gear to his game, it’s just a matter of time. Berube spoke to TSN’s Mark Masters after practice on Friday, as they prepare for the Montreal Canadiens Saturday night, and

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Craig Berube expecting Canadiens to bring their best vs. Maple Leafs despite back-to-back

The Toronto Maple Leafs will play the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night, in a regular season game with stakes higher than they’ve been since 2020-21. Despite the expectation from some that the Canadiens were destined for another year competing f

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Leafs' Lorentz: 'It's our job' to keep Canadiens out of playoff spot

Steven Lorentz doesn't want to see the Montreal Canadiens clinch a playoff spot on the Toronto Maple Leafs' watch Saturday night."I know people want to see another Canadian team in the playoffs, but we don't care about another Canadian team in the pl

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Stolarz projected starter vs. Canadiens, McCabe, Kampf participate in Leafs’ optional skate

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz is the projected starter for Saturday’s game against the Montreal Canadiens. Stolarz won his past six starts, posting a 19-8-3 record in 32 appearances with a .922 save percentage. The 31-year-old will

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Published: 2 weeks ago