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7 takeaways from Leafs-Rangers: Tavares, Nylander dominate on historic night, playoff lines in focus

At the iconic Madison Square Garden, the Toronto Maple Leafs may have found their optimized line combinations, defeating the New York Rangers 4-3. John Tavares scored twice, becoming the 68th player in NHL history to reach the 1,100-point career mile

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Published: 4 months ago

Who has been the Maple Leafs’ top defenceman this season?

In the latest edition of Blue or White, the Hockey Central panel discusses the Toronto Maple Leafs’ top defenceman this season, whether William Nylander is on track for a 50-goal campaign, and who has been the team’s most underrated player.

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Published: 7 months ago

Maple Leafs on Sportsnet: Toronto vs. New York Islanders

John Tavares returns to Long Island as the Toronto Maple Leafs visit the New York Islanders in the second half of a home-and-home set on Thursday. Live coverage begins on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+ at 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT or follow along with ou

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Published: 7 months ago

Maple Leafs Bear Strong Resemblance to Division-Winning 1999-00 Club

The calendars have turned to 2025 and, with it, the NHL is in the midst of unveiling its quarter-century teams. As such, it has us reflecting on the past 25…

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Published: 7 months ago

Toronto Maple Leafs castoff on historic goal-scoring pace in the KHL

If you try hard enough, just about every story in hockey can be connected back to the Toronto Maple Leafs in one way or another. In the case of Ufa Salavat Yulayev forward Josh Leivo, it’s a story that goes back over a decade ago, when the Leafs s

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Published: 7 months ago

Will the Maple Leafs keep Matthews from going to 4 Nations Face-Off?

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee discuss the possibility of the Toronto Maple Leafs shutting down Auston Matthews’ participation in the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off tournament set to be held in February amid his ongoing injury concerns.

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Published: 7 months ago

What does Connor McDavid’s ‘crossbar and in’ challenge to Auston Matthews mean?

Connor McDavid sent the hockey world into a frenzy with one tweet Thursday afternoon, issuing a challenge to Auston Matthews. McDavid sent a publicly viewable tweet to Matthews, asking him to shoot the puck off the crossbar and in, without further ex

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Published: 7 months ago

Maple Leafs’ Matthews Worried He May Not Fully Recover From Injury This Season

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been pushing to make it back to the playoffs this season, and seem poised to make it back to the postseason with a stronger roster…

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Published: 7 months ago

Utah Places Dakota Mermis On Waivers

The Utah Hockey Club placed defenseman Dakota Mermis on waivers on Thursday with intent to assign him to AHL Tucson, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. The placement could spell the end of Mermis’ brief tenure in the Beehive State. The club

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Published: 7 months ago

Could Mitch Marner Be a Better Player Without Auston Matthews?

The post Could Mitch Marner Be a Better Player Without Auston Matthews? appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. When Auston Matthews has been injured for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Mitch Marner stepped up. Could Marner be a better player without Matthews? T

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Published: 7 months ago

How important is it for the Maple Leafs to trade for a top defenceman?

James Mirtle joins the JD Bunkis Podcast to discuss how big of a priority it is for the Toronto Maple Leafs to trade for a top-four defenceman, compared to their need to bring in a centre in light of Auston Matthews’ ongoing injury struggles.

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Published: 7 months ago

Projected Lineups for the Maple Leafs vs Islanders – 1/2/25

The Toronto Maple Leafs take on the New York Islanders tonight at UBS Arena. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. MAPLE LEAFS (23-13-2)…

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Published: 7 months ago

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. New York Islanders – Game #39 Preview, Projected Lines & TV Info

The rubber match to determine the winner of the Maple Leafs vs. Islanders season series takes place tonight in Elmont, New York  (7:30 p.m. EST, Sportsnet Ontario). The three meetings between these two teams, including back-to-back matchups this wee

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Published: 7 months ago