The Toronto Maple Leafs had plenty to feel good about after Saturday’s 6-3 win over the Colorado Avalanche. Summary from publisher descriptions · Yardbarker
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Same story = outlets reporting the same development · Related = other anglesGetting some positive results and chugging along is critical to the Maple Leafs building momentum after a 2-2-0 homestand to start the season. Summary from publisher descriptions · Maple Leafs Hot Stove
1 outlet + 2 relatedHow Maple Leafs' Nick Paul is doing his part for mental health
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Nick Blankenbrug is set to make his debut with the team on Saturday night against the Colorado Avalanche. Summary from publisher descriptions · TheLeafsNation
1 outlet + 1 relatedEaston Cowan and Gavin McKenna are forcing Jim Hiller's hand
Easton Cowan and Gavin McKenna are making it impossible for Jim Hiller to hold them back for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Summary from publisher descriptions · Editor In Leaf (FanSided)
Yardbarker
Maple Leafs feed- Maple Leafs Could Use a Little More Nick Paul in Their Game
Sometimes, when we talk about what the Toronto Maple Leafs need to become a better hockey team, we go straight to the big names. We talk about scoring, goaltending, power plays, and whether another star player might solve the problems.
Read at Yardbarker → - Maple Leafs: 3 Things to Feel Good About a Colorado Win
There are wins you enjoy because your team played a perfect game. Then there are wins you enjoy because your team found a way to beat a really good opponent, even though they made you nervous for most of the night.
Read at Yardbarker → - Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Bobrovsky, Cowan, Paul, Tanev & Others
The Toronto Maple Leafs had plenty to feel good about after Saturday’s 6-3 win over the Colorado Avalanche. The big performances have already been covered, with William Nylander recording five points (two goals, three assists) and Auston Matthews adding four (two goals, two…
Read at Yardbarker → - The Maple Leafs Win Was Great, but There’s Still a Big Question
The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Colorado Avalanche 6-3 on Saturday, and I’m happy to take the two points. Beating a good team on the road is never something to apologize for.
Read at Yardbarker → - William Nylander's early season dominance has helped spark Maple Leafs offense
In the team's 6-3 victory against the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday, he recorded an explosive five-point game.
Read at Yardbarker → - 3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 6-3 Loss to the Maple Leafs
The last time we saw the Colorado Avalanche, they were easily shellacking the lowly Calgary Flames 7-3 to get back into the win column. On Saturday, they hosted a talented, hungry Toronto Maple Leafs looking to show that last season was a fluke.
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- 5 Takeaways From Maple Leafs’ 6-3 Win Over Avalanche
After what was a long, and busy, offseason for the Toronto Maple Leafs, they wanted to get off to a strong start and prove that the moves they made were going to be enough to push them back into a playoff spot, where they can make another deep postseason run, and finally push…
Read at Yardbarker → - William Nylander (5 points) propels Maple Leafs past Avalanche
William Nylander had two goals and three assists, Auston Matthews had two goals and two assists, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Colorado Avalanche 6-3 in Denver on Saturday night.
Read at Yardbarker → - Leafs’ Chris Tanev leaves game against Avalanche with upper-body injury
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced during their game against the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday night that defenseman Chris Tanev would not return to action after he suffered an upper-body injury in the first period.
Read at Yardbarker → - The Maple Leafs Can Score. Now Comes the Hard Part
One thing we find interesting about the Toronto Maple Leafs' first five games is how much they have already told us about this team without really answering the biggest question.
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The Hockey Writers - Maple Leafs
Team blog- Maple Leafs Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Young Winger Dilemma, Defensive Structure and More
Opening month in Toronto always carries a distinct intensity. Following an opening stretch that exposed both high-end skill and persistent structural gaps, the Maple Leafs enter the second full week…
Read at The Hockey Writers - Maple Leafs → - How the Marner–Babcock Incident Sparked a Culture Shift in Hockey
Few coaching decisions have aged worse than when Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock engaged in his so-called “rookie test” of Mitch Marner. It wasn’t just awkward—it became a…
Read at The Hockey Writers - Maple Leafs → - Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Bobrovsky, Cowan, Paul, Tanev & Others
The Toronto Maple Leafs had plenty to feel good about after Saturday’s 6-3 win over the Colorado Avalanche. The big performances have already been covered, with William Nylander recording five…
Read at The Hockey Writers - Maple Leafs → - 3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 6-3 Loss to the Maple Leafs
The last time we saw the Colorado Avalanche, they were easily shellacking the lowly Calgary Flames 7-3 to get back into the win column. On Saturday, they hosted a talented,…
Read at The Hockey Writers - Maple Leafs → - 5 Takeaways From Maple Leafs’ 6-3 Win Over Avalanche
After what was a long, and busy, offseason for the Toronto Maple Leafs, they wanted to get off to a strong start and prove that the moves they made were…
Read at The Hockey Writers - Maple Leafs →
- Maple Leafs’ Rielly Listed as Player with Most On the Line… Why?
Morgan Rielly has been with the Toronto Maple Leafs longer than anyone on the roster. Entering 2026-27, he may also have more to prove than anyone.
Read at The Hockey Writers - Maple Leafs → - Toronto Maple Leafs’ Top-20 Goal Scorers All-Time
*This archive was updated in Oct. 2026 The Toronto Maple Leafs have been around for more than a century. With 100-plus years of history, they have had several characters and…
Read at The Hockey Writers - Maple Leafs → - Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Bobrovsky, McKenna & Rounding Into Form
A couple of interesting things are happening with the Toronto Maple Leafs right now, and neither is necessarily about the biggest name on the roster or the latest result. Sometimes,…
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Toronto Sun - Maple Leafs
Local beat coverage- Week ahead time for Raptors to get serious as season approaches
They need to get Kawhi Leonard and Allen Graves integrated, but the clock is ticking.
Read at Toronto Sun - Maple Leafs → - SIMMONS SAYS: It's tough to label Ovie as the NHL's greatest goal-scorer
While no doubt a hockey treasure, Capitals captain not the best to do it
Read at Toronto Sun - Maple Leafs → - Milestone victory for jockey Emma-Jayne Wilson at Woodbine Racetrack
- Raptors, minus Kawhi, pick up pre-season win over Clippers in Vancouver
Others starters dominate, Poeltl looks like old self in exhibition.
Read at Toronto Sun - Maple Leafs → - Leafs buckle down after Tanev injury, Nylander sizzles in character road win
Presence on blue line is required for any chance of team success
Read at Toronto Sun - Maple Leafs → - How Maple Leafs' Nick Paul is doing his part for mental health
Forward will donate $150 for every point this season in support of youth mental health
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- John Cena reveals why he hasn't made a movie with Dwayne Johnson
From WWE rivals to friends, the 'Peacemaker' star reflects on his relationship with The Rock and why their Hollywood collab hasn't happened
Read at Toronto Sun - Maple Leafs → - Why are there no awkward reunions expected when Raptors play Clippers?
Both Kawhi Leonard and Brandon Ingram are not expected to play in pre-season game in Vancouver, but Gradey Dick is around.
Read at Toronto Sun - Maple Leafs → - Toronto Raptors' franchise value soars in latest NBA valuation report
Raptors continue to rise significantly in value as NBA's boom continues.
Read at Toronto Sun - Maple Leafs → - Tavares comes home to his growing family, Leafs seek win in Denver
While yet to clarify if they're short-handed following a rough game in Vegas, Toronto is adding veteran forward from the Marlies.
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Maple Leafs Hot Stove
Team blog- Game Review: Matthews and Nylander take over, McKenna continues to progress as Maple Leafs leave Colorado with two points
It’s no stretch to suggest the Vegas-Colorado-Utah road trip is the hardest in the NHL. Getting some positive results and chugging along is critical to the Maple Leafs building momentum after a 2-2-0 homestand to start the season.
Read at Maple Leafs Hot Stove → - Jim Hiller on Gavin McKenna already earning PP1 and first-line looks: “We’re not just giving that to him… He’s earned that… He’s just a good player, and he’s going to be for a long time”
After a 6-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche, head coach Jim Hiller discussed Gavin McKenna’s continued development and growing responsibilities, William Nylander’s five-point performance, Sergei Bobrovsky’s first win as a Leaf, and the status of Chris Tanev. Hiller on the…
Read at Maple Leafs Hot Stove → - Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Colorado Avalanche – Game #6 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info
With John Tavares absent due to the birth of his son, the Maple Leafs are running 11 forwards/7 defensemen, with former Av Nick Blankenburg making his Leaf debut on the blue line, for a big Saturday-night test in Denver (7 p.m. EST, Sportsnet).
Read at Maple Leafs Hot Stove → - Jim Hiller on dressing 11 forwards, 7 defensemen in Colorado: “The forwards would tell you they love 11, and the defense would tell you they don’t like seven”
Ahead of the game in Colorado, head coach Jim Hiller discussed dressing 11 forwards and seven defensemen, Nick Blankenburg entering the lineup, Kirill Marchenko’s first five games, and Gavin McKenna’s recent performances. With John Tavares away, will Zack MacEwen or Miles Wood…
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- Jim Hiller on returning to Matthews & Nylander on separate lines in practice: “We know what they can do together… We want to see if we can find some more chemistry with some other guys”
After Friday’s practice, Jim Hiller discussed John Tavares leaving the road trip for his son’s birth, Nick Paul stepping into his 2C spot, the line combinations and defensive pairings, and the upcoming challenge against Colorado. What’s going on with John Tavares?
Read at Maple Leafs Hot Stove → - Maple Leafs recall Miles Wood as they continue to search for the right fourth-line mix
Ahead of their trip to Colorado, the Maple Leafs have recalled winger Miles Wood, acquired in the Kirill Marchenko-Matthew Knies trade with Columbus, from the Toronto Marlies. As we wrote after the shootout loss last night in Vegas, after four games of evaluating…
Read at Maple Leafs Hot Stove → - Game Review: Maple Leafs squander dream start in Vegas, Sergei Bobrovsky salvages a point
I’m envious of anyone who went to bed after 20 minutes, able to rest their head on the pillow believing the Maple Leafs just might be starting to put their game together early in this young season. The Leafs stormed out to a 3-0 lead inside nine minutes in Vegas.
Read at Maple Leafs Hot Stove → - Jim Hiller on the Leafs’ uneven performance in Vegas: “In the end, Bobrovsky probably got us a point, right?”
After a 4-3 shootout loss in Vegas, Jim Hiller discussed the momentum shift after a strong start, Sergei Bobrovsky’s performance, Oliver Ekman-Larsson’s status, and the lack of opportunities for Gavin McKenna and Easton Cowan in overtime and the shootout, respectively. Where do…
Read at Maple Leafs Hot Stove → - Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Vegas Golden Knights – Game #5 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info
A tough three-game road test arrives early in the Maple Leafs’ schedule, starting tonight with a visit to the 2025-26 Western Conference champions in Vegas (10:00 p.m. EST, TSN4).
Read at Maple Leafs Hot Stove → - Jim Hiller on Easton Cowan moving up to the Tavares-Nylander line: “He started really strong, and then I haven’t played him as much… He probably deserved a little bit more ice time”
Ahead of the game in Vegas, head coach Jim Hiller discussed his lineup change in the middle-six forward group, Easton Cowan’s opportunity alongside John Tavares and William Nylander, Gavin McKenna’s first NHL road game, facing Mitch Marner, and Tavares’ strong performance…
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Editor In Leaf (FanSided)
Team blog- Easton Cowan and Gavin McKenna are forcing Jim Hiller's hand
Easton Cowan and Gavin McKenna are making it impossible for Jim Hiller to hold them back for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Their standout play proves they deserve a lineup promotion.
Read at Editor In Leaf (FanSided) → - 4 takeaways from Maple Leafs' 6-3 statement win over Avalanche
The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Colorado Avalanche 6-3 at Ball Arena on Saturday night.
Read at Editor In Leaf (FanSided) → - Maple Leafs just lost one of their most important defensemen
A Toronto Maple Leafs blueliner suffered an injury during Saturday night's game and did not return.
Read at Editor In Leaf (FanSided) → - Auston Matthews and William Nylander steal the show in Maple Leafs’ statement win
The Maple Leafs beat the Avalanche's 6-3, with Matthews and Nylander exploding for nine total points.
Read at Editor In Leaf (FanSided) → Editor In Leaf (FanSided): 2 betting previews
- Auston Matthews could be headed to the Flyers in this shocking trade prediction
In a series of very bold predictions for the 2026-27 NHL season, Toronto Maple Leafs are to be dealing their captain to the Philadelphia Flyers. What is the return?
Read at Editor In Leaf (FanSided) → - NHL insider says Maple Leafs betting big on Darren Raddysh could backfire
One notable insider has expressed concerns about Darren Raddysh, though concerns would fade if the Toronto Maple Leafs succeed.
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- Auston Matthews could be headed to the Flyers in this shocking trade prediction
- The Maple Leafs’ new faces are bringing back something fans have missed
The Toronto Maple Leafs are gradually turning back time to a point in which they were good and fun to watch.
Read at Editor In Leaf (FanSided) → - Maple Leafs make big lineup change against Avalanche with John Tavares out
With John Tavares away from the Maple Leafs with the berth of his fourth child, the Maple Leafs were forced to change their roster ahead of their game against the Avalanche.
Read at Editor In Leaf (FanSided) → - Maple Leafs fixing their blue line could cost them Easton Cowan
As suggested on TSN's OverDrive, fixing the Maple Leafs' blue line won't come cheap. Will Toronto have to trade rising star Easton Cowan for defensive help?
Read at Editor In Leaf (FanSided) → - Maple Leafs shake up defensive pairings as they search for answers
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller unveiled a new look to the blue line at practice.
Read at Editor In Leaf (FanSided) → - Maple Leafs need to swing a big trade for Simon Edvinsson to make this season worth it
The Maple Leafs should make a serious push for this Red Wings defenseman.
Read at Editor In Leaf (FanSided) → - Auston Matthews has something to say about Mitch Marner’s Stanley Cup run
The Toronto Maple Leafs captain commented on his former teammate reaching the Stanley Cup Final in his first year with the Vegas Golden Knights.
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TheLeafsNation
Team blog- Nick Blankenburg is unfazed by stretch of scratches after scoring first Maple Leafs goal
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Nick Blankenburg probably didn’t deserve to ride the pine for the Leafs’ first five games, and he wasted no time proving that he deserved a spot in the lineup in his debut against the Colorado Avalanche. On the first shift of his first game…
Read at TheLeafsNation → - Auston Matthews raves about William Nylander’s ‘big-time game’ following win vs. Avalanche
Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander tied his career-high of five points during a 6-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday. Auston Matthews added two goals and two assists, and Toronto’s stars were in excellent form, as the team moved to 3-2-1 on the year.
Read at TheLeafsNation → - Maple Leafs’ Jim Hiller explains McKenna’s power play usage, Nylander’s off the puck improvement
There were plenty of items to be thrilled about, following the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 6-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche. William Nylander authored a two-goal, five-point game, Auston Matthews recorded two goals and four points as well, and the Maple Leafs defeated a leading…
Read at TheLeafsNation → - 6 takeaways from Maple Leafs-Avalanche: William Nylander’s 5-point game leads commanding victory
It may be the second week of the season, but the Toronto Maple Leafs delivered a 6-3 statement victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday evening. Playing without John Tavares, who was absent due to the birth of his son, the Maple Leafs withstood a genuine Stanley Cup…
Read at TheLeafsNation → - Instant Reaction: The William Nylander show takes over Denver
William Nylander and the Toronto Maple Leafs showed up to Ball Arena in Denver and made a statement. After the Maple Leafs saw a 3-o lead evaporate on Thursday night against the Vegas Golden Knights, resulting in a 4-3 shootout loss, the Leafs came into an equally tough road…
Read at TheLeafsNation → - Maple Leafs’ Chris Tanev ruled out vs. Avalanche due to upper-body injury
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev left Saturday’s game against the Colorado Avalanche with an upper-body injury and will not return, the team confirmed prior to the start of the second period. Tanev did not play following the 11:08 mark of the first period.
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- Nick Blankenburg to make Maple Leafs debut vs. Avalanche, team to run 11 forwards and 7 defencemen
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Nick Blankenbrug is set to make his debut with the team on Saturday night against the Colorado Avalanche. Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller confirmed the lineup change when speaking to reporters before the game.
Read at TheLeafsNation → - NHL Notebook: Rangers’ Igor Shesterkin out for the season
An absolute worst case scenario has unfolded in New York, as Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin suffered a lower-body injury on Friday night against the Washington Capitals, and now it’s been revealed that Shesterkin is out for the season. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman was first…
Read at TheLeafsNation → - Why Oliver Ekman-Larsson could be a potential trade piece if Maple Leafs upgrade defence
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka isn’t shy when it comes to pulling off bold moves to upgrade his hockey club, and after Matthew Knies was moved in a blockbuster for Kirill Marchenko on the eve of the season, look for the next Leafs’ trade to be focused on…
Read at TheLeafsNation → - Maple Leafs’ Jim Hiller thankful for centre depth, explains changes to defence pairs
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller made some changes to the lineup ahead of Saturday’s game against the Colorado Avalanche, and explained his rationale, following Friday’s practice. John Tavares will miss Saturday’s game due to the birth of his fourth child, Tucker…
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Pension Plan Puppets
Team blog- Sunday's FTB: This space intentionally left Blank
William Nylander was so hot he melted the ice in Denver.
Read at Pension Plan Puppets → - GDT: Maple Leafs play the Avs
It's still afternoon in Denver
Read at Pension Plan Puppets → - Preview: Leafs @ Avalanche
No Tavares, but the debut of Miles Wood
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- Marlies defeat Hammers again at Hamilton's home opener
There was still plenty of time for a shootout.
Read at Pension Plan Puppets → - Saturday's FTB: McKenna looks great on his EGDEs
Lots to read on this Thanksgiving Saturday
Read at Pension Plan Puppets → - Friday's FTB: The early morning after the late night
This turned into a recap, so have a late night FTB.
Read at Pension Plan Puppets → - PPP After Dark: The Leafs roll the dice against Vegas
It's our first late game of he season with an 10:00 p.m. ET start against the Vegas Golden Knights.
Read at Pension Plan Puppets → - Preview: Toronto in Las Vegas
- Thursday's FTB: The Leafs head west
The first late start of the season is tonight.
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Around the NHL
From league outlets- Nashville Predators vs. Toronto Maple Leafs: Game Highlights
- Sunday Overreactions: Time for Maple Leafs to shift Tavares to wing
Normally a strong starter, John Tavares has looked a step behind this season. Could it be time for the Maple Leafs to ask the veteran to move to the wing?
Read at Sportsnet → - Maple Leafs' Gavin McKenna Reveals Another Strength To His Game, Breaking NHL Speed Records Among 18-Year-Olds
Toronto Maple Leafs rookie Gavin McKenna is known for his playmaking ability in his young NHL career. But just five games into this season, he showed everyone that he has another dimension to his game, breaking speed records among 18-year-olds.
Read at Yahoo Sports → - William Nylander's 5-Point Masterpiece Powers Leafs Past Avalanche But Chris Tanev Injury Looms
Auston Matthews added four points, and Sergei Bobrovsky turned aside 30 shots as Toronto weathered Colorado’s second-period push, though concern lingers over an early injury to one of their top defensemen.
Read at Yahoo Sports → - ‘Tough’ loss of Tanev tempers Maple Leafs’ wild comeback vs. Avalanche
Make no mistake: The Maple Leafs stole this game from the Avalanche. Undercutting the emotional win, however, is the loss of Chris Tanev.
Read at Sportsnet → - Recap: Blackwood & Avs struggle in 6-3 loss to Toronto
Avalanche suffered from defensive lapses and an off night in net.
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- NHL Highlights: Maple Leafs 6, Avalanche 3
William Nylander went off for two goals and three assists, Auston Matthews added four points of his own, and Sergei Bobrovsky made 30 saves on the night as the Toronto Maple Leafs sealed a 6-3 win over the Colorado Avalanche.
Read at Sportsnet → - Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Colorado Avalanche: Game Highlights
- Nylander ties a career high with 5 points, Maple Leafs beat Avs, 6-3
— William Nylander and Easton Cowan scored 46 seconds apart late in the second period and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Colorado Avalanche 6-3 on Saturday night.
Read at ESPN → - Nylander ties a career high with 5 points, Maple Leafs beat Avs, 6-3
DENVER (AP) — William Nylander and Easton Cowan scored 46 seconds apart late in the second period and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Colorado Avalanche 6-3 on Saturday night.Nylander finished with two goals and had a career-high three assists to finish with five points, also…
Read at Yahoo Sports → - Maple Leafs’ Chris Tanev exits vs. Avalanche with upper-body injury
- MacKinnon’s Two Goals Not Enough as Avalanche Fall to Maple Leafs
Nathan MacKinnon’s first-period brilliance vanished as William Nylander and a surging Toronto offense exploited a late-game defensive meltdown, stunning the Avalanche and silencing the home crowd.
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