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Maple Leafs return to friendly confines to battle Penguins

The Toronto Maple Leafs resume their home-heavy early schedule Monday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Maple Leafs gained a split of a two-game road trip Saturday with a 5-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers that featured the first NHL goal by their top rookie, Easton Cowan.

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Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Matthews, Robertson, Tavares & Holinka

The Toronto Maple Leafs turned in one of their most balanced efforts of the season on Saturday night, beating the Philadelphia Flyers 5–2 in a game that offered almost everything — smart offense, steady goaltending, and one gut-wrenching moment that hushed the entire rink.

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In 2019, Leafs twitter legend ActingTheFulemin tweeted three sentences that I think I have referenced more than any other online post ever. “I think a lot of people think the point of sports is that your team will win and then you will be happy.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / November 2

John Tavares Has Helped Easton Cowan Find His Place with the Maple Leafs

When Easton Cowan scored his first NHL goal, the Toronto Maple Leafs fans in the crowd rose to cheer. However, it was the reaction on the bench that told the story.

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The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

How many of the players with at least 80 points in the 2024-25 NHL season can you name in five minutes?

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Easton Cowan News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / November 2

Game Review: Easton Cowan opens his NHL account as Maple Leafs pick up hard-earned road win in Philly

First and foremost, let’s hope Chris Tanev is okay. It was a scary scene, but the initial news that he is feeling okay, passed his tests, and is on his way back to Toronto is a major relief.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

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.

David Kampf News / NHL Trade Talk / November 2

What Now?: David Kampf Leaves Marlies… and Maybe the Maple Leafs

David Kampf’s future with the Toronto Maple Leafs remains uncertain, as the forward has taken a step back to consider his options amid frustration over limited NHL opportunities.

Christopher Tanev News / TheLeafsnation / November 2

Maple Leafs’ Chris Tanev discharged from hospital after leaving game vs. Flyers on stretcher

The Toronto sports circle received one stroke of positive news in what was otherwise a very somber morning following the Toronto Blue Jays’ 2025 World Series loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Christopher Tanev News / NHL Trade Talk / November 2

Maple Leafs Offer Important Injury Update on Chris Tanev

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Sunday that defenceman Chris Tanev was evaluated overnight after being taken out of Saturday’s game on a stretcher.

Christopher Tanev News / Daily Faceoff / November 2

Maple Leafs’ Chris Tanev discharged from hospital after scary hit against Flyers

Some positive news for one of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ top blueliners. The team announced that defenseman Chris Tanev was discharged from a hospital in Philadelphia on Sunday morning and will be returning to Toronto promptly.

NHL News / Bleacher Report / November 2

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 2

Kampf Done With Toronto, Oilers Moving Stecher & More NHL Rumours

In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off by looking at David Kampf and the Toronto Maple Leafs and Marlies, and whether or not Kampf will ever play a game for either team again.

David Kampf News / TheLeafsnation / November 2

Report: David Kampf away from Marlies as he contemplates future in Toronto

Toronto Maple Leafs forward David Kampf is reportedly not with the Toronto Marlies as he contemplates his future with the organization. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported on Saturday Headlines about the situation as it stands, stating that Kampf is feeling frustrated that he is not in the NHL.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 2

4 takeaways from Leafs-Flyers: Robertson makes most of opportunity, Matthews shows vintage velocity

If you were paying attention to Game 7 of the World Series, we have you covered, as the Toronto Maple Leafs rolled to a 5-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 2

Maple Leafs’ Chris Tanev taken off on stretcher during 3rd period vs. Flyers

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev left Saturday’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers on a stretcher during the third period. Tanev returned to the lineup Saturday, after suffering a concussion against the New Jersey Devils on October 21.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Field Level Media / November 1

Maple Leafs D Chris Tanev exits by stretcher during win over Flyers

Toronto defenseman Chris Tanev, in his first game back after sustaining a concussion, left the ice by stretcher in the third period of the Maple Leafs' 5-2 win over the host Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / November 1

Craig Berube on Easton Cowan’s first NHL goal: “He had a hell of a game… Held onto pucks, made plays, competed, and his stick details… A really good player for us tonight”

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 5-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers, which improved the Maple Leafs’ record to 6-5-1. On the team’s performance: I thought we were a little slow at the start, but we got to our game.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 1

Maple Leafs cruise past Flyers

Jake McCabe and Nicholas Robertson scored second-period goals to help the Toronto Maple Leafs separate from the host Philadelphia Flyers en route to a 5-2 victory Saturday.

Easton Cowan News / The Hockey Writers / November 2

Maple Leafs’ Easton Cowan Scores First NHL Goal

In a 5–2 road win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Nov. 1, rookie forward Easton Cowan got the monkey off his back: he recorded his first NHL goal. Drafted 28th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2023, the 20-year-old can officially say he’s made it.

Auston Matthews News / Daily Faceoff / November 1

Kevin McGran’s ‘Auston Matthews: A Life in Hockey’ shows there’s no perfect path to NHL stardom

After reading, you can see that Matthews, whom the Leafs selected first overall in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, has a story as unique as any player we’ve seen at hockey’s highest level.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / November 1

Maple Leafs Reportedly Ramping Up Trade Efforts, Claims David Pagnotta

The Toronto Maple Leafs are preparing to make changes to their roster after an inconsistent 5-5-1 start to the season. Daily Faceoff's David Pagnotta believes the Leafs' management is ready to get active on the trade market in search of offensive help and top-six reinforcements.

Craig Berube News / 6IX ON ICE / November 1

Why Craig Berube isn’t the right coach for the Toronto Maple Leafs

When Craig Berbue was hired, it was with the intention of turning the Toronto Maple Leafs into a playoff-ready team. This meant the Leafs would play with grit, attitude, and a mean forecheck. And while Toronto finally made a second round again in last year’s playoffs, the way they lost did not change one bit.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / November 1

Darren Dreger Hints Maple Leafs Could Move Veteran for Cap Relief

The Toronto Maple Leafs are exploring trade options to ease their salary cap crunch after a mediocre 5-5-1 start to the season. According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, the Leafs' front office is weighing multiple options but could end up moving veteran forward David Kampf, as that looks like the most practical path.

Auston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / October 31

Insiders Raise Red Flags About Matthews and Maple Leafs: 'It’s a Problem'

The Toronto Maple Leafs have struggled out of the gate in the 2025–26 season, leaving everyone wondering what’s gone wrong with a team expected to be a contender.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / October 31

Toronto Maple Leafs: Assessing early season performance

With a record middling around even, the Toronto Maple Leafs have had a lukewarm start to the season. After an offseason of dramatic change, it was an exercise in imagination to predict what the Leafs might look like.