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The Toronto Maple Leafs were founded in 1917 as one of the Original Six clubs. The club has won 13 Stanley Cup championships, second only to the 24 championships of the Montreal Canadiens. The team was known as the Arenas and the St. Patricks before ultimately settling on Maple Leafs in 1927. While the franchise has won 13 Stanley Cups, the last occurred in 1967 giving the team the longest championship drought in the NHL.

Scheifele’s Hat Trick Powers Jets to 5-2 Win Over Maple Leafs
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Mark Scheifele scored a hat trick and the Winnipeg Jets’ first line combined for five goals and 11 points in a 5-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena Monday afternoon. The Jets improved to 25-10-1 with the win and will lead the Central Division and NHL heading into the holiday break. The Maple Leafs fell to 21-12-2 with the loss. Connor Opens Scoring in First After most of the first period went by with few good chances to speak of, the Jets opened the scoring on the power play when Kyle Connor banged a rebound past Joseph…

NHL Rumors: Rangers, Maple Leafs, Senators, Canadiens
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In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Chris Kreider is a healthy scratch for the New York Rangers. Is that a sign that something might be in the works for when the roster freeze ends? Meanwhile, Auston Matthews has been ruled out again with his injury issues. What is the latest on Linus Ullmarks’ injury? He left the game versus the Edmonton Oilers, but is it serious? Finally, Patrik Laine explains why he wanted a trade out of Columbus. Chris Kreider a Surprise Healthy Scratch as Rangers Shake Up Lineup Chris Kreider has been the subject of recent trade rumors and was…

What’s Different About the Maple Leafs This Season?
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For years, covering the Toronto Maple Leafs has meant following not just the team’s highs and lows but also the drama. And with the drama came the scapegoats—players unfairly singled out and booed relentlessly by fans. From Jake Gardiner’s high-profile mistakes to William Nylander’s perceived lack of effort on an icing call two postseasons ago to Justin Holl‘s magnetism for mockery, the fanbase always seemed to find someone to blame.  This year, however, things are different. The Maple Leafs lack a scapegoat for the first time in recent memory. So, what’s changed? Is it Craig Berube’s coaching style, the team’s…

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What year were the Toronto Maple Leafs founded?

The Toronto Maple Leafs were founded in 1917 as one of the Original Six clubs.

When did the Toronto Maple Leafs play their first game?

The Maple Leafs played their first game on Dec. 19, 1917, against the Montreal Wanderers. They lost the game 10-9.

Who is the current head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs?

Craig Berube is the current head coach for the Toronto Maple Leafs.