Toronto Maple Leafs News & Opinion

Maple Leafs Blow 3-Goal Third-Period Lead Before Losing to Canadiens

The Canadian Press | October 5, 2019

TORONTO — Paul Byron scored in the shootout as the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-5 on Saturday for their first win of the season.
Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner and John Tavares all failed to beat Carey Price in the shootout.
Bre…

Maple Leafs Player Performance: Blue Jackets Oct. 4

The Old Prof | October 5, 2019

In the Toronto Maple Leafs’ second game of the season and their first road game, they beat the Columbus Blue Jackets, 4-1. Newly signed Mitch Marner scored three times (two…

Maple Leafs Bottom-Six Left Mark on Columbus

Mark Scheig | October 5, 2019

The new season is just two games old for the Toronto Maple Leafs, but they are still trying to find their identity as a whole. Friday night in Columbus, their…

5 Takeaways From Maple Leafs Win in Columbus

Andrew Forbes | October 5, 2019

Two games into the 2019-2020 season and the Toronto Maple Leafs already bettered their effort from their first outing against the Ottawa Senators. On Friday, the Maple Leafs were in…

Canadiens Play Maple Leafs in Division Battle

The Canadian Press | October 5, 2019

Montreal Canadiens (0-0-1, fifth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (2-0-0, first in the Atlantic Division)
Toronto; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Atlantic Division foes Toronto and Montreal take the ice.
Toronto finished 46-28-8 ove…

Missed Chances Mess Up Blue Jackets’ Home Opener

Mark Scheig | October 5, 2019

The crowd was electric. There was not a seat to be found inside Nationwide Arena Friday night when they hosted the Toronto Maple Leafs for their home opener. Finally, it…

Mitch Marner Scores Twice, Maple Leafs Beat Blue Jackets 4-1

The Canadian Press | October 4, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Mitch Marner scored twice and added an assist, Frederik Andersen made 28 saves and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 on Friday night.
Auston Matthews had a goal and a pair of assists, and Cody Ceci — who came f…

Rasmus Sandin & His Rise to the Maple Leafs

Mark Scheig | October 4, 2019

It took just one season in the AHL. That’s all Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Rasmus Sandin needed in order to make the jump to the NHL. Thanks to his confidence…

Maple Leafs Team News: Spezza, Babcock, Mikheyev, Kadri

The Old Prof | October 4, 2019

After a first-game win, the Toronto Maple Leafs look strong on offense. Will that continue when they visit the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday, Oct. 4t? As the team prepares…

Blue Jackets Host Season Opener Against Maple Leafs

The Canadian Press | October 4, 2019

Toronto Maple Leafs (1-0-0, second in the Atlantic Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus, Ohio; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Columbus Blue Jackets begin the season at home against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday.
Columbus went 47-31-4 o…

Which New Maple Leafs Impressed the Most?

Brenton Kemp | October 4, 2019

The 2019-20 Toronto Maple Leafs got off to their desired start with a 5-3 victory over the rival Ottawa Senators on Wednesday night, receiving contributions up and down the lineup.…

Maple Leafs Have No Excuses in 2019-20

Brian Joyce | October 3, 2019

The Toronto Maple Leafs won their season opener over the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday night by a score of 5-3. There were areas that the Maple Leafs were lacking, but…