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A gutless start, more bizarre coaching calls, and more defensive leakiness characterized a frustrating night for the Leafs in Mitch Marner's return to Toronto 👇
Game Review: Maple Leafs show up late to Mitch Marner's return game, lose 6-3
I’m not in the mindset right now to award any brownie points to the Maple Leafs’ comeback effort in the second period of this game. It’s better than quitting altogether, I suppose. But in the…
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January 24, 2026 at 5:18 AM
Craig Berube after the Leafs' 6-3 defeat to Vegas, a third loss in a row at home: "We need more... For me, the standard has to be better and higher."

Chief post-game 👇

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Craig Berube after the Maple Leafs' 6-3 loss to Vegas: "We need more... For me, the standard has to be better and higher"
Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 6-3 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 24-18-9. On the team’s performance: In the first period, they carried…
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January 24, 2026 at 3:27 AM
“THE MAPLE LEAFS ARE WITHIN ONE!”

McMann 16th of the Season vs Golden Knights courtesy of Joe Bowen and Jim Ralph
January 24, 2026 at 1:44 AM
"JUST TRICKLES OVER THE GOAL LINE!"

Laughton 8th of the Season vs Golden Knights courtesy of Joe Bowen and Jim Ralph
January 24, 2026 at 1:28 AM
"13 SECONDS INTO THE SECOND PERIOD!"

Tavares 19th of the Season vs Golden Knights courtesy of Joe Bowen and Jim Ralph
January 24, 2026 at 1:13 AM
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Decision time's approaching on the Leafs’ ultimate course of action for the '25-26 season.

@APetrielli.bsky.social & @NickAshbourne.bsky.social discuss the non-stop injuries, Treliving’s job security and approach to the TDL, the handling of Cowan, and more in the latest pod 🎧 👇

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Decision time is approaching on the Leafs' course of action for the '25-26 season - MLHS Podcast EP111
Decision time is approaching on the Leafs' course of action for the '25-26 season - MLHS Podcast EP111
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January 23, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Decision time's approaching on the Leafs’ ultimate course of action for the '25-26 season.

@APetrielli.bsky.social & @NickAshbourne.bsky.social discuss the non-stop injuries, Treliving’s job security and approach to the TDL, the handling of Cowan, and more in the latest pod 🎧 👇

#LeafsForever
Decision time is approaching on the Leafs' course of action for the '25-26 season - MLHS Podcast EP111
Decision time is approaching on the Leafs' course of action for the '25-26 season - MLHS Podcast EP111
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January 23, 2026 at 2:26 PM
It was a point gained, but it was also an opportunity lost for the Leafs in this OTL to Detroit.

Post-game review + notes on a disappointing night for the top line, Carlo, Knies playing through injury, Cowan's development, and more via @APetrielli.bsky.social 👇
Game Review: Maple Leafs struggle to solve John Gibson, run out of steam in third period in OT loss to Detroit
On the one hand, the Maple Leafs were swept by Detroit in the season series tonight, and that will cost them in the standings throughout the rest of the campaign. On the other hand, in a game where…
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January 22, 2026 at 5:09 AM
Craig Berube on Easton Cowan's learning curve after the loss to Detroit: "It's normal for a young guy... He has to get stronger & make better decisions at times. But he makes plays, and he made some good plays again tonight."

Chief after the 2-1 OTL 👇
Craig Berube on Easton Cowan's learning curve after a lost battle in OT vs. Detroit: "It's normal for a young guy... He has to get stronger and make better decisions at times"
Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 2-1 overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 24-17-9. On a tight 2-1 contest:  Pretty even game. I thought we…
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January 22, 2026 at 3:30 AM
“SCOTTY LAUGHTON!”

Laughton 7th of the Season vs Red Wings courtesy of Joe Bowen and Jim Ralph
January 22, 2026 at 12:24 AM
It's a big one tonight at Scotiabank Arena: Can the Leafs avoid the season-series sweep against the Red Wings and narrow the gap in the standings to six points with a game in hand?

Lineups, quotes from both coaches/rooms, and head-to-head stats 👇

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Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Detroit Red Wings – Game #50 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info
It’s a big one tonight at Scotiabank Arena: Can the Maple Leafs avoid the season-series sweep against the Red Wings and narrow the gap in the standings to six points with a game in hand? (7:00 p.m.…
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January 21, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Craig Berube on Chris Tanev's decision about season-ending surgery: "He hasn't decided yet.... That's him -- he wants to play."

Chief on the decision to start Woll vs. DET, the Wings having the Leafs' number so far this season, and more 👇

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Craig Berube on Chris Tanev's decision about season-ending surgery: "He hasn't decided.... That's him -- he wants to play"
Ahead of Wednesday’s game against Detroit, Craig Berube discussed the decision to start Joseph Woll in net, Chris Tanev’s status, and the challenge/significance of the game against the Red Wings.…
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January 21, 2026 at 6:48 PM
It wasn't always pretty, but the Marlies completed the weekend sweep in Iowa.

Borya Valis scored twice and Noah Chadwick picked up two points in a 5-4 W: mapleleafshotstove.com/2026/01/20/b...

Vinni Lettieri led the way offensively in a 3-2 W the night prior: mapleleafshotstove.com/2026/01/17/t...
Borya Valis scores twice, Toronto Marlies complete weekend sweep in Iowa
“If we want to become the elite team that we think we can be with the group that we have, we just can’t play that way. We have to learn from it, sooner rather than later. A lot of credit to our guys t...
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January 21, 2026 at 5:47 PM
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The Leafs' defensive play has taken a sizeable step back in the last four games, and there are mental and physical components at play.

Post-game review + notes after a rough night vs. Minnesota -- on McCabe, the D play, Roy line + more 👇

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Game Review: Fatigued Maple Leafs continue to struggle defensively in loss to Wild
Yeesh. The first five minutes of this game looked like it could’ve been a much different type of night, as the Leafs tilted the ice and created good looks for Easton Cowan off an OEL-generated…
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January 20, 2026 at 3:41 PM
The Leafs' defensive play has taken a sizeable step back in the last four games, and there are mental and physical components at play.

Post-game review + notes after a rough night vs. Minnesota -- on McCabe, the D play, Roy line + more 👇

#LeafsForever
Game Review: Fatigued Maple Leafs continue to struggle defensively in loss to Wild
Yeesh. The first five minutes of this game looked like it could’ve been a much different type of night, as the Leafs tilted the ice and created good looks for Easton Cowan off an OEL-generated…
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January 20, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Craig Berube on whether the Leafs' fatigue contributed to the blowout loss to Minnesota: "Possibly, but that's why you have to be smarter."

Chief after the 6-3 loss 👇

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Craig Berube on whether the Leafs' intense schedule contributed to the blowout loss to Minnesota: "Possibly, but that's why you have to be smarter"
Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 6-3 loss to the Minnesota Wild, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 24-17-8. On the team’s biggest issue in the game:   We didn’t play well…
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January 20, 2026 at 4:24 AM
Matthews 25th of the Season vs Wild courtesy of Joe Bowen and Jim Ralph
January 20, 2026 at 3:08 AM
Robertson 11th of the Season vs Wild courtesy of Joe Bowen and Jim Ralph
January 20, 2026 at 2:54 AM
"TAVARES IN FRONT OF THE NET!"

Tavares 18th of the Season vs Wild courtesy of Joe Bowen and Jim Ralph
January 20, 2026 at 1:24 AM
Can the Leafs avoid the road-trip hangover and kick off a five-game homestand on the right note against the Wild?

Lineups, quotes from the coaches/rooms, head-to-head stats 👇

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Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Minnesota Wild – Game #49 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info
Can the Maple Leafs avoid the road-trip hangover and kick off a five-game homestand on the right note against the Minnesota Wild? (7:30 p.m. EST, Amazon Prime). Game Day Quotes Wild head coach Jon…
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January 19, 2026 at 11:03 PM
In the latest Leafs Notebook:

- McMann over Knies on the top line
- The Leafs' daunting five-game homestand
- The team's lagging defensive numbers
- The upcoming goalie start schedule

& much more via @APetrielli.bsky.social 👇

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The Leafs' difficult five-game homestand, lagging defensive numbers, and McMann's strong top line fit - Maple Leafs Notebook
The Maple Leafs are halfway through their toughest remaining stretch of the season, completing the recent four-game road trip with a 2-1-1 record to collect a respectable five of eight points. Up…
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January 19, 2026 at 1:38 PM
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A resilient effort from the Leafs in Winnipeg capped a successful road trip at 2-1-1.

Post-game review + notes on Matthews leading the way, OEL's superb season so far, Myers, Robertson, and more 👇

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Game Review: Resilient Maple Leafs find their way back in Winnipeg to end tough road trip on a high note
A gutsy third-period effort to erase a 3-1 deficit in Winnipeg turned a tough road trip into a relatively successful one (five of eight points) for the Maple Leafs. Ahead of a travel-heavy, condensed…
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January 18, 2026 at 6:20 AM
A resilient effort from the Leafs in Winnipeg capped a successful road trip at 2-1-1.

Post-game review + notes on Matthews leading the way, OEL's superb season so far, Myers, Robertson, and more 👇

#LeafsForever
Game Review: Resilient Maple Leafs find their way back in Winnipeg to end tough road trip on a high note
A gutsy third-period effort to erase a 3-1 deficit in Winnipeg turned a tough road trip into a relatively successful one (five of eight points) for the Maple Leafs. Ahead of a travel-heavy, condensed…
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January 18, 2026 at 6:20 AM
Craig Berube on the Leafs collecting five of eight points from a tough road trip: "We were seven seconds away from getting six... Extremely good trip for the group."

Chief after a come-from-behind 4-3 OT win in Winnipeg 👇

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Craig Berube on the Leafs collecting five of eight points from a tough road trip: "We were seven seconds away from getting six... Extremely good trip for the group"
Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 4-3 overtime win over the Winnipeg Jets, which improved the Maple Leafs’ record to 24-16-8.  On the team’s resilience in fighting back from 3-1 down…
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January 18, 2026 at 4:07 AM
"OFF THE FACEOFF!"

McMann 15th of the Season vs Jets courtesy of Joe Bowen and Jim Ralph
January 18, 2026 at 2:37 AM