Murray Returns, Nylander Shines as Leafs Split Back-To-Back

It seems like the Leafs have been on back-to-back missions this last month. This go around, they faced off against the Buffalo Sabres, and the New York Islanders. The first half of the back-to-back marked the return for Matt Murray, the Leafs goaltender who hasn’t played an NHL game in over 600 days. “I think… read more

3 Early Trade Candidates for the Maple Leafs

With the 2024-25 NHL season fast underway, it’ll only be a matter of time until the trade deadline comes knocking. With how the team is shaping up, the Maple Leafs will be strong buyers at the deadline. Ahead of the March 7th trade deadline, let’s look at 3 early trade candidates for the Maple Leafs…. read more

Leafs Split Back-to-Back, John Tavares Scores Hat Trick

With two weeks in a row that the Leafs are in a back-to-back, they faced off against the Detroit Red Wings, and the Buffalo Sabres. Toronto dropped the first game against the Detroit Red Wings, losing 4-2, off a vintage performance from Red Wings defender Jeff Petry, notching a goal and an assist in the… read more

Stars End Caps Long Road Winning Streak Behind 2 Goals From Roope Hintz

The Dallas Stars used two strikes from Roope Hintz to take down the Washington Capitals at the AAC on Monday night. Coming into the night, Washington had won nine straight games away from the nation’s capital. “This was a chance to make a statement against the best team in the League,” Stars coach Pete DeBoer… read more

Pacioretty Scores Twice in 3-2 Win vs Anaheim

After a close win in New Jersey, the Leafs are back at home facing off against the Anaheim Ducks. Max Pacioretty scored twice in this matchup with the Ducks. William Nylander also scored and John Tavares snagged a pair of assists. Pacioretty scored the first of the game off a great backhand feed from Tavares,… read more

Is Matthew Knies the Next Zach Hyman?

Matthew Knies has quickly become a fan favourite in Toronto. For his solid two-way game, and his passion for Leafs hockey, Leafs fans quickly came to love the former second-round pick. There’s always been talk in Toronto of the LW1 position. Before, it was current Oiler Zach Hyman. Now, it’s Matthew Knies. At first glance,… read more

Leafs Run Away With Two Points in Win v Devils

After losing back-to-back games against Washington and Pittsburgh last week, the Maple Leafs are on the road facing a tough New Jersey team coached by their old bench boss, Sheldon Keefe. If there was ever a game this year that the Maple Leafs looked like they were completely out of, it was this one. The… read more

New Jersey Devils Set to Induct Third Member to Ring of Honor

The Ring of Honor is a tremendous way to recognize people that were important in your organization. For the New Jersey Devils, they’ll be adding a third member to the Ring of Honor. Shockingly, it is not Lou Lamoriello, but his time will eventually come. On January 22, 2025 the Devils will be putting former… read more

Stars Use 3rd Period Explosion To Down Flames

The Dallas Stars have officially opened their season-long six-game homestand which spans until just before the Christmas Break. Dallas got the homestand started off on the right now note, taking down the Flames in a resounding 6-2 fashion. However, It wasn’t always the blowout that the game turned out to be. Dallas used a four-goal… read more

Leafs Lose Both Ends of Back-to-Back Against Washington, Pittsburgh

Toronto went back in action on a back-to-back against two Metropolitan division teams, the Washington Capitals and the Pittsburgh Penguins, respectively. Toronto lost 3-1 against the Capitals, splitting the season series against Washington. While the score remained 0-0, Washington created numerous chances early on, with many of those coming close to the net. With Toronto’s… read more

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