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After a promising first half, the Leafs let a point slip in Detroit with a disappointing final 25 minutes.

Game review on Robertson's TOI, the power play, OEL's recent play, Matthews' weekend + much more 👇

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Game Review: After a promising first half, Maple Leafs let a point slip in Detroit
While the Red Wings were hanging around only down 1-0, you had to feel good about the Maple Leafs’ play through 35 minutes of this game. After a bit of a jittery first minute or two, the Leafs were…
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December 29, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Craig Berube after the Leafs' overtime loss in Detroit: "Our game looks good right now."

On Hildeby's misplay in OT: "He is trying to do the right thing. It didn't work out."

Chief after the 3-2 defeat 👇

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Craig Berube after the Maple Leafs' overtime loss in Detroit: "Our game looks good right now"
Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 3-2 overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 17-15-6. On the team’s performance: It was a hard-fought game. I…
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December 29, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Robertson 8th of the Season vs Red Wings courtesy of Joe Bowen and Jim Ralph
December 29, 2025 at 2:17 AM
"MATTHEW KNIES IN FRONT OF THE NET!"

Knies 10th of the Season vs Red Wings courtesy of Joe Bowen and Jim Ralph
December 29, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Can the Leafs complete a big weekend sweep of four-point games against division rivals? They’ll need to do it without Nylander, who is day-to-day.

Lineups, quotes from the coaches, head-to-head stats ahead of Leafs vs. Wings 👇
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Detroit Red Wings – Game #38 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info
Can the Maple Leafs complete a big weekend sweep of two four-point games against division rivals? They’ll need to do it without the services of William Nylander, who is out day-to-day (7:00 p.m. EST,…
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December 28, 2025 at 11:44 PM
A great second period was followed by an iffy third, but this was a big two points for the Leafs in an ill-tempered game vs. the Senators.

Review via @APetrielli.bsky.social on big nights from Matthews and Knies, the D pairs, Stecher's likability, and much more 👇

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Game Review: Matthews & Knies lead the way, Maple Leafs hang on in third period to win wild game over Senators
The 27-game stretch between Christmas and the NHL trade deadline began tonight, and if the Maple Leafs want to turn around their season, they need to start some sort of run to earn it. From that…
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December 28, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Craig Berube on Troy Stecher firing up Leafs fans after the final buzzer vs. Ottawa: "He brings a lot of energy every night, this guy, and plays as hard as anybody I've coached."

Chief after a wild 7-5 win over Ottawa 👇

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Craig Berube on Troy Stecher firing up Leafs fans after the final buzzer vs. Ottawa: "He brings a lot of energy every night, this guy, and plays as hard as anybody I've coached"
Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 7-5 win over the Ottawa Senators, which improved the Maple Leafs’ record to 17-15-5. You guys loved that hockey, eh? A lot of excitement. Fans liked…
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December 28, 2025 at 4:42 AM
"MATTHEW KNIES ON A BEAUTIFUL RUSH BY MORGAN RIELLY!"

Knies 9th of the Season vs Senators courtesy of Joe Bowen and Jim Ralph
December 28, 2025 at 2:26 AM
“NICKY ROBERTSON!”

Robertson 7th of the Season vs Senators courtesy of Joe Bowen and Jim Ralph
December 28, 2025 at 1:31 AM
"AUSTON MATTHEWS!"

Matthews 15th of the Season vs Senators courtesy of Joe Bowen and Jim Ralph
December 28, 2025 at 1:28 AM
McMann 11th of the Season vs Senators courtesy of Joe Bowen and Jim Ralph
December 28, 2025 at 1:23 AM
“KNIES HAMMERS IT HOME!”

Knies 8th of the Season vs Senators courtesy of Joe Bowen and Jim Ralph
December 28, 2025 at 12:44 AM
“NYLANDER!”

Nylander 14th of the Season vs Senators courtesy of Joe Bowen and Jim Ralph
December 28, 2025 at 12:23 AM
As the Maple Leafs take a breath over Christmas, @APetrielli.bsky.social takes stock of an organization in turmoil at the break, from Auston Matthews' play, to the coaching staff, to contemplating paths forward through to the trade deadline 👇

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The Maple Leafs at the Christmas Break: An Organization in Turmoil, the Matthews Mystery, and the Paths Forward Ahead of the Trade Deadline
Christmas time is here, although the mood is anything but merry right now for the Toronto Maple Leafs. They officially sit second-to-last in the Eastern Conference as of this writing, and their…
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December 25, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Coming off firing an assistant coach and sitting last in the East after losing three straight, the Leafs really needed this win over the Penguins ahead of the break.

Notes on Tanev's return, deployment strategy/line construction, Nylander's big night & much more 👇

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Game Review: William Nylander leads the way, Maple Leafs get badly needed win over Penguins ahead of Xmas break
Coming off the firing of an assistant coach and sitting last in the Eastern Conference after losing three straight/five of their previous six, the Maple Leafs’ pre-Christmas break matchup against the…
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December 24, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Craig Berube on snapping the slump ahead of the break: "We're going to have a better Christmas, I guess, if you like Christmas."

Chief addresses the conflicting reports on the PP coaching between him and Treliving, Nylander's big game, Tanev's return, and more after a 6-3 win 👇

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Craig Berube on the Leafs snapping their slump ahead of the break: "We're going to have a better Christmas, I guess, if you like Christmas"
Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 6-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, which improved the Maple Leafs’ record to 16-15-5. On the confusion around who has taken over the power play…
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December 24, 2025 at 1:00 AM
“MAX DOMI GOES END TO END!”

Domi 4th of the Season vs Penguins courtesy of Joe Bowen and Jim Ralph
December 23, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Lorentz 4th of the Season vs Penguins courtesy of Joe Bowen and Jim Ralph
December 23, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Maccelli 5th of the Season vs Penguins courtesy of Joe Bowen and Jim Ralph
December 23, 2025 at 9:40 PM
"WILLY NYLANDER ENDS THE DROUGHT!"

Nylander 12th of the Season vs Penguins courtesy of Joe Bowen and Jim Ralph
December 23, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Chris Tanev returns to the lineup, and somebody new will run the PP (Derek Lalonde, according to Treliving; the whole staff, according to Berube), as the Leafs look to avoid entering the Xmas break in last place in the East.

Lineups + more ahead of TOR vs. PIT 👇

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Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Pittsburgh Penguins – Game #36 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info
Chris Tanev will return to the lineup, and somebody new will run the power play (Derek Lalonde, according to Brad Treliving; the whole staff, according to Craig Berube), as the Maple Leafs look to…
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December 23, 2025 at 8:45 PM
As the Marlies enter a short Xmas break, catch up on their weekend split vs. Belleville, via @MarkUKLeaf.bsky.social:

A well-deserved OT win with a Matt Benning winner
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Toronto Marlies lit up for eight goals as defensive frailties resurface in humbling loss to Belleville
There is much to ponder for Toronto Marlies head coach John Gruden as his team enters the short Christmas break.  Facing a Belleville team short on confidence (one win in their last 11) and playing a ...
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December 23, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Marc Savard's dismissal was justified, but he's also a sac lamb to some degree. The head coach and player leadership group also bear plenty of responsibility and should feel shame today 👇

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Marc Savard's dismissal was overdue, but the Leafs' head coach and player leadership group also bear plenty of responsibility
After the Maple Leafs’ latest loss to the Dallas Stars on Sunday night, we wrote the following about the team’s power play: To repeat ourselves until we’re blue in the face, the Leafs obviously have…
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December 22, 2025 at 11:39 PM
When Matthews, Nylander, and Tavares alone combine to double the other team’s total in high-danger chances, the Leafs are supposed to win the hockey game.

Game review after a frustrating night for the Leafs' top players in Dallas 👇

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Game Review: Maple Leafs' best players can't solve Jake Oettinger, losing streak continues in Dallas
When Auston Matthews, William Nylander, and John Tavares alone combine to double the other team’s total in high-danger chances, the Maple Leafs are supposed to win the hockey game. Instead, the…
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December 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Craig Berube, after the Leafs' hard-luck loss in Dallas: "We want bounces. We want luck. You have to earn them, and you have to keep earning them. It doesn't just happen."

Chief after the 5-1 L 👇

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Craig Berube on the Leafs' hard-luck loss in Dallas: "We want bounces, and we want luck... You have to earn them, and you have to keep earning them"
Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 5-1 loss to the Dallas Stars, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 15-15-5. On the team’s performance: We played well. Through two periods, I…
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December 22, 2025 at 3:19 AM