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Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev could miss the remainder of the regular season, The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta reports. Tanev will meet with a surgeon in the coming weeks and if he undergoes surgery, he is expected to be out until late April or May, Pagnotta reports. The 36-year-old sustained a groin injury during a December 28 game against the Detroit Red Wings, … [Read more...] about Report: Maple Leafs’ Chris Tanev could miss remainder of regular season

Mats Sundin was happy to see Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews pass him on the leaderboards to become the team’s all-time goals leader. The historic moment occurred during the second period of Saturday’s game against the New York Islanders. Max Domi was able to fend off the opposition to keep the puck onside before spotting Bobby McMann along the wall. Matthews … [Read more...] about Mats Sundin praises Matthews, calls him a superstar after record-breaking goal

It was a tale of two prodigies on Saturday night, as New York Islanders rookie phenom Matthew Schaefer spoiled a record-setting night by Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews. Matthews scored twice in the second period, surpassing Mats Sundin for the Maple Leafs’ franchise record for goals. Toronto’s bench poured onto the ice to mob Matthews afterwards. Although the game … [Read more...] about Instant Reaction: Matthew Schaefer spoils Leafs’ Auston Matthews’ record-setting game

A new year provides a natural impetus for change, and it could be an auspicious year for Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews. Matthews returned to the lineup Thursday and submitted a dominant performance, registering a hat-trick in a 6-5 thriller over the Winnipeg Jets on New Year’s Day. It’s all the more remarkable when considering that Matthews was ruled out Tuesday … [Read more...] about Auston Matthews sets the tone for 2026 in New Year’s Day thriller

Troy Stecher has been everything the Toronto Maple Leafs could have asked for and then some in his short time with the team. The Leafs claimed him off waivers from the Edmonton Oilers in November and he’s provided a much-needed stable presence to a defensive corps that has missed Chris Tanev and Brandon Carlo for much of the season. On Thursday night, Stecher scored a goal to … [Read more...] about Craig Berube, Auston Matthews rave about Troy Stecher’s competitiveness after comeback win vs. Jets