BUFFALO – Following a freak collision with Maple Leafs defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson in overtime last Thursday, Sabres center Josh Norris said he did not want to leave the game.
But Norris, 27, had no choice. So as his teammates finished off their come-from-behind 5-4 victory in Toronto, he was in concussion protocol.
“It was just a small thing,” Norris told the Times Herald prior to Wednesday’s 3-1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers in KeyBank Center. ... Read the full article
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It was 10,791 days between the two, but Cole Knuble’s first National Hockey League goal on Wednesday night completed a circle of sorts for himself and father (and former Flyer) Mike Knuble. The elder Knuble — watching his son score his first in the stands with family — scored his first NHL goal on April 5, 1997 at Toronto’s Maple Leaf Garden as a Detroit Red Wing.
With just over five minutes left in the opening period, Cole Knuble drove to the net, found a loose puck from an Oliver Bonk s...
Six teams have inquired about Carolina Hurricanes restricted free agent defenseman Alexander Nikishin, according to David Pagnotta’s The Fourth Period , but Carolina hasn’t found a deal that works for it. The Fourth Period reports the St. Louis Blues, Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Islanders, Nashville Predators, Philadelphia Flyers, and Seattle Kraken are “some of the clubs that have inquired,” so the list may not be complete.
Hurricanes GM Eric Tulsky continues to have trade discussions, an...
Everyone's waiting in Winnipeg for a Connor Hellebuyck decision this Friday and beyond. The Boston Bruins are close to extending Marat Khusnutdinov.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have had a common theme running through many of their losses to open the season so far, a rough second period. That second period bit them…
Ben Danford returned to the Toronto Marlies lineup over the weekend after missing a game with a lower-body injury earlier in the week and made an immediate impact in Saturday’s overtime win against the Belleville Senators. Marlies head coach Steve Sullivan has spoken openly about the organization’s desire to give the defensively minded blueliner more…
The Toronto Maple Leafs had one of those nights when their offensive talent was difficult to ignore. In a 6-2 road win over the Columbus Blue Jackets, Toronto showed what…
Easton Cowan is taking the leap during his second season, and Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller couldn’t be more proud of his 21-year-old winger. Cowan registered a goal and three points, steering the Maple Leafs to a 6-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday. Following the win, Hiller spoke about Cowan’s…
The Toronto Maple Leafs are holding their breath, as defenceman Jake McCabe left Tuesday night's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets after taking a high-stick under the visor.
Blue Jackets forward Kent Johnson wasn't paying enough attention to his stick after dumping the puck in the Maple Leafs end, and cut McCabe wide open on the play. The incident occurred late in the first period, the Blue Jackets were assessed a four-minute double minor, but the Maple Leafs couldn't capitalize. J...
The Columbus Blue Jackets took on the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night. Columbus had a bit of motivation, as this was Kirill Marchenko’s first game against the Blue Jackets following his trade to the Maple Leafs before the season started. Despite the motivation, Rick Bowness watched his team come out quite flat. The Maple […]
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Given the Maple Leafs’ speed, skill, and finishing ability up front — and generally how dangerous they’ve looked offensively early in the season — this was a stat that made absolutely no sense through 10 games: Early trend with the Maple Leafs…Excellent goal differential with play established in the offensive zone. Rush game, not so […]
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The Toronto Maple Leafs took the first meeting against the Columbus Blue Jackets since the two teams completed a blockbuster on the eve of the 2026-27 season. That was, of course, the trade that brought Kirill Marchenko to Toronto and sent Matthew Knies back the other way. So, it was fitting that Marchenko scored the…
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Jake McCabe was ruled out of Tuesday’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets prior to the start of the third period, the team confirmed. McCabe was clipped by an errant stick from Blue Jackets forward Kent Johnson during the first period. After slowly getting to his feet, McCabe skated to the…
The Toronto Maple Leafs are off to an okay start in 2026-27. Toronto currently owns a record of 4-4-2 and are taking on the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday. For captain Auston Matthews, this is a milestone contest. Matthews is skating in his 700th career game. So far this season, he has played extremely well. […]
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Kirill Marchenko makes his return to Columbus Tuesday night as the Blue Jackets host the Toronto Maple Leafs . Fan reaction will tell you everything you need to know about how the Russian is viewed in Columbus these days. The boos will rain down. But after making it clear he did not want to be a part of the Blue Jackets' future, his former teammates are ripping him as well, starting with Adam Fantilli. Adam Fantilli did NOT mince words when discussing his feelings about former teammate K...
Marchenko’s trade request was granted ahead of the 2026-27 season, as he was dealt to the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Three weeks after the trade to Columbus, Matthew Knies discussed the shock of his trade from Toronto, settling into life in Columbus, and facing Auston Matthews and his former Maple Leafs teammates for the first time. The smile says a lot. Have you had this day circled? What are your feelings on the morning of […]
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It was a date that Matthew Knies and others had circled on the calendar. October 20, 2026. It’s the one and only trip to Columbus for the Toronto Maple Leafs…
For the first time this year, San Jose's Yaroslav Askarov allowed fewer than three goals in a game. That's considered a baby step for a 24-year-old who ranks outside the top-40 with a 3.67 GAA and a .865 save percentage — and it might silence talks that the Sharks need to trade for a goalie.
It’s not even Halloween yet, but we’re already 10 games into the 2026-27 Toronto Maple Leafs season. It’s been a polarizing 10 games, but there’s been plenty to discuss from the new-look, high-octane Maple Leafs team. Here are 10 stats that have defined the Maple Leafs’ 2026-27 campaign through 10 games. *All stats current prior…
After struggling to find consistent ice time to begin the 2026-27 season, the Vancouver Canucks placed Aatu Räty on NHL waivers. The day after Räty cleared waivers, the Canucks had found him a new home, sending him to the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for forwards Jacob Quillan and Brandon Buhr. Throughout the preseason…
Auston Matthews and Gavin McKenna led the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 3-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Monday, earning some glowing praise from head coach Jim Hiller post-game. Matthews shook off a first-period turnover to record a goal and two assists, while McKenna notched the game-winning goal during a third-period power play….
In this edition of The Hockey News Morning Skate, Eric Cruikshank and Michael Traikos break down Matvei Michkov's two-goal effort in a win for the Philadelphia Flyers, Gavin McKenna's bounce-back effort in a win for the Toronto Maple Leafs, and more.
The Toronto Maple Leafs hosted the San Jose Sharks on Monday night. Gavin McKenna and Macklin Celebrini trained together during the offseason. On Tuesday, McKenna and Celebrini got to face off for the first time, while the top two picks of the 2026 NHL Draft also got to share the rink. Mason Marchment opened the […]
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The Toronto Maple Leafs needed a win, and they got one Monday night, beating the San Jose Sharks 3–1. It wasn’t a perfect performance, and the team still has defensive…