The Calgary Flames aim to cap a three‑game winning streak with a home‑ice sweep on Monday, but they face a hot Toronto Maple Leafs squad (7‑4‑2) in the Leafs' final Saddledome appearance. Both teams boast strong recent form—Flames have won four of their last five, while the Leafs ride a four‑game streak highlighted by a 7‑2 win over Edmonton. Goalie Devin Cooley starts for Calgary, with Sergei Bobrovsky in net for Toronto. Key absences include Jonathan Huberdeau for the Flames and Max Domi and John Tavares for the Leafs. The game streams at 6:30 p.m. MT on Sportsnet+ and QR Calgary, with pre‑ and post‑game shows on the Barn Burner YouTube channel.
In today’s NHL injury news, Chris Tanev is making progress toward a return for the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Edmonton Oilers have placed goaltender Devon Levi on injured reserve, and…
The Maple Leafs travel to Calgary on Oct. 26 for an 8:30 PM showdown at the Saddledome. Toronto rides a 7‑4‑2 record (0.615 points %) after a 7‑2 win over Edmonton, while the Flames sit 4‑6‑0 (0.400) following a 4‑1 victory over Detroit. Calgary’s fiery pace is offset by defensive lapses and a struggling power play, but goalie Devin Cooley dazzles with a 0.971 save percentage, earning NHL’s second star of the week. Expect a fast‑paced, high‑scoring contest as the Leafs’s offense meets the Flames’s erratic but explosive style.
The Toronto Maple Leafs are set to start veteran netminder Sergei Bobrovsky against the Calgary Flames on Monday, following his 5-4 win over the Rangers and a 3-3-2 record with a .895 save percentage in eight games. Coach Jim Hiller keeps most lines intact after a four‑game streak highlighted by a 7-2 rout of Edmonton, where Auston Matthews (nine goals, 19 points) praised linemate Easton Cowan. Defenceman Troy Stecher continues his surge, scoring game‑winning goals in back‑to‑back contests. Chris Tanev returns from a week‑to‑week injury, while Cole McWard and Bo Groulx are healthy scratches. Flames goalie Devin Cooley starts, with captain Mikael Backlund a game‑time decision.
The Oilers sit 8-2-1 after 11 games despite losing a second line, a third‑line centre, and two goalies to injury. With Devon Levi out for weeks, starter Tristan Jarry must rebound from a rough 6‑goal, .806 SV% loss to Toronto, and the author hopes a Detroit matchup against a low‑ranked offense will help. Connor Murphy emerges as the new shot‑blocking leader with 28 blocks (10th in the NHL), while Ryan Shea steps onto the top defensive pairing, posting solid metrics in a 25:33 stint against the Leafs. The piece examines these replacements and stresses the bottom‑six’s need to step up as the Oilers chase a strong start.
The Calgary Flames have snapped a winning streak, clinching three straight victories over Carolina, Minnesota and Detroit, and now gear up for a packed week featuring games against Toronto, Edmonton, Seattle and Colorado. The Monday Mailbag tackles key topics: goalie Devin Cooley’s rare three‑game start streak, Yan Kuznetsov’s steady defensive play and his partnership with Zayne Parekh, and the latest buzz on Parekh’s pending contract extension. Readers also get a quick look at the top‑20 prospect rankings, with Chase Harrington and Jonathan Castagna highlighted as the season’s biggest movers.
After a 7-2 drubbing by the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Edmonton Oilers aim to bounce back against the Detroit Red Wings on Oct. 26, 2026. Coach Mike Babcock criticizes the bottom six and hints at lineup tweaks despite the team’s 8‑2‑1 record. Zach Hyman and Ryan Nugent‑Hopkins return from delayed starts, but injuries to Mattias Ekholm and goalie Devon Levi linger. The Oilers' strong first‑period hitting (42‑23) didn’t translate into offense, leaving McDavid, Draisaitl and Podkolzin shut down. Detroit, coming off a 4‑1 loss to Calgary, struggles with a 65.8% penalty‑kill and off‑ice drama, but rookie Michael Brandsegg‑Nygard shows promise. The matchup will test Edmonton’s ability to simplify play and regain momentum.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have a couple of interesting stories worth a closer look. Easton Cowan is putting up some nice early numbers, and while we’re still a long way…
The Dallas Stars were down two forwards yesterday. Jared McCann out 10 weeks. Chris Tanev skating with the team but not ready yet.
The Avalanche continue to struggle on the road, losing to an unexpectedly strong Nashville Predators despite early-season woes. In the Heritage Classic, Montreal’s Jacob Fowler shines with 33 saves, helping the Canadiens earn two points against the Winnipeg Jets. Meanwhile, Carolina’s defenseman Alexander Nikishin signs a surprising one‑year, $3 million deal, while fellow RFA Simon Edvinsson remains unsigned and courted by the Sharks. Additional notes: the Flyers are improving health-wise, the Panthers rebound after roster changes, the Blackhawks’ power‑play stalls, James Reimer returns with the Rangers, and Toronto’s blue‑line injuries persist amid wins.
The Toronto Maple Leafs post their most impressive 2026-27 win, beating the 8-1-1 Edmonton Oilers 7-2 on Oct. 26. Backup goalie Anthony Stolarz shines, stopping 30 of 32 shots for his second straight win, improving to 4-1-0 with a 2.79 GAA and .907 SV%. He credits practice and the team's youthful energy, noting new goal celebrations spreading from rookie Gavin McKenna. Stolarz says the young influx is "bringing out the best in everyone," as the Leafs climb to 7-4-2 on a four‑game West‑Canada road trip.
Nylander could have waited to score his 300th in his hometown, but fate said no.
After an optional practice in Calgary, Maple Leafs assistant Jim Hiller praises William Nylander’s 300‑goal milestone, saying he hopes the winger adds another 300. Hiller also evaluates the Nylander‑Paul‑Marchenko line, the power‑play’s recent performance, Chris Tanev’s progress toward a comeback, and his confidence in Toronto’s goaltending. The interview offers insight into Nylander’s career trajectory and his impact on the team.
Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly had a terrible 2025-26 season, and no teams were interested in trading for him this summer. But Rielly has bounced back in a major way this season, and he's become a terrific example of a veteran who still has gas left in the tank.
The Toronto Maple Leafs are beginning to find their footing and the timing could hardly be better. After a difficult opening stretch, Toronto has won four consecutive games, capped by…
The Maple Leafs’ blueline remains a revolving door, with only Morgan Rielly offering any continuity. After adding Darren Raddysh, Toronto still lacks a true top‑pair defenseman and General Manager John Chayka appears ready to spend a premium asset for a game‑changing player. The article argues the team should target a Victor Hedman‑ or Miro Heiskanen‑type, naming Simon Edvinsson and Moritz Seider as primary candidates, while outlining the assets Toronto could trade—including a 2027 first‑round pick, prospects Ben Danford, Artur Akhtyamov, and several 2029‑class prospects. The piece stresses that a band‑aid solution won’t suffice and that a decisive move is needed to shore up 5‑on‑5 minutes and protect narrow leads.
June 28 is the anniversary of one of the most remarkable trades in Toronto Maple Leafs history. It was the trade that sent Maple Leafs captain and fan-favorite Wendel Clark…
Auston Matthews credits 21‑year‑old winger Easton Cowan for boosting his early‑season form as Toronto thumps Edmonton 7‑2 on Oct. 25, 2026. Matthews scored on a 2‑on‑1 after a Cowan feed, and praised the young player’s growth in size, speed, hockey IQ and defensive responsibility. Cowan, now with five goals and 12 points in 13 games, continues to anchor the Leafs’ first line alongside Matthews and Jack Roslovic, fueling a four‑game winning streak. Toronto’s defense, led by Troy Stecher, limited Leon Draisaitl’s two goals, showcasing a near‑perfect team effort.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have won four straight games, and the 7-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers was the sort of result that gets people talking. Beating a team with…
The Toronto Maple Leafs have a tagging issue. If they acquired anyone with term beyond this season, they'd likely need to move out salary as they don't have future cap room.
The Oilers’ three‑game winning streak ends with a 7‑2 defeat to the Toronto Maple Leafs, highlighting Tristan Jarry’s shaky start as the new starter after Devon Levi’s IR placement. Jarry posted a .800 save percentage in his fourth season start, unable to stop key odd‑man rush goals and a power‑play marker by William Nylander. Meanwhile, the “former Oiler curse” re‑emerges as ex‑Oilers Jack Roslovic, Troy Stecher and Anthony Stolarz each score or shine for Toronto, underscoring Edmonton’s defensive lapses and the urgency to regroup. Trent Frederic also sits as a healthy scratch heading into the next matchup.
The Edmonton Oilers are off to a surprising 8-2-1 start, despite a 7-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs in their last outing. Before that, they had two overtime wins…
The Atmosphere is always electric when the Toronto Maple Leafs come to Rogers Place to battle the Edmonton Oilers. Unfortunately, the Oilers laid an egg on home ice for their…
It was a night to remember for the Toronto Maple Leafs, stomping the Edmonton Oilers 7-2 to start their four-game road trip. Toronto submitted a defensive masterclass in the process, winning its fourth consecutive game. After the win, head coach Jim Hiller was happy to highlight several players that elevated their games during Saturday’s game….
Toronto’s supportive locker room is helping everyone contribute to the team’s success.