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Maple Leafs vs. Penguins NHL Best Bets, Odds, Prediction and Pick – Dec. 23

At 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, it’ll be the Toronto Maple Leafs versus the Pittsburgh Penguins at Scotiabank Arena — with best bets ideas right here if you’re looking for advice. Best Maple Leafs vs. Penguins Prop Bets Player & Team Odds to Score a Goal Goals & Games Played Auston Matthews, Maple Leafs +120 14 G in 30 GP Sidney Crosby, Penguins +175 20 G in 35 GP William Nylander, Maple Leafs +180 11 G in 31 GP John Tavares, Maple Leafs +200 ...

Marc Savard’s dismissal was justified, but the 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 to come up with something out of four power-play opportunities, and the lack of man-advantage production is absolutely killing them […] The post Marc Savard’s dismissal was justified, but the head coach and player leadership group also bear plenty of responsibility appeared first on Maple Leafs H...

Maple Leafs fire assistant coach Marc Savard

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been struggling, and general manager Brad Treliving decided to make a move. The team announced on Monday, they've relieved assistant coach Marc Savard of his duties. pic.twitter.com/RbLXOKhLw8 — Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) December 22, 2025 Savard joined the team in June 2024, and had been responsible for running the Leafs power play. So far this season, it's ranked dead last in the league. There's been a ton of noise circulating around the team of late, and ...

This Week on ATQ

Monday, December 22 WBB: Stanford recap – BWMBB: Gonzaga recap – AH Tuesday, December 23 Football: James Madison film review – THEditorial – AH Wednesday, December 24 Football: Oregon departing players – KFFootball: Bowl viewing guide – TH Thursday, December 25 Football: Ducks performance vs adv stats – DCU Friday, December 26 Football: Quarterfinals preview […]

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 Leafs’ only goal came from Scott Laughton, and they ultimately lost 5-1, a scoreline that flattered the Stars. Despite breakaways for Matthews and Nylander, […] The post Game Review: Maple Leafs’ best players can’t solve Jake Oettinger, losing streak continues in Dallas appeared first on Maple Leafs H...

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 really liked our game. Lots of chances and opportunities. It is not going in right now. Eventually, it wears on you throughout […] The post 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” appeared firs...

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Dallas Stars – Game #35 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info

After the struggles continued against the 32nd-place Predators, the challenge only gets bigger for the Maple Leafs in a tired situation tonight against the second-place, 24-7-5 Dallas Stars (7:00 p.m. EST, Sportsnet Ontario). Game Day Quotes Craig Berube on the keys to success in a tired situation against a high-flying Stars team: Manage the puck […] The post Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Dallas Stars – Game #35 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

Matt Benning scores OT winner as Toronto Marlies overcome slow start to defeat Belleville

“It’s a sequel that you don’t really want to continue to [watch] because they get worse as they continue to go on. We couldn’t get our five-on-five game going because it seemed like there were power plays on both sides. It’s definitely not a recipe for success.” – John Gruden on the Marlies reverting to […] The post Matt Benning scores OT winner as Toronto Marlies overcome slow start to defeat Belleville appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

Hockey At The Other Ralph

Apparently, I was asleep at the wheel in November because I missed a major announcement in one league. Normally, I try to keep up with most of the leagues around North America for their major stories, but this one appears to have skipped my desk despite it changing the map for one league. In saying that, it seems that there will be hockey at "The Ralph" next season, but this story has nothing to do with Grand Forks or the University of North Dakota. Instead, we need to look an hour east of Gra...

Canadiens recall Samuel Blais from the Laval Rocket

With the Habs about to play two games on the road before their holiday break, and the injury to Jake Evans in last night’s game against the Penguins, they’ve called again for reinforcements from Laval. This time, it is Sammy Blais who will finally get a chance to make his Habs debut after being lost on waivers to the Toronto Maple Leafs earlier this season, before being reclaimed. Les Canadiens ont rappelé l'attaquant Samuel Blais du Rocket de Laval. The Canadiens have recalled forward Sa...

Stars vs. Maple Leafs Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Sunday, December 21, 2025

The Dallas Stars are -204 favorites over the Toronto Maple Leafs (+168) playing at home on Sunday at American Airlines Center in Dallas. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Stars vs. Maple Leafs Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Stars (-204) Underdog: Maple Leafs (+168) Total: 6 Best Stars vs. Maple Leafs Promo Codes How to Watch Stars vs. Maple Leafs Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025 Time: 7 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: NHL Network Location: Dallas, Texas Venue: American Ai...

Will Mikko Rantanen Score a Goal vs. the Toronto Maple Leafs on December 21?

Is Mikko Rantanen likely to score a goal on Sunday, when his Dallas Stars face the Toronto Maple Leafs at 7:00 PM ET? Stats and info are provided below, to help you make the right wager. Mikko Rantanen Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Maple Leafs Anytime Goal Odds: +155 (Bet $10 to win $15.50 if he scores a goal) Rantanen Goals Betting Stats In every game Rantanen has played with a set points prop — one opportunity — he’s gone over the prop total. Through 35 games, Rantanen has 48 point...

Game Review: Lineup shuffle doesn’t do the trick, bigger changes needed after Maple Leafs’ latest loss in Nashville

Coming off what can be gently described as one of the Maple Leafs’ more lifeless outings over the past decade in Washington, notable changes were made across the lineup ahead of this game in Nashville. The Leafs continued to play terrible hockey.  All of Steven Lorentz, Max Domi, and Henry Thrun were healthy scratched, while […] The post Game Review: Lineup shuffle doesn’t do the trick, bigger changes needed after Maple Leafs’ latest loss in Nashville appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

Auston Matthews after the Leafs’ loss in Nashville: “As sh*tty as it is losing, I thought the process was a lot better”

With the Maple Leafs falling to 15th in the Eastern Conference in points percentage, captain Auston Matthews discussed a 5-3 loss to the Predators, the current mental state of the team, and whether his belief in the group has been challenged. On the team’s performance in Nashville: I thought we had a better process tonight, […] The post Auston Matthews after the Leafs’ loss in Nashville: “As sh*tty as it is losing, I thought the process was a lot better” appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstov...

Craig Berube on another loss for the Leafs in Nashville: “Our team was a lot better with the puck, but there were self-inflicted mistakes”

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 5-3 loss to the Nashville Predators, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 15-14-5. On where the game got away from the team: I think that the late goal we gave up in the second period was avoidable. The third goal was avoidable. Our team did a […] The post Craig Berube on another loss for the Leafs in Nashville: “Our team was a lot better with the puck, but there were self-inflicted mistakes” appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Nashville Predators – Game #34 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info

With the discontent and the calls for change reaching a fever pitch in the Toronto market, the Maple Leafs badly need two points — really, two points earned with a good performance — over the 32nd-place Nashville Predators (7:00 p.m. EST, Sportsnet). Game Day Quotes Craig Berube on what he is expecting from his team […] The post Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Nashville Predators – Game #34 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

Today In NHL History - Fire Destroys Wild's Gear

On December 18th in 2009, the red hot Minnesota Wild fell victim to a truck blaze during an Ottawa road trip incinerating players' bags, including that of goaltenders Backstrom and Harding. Equipment managers were immediately sent home to collect backup gear while players scrambled locally to replace knee braces, skates, and other protective necessities in anticipation of Saturday night's game

Today In NHL History - Sedin Catches Salo's Stick

On December 17th in 2011, Vancouver Canucks coordinated captain Henrik Sedin casually collected defenseman Sami Salo's twirling airborne twig "like a boss" after it was chopped from his hands by Toronto Maple Leafs left winger Clarke MacArthur. The catch came with 3:30 remaining in the first period and ultimately earned the deft Swede the game's 4th Star per local tabloid&

Today In NHL History - Shore Hits Bailey

On December 12th in 1933, Boston Bruins blueliner Eddie Shore drilled Toronto Maple Leafs scoring sensation Ace Bailey in response to physical play by penalty killers King Clancy and Red Horner. Horner recalls, "He [Shore] hit Bailey and flipped him in the air, just like a rag doll. Bailey landed on his head just a few feet from where I was standing. Bailey hit the ice and he went into some kind