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Marner a game-time decision with mystery injury 

The Maple Leafs and Flames skated at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary on Tuesday.  --- Mitch Marner missed the morning skate and is being...

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Last year's stretch-run pairing of Matthews, Domi reunites with Marner missing Monday's practice

Maple Leafs winger Mitch Marner missed Monday's practice, with the team calling it a maintenance day. Is Toronto's leading scorer in jeopardy of...

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Leafs' Woll delivers 'big time' effort to beat McDavid, Oilers

The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 on Saturday at Rogers Place. The team is took the day off on Sunday in...

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Return of Tavares, Knies will help goal-starved Leafs get to the net

The Toronto Maple Leafs held a team meeting at Rogers Place in Edmonton on Saturday. The Toronto Maple Leafs will have second-line centre John...

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Tavares, Knies trend toward return as Leafs prep for 'one of the toughest tests'

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers practised at Rogers Place in Edmonton on Friday. --- Help is on the way as the Leafs look to avoid...

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Leafs' Tanev makes compelling case for Team Canada

The Maple Leafs and Minnesota Wild held optional skates at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday.  With Vegas Golden Knights defenceman Alex...

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Leafs goalie Stolarz completes full practice for first time since injury  

The Maple Leafs practised at the Ford Performance Centre on Tuesday.  --- Anthony Stolarz participated in a full practice for the first time since...

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Tavares may be back at Leafs practice this week

The Maple Leafs held their annual outdoor practice at Prince of Wales Rink in Mimico, Ont., on Monday. John Tavares did not take part in Monday's...

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With Knies out, McMann gets a chance with Leafs top line

The Maple Leafs practised at Ford Performance Centre on Friday before travelling to Ottawa.  ---  Leafs winger  Matthew Knies will miss...

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Leafs captain Matthews rallies behind Reaves, offers crowd critique

Ryan Reaves and Mathieu Olivier dropped their gloves and engaged in a heavyweight fight just 92 seconds into Wednesday's game between the Maple Leafs...

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Leafs appreciate Knies throwing weight around

Matthew Knies is showing off his strength during his sophomore season with the Leafs.  "He's just a horse," said defenceman Simon Benoit. "Like,...

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Matthews misses on 'Michigan' but gains momentum in latest Leafs win 

Auston Matthews attempted to score a lacrosse-style goal early in the third period of Monday's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. "I just didn't...

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Nylander's breakaway brilliance helps Leafs snap skid

The Maple Leafs defeated the New Jersey Devils 4-3 in overtime on Thursday night at Scotiabank Arena. The team is off on Friday as they travel to...

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Leafs look to snap skid without Tavares 

The Leafs placed centre John Tavares on injured reserve on Thursday. "It's week to week right now," said coach Craig Berube. "It's just bad...

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Tavares limps off the ice after awkward fall at Leafs practice

The Maple Leafs practised at Ford Performance Centre on Wednesday.  John Tavares got tangled up with Chris Tanev and fell awkwardly late in...

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Lorentz vows not to overcomplicate unexpected shot on top line

Leafs winger Steven Lorentz is getting an unexpected promotion.  A staple on the fourth line most of the year, Lorentz will start beside Auston...

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Leafs GM Treliving looking at centre market, but he's not alone

The Maple Leafs practised at Ford Performance Centre on Monday.  --- With the trade deadline now less than two months away, Brad Treliving is...

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Matthews, Marner look to turn minuses into motivation against Canucks

The Toronto Maple Leafs skated at Scotiabank Arena on Saturday prior to their game against the Vancouver Canucks.  Auston Matthews and Mitch...

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Leafs balance blueline to counter hard-working Hurricanes

The Leafs are shuffling their top four on defence for Thursday’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes as  Morgan Rielly and Oliver...

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McKenna motivated to silence Canada's doubters in quarter-finals

Team Canada faced plenty of criticism for an underwhelming preliminary round performance. Gavin McKenna didn't mind it. "It doesn't really get to...

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'It's a character thing': Canada running out of time to solve penalty problem

Team Canada held a meeting and media availability at Canadian Tire Centre on Wednesday.  Team Canada held a meeting on Wednesday to address their...

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Team Canada looking to play 'hard hockey' in NYE clash against Americans on TSN

Team Canada's confidence is unshaken despite facing adversity in the preliminary round of the World Juniors. "We're happy with ourselves here,"...

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Canada channels Mamba Mentality in search of offence at World Juniors

Team Canada held a media availability at the Canadian Tire Centre on Monday.  --- Team Canada has scored on a goalie just seven times through three...

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Canada looking to capture gold for injured Schaefer as clash with Germans up next at World Juniors

Team Canada skated at Canadian Tire Centre on Sunday.  Injured defenceman Matthew Schaefer remains with Team Canada in Ottawa.  "He's still with...

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Let's not panic': Team Canada regroups after 'devastating' night

Team Canada stayed off the ice on Saturday as players were given the chance to visit with friends and family in the afternoon. It was an...

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Canada's caged kids McKenna, Schaefer look to keep rolling at World Juniors

With Thursday's World Junior opener against Finland tied late in the first period, Team Canada's youngest players went to work. Erie Otters...

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Canada looks to harness 'electric' atmosphere in World Junior opener

Team Canada held a media availability at its hotel prior to their opening game against Finland at the 2025 World Juniors on Thursday.  Team Canada...

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Cowan shakes off injury scare as Canada prepares for Finland

Team Canada practised at Canadian Tire Centre on Wednesday as they prepare to open the World Junior tournament against Finland on Boxing Day. ...

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McKenna ready for World Juniors after finally scoring in pre-competition

Team Canada defeated Czechia 3-2 in a pre-tournament game on Monday at Canadian Tire Centre. Tuesday was a day off for the team.  It's been almost...

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George starts Canada's pre-tournament finale

Team Canada held a meeting at its hotel on Monday. --- Carter George will start Canada's pre-tournament finale against Czechia, which will be...

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'Dominant everywhere': McKenna on brink of breaking out for Canada

Team Canada practised at TD Place in Ottawa on Sunday.  How close is Gavin McKenna to breaking out for Team Canada?  "I thought he honestly did...

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Canada faces biggest pre-tournament test as rivalry with Sweden heats up

Team Canada held a media availability at the hotel on Saturday in Ottawa. Two of the favourites in the World Juniors will clash on Saturday when...

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Canada's Cowan looks like a man on a mission ahead of World Juniors

Team Canada practiced at TD Place in Ottawa on Friday. --- London Knights forward Easton Cowan is on a 56 game regular season point streak in the...

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McKenna determined to work his way up Canada's lineup

Team Canada skated at TD Place in Ottawa on Thursday.  ---   Medicine Hat Tigers phenom Gavin McKenna will start as the 13th forward when Team...

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Bonding trip to Canadian Forces Base helps Team Canada take off

Team Canada concluded its training camp in Petawawa, Ont. with a scrimmage at Silver Dart Arena on Wednesday.  --- Team Canada's players took to...

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Bonk seeks hometown redemption after 's---ty bounce' at World Juniors

Team Canada practised at Silver Dart Arena in Petawawa, Ont. on Tuesday.  --- Canada and Czechia were tied in the final seconds of the third period...

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Arrival of 'highly competitive' Nadeau has Team Canada buzzing

Team Canada practiced at Silver Dart Arena in Petawawa, Ont. on Monday. --- Chicago Wolves forward Bradly Nadeau made an immediate impact in his...

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Team Canada hopes Cowan's point streak extends into World Juniors

Team Canada practised at Silver Dart Arena in Petawawa, Ont. on Sunday. --- Easton Cowan skated on the top line at practice on Sunday. It was his...

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Mynio, Akey among Team Canada first-timers looking to impress at World Juniors

Seattle Thunderbirds defenceman Sawyer Mynio has never played for Team Canada at an IIHF event. Until now.  "Obviously not a lot of people know...

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Canada will lean on young stars McKenna, Schaefer at World Juniors

Team Canada finalized its roster for the 2025 World Juniors in Ottawa on Friday.  --- Gavin McKenna is set to become the eighth youngest player to...

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Martone can be Canada's inside man at World Juniors

Hockey Canada's World Juniors hopefuls defeated a team of U Sports players 5-2 at TD Place in Ottawa on Thursday. --- Canada's World Junior...

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Sennecke determined to make most of second chance at Canada's camp

Oshawa Generals winger Beckett Sennecke wasn't initially invited to Hockey Canada's selection camp for the World Junior team.  "It's tough," said ...

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Sennecke determined to make most of second chance at Canada's camp

Oshawa Generals winger Beckett Sennecke wasn't initially invited to Hockey Canada's selection camp for the World Junior team.  "It's tough," said ...

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Matthews, Marner remain together as Leafs host Caps

Trailing the Nashville Predators 1-0 late in the second period on Wednesday night, the Maple Leafs shuffled their lines and reunited Auston...

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'Competitive' Minten makes compelling case to stick with Leafs

The Maple Leafs held an optional skate on Thursday at Ford Performance Centre.  --- The Leafs didn't hold a practice on Thursday, but Fraser...

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Marner has earned Team Canada coronation

The Maple Leafs (optional) and Nashville Predators skated at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday.  --- Mitch Marner is expected to be named to Team...

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Leafs' Reaves vows to keep inflicting pain legally now that suspension is done

The Toronto Maple Leafs practised at Ford Performance Centre in Toronto on Tuesday.  The Leafs have a team policy prohibiting suspended players...

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Maple Leafs forced to face Bedard without McCabe

The Maple Leafs skated at Scotiabank Arena on Monday. Jake McCabe will miss Monday's game against the Chicago Blackhawks. "Jake is day-to-day, but...

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Matthews shakes off rust as Leafs offence finds a spark

The Maple Leafs beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 on Saturday night at Amalie Arena. Sunday is a day off for the team.  It didn't take long for...

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Cooper raves about Marner's 'confidence and swag' ahead of Canada roster reveal

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning held optional skates at Amalie Arena in Tampa on Saturday.  Jon Cooper coached Leafs winger Mitch...

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