The Montreal Canadiens celebrated a thrilling 1-0 shutout victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. It was the Maple Leafs’ first shutout loss since November 2021. The night’s hero was Montreal’s goaltender Sam Montembeault, whose stellar 46-save performance anchored the team and kept the Maple Leafs’ high-powered offense at bay. Here are three takeaways from last…
Sam Montembeault made history on the opening night of the 2024-25 regular season, setting an NHL record for the most saves in a season-opening shutout with 47 as the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 1-0. The 27-year-old netminder was unbeatable, frustrating Toronto’s offense and helping the Canadiens kick off the season in style….
NHL insider Elliotte Friedman is reporting that speculation surrounding Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Timothy Liljegren may no longer be simple speculation. He writes, in his latest 32 Thoughts column, “Sounds like Toronto is working to find a landing spot for Timothy Liljegren. He’s down the depth chart, not a situation anyone is happy with.” There…
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ goaltending situation has taken an unexpected turn, with news surfacing that Joseph Woll is dealing with a lower-body injury. As the season begins, Woll’s status raises concerns about his availability and whether the team’s goaltending depth is being tested earlier than expected. Woll has a history of being injured, but how…
Montreal Canadiens rookie defenseman Lane Hutson is gearing up for one of the most anticipated games of his young career. His first NHL game is against none other than the Toronto Maple Leafs. As Hutson prepares to step onto the big stage, he shares his excitement, emotions, and expectations for facing his team’s historic rival….
The Toronto Maple Leafs have opened contract talks with captain John Tavares as they look to find a deal that works for both sides. While the negotiations are still in the early stages, the focus is on finding a suitable pay cut from Tavares’ current $11 million annual average value (AAV). According to Pierre LeBrun…
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ defense was ranked in the middle of the pack by The Athletic despite a significant overhaul this offseason. GM Brad Treliving’s complete blue line makeover was expected to elevate the team’s defensive prowess, but skepticism remains regarding how well the new pieces will gel and perform. What’s Wrong With the Maple…
As the dust settles on the Toronto Maple Leafs preseason, there are still a few actions the team needs to take to comply with salary cap requirements and finalize the roster. However, one thing seems inevitable: (Nick) Nicholas Robertson has earned his spot. Challenged to prove himself, Robertson rose to impress everyone with his play….
The Toronto Maple Leafs are set to add two more players to their roster, as Max Pacioretty and Steven Lorentz are reportedly signing full NHL deals off their professional tryouts (PTOs). According to Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff, Pacioretty’s contract has already been finalized, coming in at a one-year deal with a cap hit of…
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ final preseason game of the season saw them home to a Detroit Red Wings team that iced mostly prospects and players fighting for a roster spot. It was also the Red Wings’ third game in three nights. With the expanded preseason roster, the players themselves didn’t play all three games, but…
