Frederick Andersen in Crease Against Panthers

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Frederick Andersen will start Wednesday night against the Florida Panthers. It will be Andersen’s fifth straight start, and he is stuck in a stretch of uncharacteristically mediocre play. In the four games since returning from injury, Andersen has allowed 12 goals and posted a below-average save percentage of .898. Toronto will […]

Auston Matthews Gets Assist In Second Game Back

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews recorded an assist in the 4-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings. While Matthews has still had a solid season in terms of point production with 52 points in 55 games, he has had some serious trouble staying healthy and this has resulted in nearly half the season in […]

Frederik Andersen To Start Versus Nashville

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen will start versus the Nashville Predators on Thursday night. Nashville has been on fire as of late, winning 18 of their last 19 matches and scoring four goals or more in 10 of those games. Andersen, on the other hand, has lost five of his last six starts and […]

Auston Matthews Will Play Versus Nashville

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews will return to action Thursday night against the Nashville Predators. Matthews has been out since February 22nd with a separated shoulder, but has been practicing with the Leafs all week. Toronto has gone 5-5 without the young star, and will be glad to have him back on their top […]

James van Riemsdyk Cannot Stop Scoring

Toronto Maple Leafs forward James van Riemsdyk scored another two goals in the 4-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. These two goals now give van Riemsdyk seven goals in his last four games and boost his goal total up to a career-high 33 goals. Van Riemsdyk is a pending unrestricted free agent this season, […]

Nazem Kadri Scores Again, Nearing 30 Goals on the Season

Toronto Maple Leafs center Nazem Kadri scored his fourth goal in four games on Saturday night in a win over the Montreal Canadiens. That makes five goals in seven games this month for Kadri, which is tied for eighth best in the league. Kadri has been playing on Toronto's top power-play line and he has […]

Andreas Johnsson Scores First NHL Goal

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Andreas Johnsson scored his first NHL goal in the 4-0 win over the Montreal Canadiens. Johnsson was acquired by the Maple Leafs in the 2013 Entry Draft with the 202nd overall, seventh-round pick and has worked his way to become another one of the Maple Leafs promising prospects. In the AHL […]

Curtis McElhinney Blanks Montreal

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Curtis McElhinney saved all 33 shots on Saturday in the 4-0 win against the Montreal Canadiens. Frederik Andersen acquired an upper-body injury against Dallas on Thursday against the Dallas Stars, so McElhinney has taken the temporary role of starting goaltender for the Maple Leafs and has done a fantastic job. In […]

Frederik Andersen Not Playing On Saturday, Curtis McElhinney To Start

Toronto Maple Leafs No. 1 goaltender Frederik Andersen will not suit up to take on the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night, as Leafs backup goalie Curtis McElhinney will start the match. Andersen last played on Wednesday, March 14, leaving the match with an upper-body injury, and he has not practiced since. Toronto head coach Mike […]

Auston Matthews Nearing Return, Out Versus Montreal

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be without star center Auston Matthews when they take on the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night. Matthews has been recovering since sustaining a separated shoulder on Feb. 22. The 20-year-old rising star practiced with the Leafs without a non-contact jersey for the first time on Saturday morning and may return […]

Leo Komarov Undergoes MRI On Injured Leg

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Leo Komarov underwent an MRI on Friday to determine the severity of his lower-body injury. Komarov sustained the injury in Toronto’s 5-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night when he collided with a fellow Leaf and was unable to put weight on his leg on his way to the […]

Frederik Andersen’s Injury Softened By Mike Babcock

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen did not play on Thursday night against the Buffalo Sabres after leaving halfway through the Leafs match against the Dallas Stars on Wednesday with an upper-body injury. Toronto head coach Mike Babcock seemed to downplay their goaltender’s condition, stating that Andersen wouldn’t have played in back-to-back matches anyway. “I […]

Curtis McElhinney Stops 38 Shots In Second Win In Two Days

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Curtis McElhinney made 38 saves in a 5-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night after winning a relief appearance in overtime against the Dallas Stars the night before. The Maple Leafs No. 1 goalie, Frederik Andersen, left the match during the second period with an upper-body injury while the […]

Patrick Marleau Riding Five-Game Point Streak

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Patrick Marleau solidified Toronto’s win on Thursday with an empty-net goal and also had the primary assist on defenseman Connor Carrick’s game-winner. The points increased Marleau’s streak to five games, and the empty-netter marked goals in three straight games. Marleau has been skating on a line with Nazem Kadri and Leo […]

James van Riemsdyk Scores Twice In Win

Toronto Maple Leafs forward James van Riemsdyk opened the scoring, netting the first two goals of their game in Buffalo on Thursday. That makes five goals in his last two games, adding to the hat trick he tallied on Wednesday. The goals Thursday mark 31 on the season, setting a new career high for the 28-year-old. […]

Tyler Bozak Registers Two Points In Win

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Tyler Bozak added two assists on the board in the 6-5 win against the Dallas Stars. Bozak, who is currently playing with James Van Riemsdyk and Connor Brown, has benefited from the addition of Van Riemsdyk to his line and now has a two-game point streak with three points in that […]

Mitchell Marner Puts Two Assists On The Board In Win

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitchell Marner put two assists on the board in the 6-5 win against the Dallas Stars. While Marner had a very slow start to the season and even spent time on the Maple Leafs fourth line, he's recently found his game and has 13 points in his last 10 games. Five […]

Frederik Andersen Leaves Game With Upper-Body Injury

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen did not return to the game after receiving an upper-body injury in the 6-5 win against the Dallas Stars. Roman Polak pushed Alexander Radulov into Andersen and Radulov landed awkwardly on top of Andersen's head, arm and leg. Curtis McElhinney not only finished the game but will most likely […]

James Van Riemsdyk Scores Hat Trick In Win

Toronto Maple Leafs forward James Van Riemsdyk scored a hat trick in the 6-5 win against the Dallas Stars on Wednesday. Van Riemsdyk has been a very good fantasy asset for goal scoring this season with 29 goals in 69 games, and this hat trick breaks a four-game pointless streak for him. He also took […]

Frederick Andersen to Start Fourth Straight Game

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Frederick Andersen is set to start Wednesday against the Dallas Stars. The Stars are coming off a loss to the Canadiens on Tuesday night, while the Leafs have had three days off following a victory against the Penguins on Saturday. Rest has helped Andersen recently, as he received four days off […]

Auston Matthews Out Wednesday Versus Dallas

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (shoulder) will miss his seventh game on Wednesday night when the Leafs take on the Dallas Stars at home. Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock updated the second-year forward's status on Monday morning but added that Matthews could return soon after their match on Wednesday. Matthews has been a […]

Frederik Andersen Returns To Elite Form In Win Over Pittsburgh

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen posted a solid performance against the Pittsurgh Penguins on Saturday, earning a 5-2 win. Entering the match, Andersen had surrendered 10 goals in his previous two starts and was looking to get back on track against the reigning Stanley Cup champions. The 28-year-old goaltender faced plenty of shots in […]

Auston Matthews Out Saturday

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (shoulder) has been officially ruled out for the Leafs Saturday contest against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The timetable for his recovery is unclear, although there is a possibility the Maple Leafs may keep him off the ice longer than necessary. Toronto has a firm grasp on third place in the […]

Auston Matthews Doubtful For Saturday Return

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (shoulder) is unlikely to play in Toronto’s Saturday match against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The second-year forward participated in team practice while wearing a non-contact jersey on Wednesday, indicating that he is making progress in his recovery. Matthews has not played since Feb. 22, and if he is held out […]

Mitch Marner Stepping Up With Auston Matthews Out

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner scored again Monday night, raising his four-game point total to seven. He has seen a rise in his usage since teammate Auston Matthews was injured, averaging 18:49 of time on ice over those four games. Marner had already been building on a strong February with seven goals in the month […]

Frederik Andersen Handed Third Straight Loss By Sabres

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen surrendered five goals for the second game in a row in a 5-3 loss against the Buffalo Sabres on Monday night. Toronto has now lost four games in a row, with Andersen being in net for three of those games. Andersen and the Leafs gave up two goals in […]

Tomas Plekanec Having Limited Impact with New Team

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Tomas Plekanec has had the benefit of playing on a line with Zach Hyman and William Nylander in his past two games, but has little to show for it. He has yet to register a point since being traded from Montreal and only has four shots on goal. His only significant […]

Frederik Andersen, Maple Leafs Looking To Bounce Back Versus Buffalo

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen will start on Monday night against the Buffalo Sabres. Toronto took a tough loss on Saturday night against the Washington Capitals in a game that saw Andersen surrender five goals and get pulled in the second period. The Danish 28-year-old has been the defensive backbone of the Maple Leafs […]

Auston Matthews Skating, May Return As Early As Saturday

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews has been skating during practice and may be able to return as soon as next Saturday. The second-year forward has been sidelined since Toronto’s Feb. 22 match against the New York Islanders in which he injured his shoulder. The initial prognosis on Matthews’ injury was that he'd miss at least […]

Frederik Andersen Pulled In Second Period Against Washington

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen lasted just 31 minutes in the 2018 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series game against the Washington Capitals. Toronto backup goalie Curtis McElhinney then replaced Andersen, keeping the Caps off of the board for the remainder of the game. Andersen allowed five goals on 25 shots in the loss, looking […]