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Pens Points: A not-so-merry Christmas Eve Eve

Here is a festively fun, Christmas Eve edition of Pens Points… Max Domi proved to be an indestructible force for the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday afternoon, as he scored the game-winner to snap a 23-game goalless streak while helping end the Maple Leafs’ three-game losing streak with a 6-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. […]

Heat get throttled by Raptors on their home floor, lose 112-91

Since emerging as the surprise team of the East at a once 14-7 record, the Miami Heat have gone an atrocious 1-8 ever since. Tuesday night featured yet another abysmal effort from a Heat team that has plummeted from the third seed all the way to the current play-in eight seed. After a discouraging 112-91 […] The post Heat get throttled by Raptors on their home floor, lose 112-91 appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

Unlikely duo produce career nights, reveal Raptors have second gear

In another timeline, the Toronto Raptors dropped their final game before the holiday break. That group opts to delay improvement in the hope that time with family and an overall reset will drive the team forward. But this version of the Raptors didn’t have plans to wait for anyone to save them from a three-game […]

Game Review: William Nylander leads the way, Maple Leafs get badly needed win over Penguins ahead of Xmas break

Coming off the firing of an assistant coach and sitting last in the Eastern Conference after losing three straight/five of their previous six, the Maple Leafs’ pre-Christmas break matchup against the Penguins felt more significant than the typical game #36 on the NHL schedule. While he played just 17:23 and showed the completely expected signs […] The post Game Review: William Nylander leads the way, Maple Leafs get badly needed win over Penguins ahead of Xmas break appeared first on Maple L...

Craig Berube on the Leafs snapping their slump ahead of the break: “We’re going to have a better Christmas, I guess, if you like Christmas”

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 6-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, which improved the Maple Leafs’ record to 16-15-5. On the confusion around who has taken over the power play coaching, after mixed messages in the earlier press conferences between him and Brad Treliving:  The PP stuff — I know that Brad […] The post Craig Berube on the Leafs snapping their slump ahead of the break: “We’re going to have a better Christmas, I guess, if you like Christmas” appeared first on...

NBA GAMETHREAD: Toronto Raptors (17-13) @ Miami HEAT (15-14)

The Miami Heat will host the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday. Check out our game thread below! Injury Report: Toronto Raptors: Miami Heat:  Starting 5: Toronto Raptors: Miami Heat: Broadcast Info: ****************************** To check out our other content, click here. Follow Hot Hot Hoops on Twitter/X here! Follow Hot Hot Hoops on Instagram here! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! The post NBA GAMETHREAD: Toronto Raptors (17-13) @ Miami HEAT (15-14) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami ...

Toronto Maple Leafs won't be firing Craig Berube

The Toronto Maple Leafs have struggled this season and with the league's worst power play, decided to fire assistant coach Marc Savard. General manager Brad Treliving spoke to the media on Tuesday ahead of their afternoon affair with the Pittsburgh Penguins, and opened up about what could be coming next.  From the sounds of it, head coach Craig Berube's job is very safe, and regardless of the outcome this season, there won't be a coaching change in Toronto. Berube was apparently pissed of...

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Pittsburgh Penguins – Game #36 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info

Chris Tanev will return to the lineup, and somebody new will run the power play (Derek Lalonde, according to Brad Treliving; the whole staff, according to Craig Berube), as the Maple Leafs look to avoid entering the Xmas break in last place in the Eastern Conference (4:00 p.m. EST, Sportsnet Ontario). Game Day Quotes ICYMI: […] The post Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Pittsburgh Penguins – Game #36 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

Brad Treliving on whether he’s considering selling amid a possible lost season for the Leafs: “We’re not waving the white flag… I don’t think we’re turning the page on the season”

General Manager Brad Treliving and Head Coach Craig Berube met with the media on Tuesday to discuss the dismissal of former assistant coach Marc Savard amid the Maple Leafs’ prolonged struggles this season. Treliving’s opening statements on the firing of Marc Savard Treliving: Those are never fun decisions to make or fun days. I want […] The post Brad Treliving on whether he’s considering selling amid a possible lost season for the Leafs: “We’re not waving the white flag… I don’t think we’re...

Today In Jays History: Jays Trade For Varsho

It was three years ago today that the Jays traded Lourdes Gurriel and Gabriel Moreno to the Diamondbacks for Daulton Varsho. I think it is fair to say the trade wasn’t universally loved at the time. Moreno was one of our top prospects and wearer of the ‘Catcher of the Future’ medalion, which was passed […]

Toronto Marlies lit up for eight goals as defensive frailties resurface in humbling loss to Belleville

There is much to ponder for Toronto Marlies head coach John Gruden as his team enters the short Christmas break.  Facing a Belleville team short on confidence (one win in their last 11) and playing a third game in three days with travel, the Marlies simply didn’t work as hard as their desperate opponent over […] The post Toronto Marlies lit up for eight goals as defensive frailties resurface in humbling loss to Belleville appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

GAME PREVIEW: Heat back home to host visiting Toronto Raptors amid rough stretch

The Miami Heat are coming off a difficult three-game road trip in which they went 1-2. They have suffered back-to-back losses to the rival Boston Celtics and New York Knicks— without many answers in sight to snap out of this rough stretch. For tonight, they will be back home to host another Eastern Conference playoff […] The post GAME PREVIEW: Heat back home to host visiting Toronto Raptors amid rough stretch appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

NHL Rumors: Trade Chatter To Pick Up Around Morgan Rielly

The Toronto Maple Leafs keep trying to steady the ship, but the spiral is continuing it's downtrend.  After a brief stretch of points in early December, they slid again, and the noise around real change is back to full volume. Insider David Pagnotta thinks that is when Morgan Rielly’s name starts circulating more often, because a move of that size is one of the few ways Toronto can actually change the feel of this team. Morgan Rielly trade talk could pick up fast Blaming the coaching ...

Game Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Toronto Maple Leafs 12/23/25

Who: Pittsburgh Penguins (15-11-9, 39 points, 7th place Metropolitan Division) @ Toronto Maple Leafs (15-15-5, 35 points, 8th place Atlantic Division)  When: 4:00 p.m. ET How to Watch: National broadcast on TNT, HBO Max and truTV Pens’ Path Ahead: Tonight is the last game before the Pens’ holiday break. They’ll look to brighten what has been a tough […]

Pens Points: Back to Canada

After getting back in the win column on Sunday, the Pittsburgh Penguins will look to head into the Christmas break on a win streak when they take on the Toronto Maple Leafs this afternoon. This will be the third and final meeting between the two sides this season with both teams currently trying to save […]

Heat vs. Raptors Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets – Tuesday, December 23, 2025

The Miami Heat (15-14) are favored by 5.5 points against the Toronto Raptors (17-13) on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET. The matchup airs on FDSSUN, SportsNet, and WPLG. The point total is 228.5 in the matchup. Heat vs. Raptors Odds Heat odds to win: -210 Raptors odds to win: +176 Spread: Heat (-5.5) Total: 228.5 How to Bet on Heat vs. Raptors Game Time and Information When: Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET Where: Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida ...

Top Player Prop Bets for Heat vs. Raptors on December 23, 2025

Player prop bet options for Kel’el Ware, Scottie Barnes and others are listed when the Miami Heat host the Toronto Raptors at Kaseya Center on Tuesday (with opening tip at 7:30 p.m. ET). How to Watch Heat vs. Raptors Date: Tuesday, December 23, 2025 Time: 7:30 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: FDSSUN, SportsNet, and WPLG Live Stream: Fubo Location: Miami, Florida Venue: Kaseya Center NBA Props Today: Miami Heat Kel’el Ware Props PTS REB 8.5 (Over: -127) ...

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 ...

Heat vs. Raptors: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch

The Miami Heat (15-14) square off against the Toronto Raptors (17-13) at 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 on FDSSUN, SportsNet, and WPLG. The Heat are coming off of a 132-125 loss to the Knicks in their last game on Sunday. The Raptors enter this game following a 96-81 loss to the Nets on Sunday. Kel’el Ware scored a team-best 28 points for the Heat in the loss. The Raptors got a team-high 19 points from Brandon Ingram in the loss. When is Heat vs. Raptors? This contest between...

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 ...