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Sheldon Keefe on the Knies vs. Hischier fight: “Do I want our captain fighting when we are down in the third? Absolutely not, but do we need some guys to step up and show some balls? Yeah, we need more of that”

New Jersey head coach Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team’s 4-0 loss to the Maple Leafs, the Devils’ fourth loss in a row. On the message to his players after a fourth straight loss:  I didn’t talk to the team after the game. I’ll talk to them in the morning. But it is […] The post Sheldon Keefe on the Knies vs. Hischier fight: “Do I want our captain fighting when we are down in the third? Absolutely not, but do we need some guys to step up and show some balls? Yeah, we need mor...

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | about 2 months ago | 1 read

2025-26 Gamethread #39: New Jersey Devils at Toronto Maple Leafs

The Matchup: New Jersey Devils (20-16-2) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (17-15-6) The Time: 7:00pm ET The Broadcast: TV — MSG, Radio — Devils Radio Network The Game Preview: Jackson wrote a preview this morning. The Rules: If you have been a reader here, you already know the rules. But for the rest, a reminder: please do not swear in the […]

From All About The Jersey | about 2 months ago | 3 reads

Maple Leafs’ Dakota Joshua Suffers Scary-Sounding Internal Injuries

Toronto Maple Leafs ' physical forward Dakota Joshua suffered a kidney injury in the team's last game in Detroit on Sunday, and according to head coach Craig Berube, it doesn't sound pretty. Craig Berube expands on what Dakota Joshua is dealing with Read More Here 📰 | https://t.co/RE4mF1yF2e pic.twitter.com/JsOP4DVmcw — TheLeafsNation (@TLNdc) December 30, 2025 “Joshua’s still in Detroit,” Berube told reporters at practice Tuesday morning. “Whether he took a hit or went into the boards, it’s h...

From NHL Trade Rumors | about 2 months ago | 0 reads

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. New Jersey Devils – Game #39 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info

Chris Tanev, William Nylander, Dakota Joshua, and Auston Matthews are all out. Just as the Maple Leafs were nearly fully healthy and were collecting points, the injury bug has struck again ahead of this battle between two clubs just two points apart in the Eastern Conference standings (7:00 p.m. EST, Sportsnet Ontario). Game Day Quotes […] The post Toronto Maple Leafs vs. New Jersey Devils – Game #39 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | about 2 months ago | 0 reads

The Wild Face Two Hurdles In Trying To Land Ryan O'Reilly

While the dust is still settling on the Quinn Hughes blockbuster trade, the Minnesota Wild likely still has business to conduct. The Central Division is an arms race this season, and the Wild has some deficiencies to shore up. The main area they can improve is at center. With the team still in...

From Hockey Wilderness | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Sheldon Keefe on Auston Matthews closing in on the Leafs’ franchise record in goals: “It is his rightful place”

Ahead of the Leafs vs. Devils matchup on Tuesday, New Jersey head coach Sheldon Keefe discussed Auston Matthews’ goal-scoring greatness, his team’s offensive success in the second period against the Leafs on Oct. 21, and the Devils losing three in a row since the return of Jack Hughes and Timo Meier from injury. Auston Matthews […] The post Sheldon Keefe on Auston Matthews closing in on the Leafs’ franchise record in goals: “It is his rightful place” appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | about 2 months ago | 0 reads

Game Preview: Carolina Hurricanes @ Pittsburgh Penguins 12/30/25

Who: Carolina Hurricanes (24-11-3, 51 points, 1st place Metropolitan Division) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (16-12-9, 41 points, 7th place Metropolitan Division) When: 7:00 p.m. ET How to Watch: Local broadcast on SportsNet Pittsburgh and FanDuel Sports Network South, streaming on ESPN+ Pens’ Path Ahead: The Penguins remain in Pittsburgh this week for a New Year’s Day matchup with the […]

From PensBurgh | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Marshall Rifai returns to game action, Toronto Marlies triumph over Utica in shootout

“We played extremely well. There were moments in this game that I liked more than any game this season. The first 10 minutes were outstanding, and we got a two-goal lead… We got into some penalties, and they scored two power-play goals there. But I liked a lot of our game. [Vyacheslav] Peksa made some […] The post Marshall Rifai returns to game action, Toronto Marlies triumph over Utica in shootout appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | about 2 months ago | 0 reads

Devils vs. Maple Leafs: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

Tuesday will feature an expected tight NHL contest between the New Jersey Devils (20-16-2, -112 on the moneyline to win) and the Toronto Maple Leafs (17-15-6, -108 moneyline odds) at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. You can tune in to ESPN+ to see the Maple Leafs attempt to defeat the Devils. Devils vs. Maple Leafs Game Info & Odds When: Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: Fubo Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario Favorite: Devi...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 0 reads

One Number Will Tell Us Whether Quinn Hughes Stays Or Goes

Bill Guerin looked exhausted but delighted after trading for Quinn Hughes in mid-December. A call to his old boss, Jim Rutherford, had resulted in an opportunity to land the NHL’s second-best defenseman. It was nearly a perfect trade. The Minnesota Wild needed a scoring boost, and Hughes break...

From Hockey Wilderness | about 2 months ago | 4 reads

Predators' Top-6 Forward Linked To Maple Leafs

The Nashville Predators have won six of their past 10 games and are three points out of a playoff spot with one game in hand, but they are still under .500 and unless there's a big turnaround, they aren't a playoff team. If the last season and a half has been any indication, the Predators are not a contender with how they are built. They have plenty of talent for the future, but that is going to have to wait and build. Nashville already moved on from Spencer Stastney and many more players have...

From NHL Trade Rumors | about 2 months ago | 1 read

Quick Hits: Dynamic Defense Paying Dividends

Happy Simon Edvinsson Day in America to all who celebrate! No seriously, though. What a way to bounce back after Saturday’s ugly loss against the Hurricanes. The Toronto Maple Leafs gave the Red Wings a lot to handle on Sunday. The first period was a defensive battle before Matthew Knies opened the scoring in the middle frame. Moritz Seider would have the equalizer with less than a minute left in the second. Simon Edvinsson would eventually put the game away in OT thanks to a sweet displa...

From Winging It In Motown | about 2 months ago | 3 reads

Game Review: After a promising first half, Maple Leafs let a point slip in Detroit

While the Red Wings were hanging around only down 1-0, you had to feel good about the Maple Leafs’ play through 35 minutes of this game. After a bit of a jittery first minute or two, the Leafs were mostly breaking out well at five-on-five, using the middle of the ice more and going off […] The post Game Review: After a promising first half, Maple Leafs let a point slip in Detroit appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | about 2 months ago | 0 reads

Craig Berube after the Maple Leafs’ overtime loss in Detroit: “Our game looks good right now”

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 3-2 overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 17-15-6. On the team’s performance: It was a hard-fought game. I liked a lot of our game tonight. The guys competed hard. It was a good game both ways. The goalie was […] The post Craig Berube after the Maple Leafs’ overtime loss in Detroit: “Our game looks good right now” appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | about 2 months ago | 0 reads

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Detroit Red Wings – Game #38 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info

Can the Maple Leafs complete a big weekend sweep of two four-point games against division rivals? They’ll need to do it without the services of William Nylander, who is out day-to-day (7:00 p.m. EST, Sportsnet Ontario). Game Day Quotes Craig Berube on the Leafs’ back-to-back losses to the Red Wings in the first three games […] The post Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Detroit Red Wings – Game #38 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | about 2 months ago | 4 reads

Blackhawks vs Penguins — Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread

The Blackhawks won a huge game coming out of the break in Dallas last night. But that game required a shootout — before they could fly home and grab a few hours of sleep before hosting Sidney Crosby and the Penguins tonight. As I mentioned in our bullets this morning, Darren Pang said on the broadcast last night there is a chance the Blackhawks get their captain back for tonight’s game. Without a morning skate, we’ll have to wait and see what the lineup looks like during warmups. I’m goin...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 3 reads