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Powered by Marchenko's hat trick, the Leafs were full marks for a 4-2 lead through 40 minutes. Then they stopped skating, stopped making plays, and threw away another divisional game.

The good, the bad, and the downright inexcusable from Leafs-Sabres ⤵️

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Game Review: Maple Leafs sit back, throw away Marchenko’s hat-trick night in the third period vs. Buffalo
As bizarre as it seems to write about a 21-year-old second-year player, most of the rest of the team needs to watch the tape of Easton Cowan in the first half of the third period. Cowan was one of…
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October 16, 2026 at 11:45 AM
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Jim Hiller on benching McKenna in the OTL to Buffalo: "We talked about getting him out in the (early) third, and then I guess it just didn’t happen... That’s on me."

The coach on the team's third-period collapse, Marchenko's hatty, the Ratu addition 👇

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Jim Hiller on benching Gavin McKenna in the Leafs' OT loss to Buffalo: "We talked about getting him out in the third, and then I guess it just didn’t happen... That’s on me"
After a 5-4 overtime loss to the Buffalo Sabres, Jim Hiller discussed the Maple Leafs’ struggles under the Sabres’ late push, Gavin McKenna sitting for the second half of the game, Kirill Marchenko’s…
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October 16, 2026 at 2:34 AM
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#NHL Game Score Impact Card for Toronto Maple Leafs on 2026-10-15:

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Toronto Maple Leafs Impact Card
October 16, 2026 at 1:54 AM
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#NHL Game Score Impact Card for Toronto Maple Leafs on 2026-10-13:

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October 14, 2026 at 3:48 AM
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The Leafs were out-attempted 61-25 at five-on-five in the second periods of their three-game road trip. And yet their offensive firepower nearly rescued another game in Utah.

Game review + notes after a mixed bag of a road trip ⤵️

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Game Review: Maple Leafs' offense won't quit, but a second-period + Stolarz mess proves costly in Utah
The Maple Leafs showed their offensive prowess and late-game fight in Utah, nearly erasing a three-goal third-period deficit, but another rough second period and some terrible goaltending left them…
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October 14, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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TSN hockey broadcast> Sportsnet hockey broadcast #Leafs #LeafsForever
October 16, 2026 at 1:03 AM
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WAIT A SECOND....

THERE ARE STILL FUCKING NHL BLACKOUTS ON AMAZON PRIME?

Ahhh... NHL, never change. Great sport, garbage league.

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October 15, 2026 at 11:45 PM
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With the trade for Aatu Raty, the Maple Leafs opened a contract spot and added a more established depth center to their organization.

Trade/player details and instant analysis via @APetrielli.bsky.social 👇

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Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs acquire Aatu Raty in exchange for Jacob Quillan, Brandon Buhr
The Maple Leafs completed a trade on Tuesday evening, sending Jacob Quillan and Brandon Buhr to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for Aatu Räty. Just a day earlier, Räty cleared waivers. Trading for…
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October 15, 2026 at 10:58 PM
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Jim Hiller on the concern about the Leafs' defense after the road trip: "I thought we hung our defensemen out to dry a little bit as a group of forwards."

Coach on shaking up his lines, the D without Tanev & more ahead of Leafs v Sabres 👇

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Jim Hiller on the concern about the Leafs' blue line after the road trip: "I thought we hung our defensemen out to dry a little bit as a group of forwards"
Ahead of Thursday night’s game against the Sabres, Jim Hiller discussed his lineup options, Auston Matthews and William Nylander’s chemistry, Kirill Marchenko finding his game, and the forwards…
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October 15, 2026 at 5:53 PM
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Tonight in Utah, can the Leafs string together two consecutive wins for the first time this season and make a tough road trip a big success?

Lineups, quotes from both rooms, stats & more to get you set 👇

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Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Utah Mammoth – Game #7 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info
Tonight in Utah, can the Maple Leafs string together two consecutive wins for the first time this season and make a tough road trip a big success? (9 p.m. EST, TSN4). Game Day Quotes Mammoth head…
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October 14, 2026 at 12:01 AM
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Buffalo Sabres 5, Toronto Maple Leafs 4 (OT)
NHL · Oct 15, 2026
Expected goals (xG): Sabres 3.19, Maple Leafs 2.74

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Buffalo Sabres 5, Toronto Maple Leafs 4, Oct 15, 2026. Full-rink shot map: BUF attacks the left net, TOR the right; every attempt marked, goals as crosses, over a heat map of expected-goal rate versus a typical team per 60 (orange above, blue below). Expected goals BUF 3.19, TOR 2.74; shots on goal 34–30; attempts 61–47. The Sabres beat the Maple Leafs 5–4 in overtime on the road in a game the chances called about even, BUF 3.2 to TOR 2.7 in expected goals. At 5v5: BUF 1.9, TOR 2.1. Net expected goals over the game: one line of cumulative BUF minus TOR xG, above zero when BUF is ahead on chances, below when TOR is, each goal a vertical line at its time and power-play time shaded in the side's colour. Final xG BUF 3.19, TOR 2.74; score 5–4.
October 16, 2026 at 3:02 AM
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🎙️ New Podcast 🎙️

The Maple Leafs’ offense is rolling, but can their defense hold up? And are there any cheap external options who could help? 🎧 ⬇️

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The Maple Leafs' offense is rolling, but can their defense hold up? — MLHS Podcast Ep. 127
In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the encouraging early returns from the Maple Leafs’ forward group, the mounting concerns on defense without Chris Tanev, the…
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October 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Six games in, the Leafs are clearly more talented, mobile, and exciting than last season. But there are some real issues to work through.

@APetrielli.bsky.social on the improved forward depth, the questions on D, and the breakout struggles holding them back 👇

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More talent, more excitement, and plenty to figure out: Assessing the Maple Leafs after six games
Six games into the new season, the Maple Leafs are 3-2-1. It’s easy to forget, but they had the exact same record after six games last season, too. On their current road trip last season, it started…
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October 12, 2026 at 4:47 PM
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MacKinnon dominated the early stages, and the Leafs were getting run over in the second.

By night's end, Matthews had four points, Nylander had five, and the Leafs left with a regulation win in Colorado.

@APetrielli.bsky.social on a wild one 👇

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Game Review: Matthews and Nylander take over, McKenna continues to progress as Maple Leafs leave Colorado with two points
It’s no stretch to suggest the Vegas-Colorado-Utah road trip is the hardest in the NHL. Getting some positive results and chugging along is critical to the Maple Leafs building momentum after a 2-2-0…
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October 11, 2026 at 4:00 AM
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#NHL Game Score Impact Card for Toronto Maple Leafs on 2026-10-10:

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October 11, 2026 at 2:00 AM
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Jim Hiller on the Leafs' loss in Utah, leaving them with three of six points on the road: "Could've made this a great trip... In the end, you know, it's okay."

The coach's comments after a sloppy 5-4 loss ⬇️

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Jim Hiller on the Leafs' sloppy loss in Utah to end the road trip: "Could've made this a great trip... In the end, you know, it's okay"
After a 5-4 loss in Utah, head coach Jim Hiller discussed the team’s recurring second-period struggles, the defensive breakdowns in front of Anthony Stolarz, the challenge of adjusting without Chris…
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October 14, 2026 at 4:25 AM
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Willy and Auston combine for 4 goals and 5 assists, and Bob has his first W as a Bud, as the #LeafsForever take game 2 of a tough Midwestern roadie. Next up: Utah!
Leafs Win!
October 11, 2026 at 2:09 AM
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Back on this? Lol I came back to Twitter to enjoy the cesspool of the Leafs season. And back here to enjoy the happiness of it?
October 11, 2026 at 11:46 PM
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Matthews and Nylander are rolling, McKenna is learning fast, and Bobrovsky has been solid in net. But with Tanev hurt, the Leafs face big questions on defense.

@APetrielli.bsky.social on the evolving lineup and adjustments to make in the latest Leafs Notebook ⤵️

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Matthews Heating Up, Adjusting Without Tanev, and Hiller’s Lineup Flexibility — Maple Leafs Notebook
Six games into the season, the Maple Leafs are a more talented, more exciting team, with plenty still to figure out. In our assessment of the Leafs after six games, we looked at encouraging signs…
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October 13, 2026 at 3:53 PM
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#LeafsForever. Mo at the end on giving Willy credit made me laugh out loud.

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10 years ago today, Auston Matthews scored four goals in a historic NHL debut 🍁
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October 13, 2026 at 10:53 AM
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Jim Hiller on the team's ability to withstand the loss of Chris Tanev: "They fought like crazy on Saturday night... You just do it by committee... The guys responded well."

The coach on the Rifai call-up, Matthews' heater, and more after practice 👇

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Jim Hiller on the Leafs' ability to withstand the loss of Chris Tanev: "They fought like crazy on Saturday night... The guys responded well"
After Monday’s practice, Jim Hiller discussed Chris Tanev’s injury, Marshall Rifai’s call-up, the defense pairings, the team’s skating through six games, and the hot starts for Auston Matthews and…
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October 12, 2026 at 9:44 PM
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The reveal: John Tavares. Left the Islanders for his hometown Leafs in 2018, and captained them until he handed the C to Matthews.

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A line chart titled Remember Some Guys number 88, the reveal. It plots John Tavares's career value (goals above league average per 60 minutes) across 16 seasons with the real years shown. The orange line is John Tavares; shaded grey bands behind it show the league's 5th-to-95th and 25th-to-75th percentile range each season, with a dashed line at the league median.
October 16, 2026 at 12:34 PM
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Jim Hiller on Gavin McKenna already earning PP1 and first-line looks: "We're not just giving that to him... He's earned that... He's just a good player, and he's going to be for a long time."

Hiller after a 6-3 win over Colorado 👇

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Jim Hiller on Gavin McKenna already earning PP1 and first-line looks: "We're not just giving that to him... He's earned that... He's just a good player, and he's going to be for a long time"
After a 6-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche, head coach Jim Hiller discussed Gavin McKenna’s continued development and growing responsibilities, William Nylander’s five-point performance, and…
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October 11, 2026 at 2:32 AM
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Sabres vs. Maple Leafs 5-on-5 matchups (NHL · Oct 15, 2026)
Every head-to-head skater pairing: who won the xG while they shared the ice, and for how long.

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Buffalo Sabres 5, Toronto Maple Leafs 4, Oct 15, 2026. Full-rink shot map: BUF attacks the left net, TOR the right; every attempt marked, goals as crosses, over a heat map of expected-goal rate versus a typical team per 60 (orange above, blue below). Expected goals BUF 3.19, TOR 2.72; shots on goal 34–30; attempts 61–47. The Sabres beat the Maple Leafs 5–4 in overtime on the road in a game the chances called about even, BUF 3.2 to TOR 2.7 in expected goals. At 5v5: BUF 1.9, TOR 2.1.
October 16, 2026 at 3:43 AM
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Sabres vs. Maple Leafs player stats (NHL · Oct 15, 2026)
Every skater's on-ice xG, plus forward lines and defense pairs.
Best on-ice xG: Sabres, Noah Ostlund +1.50 · Maple Leafs, William Nylander +0.59

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Buffalo Sabres skaters, BUF 5–4 TOR: every skater's on-ice expected goals for (right of zero) and against (left), best net first, ice time under each name. Best: Noah Ostlund +1.50 net xG (2.07 for, 0.57 against). Toughest: Mattias Samuelsson −0.71 (0.91 for, 1.63 against). Toronto Maple Leafs skaters, TOR 4–5 BUF: every skater's on-ice expected goals for (right of zero) and against (left), best net first, ice time under each name. Best: William Nylander +0.59 net xG (1.48 for, 0.90 against). Toughest: Troy Stecher −0.80 (0.30 for, 1.09 against). Buffalo Sabres lines and defence pairs, detected from 5-on-5 shifts: when each unit was on the ice across the game clock, and its on-ice expected goals for and against. L1 Quinn – Ostlund – Benson 14 min together, +0.57 net xG; D1 Samuelsson – Zellweger 14 min together, −0.64 net xG. Toronto Maple Leafs lines and defence pairs, detected from 5-on-5 shifts: when each unit was on the ice across the game clock, and its on-ice expected goals for and against. L1 Nylander – Roslovic – Matthews 15 min together, +0.15 net xG; D1 McCabe – Raddysh 18 min together, +0.25 net xG.
October 16, 2026 at 3:43 AM