RYAN O'REILLY NEWS

Marner sets career high with 98 points, Maple Leafs roll

Mitch Marner had two goals and an assist to reach a career-high 98 points for the season, helping the Toronto Maple Leafs rout the Montreal Canadiens 7-1 on Saturday night

APRIL 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Three apples silence Habs O'Reilly put up three assists Saturday in a 7-1 win over the Canadiens.

Impact The points are his first since his return from injury. O'Reilly started the game on the second line with John Tavares and Mitchell Marner on his flanks. It could be a preview of loaded lines the Leafs can roll in the postseason. It certainly was combustible Saturday.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in return from injury O'Reilly (finger) played 17:03 Thursday in a 2-1 overtime loss to Boston.

Impact He took just eight faceoffs (five-for-eight), but didn't hit the scoreboard otherwise. But O'Reilly was engaged and battling, and simply made each play look simple. He has a few games left to get his timing back before the postseason. O'Reilly's fantasy value may be limited as he does that, so consider all options until season's end.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to lineup versus Boston O'Reilly (finger) will be back in action against the Bruins on Thursday, Terry Koshan of The Toronto Sun reports.

Impact O'Reilly will suit up for the first time since March 4 against the Canucks when he suffered his broken finger. Prior to his absence, the 32-year-old center was stuck in a five-game pointless streak during which he recorded 10 shots. With O'Reilly cleared to play, he figures to jump into a third-line center role and link up with the No. 2 power-play unit.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not quite ready O'Reilly (finger) won't play Tuesday against Columbus, but he's close to returning, Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun reports.

Impact O'Reilly evidently needs to undergo another X-ray and a check-up before getting the green light, but it sounds like he'll likely be cleared to rejoin the lineup sooner rather than later. After being traded to Toronto from St. Louis on Feb. 17, the veteran forward picked up three goals and five points through his first eight games with the Maple Leafs before suffering a broken finger that required surgery.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wearing non-contact jersey Friday O'Reilly (finger) is practicing in a non-contact jersey Friday, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports.

Impact O'Reilly is hoping to play at some point next week as he continues to recover from a broken finger suffered four weeks ago. O'Reilly wants to get in some game action before the start of the playoffs. which are slated to begin the week of April 17. O'Reilly has three goals and five points in eight games since his trade from St. Louis on Feb. 17.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play this week O'Reilly (finger) is unlikely to play this week, Joshua Kloke of The Athletic reports.

Impact O'Reilly's potential return to the lineup is more likely to occur next week. He has been sidelined since March 4 due to a broken finger. O'Reilly has three goals, two assists and 18 shots on net in eight games with Toronto since being acquired from St. Louis.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Saturday O'Reilly (broken finger) returned to practice Saturday, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports.

Impact O'Reilly has been out of action since March 4, a span of eight games. He will not play Saturday in Carolina but could return to the lineup within the next two weeks. O'Reilly has three goals and five points in eight games with Toronto after being acquired Feb. 17 from St. Louis.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matthews' late power-play goal gives Leafs win over Devils

Auston Matthews scored on a power play with 2:53 remaining and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the New Jersey Devils 4-3

MARCH 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Undergoes successful surgery O'Reilly has had surgery to repair his broken finger and is facing a four-week recovery, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports Tuesday.

Impact O'Reilly was doing well in Toronto with three goals and two assists in his eight appearances for the Leafs but will now have to spend the next month on the shelf. At this point, the 32-year-old center could be back just in time to play in a handful of games before the playoffs in order to gear up for a deep postseason run. With John Tavares (illness) also sidelined, the Leafs have turned to Sam Lafferty to step into the second-line center role.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Maple Leafs' Ryan O'Reilly out long term with broken finger

Toronto Maple Leafs center Ryan O'Reilly is out for several weeks with a broken finger

MARCH 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Going on LTIR O'Reilly will be placed on long-term injured reserve Monday after suffering a broken finger Saturday against Vancouver, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports.

Impact O'Reilly has three goals, five points and 18 shots on net in eight games with the Leafs since being acquired from St. Louis. He will unavailable to return until at least Mar. 29 against Florida. The Leafs recalled forwards Pontus Holmberg and Alex Steeves from AHL Toronto on Monday.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Misses third period O'Reilly (undisclosed) missed the third period of Saturday's game versus the Canucks after blocking a shot with his hand late in the second, and head coach Sheldon Keefe didn't hav...

Impact The Maple Leafs will next practice Monday, so that's the earliest an update on O'Reilly can be expected to arrive. The center had one shot on goal in 11:11 of ice time Saturday, and his absence was noticeable since the Canucks scored three times while he was out of action.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Big NHL trade deadline moves happen early in 'abnormal year'

More trades have been made around the NHL in the two weeks leading up to the deadline than any similar stretch over the past decade

MARCH 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Flood of trades reduced to a trickle at NHL deadline

The NHL trade deadline arrived with only a few deals after a frenzy the past several weeks

MARCH 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Beyond Kane, much uncertainty ahead of NHL trade deadline

A handful of big moves already have been made well ahead of the NHL trade deadline

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rust's overtime goal lifts Penguins to 3-2 win over Blues

Bryan Rust scored the winning goal 1:16 into overtime to lift the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wild take on the Maple Leafs on 4-game winning streak

The Minnesota Wild will look to keep a four-game win streak intact when they play the Toronto Maple Leafs

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leafs pin hopes on O'Reilly to help end playoff frustrations

The Toronto Maple Leafs' latest bid to end a near 20-year run of failing to get past the first round of the playoffs revolves around the addition of center Ryan O'Reilly being acqu...

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

New addition O'Reilly sparks Leafs in 6-3 win over Sabres

Newly acquired center Ryan O’Reilly scored twice on Toronto’s first two shots on net and added an empty-net goal in the Maple Leafs’ 6-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bunting scores twice, Leafs down Canadiens 5-1

Michael Bunting scored twice as the Maple Leafs defeated the Montreal Canadiens 5-1 on Saturday night in the Toronto debuts for Ryan O’Reilly and Noel Acciari

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Byram scores twice to help Avalanche beat Blues 4-1

Bowen Byram scored twice, and Mikko Rantanen scored his 200th career NHL goal to help the Colorado Avalanche beat the St. Louis Blues 4-1 Saturday to remain in third place in the C...

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blues trade O'Reilly, Acciari to Maple Leafs, look to future

The St. Louis Blues are looking to the future after trading captain and center Ryan O’Reilly along with center Noel Acciari to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday night

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Expected to play Saturday O'Reilly is expected to make his Maple Leafs debut Saturday versus Montreal, Mike Zeisberger of NHL.com reports.

Impact O'Reilly was dealt late Friday night from the Blues and will likely slide in as the third-line center behind Auston Matthews and John Tavares. O'Reilly has struggled this season with only 12 goals, 19 points and a minus-24 rating in 40 games, but he has two goals and an assist with a plus-four rating in three games since returning from a fractured foot.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Maple Leafs acquire O'Reilly, Acciari from Blues

The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired forwards Ryan O’Reilly and Noel Acciari from the St. Louis Blues on Friday night in a three-team trade with the Minnesota Wild

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS