DECEMBER 21, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS 13-6-2 · 1ST IN EAST, ATLANTIC
13-6-2 · 1ST IN EAST, ATLANTIC
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Inside Dennis Hildeby's rise to becoming a possible Maple Leafs goalie of the future Matt Tomkins had seen something rare and he cut through a crowd of people to make sure he could see it again. The veteran goalie was in a restaurant in Löfbergs Arena in Karlstad i...
Pontus Holmberg - Sent down again Holmberg was reassigned to AHL Toronto on Wednesday, per CapFriendly.
Impact Holmberg will report to the minors for now, though he could be back up when the Maple Leafs need forward depth. The 24-year-old has one assist through eight NHL appearances this season.
DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Max Lajoie - Heads to minors Lajoie was sent to AHL Toronto on Wednesday.
Impact Lajoie has no points, three hits and five blocks in four contests while averaging 9:32 of ice time with the Maple Leafs this season. The 26-year-old defenseman has also registered five assists in 14 games with AHL Toronto.
DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Maple Leafs visit the Sabres after Matthews' 2-goal game
The Toronto Maple Leafs visit the Buffalo Sabres after Auston Matthews scored two goals in the Maple Leafs' 5-2 loss to the New York RangersDECEMBER 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Auston Matthews - Two more goals in loss Matthews scored a pair of goals in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Rangers.
Impact Matthews was responsible for both Toronto goals Tuesday, tying the game 1-1 in the second period and again at 2-2 in the third. After missing Saturday's contest with an illness, Matthews picked up where he left off, tallying multiple points for the fourth time in five games -- he has nine goals and three assists in that span. The 26-year-old center leads the NHL with 25 goals to go along with 12 assists through 28 games this season.
DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Martin Jones - Surrenders four goals in loss Jones stopped 31 of 35 shots in a 5-2 loss to the Rangers on Tuesday.
Impact After blanking the Rangers in the opening frame, Jones allowed a pair of goals in each of the second and third periods before New York added an empty-netter, handing the 33-year-old netminder a 5-2 defeat. It's the first loss of the season for Jones, who had allowed just three goals on 69 shots in his previous two outings. He falls to 3-1-0 with a .930 save percentage since he was recalled earlier this month. With Ilya Samsonov struggling and Joseph Woll (ankle) sidelined, Jones could see more work in the short term.
DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Maple Leafs Media Availability | Postgame vs New York Rangers | December 19, 2023
DECEMBER 20, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Maple Leafs vs. Rangers LIVE Post Game Reaction - Leafs Talk
DECEMBER 20, 2023 • YOUTUBE
NHL Highlights | Rangers vs. Maple Leafs - December 19, 2023
DECEMBER 20, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews Wires Home Nasty Wrister For League-Leading 24th Goal Of Season
DECEMBER 20, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Maple Leafs Honour John Tavares For Hitting 1000-Point Milestone
DECEMBER 20, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Rangers Round 2 | Real Kyper & Bourne Full Episode
DECEMBER 19, 2023 • YOUTUBE
T.J. Brodie - Expected to play Brodie (illness) is expected to be in the lineup Tuesday versus the Rangers, per Claire Hanna of TSN.
Impact Brodie sat out Saturday's 7-0 win over Pittsburgh due to a flu bug that has been going around the team. He has picked up six assists, 15 shots on goal, 66 blocked shots and 16 hits in 27 outings this campaign. Brodie's return could make Simon Benoit a healthy scratch.
DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Martin Jones - Set to face Rangers Jones was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports, indicating he will patrol the home crease Tuesday against the Rangers.
Impact Jones is poised to make his second straight start following a 38-save shutout win over Pittsburgh on Saturday. He also made 28 stops in a 7-3 win over the Rangers on Dec. 12. New York is tied for 12th in the league this season with 3.28 goals per game.
DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Maple Leafs Media Availability | Pregame vs. New York Rangers | December 19, 2023
DECEMBER 19, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Mark Giordano - Shifts to LTIR CapFriendly reported Monday that Giordano (finger) has been moved to long-term injured reserve.
Impact Giordano, who hasn't played since Nov. 28 against Florida because of a broken finger, is eligible to return as early as Dec. 23 versus Columbus. However, it remains unclear when he will be available to play. Giordano has been credited with one goal, four assists, 25 shots on net, 50 blocked shots and 24 hits over 20 games this season.
DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Auston Matthews - Back at practice Matthews (illness) was back on the top line during Monday's practice, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports.
Impact It appears as though Matthews will be available to play Tuesday against the Rangers after he was a late scratch for Saturday's 7-0 win over Pittsburgh. He has amassed 23 goals, 35 points, 120 shots on net, 34 blocked shots and 33 hits over 27 appearances this season.
DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
New York visits Toronto after Trocheck's 2-goal game
The New York Rangers visit the Toronto Maple Leafs after Vincent Trocheck scored two goals in the Rangers' 2-1 overtime win over the Boston BruinsDECEMBER 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
John Tavares - Seven-game, nine-point streak Tavares scored a goal Saturday in a 7-0 blowout win over the Penguins.
Impact He got a power-play goal in the second period when Willian Nylander's shot hit him in front of the net, and he backhanded in a loose puck at the top of the crease. Tavares extended his point streak to seven games (nine points; two goals, seven assists). He has 29 points, including nine goals, in 28 games, but only eight of his points (two goals) have come on the power play. Last season, Tavares put up 39 of his 80 points with the man advantage.
DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bobby McMann - First NHL goal at 27 years of age McMann scored his first NHL goal Saturday in a 7-0 win over the Penguins.
Impact He wired a wrist shot from the slot at 18:25 of the first period after taking a pass from Tyler Bertuzzi. It was his 17th game. It's been a long haul for the 27-year-old McMann who looked ECHL-bound in 2021 after just four points in 21 AHL games the season before. Then an injury opened a spot with the Marlies, and he hasn't looked back since. And now, it's a dream fulfilled for McMann. Well done.
DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Matthew Knies - Gordie Howe Hat Trick in return Knies (illness) scored a goal and added an assist in a 7-0 win over Pittsburgh.
Impact Knies had missed two games due to illness, but looked none the worse for wear when he roared in on Tristan Jarry early in the first frame, held off a defender and lifted a backhand over the netminder's glove from the top of the crease. Knies actually delivered a somewhat rare Gordie Howe Hat Trick on Saturday. He found Pens defender John Ludvig in the first and had an assist on Max Domi's second period goal. Knies is fifth on the NHL rookie goal list (tied with Connor Zary with seven) and is on a 40-point pace.
DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mitchell Marner - Early-season frustrations long gone Marner scored a goal and added an assist Saturday in a 7-0 win over the Penguins.
Impact It was Marner's third consecutive multi-point game (four goals, four assists), and it stretched his point streak to four games and nine points. He also has points in seven of his last eight games (eight goals, six assists). Marner has put his early-season frustrations behind him, and he's back on pace for a possible 100-point campaign. Beware his 20.6 shooting percentage, though -- it's significantly above his 13.0 career average, so his goal scoring will likely slow. With 13 in 28 games, Marner is on a 38-goal pace.
DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Martin Jones - Hot start continues Jones made 38 saves in a 7-0 win over Pittsburgh on Saturday.
Impact It was his 29th career shutout. Jones has been outstanding to start his career with the Leafs. He's 3-0-0 with a 1.85 GAA and .949 save percentage. With Ilya Samsonov struggling, Jones needs to be this good. But bear in mind that Jones has almost always started hot with a new team before things slow down significantly. Take advantage for now, but be prepared to sit Jones when his game takes a turn.
DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Max Domi - Best night in blue and white Domi scored a goal and added two assists in a 7-0 win over the Penguins on Saturday.
Impact With Auston Matthews out sick, Domi shifted into the top six and showed off his offensive talents. It was his most productive game as a Maple Leaf. Domi has 17 points, including two goals, in 28 games, but he often faces the ire of fans for his defensive gaffes. Domi's fantasy value would spike up if he could stick in a top-six role, but that's not the plan in Toronto. So he's a deep-league play only.
DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tyler Bertuzzi - Snaps eight-game point drought Betuzzi had three assists Saturday in a 7-0 win over Pittsburgh.
Impact It's been a long season for Bertuzzi, who has struggled offensively in Toronto. The points were his first in nine games. Bertuzzi has five goals and seven assists, along with 59 shots and 28 hits, in 28 games. Despite the name value, there's really not much fantasy value in his game, other than in the deepest of leagues.
DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
