The Toronto Maple Leafs have struggled to get off to a good start this season. A lot of the blame has been pinned on captain Auston Matthews' lack of form.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are taking matters into their own hands as one teammate of Auston Matthews defied the organization in the 2025-26 NHL season.

The Toronto Maple Leafs forward rocked a No. 97 Joe Thornton jersey to the Hockey Hall of Fame Game at Scotiabank Arena on Sunday, honoring one of the newest inductees.

Auston Matthews’ 69-goal season in 2023-24 wasn’t just historic, it reset the entire scoring bar in the modern NHL. It was the most goals ever scored by a U.S.-born player and the highest total by a Toronto Maple Leaf in the salary-cap era.

Amid a key NHL season with Auston Matthews and company, reports suggest the Toronto Maple Leafs are facing a crucial decision on one veteran on the team.

At morning skate in Boston, Auston Matthews and William Nylander were on different lines ahead of their game against the Bruins on Tuesday. Matthews will centre a new-look top line with Matthew Knies and Nick Robertson on his wings, while Nylander will be reunited with John Tavares and Bobby McMann.

We have five NHL games on the schedule for Wednesday night with a few matchups to target for some player props. My best bets for Tuesday night are targeting Aus

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