Pending unrestricted free agent Mitch Marner leads the Maple Leafs in scoring with 90 points (22G-68) in 72 games played. Rumors have already swilled that the Maple Leafs would li

NHL insider Mike Kelly believes Toronto Maple Leafs star forward Auston Matthews is dealing with an injury which is impacting his play.

So, when the Maple Leafs' defenseman dropped the gloves on Saturday night against Los Angeles Kings forward Jeff Malott, it was a surprising sight. The bout unfolded quickly, as Carlo found himself tangled near Toronto's net early in the first period with a whole lot of heavy punches launched and landed from both contestants.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are using load management for the final 10 regular season games to keep their two star players fresh.

Tavares cut it to 5-4 with 59 seconds remaining when he deflected Mitch Marner 's shot from the point over Alexandar Georgiev 's blocker. Nylander then scored his second of the game from the right hash marks with 14 seconds left to tie it 5-5. Both goals came with Joseph Woll on the bench for the extra skater.

John Tavares scored twice and the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Los Angeles Kings 3-1 on Saturday. Auston Matthews had a goal and an assist, Anthony Stolarz made 35 saves, and the Maple Leafs are 5-1-1 in their past seven games.

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'A Big Smile Went Over My Face': NCAA Rivals John Prokop and Luke Haymes Start Maple Leafs Journey Together As Marlies Teammates This Weekend Prokop and Haymes, who played against each other in college, signed future contracts with the Maple Leafs four days apart.

Even as his five-on-five struggles continue, Matthews proved he can still summon up something extra when his team needs it.