85 m. ago INSIDE THE LEAFS: Did Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews find his game against the Flames?

WATCH BELOW: On the latest episode of Inside The Leafs, Postmedia’s Rob Wong speaks with Toronto Sun Maple Leafs writers Terry Koshan and Lance Hornby about Auston Matthews’ strong performance against the Calgary Flames and if he can carry over the momentum. They also discuss the recent struggles of goalies Anthony Stolarz and Joseph Woll […]

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20 h. ago Maple Leafs’ Brad Treliving touches on Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner at GM meetings

Winning the Atlantic Division would be great, but it’s not the centre of attention for Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving. Nor should it be for his players. That was Treliving’s line of thinking in an interview on Tuesday with Gino Reda of TSN at the National Hockey League GMs meetings in Florida. “We want […]

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22 h. ago SIMMONS: Nathan MacKinnon matchup is just what Auston Matthews needs right now

With Leafs captain exploding against Flames, matchup against Avalanche superstar comes at perfect time

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27 h. ago TAKEAWAYS: Matthews backs it up in complete Maple Leafs win over Flames

Auston Matthews talked the talk and walked the walk. Some 48 hours after the Maple Leafs captain said his team had to wrap their heads around playing better in the final stretch to the Stanley Cup playoffs, Matthews stepped forward in a 6-2 beating of the Calgary Flames on Monday night. Our takeaways from the […]

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35 h. ago LEAF NOTES: Auston Matthews returns to form as Toronto’s Rocket Man

There hasn’t been much mention of Auston Matthews defending his Maurice (Rocket) Richard goal trophy this year. So how about the 70th anniversary of the Richard Riot in Montreal for the Maple Leaf captain’s first two-goal night in three months? Putting up a pair on the power play on Monday as part of a 6-2 […]

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3 d. ago LEAF NOTES: Making more of home cooking vital nearing playoffs

The Maple Leafs don’t want to lose their way on Bay.  Before Saturday against the Ottawa Senators, Toronto had dropped four of its past six games at Scotiabank Arena, trying to avoid three consecutive defeats at home for just the second time under new coach Craig Berube. Since Dec. 21, the Leafs’ mark is 6-8-1.   […]

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3 d. ago LEAFS NOTES: Making more of home cooking becoming vital as playoffs near

The Maple Leafs don’t want to lose their way on Bay. Before Saturday night’s showdown against the Ottawa Senators, Toronto had dropped four of its past six games at Scotiabank Arena, and was trying to avoid three consecutive defeats at home for just the second time under new coach Craig Berube. Since Dec. 21, the […]

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3 d. ago Rested Matthews will play, Maple Leafs’ Marner ‘enjoying’ his job

“Just rest.” That was Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube’s answer when he was asked Saturday morning why captain Auston Matthews didn’t take part in the full morning skate at Scotiabank Arena. Has Matthews, who has 23 goals in 50 games this season and just three in his past 16 games, been dealing with anything, or […]

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5 d. ago TAKEAWAYS: On Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner and Max Domi in the Maple Leafs loss

Well, the four-game homestand didn’t get off to a good start. In their first game at Scotiabank Arena after another lengthy trip, the Maple Leafs couldn’t take control at five-on-five and failed on special teams, losing 3-2 to the Florida Panthers on Thursday night. Yes, that’s the defending Stanley Cup champions. Also, though, it was […]

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6 d. ago LEAF NOTES: Extra scrutiny for Mitch Marner in Thursday homecoming

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. might have taken away Mitch Marner’s lead in Toronto contract headlines for a couple of days, but the Maple Leaf winger is sure to retain it now that he’s home.  Marner’s usual enthusiastic shouts were heard at the Ford Centre on Wednesday in the team’s first practice there in a couple of weeks, though […]

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1 week ago Even if Brad Treliving adds more, it’s on Maple Leafs’ big four to lead in playoff success

Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, William Nylander, John Tavares. None of these players will be acquired by the Maple Leafs before the National Hockey League trade deadline on Friday afternoon. They’re already here, and have been as a four-pack since the 2018-19 season after Tavares signed a seven-year contract with the Leafs in free agency in […]

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2 w. ago SIMMONS: Trade deadline won’t matter for Leafs unless Auston Matthews starts playing better

All the talk is about finding a centre. As it should be with the Maple Leafs, who absolutely need a third-line centreman. But what they need as much, if not more, is their first-line centre — their captain, their apparent leader, now the second-leading goal scorer in franchise history — living up to the expectations […]

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2 w. ago LEAF NOTES: Jarnkrok’s return could set playoff right wing lineup

  Calle Jarnkrok had been waiting a long time for his NHL odometer turning to 700 regular season games.  Now, after five months away, he hopes to be part of the Maple Leafs’ playoff drive. With the NHL trade deadline four days away and chances not great to pry away a big-name forward elsewhere, it […]

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2 w. ago LEAFS NOTES: Auston Matthews finally pulls clear of Darryl Sittler in career goals

When Auston Matthews got within a goal of Darryl Sittler on Jan. 22, no one thought it would take him almost 40 days to pass the Hall of Famer for second place in Toronto franchise history. But a prolonged Matthews slump and the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament intervened, with only one empty-net goal in between. […]

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2 w. ago Wayne Gretzky's family says he's heartbroken people question his love for Canada

Wayne Gretzky doesn't appear too happy about the criticism he's received in the wake of last week's 4 Nations Face-Off.Named the honorary captain for last week's final of the international hockey tournament against the United States, Gretzky appeared for a ceremonial pregame puck drop alongside American captain Auston Matthews, Canadian captain Connor McDavid, and American Olympic gold medallist and honorary captain Mike Eruzione.But while Eruzione came out in a USA jersey, Gretzky opted for a suit, entered the ice through the American bench, and appeared to give a thumbs up to American players while not offering the same grace to the Canadians.Given the fact that the dual-citizen Gretzky has closely supported Donald Trump — including appearing at his official election party in November and showing up in Washington for his inauguration in January — many Canadians weren’t exactly a fan of the choice."How fickle can people be when someone who has given so much t...

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2 w. ago Tour of Scotiabank Arena takes fans behind the scenes for photos and much more

Auston Matthews and Scottie Barnes weren‘t in their respective locker rooms at Scotiabank Arena this quiet Sunday afternoon, ditto Craig Berube and Masai Ujiri, while MLSE honcho Keith Pelley’s VIP seat was empty. But a group of star-struck visitors, some sporting Leafs sweaters and Raptors hats, were at their stalls, soaking up the players’ space […]

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3 w. ago LEAF NOTES: Scotiabank crowd gets into the boos for U.S. anthem

LANCE HORNBY  Toronto Sun  Scotiabank Arena’s hockey fans were a little late flocking to the boo-bird nest, but made themselves heard when the Star-Spangled Banner started up Saturday’s 6-3 Toronto win.  The Leafs had not played at home since Jan. 29, before Donald Trump ratcheted up the trade war and his rhetoric about the 51st […]

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3 w. ago Maple Leafs counting on their Four Nations stars to get boost from best

Craig Berube was feeling pretty good about how Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews fared in the 4 Nations Face-Off final, not just because their strong play bodes well for the Maple Leafs in the coming weeks. The coach had a fatter wallet, as did a few of the Canadians in the dressing room, collecting bets […]

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3 w. ago Questions about Wayne Gretzky's allegiance to Canada surface during 4 Nations

Even over a quarter century after his last NHL game, few people in the sporting world can draw eyeballs quite like Wayne Gretzky.Prior to the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game last night in Boston, Gretzky joined Team Canada captain Sidney Crosby, American captain Auston Matthews, and 1980 Olympic gold medallist Mike Eruzione for the ceremonial puck drop.Gretzky was named the honorary captain on the evening for Team Canada, but it wasn't without a few eyebrows being raised. He entered the ice from the American bench, gave a thumbs up to the American players, and appeared to not even acknowledge Canada nor wear any gear for the team.Gretzky:Enters through US benchGives thumbs up to US playersWears no red or NOTHING repping CanadaDoesn’t even look Team Canada’s wayHe’s a traitor & MAGA cowardGood riddance. #4nations pic.twitter.com/1YqguI3yqF— Alex 🇨🇦 (@alex_upnorth) February 21, 2025Gretzky hasn't exactly kept his political thoughts hidden over the last...

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3 w. ago Maple Leafs counting on Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner to get right back at it after 4 Nations final

'You got somebody that's going to go in and play?' Leafs coach Craig Berube joked about sitting his two stars.

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