Easton Cowan’s 3-Point Night, Kirill Marchenko’s Return Fuel Maple Leafs' In Rout Over Columbus

TRENDINGThunder stifle Wemby, SpursWorld Series preview76ers beat KnicksWar of words over HurtsNFL Power RankingsStory byStory byEaston Cowan’s 3-Point Night, Kirill Marchenko’s Return Fuel Maple Leafs' In Rout Over ColumbusDavid AlterWed, October 21, 2026 at 12:09 PM UTC·7 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended Stories'He's Exceeded My Expectations': How Maple Leafs' Easton Cowan Has Transcended Into A New Level In The NHLEaston Cowan pulls out another big performance for the Toronto Maple Leafs, and he's shown glimpses of the complete player he can be as the 21-year-old continues to blossom.The Hockey News - Toronto Maple Leafs'I Don't Know What They Will Do': Maple Leafs’ Kirill Marchenko Doesn’t Know What To Expect In Return To ColumbusKirill Marchenko will be visiting the Columbus Blue Jackets for the first time since his trade to the Toronto Maple Leafs. After somewhat of a rocky departure, he doesn't know what to expect from the crowd on Tuesday.The Hockey News - Toronto Maple LeafsMaple Leafs Could Be Facing Another Tough Injury ConcernThe Toronto Maple Leafs could be staring at another tough injury concern, after Jake McCabe left Tuesday night's game in the first period. The post Maple Leafs Could Be Facing Another Tough Injury Concern appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYAdvertisementAdvertisementBlue Jackets Announce Plans For Leafs’ Kirill MarchenkoOn Tuesday, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets will face one another for the first time since their blockbuster trade involving forwards Kirill Marchenko and Matthew Knies.So far, Marchenko has produced 10 points in 10 games for the Maple Leafs, including his first hat trick with the club. Meanwhile, Knies has only a […] The post Blue Jackets Announce Plans For Leafs’ Kirill Marchenko appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYEaston Cowan Just Checked Another Box With the Maple LeafsThe Toronto Maple Leafs snapped a three-game losing streak on Monday, October 19, by defeating the San Jose Sharks 3-1. The following day, the Toronto franchise traveled to Columbus to face the Blue Jackets, and what they showed got fans excited. Before the end of the second period, the Maple Leafs led 5-1, with several […] The post Easton Cowan Just Checked Another Box With the Maple Leafs appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYBlue Jackets’ reunion with Kirill Marchenko comes with ‘feelings still raw’Aaron Portzline says feelings remain raw as Kirill Marchenko returns to Columbus after a blockbuster tradeThe Big LeadMatthews reaches 700 games, scores to help the Maple Leafs beat the Blue Jackets 6-2COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Auston Matthews had a goal and an assist in his 700th NHL game and the Toronto Maple Leafs scored four straight goals in the second period to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 6-2 on Tuesday for their second road victory of the season.Easton Cowan and Jack Roslovic each had a goal and two assists, William Nylander had a goal and an assist, and Morgan Rielly added three assists.Associated PressBlue Jackets’ Rick Bowness drops unreal reaction to blowout Maple Leafs lossThe Columbus Blue Jackets took on the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night. Columbus had a bit of motivation, as this was Kirill Marchenko’s first game against the Blue Jackets following his trade to the Maple Leafs before the season started. Despite the motivation, Rick Bowness watched his team come out quite flat. The Maple Leafs won by a score […] The post Blue Jackets’ Rick Bowness drops unreal reaction to blowout Maple Leafs loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPoints'I Don't Look At It That Way': Matthew Knies Isn't Thinking About Retribution On Maple Leafs In Tuesday's GameFormer Toronto Maple Leafs left winger Matthew Knies says he isn't thinking about retribution when it comes to facing his old team on Tuesday.The Hockey News - Toronto Maple LeafsKirill Marchenko Sends Message to Blue Jackets Fans Booing HimToronto Maple Leafs winger Kirill Marchenko sent a clear message to the Columbus Blue Jackets fans for booing him.For the first time since he was traded the day before the season began, Marchenko played in Nationwide Arena in Columbus as a member of the Maple Leafs. Marchenko was traded to Toronto in exchange for Matthew […] The post Kirill Marchenko Sends Message to Blue Jackets Fans Booing Him appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYToronto's Second Period Onslaught Dooms Columbus, Marchenko Scores In Return To Nationwide ArenaThe Blue Jackets are now 3-5 this season.The Hockey News - Columbus Blue JacketsWhy Blue Jackets' Matthew Knies Could Bounce Back vs. Maple LeafsMatthew Knies is set to face off against his former team on Tuesday and a bounce-back game could be on the way.The Hockey News - Columbus Blue JacketsMaple Leafs’ Kirill Marchenko Silences Boos With GoalTuesday evening marked the return of former Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kirill Marchenko for the first time since he was traded late last month in a blockbuster deal to the Toronto Maple Leafs as part of a package involving Matthew Knies.Marchenko is already hearing it from the crowd at Nationwide Arena, who are serenading him […] The post Maple Leafs’ Kirill Marchenko Silences Boos With Goal appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYOld Friend Kirill Marchenko Can Expect Very Loud Boo's TonightTHN-Columbus Poll - Will You Be Booing Kirill Marchenko?The Hockey News - Columbus Blue JacketsMaple Leafs Want Blueline Help, But Not at Cowan’s ExpenseThe Toronto Maple Leafs are willing to pay up to get help on the blue line, but that move won't come at the expense of Easton Cowan. The post Maple Leafs Want Blueline Help, But Not at Cowan’s Expense appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYMatthew Knies Might Already Regret Trade from Maple LeafsFormer Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies might already be regretting the trade to the Columbus Blue Jackets. The post Matthew Knies Might Already Regret Trade from Maple Leafs appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYMarchenko's former teammate calls out 'nightmare' scenario, throws new Leafs forward under the busThe gloves are off!HockeyFeedGavin McKenna scores and the Maple Leafs end a 3-game slide with 3-1 win over the SharksTORONTO (AP) — Gavin McKenna scored the go-ahead goal on a third-period power play and the Toronto Maple Leafs snapped a three-game slide Monday night with a 3-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks.Auston Matthews added a goal and two assists for Toronto.Associated PressMatthew Knies Warns Ex-Maple Leafs Teammates Before MatchupFor the first time since their blockbuster trade in late September, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets will face one another at Nationwide Arena in Columbus.It will mark the return of former Blue Jackets forward Kirill Marchenko to the city that he wouldn’t commit to staying with, while it also gives Matthew Knies […] The post Matthew Knies Warns Ex-Maple Leafs Teammates Before Matchup appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYMatthew Knies’ Maple Leafs Trade Has Taken Another TurnThe Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets got together on a major trade before the 2026-27 season began, with forwards Kirill Marchenko and Matthew Knies being the principal pieces in the deal moving to the other location. And for Knies, it was an impressive debut in a Blue Jackets uniform, as he scored twice […] The post Matthew Knies’ Maple Leafs Trade Has Taken Another Turn appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVY