Four Takeaways From Both Of The Maple Leafs' Pre-Season Games Against Canadiens

TRENDINGFantasy Football Week 2 ToolkitOle Miss gets revengeReese makes historyNFL Week 2 injury trackerFever star breaks scoring recordStory byStory byFour Takeaways From Both Of The Maple Leafs' Pre-Season Games Against CanadiensAndre LealSun, September 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM UTC·7 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended Stories'Don't Want To Put Extra Pressure': Why Jim Hiller Isn't Giving Gavin McKenna The Reins On Maple Leafs Power Play YetThe Toronto Maple Leafs are looking at the early stages of putting together the power play. Head coach Jim Hiller explains why Gavin McKenna isn't getting the reins to the top unit just yet.The Hockey News - Toronto Maple LeafsHow to watch Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens: Gavin McKenna debut, live stream, TV channelThe Toronto Maple Leafs open their 2026 NHL preseason schedule on Saturday night against the Montreal Canadiens, but all eyes will be on No. 1 overall pick Gavin McKenna as he makes his debut in a Maple Leafs uniform. McKenna,…The Big LeadAdvertisementAdvertisementFirst Maple Leafs Practices Hint at Gavin McKenna’s Line MatesThe Toronto Maple Leafs’ early practices ahead of the 2026-27 NHL season have already offered clues about the possible linemates for prospect Gavin McKenna in his first year with the franchise.According to what Nick Alberga and Jay Rosehill discussed on Friday’s edition of Leafs Morning Take, McKenna, 18, was tested on a second line with […] The post First Maple Leafs Practices Hint at Gavin McKenna’s Line Mates appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYJim Hiller Names Easton Cowan as Maple Leafs' Top Performer in Training CampGavin McKenna is the flashiest new Maple Leaf but head coach Jim Hiller singled out another player as an early standout.Athlon Sports‘This Is The Plan’: How Maple Leafs Coach Jim Hiller Plotted His Lines Amid Shorter Training CampThe first day of training camp for the Toronto Maple Leafs revealed the first draft of line combinations. Head coach Jim Hiller explained his reasoning for most of the forward lines.The Hockey News - Toronto Maple Leafs1st overall NHL draft pick to make debut SaturdayHockey is back! 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The post Maple Leafs’ Young Star Sounds off on Offseason Trade Rumors appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYCanadiens’ Double Game NightThe preseason will truly get underway tonight as the Montreal Canadiens and the Toronto Maple Leafs will battle each other in both towns.The Hockey News - Montreal CanadiensMaple Leafs news: Auston Matthews drops massive Matthew Knies praiseThe Toronto Maple Leafs are hoping to bounce back from a disappointing 2025-26 campaign. Auston Matthews and his teammates missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs last year. Now, they are hoping to make the dance again. Matthews believes Matthew Knies will play a key role in their success for years to come. Matthews spoke with reporters as training camp […] The post Maple Leafs news: Auston Matthews drops massive Matthew Knies praise appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsReport: Maple Leafs To Honor Brian Papineau In Pre-Season Game Against CanadiensReports indicate that the Toronto Maple Leafs will honor longtime equipment manager Brian Papineau on Saturday's pre-season game at home against the Montreal Canadiens.The Hockey News - Toronto Maple LeafsCanadiens Highlights: Fights And Goals In Dual Wins Versus LeafsThe Montreal Canadiens faced the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday, with the teams icing split-squads in concurrent games, hosted in […]SportsnautHabs Daily: Reinbacher Aims To Impress, Players To Watch In PreseasonHere are the Montreal Canadiens and NHL news items you may have missed on Friday. Montreal Canadiens News David Reinbacher […]SportsnautJack’s Daily: Preseason Game Day; Blackhawks Special Teams; McKenna DebutIt’s only the third day of training camp for the Chicago Blackhawks, but Saturday night already marks the first (preseason) […] The post Jack’s Daily: Preseason Game Day; Blackhawks Special Teams; McKenna Debut appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now .Chicago Hockey NowTop Canadiens Players To Watch In Preseason ActionThe Montreal Canadiens are set to face the Toronto Maple Leafs in simultaneous games this weekend, with the split teams […]SportsnautCanadiens’ Montembeault Has Turned The PageSamuel Montembeault is still with the Montreal Canadiens, but how long will that last? The goaltender has turned the page on last season, and he knows he has a job to earn.The Hockey News - Montreal Canadiens