Maple Leafs Morning Skate: Jake McCabe Avoids Eye Injury Scare Ahead of Rangers Clash, Marshall Rifai's Status In Doubt And More

TRENDINGLendeborg shades LukaCanes' murky ACC futureReese, Dream win Game 3Ant spoils Giannis' Heat debutWorld Series previewStory byStory byMaple Leafs Morning Skate: Jake McCabe Avoids Eye Injury Scare Ahead of Rangers Clash, Marshall Rifai's Status In Doubt And MoreDavid AlterThu, October 22, 2026 at 4:23 PM UTC·7 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesMaple 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.HEAVY'Guys Can Take Better Care Of Their Sticks': Maple Leafs' Jake McCabe Vividly Annoyed Following Injury ScareToronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake McCabe was vividly annoyed Thursday morning following his injury scare on Tuesday after receiving a high stick to the eye area.The Hockey News - Toronto Maple LeafsEaston Cowan’s 3-Point Night, Kirill Marchenko’s Return Fuel Maple Leafs' In Rout Over ColumbusMarchenko, acquired by the Toronto Maple Leafs before the season began, helped kick of Toronto's scoring while Matthew Knies wasn't a factor in the game.The Hockey News - Toronto Maple LeafsAdvertisementAdvertisementRangers lines, notes, how to watch Original 6 road game vs. Maple LeafsA pair of Original 6 teams desperate to get back into the Stanley Cup Playoffs this season hook up in […]Forever BlueshirtsMaple Leafs See Gavin McKenna, Easton Cowan Unlock Auston MatthewsThe Toronto Maple Leafs won again, this time defeating the Columbus Blue Jackets 6-2 on Tuesday, October 20.Easton Cowan, Auston Matthews, and Jack Roslovic all stole the spotlight after the game, though the first two drew the most discussion.Easton Cowan scored a goal and recorded two assists, while Matthews finished with a goal and an […] The post Maple Leafs See Gavin McKenna, Easton Cowan Unlock Auston Matthews appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYThe Hockey News Morning Skate: Maple Leafs' Cowan Shines, Rantanen's Hat Trick Heroics, And MoreIn this edition of The Hockey News Morning Skate, Eric Cruikshank and Michael Traikos break down Easton Cowan's impressive effort against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Mikko Rantanen's hat trick against the Boston Bruins, and more.The Hockey NewsAuston Matthews joins exclusive Maple Leafs club during Blue Jackets clashThe Toronto Maple Leafs are off to an okay start in 2026-27. Toronto currently owns a record of 4-4-2 and are taking on the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday. For captain Auston Matthews, this is a milestone contest. Matthews is skating in his 700th career game. So far this season, he has played extremely well. He has seven goals and 16 points […] The post Auston Matthews joins exclusive Maple Leafs club during Blue Jackets clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsNew York visits Toronto after Bjorkstrand's 2-goal gameNew York Rangers (7-3-1, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (5-4-2, in the Atlantic Division)Toronto; Thursday, 7 p.Associated PressMatthews 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 PressToronto Maple Leafs Urged to Trade for Rangers Defender to Bolster BluelineThe Toronto Maple Leafs are having a decent start to the 2026-27 season. At time of this writing, the Maple Leafs have a 5-4-2 record and have won each of their last two games.Yet, the Maple Leafs are showing some clear red flags early on this season. It is apparent that they still have some […] The post Toronto Maple Leafs Urged to Trade for Rangers Defender to Bolster Blueline appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYMaple Leafs Announce Auston Matthews News Before CBJ GameThe Toronto Maple Leafs made an announcement about captain Auston Matthews before his game on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets.Matthews and the Maple Leafs are in Columbus to play the Blue Jackets in the second night of a back-to-back in a game featuring the return of former Blue Jackets winger Kirill Marchenko to Columbus […] The post Maple Leafs Announce Auston Matthews News Before CBJ Game appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVY'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 LeafsEaston 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’ 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.ClutchPointsNY Islanders Need Young Forward to Step Up With Recent Injuries to Key SkatersThe New York Islanders are going to need one of their young forwards to step up with a few players going down with injuries.New York Islanders On SIMaple Leafs' failed trade suddenly back on the table after new updateA familiar name has resurfaced as Toronto continues searching for defensive help, with a new development putting a once-discussed deal back in the spotlight.HockeyFeedMaple Leafs Need to Have a Serious Talk about Easton CowanThe Toronto Maple Leafs need to seriously talk about Easton Cowan's place on the team, given the start to his season. The post Maple Leafs Need to Have a Serious Talk about Easton Cowan appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYMarchenko's former teammate calls out 'nightmare' scenario, throws new Leafs forward under the busThe gloves are off!HockeyFeedInsider Shuts Down Auston Matthews Rumors With Blunt Take on Maple LeafsAs with Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers, or Zach Werenski and the Columbus Blue Jackets, departure storylines involving Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs never seem to go away. Talk of him leaving certainly ramps up when the Maple Leafs aren’t playing all that well.But, like the McDavid and Werenski storylines, there’s not […] The post Insider Shuts Down Auston Matthews Rumors With Blunt Take on Maple Leafs appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYMatthew 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.HEAVY