William Nylander's 5-Point Masterpiece Powers Leafs Past Avalanche But Chris Tanev Injury Looms

TRENDINGCollege football winners/losersOklahoma stuns TexasMarvin Harrison Jr. getting tradedValkyries finish sweepAngel Reese: Finals BarbieStory byStory byWilliam Nylander's 5-Point Masterpiece Powers Leafs Past Avalanche But Chris Tanev Injury LoomsDavid AlterSun, October 11, 2026 at 11:00 AM UTC·9 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesNylander ties a career high with 5 points, Maple Leafs beat Avs, 6-3DENVER (AP) — William Nylander and Easton Cowan scored 46 seconds apart late in the second period and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Colorado Avalanche 6-3 on Saturday night.Nylander finished with two goals and had a career-high three assists to finish with five points, also tying a career high.Associated PressMaple Leafs Prove They’re a Playoff Team in Win Over AvalancheThe Toronto Maple Leafs left no doubt that they're a playoff win after they're convincing 6-3 win over the Colorado Avalanche. The post Maple Leafs Prove They’re a Playoff Team in Win Over Avalanche appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYMaple Leafs Top Six Can't Find Chemistry, Spoils Sergei Bobrovsky's Big Performance In Loss To Golden KnightsDespite a heroic 40-save clinic from Sergei Bobrovsky, the Maple Leafs threw away a three-goal cushion in Vegas as Jim Hiller’s scrambled top six and disjointed forward lines failed to find any rhythm.The Hockey News - Toronto Maple LeafsAdvertisementAdvertisementWhy Maple Leafs Are Going With 11 Forwards And 7 Defenseman Against Avalanche With Nick Blankenburg Making His DebutBlankenburg has been a healthy scratch for give games while head coach Jim Hiller doesn't want to reveal who is starting in net.The Hockey News - Toronto Maple LeafsMaple Leafs Practice Report: Nick Paul Centers Second Line As John Tavares Welcomes Baby Boy And A Defensive Shuffle Ahead of Avalanche MatchupWith John Tavares away welcoming his new baby boy, Nick Paul stepped in to anchor a retooled top-six as the Maple Leafs sorted out fresh line combinations ahead of their showdown with Nathan MacKinnon and the Avalanche.The Hockey News - Toronto Maple LeafsMaple Leafs Defenseman Chris Tanev Won't Return To Game Against AvalancheToronto Maple Leafs defenseman Chris Tanev left the game early against the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday with an upper-body injury.The Hockey News - Toronto Maple LeafsPostgame: Avalanche Get Clobbered In Special Teams, Fall 6-3 to Maple LeafsThe power play struggles of a year ago have seemingly bled into the new season. The Colorado Avalanche, despite going […]Colorado Hockey NowMaple Leafs Get Telling Sergei Bobrovsky Reaction From William NylanderAs part of their monumental summer of change, the Toronto Maple Leafs brought in multiple new faces, including the likes of Nick Paul and Darren Raddysh from the divisional rival Tampa Bay Lightning, along with goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky, who had played the last seven years with the rival Florida Panthers. Of course, Bobrovsky had helped […] The post Maple Leafs Get Telling Sergei Bobrovsky Reaction From William Nylander appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYRecap: Blackwood & Avs struggle in 6-3 loss to TorontoAvalanche suffered from defensive lapses and an off night in net.SB NationMacKinnon’s Two Goals Not Enough as Avalanche Fall to Maple LeafsNathan MacKinnon’s first-period brilliance vanished as William Nylander and a surging Toronto offense exploited a late-game defensive meltdown, stunning the Avalanche and silencing the home crowd.The Hockey News - Colorado AvalancheCould Maple Leafs Defenseman Debut Against Former Team in Colorado?Nick Blankenburg eyes a high-stakes season debut at Ball Arena, facing the Avalanche squad that traded for his veteran depth during last year’s intense Stanley Cup pursuit.The Hockey News - Colorado AvalancheMaple Leafs Goalie Gets Honest Message After Blowing 3-0 LeadThe Toronto Maple Leafs lost a close, tight battle against the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday, blowing a 3-0 first-period lead. Despite the loss, Maple Leafs goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky had his strongest outing of the season, getting Toronto into the extra frame.With the loss, the Maple Leafs’ record falls to 2-2-1 during the team’s first […] The post Maple Leafs Goalie Gets Honest Message After Blowing 3-0 Lead appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYMaple Leafs Goaltender Sergei Bobrovksky Earns First Win With His New TeamAfter a rough start to his tenure with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Sergei Bobrovsky finally earned his first win with his new team. The post Maple Leafs Goaltender Sergei Bobrovksky Earns First Win With His New Team appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYJohn Tavares Attends Birth Of Fourth Child, Maple Leafs Make Changes Ahead Of Avalanche Game In His AbsenceWith John Tavares attending the birth of his fourth child, he missed Friday's practice and is unavailable for Saturday's game against the Colorado Avalanche. The Toronto Maple Leafs have made some notable changes to the lineup once again.The Hockey News - Toronto Maple LeafsMaple Leafs HC Jim Hiller Breaks Silence on Chris Tanev InjuryThe Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Colorado Avalanche 6-3 in Denver this Saturday, Oct. 10, in a tactically satisfying game that also raised concerns for head coach Jim Hiller and fans.The problem was that Chris Tanev was injured in the first period and could play only five shifts. After he left the ice, reports said […] The post Maple Leafs HC Jim Hiller Breaks Silence on Chris Tanev Injury appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYWhy Bobrovsky's Hunt For First Win With Maple Leafs Shouldn't Overshadow His Respectable PlayThe Toronto Maple Leafs made a big off-season bet by signing star goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky. And though Bobrovsky is still looking for his first win as a Leaf despite playing three games with his new team, a close examination of Bobrovsky's performance shows he's been a clear upgrade for the Buds.The Hockey News10 Takeaways: Blackwood Eventually Needs to Make Some Big Saves (+)It’s been a while since we’ve seen a game play out like this. Despite the Colorado Avalanche controlling play for […]Colorado Hockey NowAvalanche vs. Maple Leafs: Key Players to Watch in Saturday’s MatchupThe Colorado Avalanche look to keep their offense rolling against the Toronto Maple Leafs as Jaden Schwartz, Nathan MacKinnon, and Cale Makar lead the way.The Hockey News - Colorado AvalancheMaple Leafs Announce Major Player Absence Ahead of Avalanche ShowdownThe Toronto Maple Leafs revealed that forward John Tavares will be unavailable on Saturday as the Maple Leafs gear up to face their toughest test of the season against the Colorado Avalanche.Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller told Travelling Reports that Tavares had headed back to Toronto as the Tavares family welcomed their newest son, […] The post Maple Leafs Announce Major Player Absence Ahead of Avalanche Showdown appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYPreview: The Avs Host the Toronto Maple Leafs at Ball Arena TonightColorado faces a retooled Toronto Maple Leafs squat at Ball Arena tonight!SB Nation