Back in action for the first time in six games, Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander made quite the return to the ice for his team, helping them earn points in the standings for the ninth straight game with a dominating 5-0 victory over the struggling Vancouver Canucks on Saturday evening at Scotiabank Arena in […

The Leafs have one of the toughest remaining schedules in the NHL, and that starts in full next week. Their first three opponents, the Colorado Avalanche, Utah Mammoth and Vegas Golden Knights are all in playoff positions. That’s not exactly the skidding Winnipeg Jets, Ottawa Senators and Canucks, whom the Leafs have recently smashed.

Matthews pushed it to 3-0 at 4:01. Knies cut through the slot and fought off Niko Mikkola before swinging a pass back to the Maple Leafs captain, who shot past Bobrovsky’s right pad from the slot. The goal extended Matthews’ point streak to five games (seven goals, four assists).

Was Mitch Marner holding the Maple Leafs together—or holding them back? With him gone, Toronto is simpler, deeper, and forced to grow.

Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews will return to the lineup Thursday after missing one game with a lower-body injury. He will center the top line with Matthew Knies and Max Domi. Matthews will also skate on the first power-play unit.

Bobby McMann walked into Scotiabank Place wearing a Loblaws work vest for Saturday night's Toronto Maple Leafs game.  It wasn't the snazzy outfit