Someone has to take the blame for how the Maple Leafs have stumbled out of the gates this season. And after the team effectively blamed the Core Four in the summer by trading Mitch Marner to Vegas, fingers are now searching for new targets.

The Toronto Maple Leafs need way more from their captain than they are getting to begin the 2025-2026 campaign.

Despite the defeat, Tavares’ 500th goal solidified his place among the NHL’s most accomplished scorers and in Maple Leafs history, as the former captain now only trails Mats Sundin (420) in Toronto's goal-scoring history. Toronto visits the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday, with puck drop set for 7 p.m. ET.

The Toronto Maple Leafs' injury woes continued on Wednesday night, as the club lost another forward for the second time this season.

Max Domi and Matthew Knies each scored two goals, and the Toronto Maple Leafs topped the Calgary Flames 4-3 on Tuesday night. Knies also had an assist as Toronto earned

After a nightmare 6-3 loss to the Blue Jackets, Toronto is now on pace for just 82 points after the first month of the season.

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube sent a clear message to the team after a blowout loss to the Blue Jackets on Wednesday.

It’s been a lackluster start for the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2025-26, going 5-5-1 through their first 11 games, including a 6-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets Wednesday night.

Brantford goes all-in, acquiring Maple Leafs prospect Ben Danford for a massive draft pick haul. The Generals begin a significant retool.