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Maple Leafs Drama: Auston Matthews Shines But Special Teams Struggle

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Read about Auston Matthews' two-goal game and the Maple Leafs' special teams woes in a thrilling showdown with the Islanders!

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been making headlines recently, with Auston Matthews and William Nylander standing out in the skills competition. Matthews' impressive two-goal game against the New York Islanders was overshadowed by the team's struggles on special teams. Coach Sheldon Keefe didn't mince words, calling the performance 'rotten' after blowing a two-goal lead in overtime. Despite their recent setbacks, the Maple Leafs continue to draw attention as they face off against the Colorado Avalanche.

In a nail-biting match against the Avalanche, the odds and betting tips favored the Maple Leafs, but the game proved to be a challenge. Matthews' exceptional performance, scoring 33 goals this season, has solidified his position as a top player in the NHL. The team's bottom six forwards, including Pontus Holmberg and Bobby McMann, have also been instrumental in strengthening the lineup.

The Islanders' comeback victory over the Maple Leafs added to the drama, with Mathew Barzal's overtime goal sealing the win. Despite the loss, Matthews' standout plays and the team's resilience have kept fans on the edge of their seats. As the season progresses, the Maple Leafs' performance in critical situations will be crucial for their success.

In the midst of the action, a fun anecdote emerged about Mohamed Ali's impact on the Maple Leafs' history. Additionally, the ongoing discussion around the team's special teams performance highlights the strategic challenges they face. With key players like Matthews and Barzal making waves, the Maple Leafs' journey in the NHL promises more excitement and surprises.

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Report: Auston Matthews, William Nylander Among Maple Leafs ... (The Hockey News)

Twelve players will be unveiled for the skills competition on Saturday with fans with 10 participants being named on Saturday.

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Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Colorado Avalanche odds, tips and betting ... (USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire)

Get Toronto vs Colorado hockey betting preview, spread and over/under insights for their matchup on January 13.

Maple Leafs host the Avalanche after Matthews' 2-goal game (The Associated Press)

The Toronto Maple Leafs host the Colorado Avalanche after Auston Matthews' two-goal game against the New York Islanders in the Maple Leafs' 4-3 overtime ...

Barzal tranche en prolongation pour les Islanders, qui défont les ... (Granby Express)

Auston Matthews a réussi un doublé pour les Maple Leafs. Il a maintenant inscrit 33 buts cette saison, un sommet dans la Ligue nationale de hockey. Bobby McMann ...

Keefe blasts 'rotten' special teams as Leafs blow two-goal lead in OT ... (TSN)

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe blasted his club's performance on special teams following a 4-3 overtime loss to the New York Islanders on ...

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Toronto blows 3-1 lead, Islanders defeat the Maple Leafs 4-3 in ... (The Leafs Nation)

Coming off a dominant win against another California team – the San Jose Sharks this time – on Tuesday night, the Toronto Maple Leafs entered UBS Arena last ...

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Maple Leafs' four-game run over as they let one slip away against ... (Toronto Star)

Matthews scores twice to give Toronto a two-goal lead, but Islanders rally to win in overtime.

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The Skinny: Islanders 4, Maple Leafs 3 OT (NHL.com)

Game 41. Isles 4, Toronto 3 (OT). Mathew Barzal converted a pass from Noah Dobson for the overtime goal, giving each player a four-point game as the Isles ...

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Some good feelings restored for the Islanders after comeback win ... (Lighthouse Hockey)

That's still true. But then they reward us, and themselves, with games like last night's comeback victory over the hated Toronto Maple Leafs. They do always ...

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'Rotten' special teams unravel Maple Leafs on Long Island (msnNOW)

It was the Toronto Maple Leafs' odd-man situational play that failed them in a 4-3 overtime loss, snuffing out their win streak at four games.

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HockeyBuzz.com - Mike Augello - Leafs Lose To Islanders In OT ... (Hockeybuzz.com)

It was deja vu all over again at the UBS Arena for the Toronto Maple Leafs against the New York Islanders. On December 11, the Leafs went to overtime tied 3-3, ...

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Eight thoughts on the Maple Leafs as they near the halfway point (Sportsnet.ca)

I was pretty rough on ol' Jake McCabe in the group chat, trying to figure out how you get put on the ice with Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner in OT — clearly ...

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Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Matthews, Jones, Knies & Hyman (The Hockey Writers)

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost in overtime again to the New York Islanders. How did Martin Jones and Auston Matthews play in that game?

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Mathew Barzal scores in OT to lift Islanders past Maple Leafs, 4-3 (Troy Record)

Mathew Barzal scored 21 seconds into overtime, Ilya Sorokin made 32 saves and the New York Islanders rallied to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 on Thursday ...

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La fois où Mohamed Ali a causé la vente des Leafs (Le Journal de Montréal)

Le Journal s'est assis avec le légendaire promoteur Bob Arum et une anecdote particulièrement savoureuse a ponctué la conversation.

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Maple Leafs lesser lights Pontus Holmberg and Bobby McMann are ... (Toronto Star)

McMann and Holmberg have helped steel coach Sheldon Keefe's bottom two lines to the point where it's hard for him to get Nick Robertson in the lineup.

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Leafs Time Machine: Raising a tribute to Gentleman Joe Primeau (Toronto Sun)

In this week's topics of team history, making a case for an influential Leaf great to get a banner and catching u with Ric Nattress.

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Keefe: Leafs' special teams 'rotten' in loss to Isles (thescore.com)

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe didn't hold back when assessing his team's performance in situations other than even strength during an ...

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Maple Leafs' bottom six forwards strengthening Keefe's belief (Toronto Sun)

Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe has been getting productive and reliable minutes from his third and fourth lines in recent games.

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More Likely: Cowboys win Super Bowl or Maple Leafs win Stanley ... (TSN)

Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots are parting ways after a remarkable 24 seasons together, ending an unmatched run in NFL history that included six ...

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