Knee Jerk Reaction: Morgan Rielly puts on clinic in opening night win vs. Canadiens

The Toronto Maple Leafs took this year’s edition of the opening night showdown vs. the Montreal Canadiens by a score of 5-2. In equally encouraging news, it seems like Morgan Rielly might be back. Rielly’s increased speed and confidence has been a talking point among players throughout training camp, and it was on full display … Read more

Comparing the Leafs and Canadiens rosters since last year’s season opener

Comparing the Leafs and Canadiens rosters since last year’s season opener

Last season, the Toronto Maple Leafs opened their season with a 1-0 loss to the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre. Exactly one year later, the two teams are set to face off on Wednesday to kick off the season once again, this time from Scotiabank Arena. Both these groups are coming into the year … Read more

John Tavares, William Nylander score in Maple Leafs’ 4-2 loss to Canadiens

John Tavares, William Nylander score in Maple Leafs’ 4-2 loss to Canadiens

The Toronto Maple Leafs split their preseason series with the Montreal Canadiens, falling 4-1 on home ice after defeating them 7-2 on Thursday. Similar to the series between the Maple Leafs and Senators before this one, it was a tale of the B-teams, who came out victorious in both occasions. The Leafs dressed most of … Read more

Maple Leafs place 3 players on waivers, announce roster for Saturday vs. Canadiens

The Toronto Maple Leafs placed three players on waivers ahead of their preseason clash against the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday. Leafs have placed Boyd, Lettieri and Groulx on waivers. — James Mirtle (@mirtle) September 27, 2025 Travis Boyd, Vinni Lettieri, and Benoit-Olivier Groulx were among the 20 players who were placed on waivers today, with … Read more

Montreal Needs to Get an Outdoor Game in the Near Future – The Hockey Writers – Montreal Canadiens

Montreal Needs to Get an Outdoor Game in the Near Future - The Hockey Writers - Montreal Canadiens

It’s no secret that Montreal is overdue for another outdoor game. The Montreal Canadiens have played in several ‚ Edmonton’s 2003 Heritage Classic, Calgary’s 2011 Heritage Classic and Ottawa’s 2017 outdoor game, but the city itself hasn’t hosted one. For a market that lives and breathes hockey, that absence has always felt strange. The NHL … Read more

Easton Cowan, Matias Maccelli headline Maple Leafs’ roster for preseason tilt vs. Canadiens

Easton Cowan, Matias Maccelli headline Maple Leafs’ roster for preseason tilt vs. Canadiens

The Toronto Maple Leafs head to Quebec to face the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday, with Easton Cowan and Matias Maccelli among the notable players making the trek out east. The team released their roster for the preseason contest, with a lineup that is once again lean on veteran players and is instead comprised mostly of … Read more

Maple Leafs, Canadiens prospect teams square off in two fights during 1st period

Maple Leafs, Canadiens prospect teams square off in two fights during 1st period

Never underestimate the intensity of the Toronto Maple Leafs-Montreal Canadiens rivalry, even if it’s during a prospects tournament game. The first period of Sunday’s game between Toronto and Montreal’s prospects teams turned into a heated affair, rather quickly. Maple Leafs forward Braeden Kressler dropped the gloves, taking on Canadiens forward Mark Estapa, after both players … Read more

Luke Haymes, Ryan Kirwan, Ryan Tverberg lead Maple Leafs prospects past Canadiens in fight-filled contest

Ryan Tverberg scored twice for the Toronto Maple Leafs prospect team in a 4-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens at the 2025 Prospect Showdown. It was a passionate battle between both historical rivals, with three fights taking place, two of which occurred during a tense first period. Maple Leafs forward Braeden Kressler took on Canadiens … Read more

2025 Leafs draft pick Tyler Hopkins excited to take part in rivalry vs. Canadiens

2025 Leafs draft pick Tyler Hopkins excited to take part in rivalry vs. Canadiens

Kingston Frontenacs forward Tyler Hopkins earned the opportunity of a lifetime on July 1st this year when he was selected 86th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs at the 2025 entry draft. For a kid from Campbellville, Ontario, a tiny community outside of Milton, it’s been something of a pinch me summer. “It’s been a … Read more

Canadiens Trade Carey Price Contract to Sharks for Cap Relief – The Hockey Writers – Montreal Canadiens

Carey Price Montreal Canadiens

In a trade that might have flown under the radar in a small hockey market, especially late on a Friday, the Montreal Canadiens find themselves in the spotlight, having just traded Carey Price to the San Jose Sharks. Also going the other way is a 2026 fifth-round pick, while the Habs get prospect Gannon Laroque. … Read more