Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews out for season
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The Toronto Maple Leafs missed another opportunity to end their slide in the 2025-26 NHL season, after another disappointing defeat. They lost 3-1 to the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night, extending their losing streak to eight games.
The 2025-26 NHL Season for the Toronto Maple Leafs, which began with plenty of promise and expectations despite the departure of Ontario’s own Mitch Marner to the Vegas Golden Knights, has spiraled nearly completely out of control in recent weeks.
Despite snapping an eight-game losing streak with a 6-4 win over the Ducks, the Maple Leafs face a somber reality as captain Auston Matthews suffered a lower-body injury on a controversial hit that left head coach Craig Berube questioning his team’s initial lack of response.
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Maple Leafs' Difficult Season Continues To Fuel Speculation Around Craig Berube's Future
The Toronto Maple Leafs can't seem to right the ship, and if the losses continue to pile up, coach Craig Berube's job will be in jeopardy when the season concludes.
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