Dennis Hildeby

Toronto’s season feels shaky—but which Maple Leafs are actually stepping up and keeping the team afloat?

Which Canadian teams are really built to last? A quarter-season in, the picture is clearer—and more surprising—than anyone expected.

Are the Maple Leafs finally turning the corner after a dominant 7–2 win in Pittsburgh, or was this just one good night after weeks of struggle?

Without Auston Matthews, can the Maple Leafs learn from Hildeby’s 33-save effort and flashes of offense, or will close losses keep piling up?