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Maple Leafs Crush Penguins 7-2, McMann Ends Drought

11/30/2025

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Summary

Maple Leafs Triumph

The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 7-2 on November 29, 2025.
Bobby McMann, Nicolas Roy, and Dakota Joshua broke scoring droughts.
Dennis Hildeby stopped 33 of 35 shots for the Maple Leafs.
Oliver Ekman-Larsson left the game with an upper-body injury.
Coach Craig Berube said they must build on the win before facing the Florida Panthers and the Carolina Hurricanes.

Summary

Nylander Returns Strong

William Nylander of the Toronto Maple Leafs returned for the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins on November 29, 2025, after illness.
Nylander leads the Maple Leafs with 31 points.
Max Domi of the Toronto Maple Leafs was scratched for the first time.
Philippe Myers of the Toronto Maple Leafs entered the lineup, replacing Simon Benoit who is attending a funeral.
Berube emphasized that Domi must engage more offensively.

History

Historical Context

The Toronto Maple Leafs last won the Stanley Cup in 1967, defeating the Montreal Canadiens for their 13th title. This victory marked the end of an era, as the Leafs have since endured a 57-season championship drought, the longest in NHL history. Recent successes, including a win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, may signal a revival of the franchise's competitive spirit and fan hopes for future championships.

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Maple Leafs Triumph

The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 7-2 on November 29, 2025.
Bobby McMann, Nicolas Roy, and Dakota Joshua broke scoring droughts.
Dennis Hildeby stopped 33 of 35 shots for the Maple Leafs.
Oliver Ekman-Larsson left the game with an upper-body injury.
Coach Craig Berube said they must build on the win before facing the Florida Panthers and the Carolina Hurricanes.

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