Maple Leafs Struggle Continues: Losing Streak Reaches Four Games

As of November 15th, 2025, the Toronto Maple Leafs are in the midst of a concerning four-game losing streak, having fallen to top teams like the Boston Bruins, Carolina Hurricanes, and Los Angeles Kings. Once the champions of the Atlantic Division last year, the Maple Leafs now find themselves in 6th place in the division, just barely above the last-placed Buffalo Sabres.

The team's woes have been exacerbated by a string of injuries to key players. Star forward Auston Matthews is out for at least one more game, while forward Scott Laughton and defenseman Chris Tanev have been sidelined for a while. Laughton did practice in a non-contact jersey, but is not expected to suit up against the Chicago Blackhawks. Additionally, goaltender Anthony Stolarz missed the last game due to an injury and is listed as day-to-day.

However, there is a glimmer of hope for the Maple Leafs, as 27-year-old goaltender Joseph Woll is likely to make his season debut on Saturday against the Blackhawks. Woll had been absent at the start of the season due to personal reasons, which he did not disclose, but has now returned to team practices and expressed his readiness to make an NHL comeback.

Despite the team's struggles, Maple Leafs forward William Nylander believes the offense has been performing well, with the team scoring at least four goals in their last four losses. However, Nylander acknowledged that the team has been struggling defensively, which is something they need to address and improve upon.

Head coach Craig Berube, who led the team to a Stanley Cup victory, is not panicking just yet. While he acknowledges the urgency of the situation, Berube is confident that the team can turn things around and is not willing to resort to drastic measures at this point.