'A Little More Involved That Way': Maple Leafs' Head Coach Craig Berube Feels The Morgan Rielly-Jake McCabe Defense Pairing Is Working
Over the last three games, Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube has tried to change things up by placing reliable defender Jake McCabe on the right side of Rielly in an effort to help ignite Rielly's offensive game. Has it worked?

1st-period goals guide Wild to win over Leafs

Wild win 3-1 to hand Maple Leafs third straight regulation loss
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First-period goals guide Wild to win over Leafs
Jared Spurgeon scored what turned out to be the winning goal in the first period and the visiting Minnesota Wild went on to defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 on Wednesday night.
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Jake McCabe's Stat Line in Return for Maple Leafs Turns Heads in Toronto
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake McCabe's stat line from Thursday's win over the New Jersey Devils shows just how much the team missed him while he was out.
Maple Leafs player poll: A glimpse inside Toronto’s dressing room
Leafs answered our poll. In part 1, we reveal the teammates most Leafs would like to be stuck with in an elevator, and more.
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Maple Leafs to get Jake McCabe back in lineup vs. Devils
The Toronto Maple Leafs are set to get an important part of their blue line back in the lineup. Jake McCabe confirmed that he plans to play against the New Jersey Devils after missing the last ...
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William Nylander scores in OT to give the Maple Leafs a 4-3 victory over the Devils
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Toronto Maple Leafs’ William Nylander, right, celebrates after his winning goal against the New Jersey ...
Can the Toronto Maple Leafs take advantage of Vancouver Canucks chaos?
It seems inevitable that the Canucks will end up with a franchise-changing trade in the coming weeks. Can the Leafs take advantage of it?
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann And Jake McCabe Highlight Sheldon Keefe's Importance To Their Career Ahead Of Game Against Devils' Coach
Keefe spent parts of two seasons coaching McCabe and McMann, leading them to career-high point totals last year.
McCabe playing a vital, valuable role for Maple Leafs
When defenceman Jake McCabe went down to an upper-body injury two weeks ago, you felt the loss of his presence on the Maple Leafs' blueline in a meaningful way, with the team losing three straight games.
Morgan Rielly to play with Jake McCabe as coach Berube switches up Maple Leafs defence pairings
Fraser Minten will play for the Leafs for the first time since Dec. 14 and will centre a line with Max Domi and Nick Robertson on the wings. “I like the player,” Berube said in reference to Minten. “Patches went out, he’s a guy who has played up here and he’s a smart player, we put him in the middle of the ice. I have trust in him.”
‘Jake McCabe Put Me In A Body Bag’: Canadiens Forward Patrik Laine Details Welcome To The League Moment Against Maple Leafs Defender
Since coming to Toronto, McCabe has been a reliable presence for the Leafs’ backend – and the team has missed him throughout his absences. This season, McCabe has one goal and 12 assists for a 13-point total. He has posted a plus-13 rating, while registering 81 blocked shots and 76 hits.
Pinto scores tiebreaking goal in 3rd period as Senators beat Maple Leafs 2-1
Shane Pinto scored the tiebreaking goal midway through the third period and the Ottawa Senators beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1.