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The Toronto Maple Leafs (8-7) host the Montreal Canadiens (10-3-3) on November 8, 2026, after a tough 3-2 loss to Utah. With John Tavares, Kirill Marchenko, and multiple defensemen on IR, the Leafs must rely on Auston Matthews and Jack Roslovic. This preview breaks down the critical matchups, the impact of the depleted roster, and the defensive lapses that cost them against Nick Schmaltz. We analyze line combinations featuring Teddy Blueger and Easton Cowan, while discussing how Sergei Bobrovsky and the penalty kill can secure a win against Montreal's Clayton Keller.

In this episode: Matchup Storylines · Roster & Injuries · Keys to Victory.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/nhl/tor/2026-11-06/transcript.html

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