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Canadiens Snap Five-Game Slide With 5-2 Win Over Injury-Hit Maple Leafs

Toronto’s depleted lineup highlights a wider injury crunch that is reshaping the NHL’s early standings.

Nov 22, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward/center Kristaps Porziņģis (8) dunks the ball against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half of the game at the Smoothie King Center. Daniel Anderson-Imagn Images
Nov 23, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts to a play against the Utah Jazz during the second quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Montreal got two goals each from Noah Dobson and Josh Anderson, with rookie Florian Xhekaj notching an assist in his NHL debut as Jakub Dobes made 24 saves.
  • The Maple Leafs have dropped seven of eight during a six-game trip as absences to Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies, plus blue-line injuries, continue to thin the roster.
  • Colorado extended its winning streak to eight and leads the league with 35 points, reinforcing a pace-setting start to the season.
  • Philadelphia set a franchise mark by scoring three goals in 26 seconds during a 6-3 win over New Jersey, part of a recent surge underlined by balanced scoring.
  • A quarter-season check shows a league-wide run of significant injuries and standout performances from young stars such as Connor Bedard and Macklin Celebrini influencing early narratives.