The Maple Leafs have known since late May the Columbus Blue Jackets were on the docket to begin the NHL's restart.

Columbus Blue Jackets (33-22-15, sixth in the Metropolitan Division during the regular season) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (36-25-9, third in the Atlantic Division during the regular season)

Morgan Rielly had a goal and two assists, Alexander Kerfoot scored twice, as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 in their exhibition match.

The Columbus Blue Jackets' body-banging, shot-blocking, harassing defensive style frustrated the offensively gifted Tampa Bay Lightning in a stunning first-round playoff sweep last year.

Eddie Shack, one of the NHL's most colorful players on and off the ice, has died. He was 83.

Eddie Shack, one of the NHL's most colourful players on and off the ice, has died. He was 83.

Defenceman Teemu Kivihalme and the Toronto Maple Leafs agreed to a two-year extension on his two-way contract on Saturday.

Auston Matthews felt safe in Arizona — until he wasn't.

Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews has confirmed that he tested positive for COVID-19 last month.

Kyle Dubas could only watch as his Maple Leafs went through their paces the last few weeks.