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Thursday’s FTB: The Leafs head west

The first late start of the season is tonight.

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Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 9:40 AM

Key Things to Know

The Toronto Maple Leafs head west to play in Las Vegas in a late game starting at 10:00 p.m. ET.
The writer anticipates broadcast focus will center heavily on Mitch Marner and comparisons to McKenna.
Brad Marchand is reportedly out with another serious injury shortly after returning to action.

The Story in 60 Seconds

The Toronto Maple Leafs are heading west for a late matchup scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET in Las Vegas. The writer notes that former Leaf Mitch Marner will likely be a primary focus during the broadcast, along with comparisons to McKenna.

In additional hockey updates around the league, the article reports that Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand is sidelined again with a serious injury shortly after returning to play. PPP Leafs plans to release a full game preview later in the day ahead of the evening matchup.

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