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Why Maple Leafs feel more authentic during this winning streak

Productive additions to the top six and a bottom half-dozen are playing right to their job description in four consecutive Toronto wins…

Global News Canada

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 10:58 PM

Key Things to Know

Toronto's four-game winning streak is driven by lineup depth, bottom-six scoring, and rookie contributions.
The Maple Leafs defeated the Edmonton Oilers 7-2 to improve their regular-season record to 7-4-2.
Troy Stecher became only the seventh defenseman in franchise history to score consecutive game-winning goals.

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The Toronto Maple Leafs have secured four consecutive victories, highlighted by a dominant 7-2 road win against Edmonton. Head coach Jim Hiller and captain Auston Matthews credited the team's recent success to improved lineup depth, youthful energy from Easton Cowan and Gavin McKenna, and contributions from depth forwards beyond Toronto's core stars.

Goaltender Anthony Stolarz praised the team's complete performance as Toronto moved to a 7-4-2 record. Defenceman Troy Stecher scored consecutive game-winning goals, while Cowan earned a top-line promotion alongside Matthews. The Maple Leafs now continue their four-game road trip against Calgary, Seattle, and Vancouver.

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