Maple Leafs' Mitch Marner: Six-game streak filled with apples
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Marner delivered two power-play assists in a 4-0 victory over the Bruins on Tuesday.
Marner's scoring streak now stands at six games and nine points, including eight assists. He has averaged 30 goals over the last three seasons, so his two goals in 2024-25 remain a concern. But Marner's 5.6 shooting percentage remains well below his career 12.8 percent. And what's even more concerning is the gap between this season and his most-recent three-year average (15.7 percent). Marner has been very unlucky when he's shooting, but he's making up for that with elite playmaking production. He has 16 points, including 14 assists, in 14 games this season.
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Maple Leafs' Mitch Marner: Riding five-game point streak
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Marner notched a power-play assist and two blocked shots in Sunday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild.
Marner has done his share of playmaking during a five-game point streak, logging a goal and six assists in that span. This was his first power-play point since Oct. 21 -- he went six games without one. For the season, the 27-year-old has two goals, 12 helpers, 36 shots on net, four PIM and an even plus-minus rating through 13 appearances in his usual top-six role.
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Maple Leafs' Mitch Marner: First goal in nine games
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Marner scored a goal Saturday in a 4-2 loss to the Blues.
Marner is riding a four-game point streak (one goal, five assists), but Saturday's marker was his first in nine outings and his second of the season. Breathe easy, fantasy managers. He did the same thing in 2023-24 and eventually caught fire. Marner scored five times in his first 20 appearances last year and still ended up with 26 goals and 85 points across 69 regular-season contests.
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Maple Leafs' Mitch Marner: Snags assist in win
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Marner logged an assist and went plus-2 in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Kraken.
Marner has continued his excellent playmaking with five helpers over his last three games. All of those assists have come at even strength. The 27-year-old concludes a strong October with one goal, 11 assists, 29 shots on net and a plus-1 rating over 11 appearances. Marner has never shot under 10 percent in a full season -- while he's best known for playmaking, he can score too and should make gains in the goal column over time.
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Maple Leafs' Mitch Marner: Collects three assists Saturday
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Marner put up three assists Saturday in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Bruins.
Marner leads the Maple Leafs with 10 points, including nine assists, in nine games. But his minus-3 rating is an odd outlier. Marner has been a Selke Trophy-worthy forward for years while posting reliable plus-minus ratings. Maybe it's simply an adjustment to his new coach, Craig Berube, but Marner should figure it out eventually.
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Maple Leafs' Mitch Marner: Sets up two goals Monday
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Marner registered two assists, including one on the power play, in Monday's 5-2 win over the Lightning.
Marner has three multi-point outings across Toronto's last four games, and even though he's netted only one goal in that span, he's making his presence felt as a playmaker. The 27-year-old has recorded at least 59 assists in each of the last three seasons and seems on pace to reach that mark once again, though fantasy managers would expect an uptick in the goal column given his role as a top-six forward.
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Maple Leafs' Mitch Marner: Shines in playmaking role
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Marner delivered three assists, including two on the power play, in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Kings.
Marner was unable to score for a second game in a row, but he still found a way to contribute and dazzled as a playmaker with a season-high three assists. He set up an even-strength goal from Auston Matthews in the first period, a power-play tally from William Nylander in the second and John Tavares' PP goal in the third. Marner went scoreless in his first two outings of the season but has racked up five points (one goal, four assists) over his last two appearances, a streak he'll aim to continue when the Maple Leafs host the Rangers on Saturday.
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Maple Leafs' Mitch Marner: First two points of season
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Marner scored a goal on two shots, added an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Penguins.
Marner got on the scoresheet for the first time in three games this season. He's added nine shots on net and a plus-1 rating while playing in his usual top-six role. Marner is in a contract year, so his slow start is not a welcome sight for fantasy managers that expected him to find another level -- perhaps one that would lead to his first 100-point season. It shouldn't take him long to be the steady playmaker he usually is, especially when he's playing on a line with Auston Matthews.
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Maple Leafs' Mitch Marner: Focused and highly motivated
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Marner set up two power-play goals in Saturday's 3-2 exhibition win over the Red Wings.
Marner came into camp focused and highly motivated, resulting in a great showing in the preseason. He is in the last year of his contract and is prepared to negotiate during the season. Maner is in a position of strength in negotiations based on his Selke-caliber play and elite scoring. Marner has 639 points, including 194 goals, in 576 games since coming into the league in 2016-17.
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Maple Leafs' Mitch Marner: Focused on season, not new contract
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Marner, who is in the last year of his current deal, declined to discuss contract at Wednesday's season-opening media availability, reports Sportsnet.ca.
"I'm not here to talk about that. I'm here to talk about the season and getting going," said Marner. Despite putting up gaudy numbers in eight seasons in Toronto (639 points in 576 games, including 85 in 69 in 2023-24), he and Leafs have not seen playoff success, and Marner has borne the brunt of fan ire as a result. At times in the past, the pressure seemed to get to the hometown kid, but Marner enters camp focused and poised for a massive contract season after prepping for the season by working out with Hart-trophy winners Connor McDavid, Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon. MacKinnon has been quick to share that Marner "stuck out as one of the best" during the workouts. His first century season could be on the horizon.
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Maple Leafs' Mitchell Marner: Scores lone goal in loss
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Marner scored a goal on three shots and added two PIM in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Bruins in Game 4.
Marner snapped a five-game goal drought with his third-period tally, but the Maple Leafs couldn't make a rally out of it. He's picked up just two points with seven shots on net, six hits and a plus-1 rating over four playoff contests, which is not enough production from one of the team's core players. Marner remains in a top-six role, but Toronto will need more out of him to keep its season alive beyond Tuesday's Game 5.
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Maple Leafs' Mitchell Marner: Points in seven straight games
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Marner had a goal and two assists in a 5-4 overtime loss to Detroit on Saturday.
Marner has at least a point in every game since his return from an ankle injury. Combined with a point streak before he missed time, he has 10 points, including eight assists, in his last seven appearances. Overall, Marner has 84 points (26 goals, 58 assists) and 156 shots in 67 games.
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Maple Leafs' Mitchell Marner: Four-game, five-assist streak
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Marner picked up two assists Thursday in a 6-5 loss to the Devils.
Marner has points (five assists) in all four games since his return from injury. He has seven points (one goal, six assists) in six consecutive games. Overall, Marner has 25 goals, 81 points and 152 shots in 66 games this season. The Leafs have three games remaining, but the team brain trust may opt to rest the star winger to ensure the best health possible heading into the postseason.
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Maple Leafs' Mitchell Marner: Assist in return from injury
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Marner (ankle) picked up an assist Saturday in a 4-2 win over Montreal.
It was his first game back since March 7 after suffering his ankle injury. Marner recorded two shots in 17:20 of ice time. Get him back in your lineup. Yes, Marner will be working off the rust over the Leafs' final six contests, but he's a fantasy star.
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Maple Leafs' Mitchell Marner: Taken off long-term injured reserve
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Marner (ankle) was activated from long-term injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.
As expected, Marner will return to the lineup Saturday against Montreal following a 12-game absence. He has 25 goals and 76 points over 62 outings in 2023-24. Rather than initially resume his regular role on the top line with Auston Matthews, Marner is projected to play alongside Bobby McMann and John Tavares versus the Canadiens.
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Maple Leafs' Mitchell Marner: Practicing Friday
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Marner (ankle) is at practice Friday and is expected to rejoin the lineup Saturday in Montreal, Terry Koshan of The Toronto Sun reports.
Marner is back in his spot on the first power play at practice, which is a good indication that he's ready to return. He's racked up 25 goals and 76 points in 62 games this season. Look for Marner to be activated off long-term injured reserve and return to his usual featured role against the Canadiens following his 12-game absence.
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Maple Leafs' Mitchell Marner: Placed on long-term injured reserve
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Marner (ankle) was put on long-term injured reserve Saturday.
The move is retroactive to March 5 and was needed as the Maple Leafs recalled defenseman Marshall Rifai from AHL Toronto. Marner is still eligible to return to the lineup Monday versus Florida, but he is likely going to need more time to recover. He has 25 goals and 76 points in 62 games in 2023-24.
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Maple Leafs' Mitchell Marner: Also sidelined Monday
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Marner (ankle) -- who had previously been ruled out versus the Sabres on Saturday -- won't be available against the Panthers on Monday either, Mark Masters of TSN reports.
The Leafs clearly aren't rushing Marner back onto the ice, preferring to get him some additional practice time before thrusting him back into the lineup. If he comes through Tuesday's practice unscathed, the winger may be ready to suit up when Toronto squares off with Tampa Bay on Wednesday. Bobby McMann should continue to fill a top-six role without Marner in the lineup.
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Maple Leafs' Mitchell Marner: Ruled out two more games
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Marner (ankle) will not play either Thursday or Saturday against the Capitals or Sabres, respectively, but he'll practice Friday, Mark Masters of TSN reports.
Marner's return to practice could open the door for him to get back on the ice versus the Panthers on Monday. Still, with two more matches on the shelf, the 26-year-old winger's missed game total will increase to 10 due to his ankle problem. Prior to getting hurt, Marner was rolling with 19 points in his previous 12 games, including seven power-play points.
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Maple Leafs' Mitchell Marner: Making progress in recovery
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Marner (ankle) is now considered day-to-day, but he'll miss an eighth straight game Tuesday against the Devils, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.
Marner's status for Wednesday's practice is also currently up in the air, so he should probably be considered questionable at best for Thursday's game against Washington at this time. Max Domi will likely continue to see top-six usage until Marner is ready to return.
