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Steven Lorentz scored the go-ahead goal in the second period and the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the visiting New York Islanders 3-1 on Tuesday afternoon.

The Toronto Maple Leafs (23-13-2) closed out 2024 with a 3-1 win over the New York Islanders, jumping into a tie with the Florida Panthers for first place in the Atlantic Division. But diehard fans might not be in the most celebratory mood on New Year’s Eve,

Snapshots from the New York Islanders' 3-1 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night Scotiabank Arena. Photos by Thomas Skrlj/NHLI via Getty Images and Kevin Sousa/NHLI via Getty Images

Auston Matthews took part in Toronto Maple Leafs practice for the first time since a Dec. 20 injury but won't play Tuesday at home against the New York Islanders.

Auston Matthews took part in Maple Leafs practice for the first time since a Dec. 20 injury but won't play Tuesday against the Islanders.

Auston Matthews joined the Toronto Maple Leafs at practice on Monday morning, a sign that he may be inching closer to a return to game action. Matthews has missed the last four games after aggravating a mysterious undisclosed injury,

The Toronto Maple Leafs are placing captain Auston Matthews on the injured reserve list with an upper-body injury.

Maple Leafs F Auston Matthews has been placed on IR (upper body) retroactive to December 20. D Marshall Rifai has been recalled from the Toronto Marlies (AHL). The team says that the 27-year-old hasn't had any setbacks and that this move is more about getting a roster spot with a couple players sick.