McMann’s scoring has become important to a Leafs team that doesn’t get a lot of offence beyond its top forwards.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Boston Bruins vs. Toronto Maple Leafs NHL game to be played on January 4, 2025 on ESPN.

Bobby McMann scored twice, including the tiebreaking goal late in the third period, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the New York Islanders 2-1 on Thursday night. Joseph Woll stopped 32 shots as the Maple Leafs topped the Islanders for the second time this week and won for the third time in four games.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are among several teams, three of them already known, monitoring Jonathan Toews as the former Chicago Blackhawks captain is preparing for his NHL comeback this or next season. NHL insider Frank Seravalli revealed on "NHL Coast to Coast" on Thursday that Toews has resumed skating and is back to his playing weight.

After nearly two years away from the NHL, Jonathan Toews is reportedly considering a comeback – and the Toronto Maple Leafs are among the teams keeping a close eye on the former Chicago Blackhawks captain.

It’s a pivotal year for the Toronto Maple Leafs and it appears they may be pursuing one of the best players of his era to provide the team with some veteran leadership and stability through the middle.