Despite being up with the Maple Leafs several times last season, Rifai will play his first NHL game with Toronto since Feb. 2024.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Vancouver Canucks NHL game to be played on January 31, 2026 on ESPN.

During a pregame press conference, Sittler shared a special story about his late wife, Wendy, who died in 2001 after a battle with cancer. The Maple Leafs legend said after his wife’s passing he found her ticket stubs from the 10-point game and had them framed. Recently, he took a closer look at the tickets and discovered something special.

Although Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube said there's a "good chance" William Nylander will return against Canucks, the star declared himself fully healthy to play.

Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube revealed how he suffered a head scar and black eye before Toronto’s 6-3 loss to Vegas.

The first-place Colorado Avalanche kick off Sunday’s NHL schedule with an afternoon puck drop against the Maple Leafs in Toronto. The game is scheduled to start at 1:30 p.m. ET with TV coverage on NHL Network and streaming on-demand.

A crucial road trip could shape the 29-year-old's future as the Maple Leafs continue to struggle ahead of the NHL trade deadline.