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Jim Hiller calls Maple Leafs’ win over Rangers their best of 2026

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 5:42 AM

Last updated Oct 23, 2026

Jim Hiller calls Maple Leafs’ win over Rangers their best of 2026

Summary

The Toronto Maple Leafs secured a 5-4 victory against the New York Rangers at Scotiabank Arena on Thursday. Head coach Jim Hiller described the performance as the best of the season, highlighting their consistency throughout the game. Toronto took a 4-3 lead late in the second period, but after a tie in the final period, Troy Stecher scored the game-winner with 26.3 seconds remaining. This win extends the Maple Leafs' winning streak to three games, adding momentum as they prepare to face the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday.

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Status Watch

•Maple Leafs beat Rangers 5-4 at Scotiabank Arena on October 22.
•Toronto extends winning streak to three games.
•Jim Hiller praised the team's consistency during the match.
•Troy Stecher scored the game-winning goal with 26.3 seconds left.
•Next game is against the Edmonton Oilers on October 24.

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5:42 AMYahoo Sports — Jim Hiller dubs win over Rangers Maple Leafs’ ‘best game’ of 2026

What they're saying

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The Toronto Maple Leafs are feeling i t. After beating the Columbus Blue Jackets on the road , 6-2, on Tuesday, the Leafs returned home and took down the New York Rangers on Thursday at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. The Maple Leafs are now on a three-game winning streak, and just had the best game of their season to date, at least in the eyes of […] The post Jim Hiller dubs win over Rangers Maple Leafs’ ‘best game’ of 2026 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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