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Maple Leafs lose fifth straight game to Wild, Hiller responds

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 6:37 AM

Last updated Nov 13, 2026

Maple Leafs lose fifth straight game to Wild, Hiller responds

Summary

The Toronto Maple Leafs fell 5-2 to the Minnesota Wild at home on Thursday night, marking their fifth consecutive loss of the season. With this defeat, the Maple Leafs hold an 8-11-2 record, sitting just ahead of the Detroit Red Wings in the Atlantic Division standings. Head coach Jim Hiller expressed optimism despite the team's struggles, citing hope for improvement. He pointed out a miscommunication that led to Matt Boldy's game-winning goal, emphasizing the need to address such issues moving forward. Fans are increasingly calling for Hiller's dismissal as the team continues to underperform.

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By the Numbers

•Maple Leafs drop to 8-11-2 after loss to Minnesota.
•Jim Hiller cites hope for improvement despite struggles.
•Matt Boldy scored a hat trick for the Wild.
•Fans demand Hiller's job amid disappointing season.

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6:37 AMYahoo Sports — Jim Hiller Reacts After Maple Leafs Lose 5 Straight Games

What they're saying

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Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller shared his reaction after his team lost their fifth game in a row on Thursday night.The Maple Leafs lost 5-2 to the Minnesota Wild on Thursday at home. It was Toronto’s fifth straight loss, dropping the team to 8-11-2 on the season for just 18 points, which is […] The post Jim Hiller Reacts After Maple Leafs Lose 5 Straight Games appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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