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TheLeafsNation After Dark

The Nation Network

Are you looking for a place to hang after every Leafs game? Join Zack Phillips LIVE postgame as he breaks down each play with his callers, YouTube chat, and contributors from TheLeafsNation like Nick Alberga, Jay Rosehill and Carter Hutton. This is where pure passion meets raw emotion as Zack gives his takes on the his beloved Toronto Maple Leafs.Join the show LIVE 5-minutes after the final horn on TheLeafsNation YouTube, Twitter (X), Facebook or The Nation Network Radio. Hosted on Acast. See

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27:19

Toronto Maple Leafs vs St. Louis Blues Game 20...

TheLeafsNation After Dark ·

2025/11/18

Game 20 is here as the Toronto Maple Leafs face the St. Louis Blues, and tonight feels as close to a must-win as it gets. With Auston Matthews, Brandon Carlo, Chris Tanev, Anthony Stolarz, and Nic Roy all out, the Leafs enter this matchup battered and searching for answers. Brad Treliving’s quarter-season address added fuel to the fire — calling the team “too much vanilla,” refusing to trade their way out of the slump, and doubling down on Craig Berube. We break down what Treliving really meant, why

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2:10:37

Game 19 vs Chicago Blackhawks

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2025/11/16

The Toronto Maple Leafs have now droppedfive straight, and Zack Phillips goes live onLeafs Nation After Darkto break down a truly alarming Game 19 collapse in Chicago. From another blown lead to structural failures all over the ice, Zack digs deep into why this team continues to unravel — and why this is no longer about coaching, injuries, or roster tweaks, but a full-on indictment of the core and the identity crisis dragging the Leafs to the bottom of the Eastern Conference.Zack unpacks everything

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14:33

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Chicago Blackhawks Game 19...

TheLeafsNation After Dark ·

2025/11/15

The Leafs head into Game 19 desperate for a spark after four straight losses, and Zack Phillips breaks down every major storyline heading into tonight’s matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks. With a massive roster shakeup, and Easton Cowan’s return, the Leafs are searching for new chemistry everywhere in the lineup. Zack dives into Nic Robertson’s continued push to stay in the top six, the potential “Roy/Knies/Cowan” second line, and how Toronto’s forward group is being reshaped out of necessity

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2:38:27

Game 18 vs Los Angeles Kings

TheLeafsNation After Dark ·

2025/11/14

The Toronto Maple Leafs and LA Kings just wrapped up Game 18, and we’re going live on Leafs Nation After Dark to break down everything that happened at Scotiabank Arena. Whether it was a response game, another frustrating night, a lineup experiment that clicked, or more questions piling up, Zack Phillips takes you through all the major storylines from start to finish. We’ll dig into how the Leafs handled life without Auston Matthews, how the new line combinations performed, who stepped up, who

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29:58

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Los Angeles Kings Game 18...

TheLeafsNation After Dark ·

2025/11/13

Game 18 arrives with the Toronto Maple Leafs facing the LA Kings in one of the strangest and most pressure-filled moments of the Matthews–Nylander–Tavares era. Coming off three straight losses, major lineup uncertainty, and confirmation that Auston Matthews is out, tonight’s home matchup raises critical questions about identity, direction, and whether Brad Treliving is nearing a breaking point. We dig into the full lineup, the roster decisions frustrating the fanbase, the elevated roles for players

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2:06:45

Game 17 vs Boston Bruins ft. Nick Alberga

TheLeafsNation After Dark ·

2025/11/12

The Toronto Maple Leafs dropped another frustrating one to the Boston Bruins, and the questions surrounding this team are louder than ever. Zack Phillips breaks down the collapse on Leafs Nation After Dark, calling out the Leafs’ lack of accountability, leadership, and defensive effort after another night that exposed deep cracks in their identity. He digs into why Craig Berube’s message isn’t landing, how Auston Matthews, William Nylander, and John Tavares responded under pressure, and whether this

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26:58

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Boston Bruins Game 17 Preview:...

TheLeafsNation After Dark ·

2025/11/11

The Toronto Maple Leafs look to bounce back tonight in Boston after a rough weekend that exposed some deep defensive issues — and Craig Berube isn’t mincing words about it. Zack Phillips breaks down what’s gone wrong with the Leafs’ structure, the costly turnovers, and whether this matchup against the Bruins can finally show fans who this team really is. He dives into the new forward lines featuring Nic Robertson skating with Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies, how William Nylander’s move back to the

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1:19:06

Game 16 vs Carolina Hurricanes

TheLeafsNation After Dark ·

2025/11/10

After another clunky performance, the Toronto Maple Leafs find themselves facing more questions than answers. Zack Phillips breaks down every angle of the Leafs’ loss to the Carolina Hurricanes — from the continued sloppy play and lack of focus to the inconsistency from the top line of Auston Matthews, William Nylander, and Matthew Knies. He dives into Dennis Hildeby’s night in goal, Nic Robertson’s growing confidence beside John Tavares and Bobby McMann, and how the injury to Scott Laughton forced

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23:07

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Carolina Hurricanes Game 16...

TheLeafsNation After Dark ·

2025/11/09

The Toronto Maple Leafs face the Carolina Hurricanes on the second night of a back-to-back, and Zack Phillips breaks it all down in tonight’s Leafs Nation 401 pregame show presented by bet365. After a sloppy loss to the Boston Bruins that saw Anthony Stolarz pulled and defensive lapses pile up, Toronto looks for a response against one of the NHL’s most structured, well-coached teams. Zack dives into every major storyline — from Auston Matthews, William Nylander, and Matthew Knies needing to rebound

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1:18:51

Game 15 vs Boston Bruins

TheLeafsNation After Dark ·

2025/11/09

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins square off in a Remembrance Day showdown at Scotiabank Arena — and Zack Phillips is live immediately after the final horn on Leafs Nation After Dark! Win or lose, Zack breaks down every major storyline from Game 15, including how the Matthews-Nylander-Knies line performed against one of the NHL’s toughest defensive teams, whether John Tavares and Nic Robertson kept the secondary scoring rolling, and how Toronto’s blue line managed without Chris Tanev. He’ll

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18:05

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Boston Bruins Game 15 Preview:...

TheLeafsNation After Dark ·

2025/11/08

Game 15 arrives as the Toronto Maple Leafs look to make it four straight wins, hosting the Boston Bruins in a Remembrance Day showdown at Scotiabank Arena. Both teams enter scorching hot — Boston on a five-game streak, Toronto surging under Craig Berube’s new look and energy. Zack Phillips breaks down tonight’s line combinations, who’s in and out, and how the trio of Auston Matthews, William Nylander, and Matthew Knies has reignited the Leafs’ attack. With John Tavares driving the second line, Scott

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1:13:34

Game 14 vs Utah Mammoth

TheLeafsNation After Dark ·

2025/11/06

Game 14 is in the books, and the Toronto Maple Leafs deliver their most complete effort of the season in a 5-3 win over the Utah Mammoth — a full 60 minutes that finally resembled the hard, north-south, forechecking identity Craig Berube has been begging for. Zack Phillips breaks down why this was one of Toronto’s most encouraging showings: consistent buy-in from start to finish, sustained pressure off dump-and-chase sequences, physical engagement in scrums, and a renewed commitment to protecting

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19:27

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Utah Mammoth Game 14 Preview:...

TheLeafsNation After Dark ·

2025/11/05

Game 14 arrives as the Toronto Maple Leafs host the Utah Mammoth after one of the wildest Jekyll-and-Hyde performances of the season against Pittsburgh. Zack Phillips breaks down which version of this team shows up tonight at Scotiabank Arena, dives into the full projected lineup, and reacts to major news including William Nylander jumping onto the top line, Nic Robertson forcing his way into the top-six picture, and Scott Laughton making his long-awaited season debut. Zack also analyzes the

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1:17:30

Game 13 vs Pittsburgh Penguins

TheLeafsNation After Dark ·

2025/11/04

The Toronto Maple Leafs face off with the Pittsburgh Penguins, and Zack Phillips is live immediately after the final horn on Leafs Nation After Dark! From William Nylander’s long-awaited return to Easton Cowan’s latest audition on the second line, Zack breaks down every major storyline from tonight’s matchup. He dives into how Toronto’s blue line is managing without Chris Tanev, what the recent David Kämpf news means for the bottom six, and which players made the biggest statement under the lights

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15:36

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Pittsburgh Penguins Game 13...

TheLeafsNation After Dark ·

2025/11/03

Game 13 brings the focus back to Toronto as the Maple Leafs host the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday Night Hockey! Zack Phillips breaks down every key storyline ahead of puck drop — from William Nylander’s return to the lineup and Easton Cowan’s spark alongside John Tavares, to Nick Robertson’s push to prove he belongs in the top six. He digs into Craig Berube’s lineup decisions, including Matthew Knies staying with Auston Matthews on the top line, and what those combinations mean for Toronto’s

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1:11:15

Game 12 vs Philadelphia Flyers ft. Nick Alberga & Jay...

TheLeafsNation After Dark ·

2025/11/03

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ Game 12 showdown against the Philadelphia Flyers takes place Saturday night, yet the postgame reaction will wait until Sunday evening, as all eyes in Canada turn to Game 7 of the World Series between the Blue Jays and Dodgers. When the dust settles, Zack Phillips, Jay Rosehill, and Nick Alberga will deliver the full breakdown — the effort, the execution, and the emotion behind another pivotal night in Leafs Nation. From William Nylander’s uncertain status and Max Domi’s

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23:44

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Philadelphia Flyers Game 12...

TheLeafsNation After Dark ·

2025/11/01

Game 12 of the Toronto Maple Leafs season arrives as Zack Phillips breaks down every storyline ahead of tonight’s matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers — conveniently the same night as World Series Game 7. With all eyes on the Blue Jays, Toronto has a rare moment out of the spotlight to regroup after one of their worst efforts in years. Zack dives into the impact of William Nylander’s absence, Max Domi’s promotion to the top line, and what Auston Matthews needs to do to reignite his game without

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49:29

Game 11 vs Columbus Blue Jackets

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2025/10/30

The Toronto Maple Leafs hit rock bottom in Game 11 — falling 6-3 to the Columbus Blue Jackets in what Zack Phillips calls“one of the most embarrassing efforts I’ve ever seen.”From straight-legged shifts to lifeless backchecks,TLN After Darkpulls no punches breaking down an uninspired night that raised serious questions about leadership, identity, and effort inside Toronto’s locker room.Zack sounds off on a group that looked disconnected and disinterested — from John Tavares’s milestone 500th goal

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44:58

Game 10 vs Calgary Flames

TheLeafsNation After Dark ·

2025/10/29

The Toronto Maple Leafs return home for Game 10, welcoming the Calgary Flames to Scotiabank Arena in a Saturday night showdown under the bright lights! 🏒Zack Phillips hosts TLN After Dark, breaking down every major storyline, momentum swing, and reaction from another high-stakes night in Leafs Nation.From Auston Matthews pushing to find his scoring groove, to William Nylander continuing his electric start, Zack breaks down Craig Berube’s latest adjustments — including how Toronto’s forward depth is

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13:36

Game 9 vs Buffalo Sabres [Reaction]

TheLeafsNation After Dark ·

2025/10/26

Game 9 of the 2025–26 season is in the books — and the Toronto Maple Leafs narrowly escape Buffalo with a 4–3 overtime win thanks to the late-game heroics of captain John Tavares! Zack Phillips delivers a rapid postgame reaction, breaking down how the Leafs avoided full-blown panic after another sloppy defensive showing. From Nic Robertson’s first-line goal and Easton Cowan’s relentless forecheck to Jake McCabe’s massive, tone-setting hit and fight, Zack analyzes the rare bursts of emotion this team

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