Lorentz scored a goal and dished out two hits in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Blues.
Lorentz helped the Leafs take a 2-1 lead midway through the second period with his second goal of the season. Overall, the 29-year-old forward has six points and 33 hits through 14 games this season. While Lorentz's role is limited while skating on Toronto's fourth line and checking unit, his offense has been noteworthy with four points in his last eight games. While he remains off the radar in standard fantasy formats, he could currently help lineups in a pinch in deeper leagues that value banger stats.
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Maple Leafs' Steven Lorentz: Three points in last five games
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Lorentz scored a shorthanded goal Tuesday in a 5-3 loss to the Bruins.
He stripped Charlie McAvoy of the puck and beat Jeremy Swayman to the stick side with a wrist shot from the high slot. Lorentz is a classic better on the ice than in the fantasy arena guy. Yes, he has five points in 11 games, but that doesn't mean he'll deliver 35-40 points this season. Still, Lorentz does have three points (one goal, two assists) in his last five games, so we have to give credit where it is due.
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Maple Leafs' Steven Lorentz: Not playing Monday
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Lorentz (upper body) won't play against Pittsburgh on Monday, according to Luke Fox of Sportsnet.
Lorentz participated in Monday's morning skate and is feeling much better, but he will miss his second straight game. However, he hopes to be an option for Wednesday's contest against Utah. Lorentz has contributed four assists, eight shots on goal, five blocked shots and 18 hits through eight appearances this season.
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Maple Leafs' Steven Lorentz: Unavailable Saturday
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Lorentz (upper body) isn't expected to play in Saturday's clash against Philadelphia, per David Alter of The Hockey News.
Lorentz has four assists in eight appearances with Toronto in 2025-26. Calle Jarnkrok is expected to draw back into the lineup due to Lorentz's absence. The 29-year-old Lorentz's next opportunity to play will come Monday against Pittsburgh.
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Maple Leafs' Steven Lorentz: Doesn't practice Friday
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Lorentz (upper body) didn't participate in Friday's practice session and is considered day-to-day, Luke Fox of Sportsnet reports.
Lorentz exited Wednesday's game against the Blue Jackets due to an upper-body injury, and his status for Saturday's matchup against Philadelphia appears to be in question. Lorentz is riding a two-game point streak in which he's recorded a pair of assists to go with two hits and a minus-1 rating.
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Maple Leafs' Steven Lorentz: Healthy scratch Thursday
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Lorentz (upper body) will be a healthy scratch versus the Rangers on Thursday, per Mark Masters of TSN.
Lorentz missed the last two games with the injury, but head coach Craig Berube said after practice Thursday that Lorentz is available to play but he will be a healthy scratch. Lorentz could return as early as Saturday when Toronto is home to Seattle.
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Maple Leafs' Steven Lorentz: Slated to miss another game
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Lorentz (upper body) stayed out after the Maple Leafs' morning skate Thursday, Mark Masters of TSN reports, signaling that he'll miss the Maple Leafs' matchup against the Rangers.
Lorentz will be kept off the ice for a third consecutive matchup, which should allow Easton Cowan to remain in the lineup. However, head coach Craig Berube said after Thursday's morning skate that Lorentz was available but was being held out due to not wanting to break up a winning lineup, per Terry Koshan of The Toronto Sun, which suggests that the 29-year-old is close to full health after dealing with an upper-body injury. Lorentz's next opportunity to return to action will be Saturday against Seattle.
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Maple Leafs' Steven Lorentz: Ruled out versus Preds
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Lorentz (upper body) will not be in the lineup against Nashville on Tuesday, Luke Fox of Sportsnet reports.
Lorentz's continued absence will allow Easton Cowan to remain in the lineup for at least one more game. Prior to getting hurt, the 29-year-old Lorentz was putting together a decent start to the year, posting two assists, six hits and two blocks while averaging a mere 6:43 of ice time in two outings.
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Maple Leafs' Steven Lorentz: Unlikely to play Monday
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Lorentz (upper body) is doubtful for Monday's game against Detroit, per Nick Barden of The Hockey News.
Lorentz didn't participate in Sunday's practice after getting hurt in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Red Wings. He has contributed two assists, two blocked shots and six hits across two appearances this season. Easton Cowan will probably replace Lorentz in Monday's lineup.
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Maple Leafs' Steven Lorentz: Hurt in Saturday's game
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Lorentz (upper body) won't return to Saturday's game versus the Red Wings.
Lorentz was hurt in the first period but wasn't officially deemed out for the rest of the game until just before the third. The 29-year-old can be considered day-to-day until more information is available. The injury casts doubt on Lorentz's availability for Toronto's rematch against Detroit on Monday, which could open the door for Sammy Blais or Easton Cowan to get in the lineup.
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Maple Leafs' Steven Lorentz: Adds two assists
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Lorentz provided a pair of assists, six hits, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Canadiens.
Lorentz was active in the season opener, generating a full stat line in 12:09 of ice time. He's likely to be a fixture on the fourth line for the Maple Leafs this year after signing a three-year extension on the eve of free agency. Lorentz has never reached the 20-point mark in his career, but he offers plenty of hits and solid defensive play.
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Maple Leafs' Steven Lorentz: Inks three-year extension
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Lorentz signed a three-year, $4.05 million contract with Toronto on Monday.
Lorentz chipped in eight goals, 19 points, 76 shots on net, 55 blocked shots and 199 hits across 80 regular-season appearances in 2024-25. He will probably occupy a bottom-six role with the Maple Leafs in the 2025-26 campaign.
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Maple Leafs' Steven Lorentz: Deposits game-winner
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Lorentz scored a goal on two shots in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Ducks.
Lorentz tallied at 11:35 of the third period to restore a lead for the Maple Leafs. His goal ended up being the game-winner, his fourth such tally this season. The 28-year-old has three points over his last seven outings and is up to seven goals, 10 helpers, 68 shots on net, 182 hits, 48 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating across 72 appearances. Lorentz continues to see limited minutes on the fourth line, so his offense could fluctuate.
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Maple Leafs' Steven Lorentz: Buries shortie after lucky bounce
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Lorentz scored a shorthanded goal, added three hits and blocked two shots in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Avalanche.
Lorentz cashed in by collecting a loose puck that caromed off an official. The goal snapped the 28-year-old forward's eight-game point drought, and it was his first tally since Jan. 18 versus the Canadiens. Lorentz is up to six goals, 15 points, 61 shots on net, 167 hits, 46 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating over 66 appearances as a regular on the Maple Leafs' fourth line. This was his third game-winner of the campaign, as well as his first shorthanded point since the 2022-23 season with the Sharks.
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Maple Leafs' Steven Lorentz: Not playing Monday
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Lorentz (undisclosed) won't play against San Jose on Monday, according to David Alter of The Hockey News.
Lorentz will miss his second straight game. He has generated five goals, 14 points, 52 shots on net, 40 blocked shots and 148 hits in 59 appearances this season. Calle Jarnkrok (groin) will replace Ryan Reaves in Monday's lineup. Lorentz's next chance to play comes versus Vegas on Wednesday.
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Maple Leafs' Steven Lorentz: Registers assist Sunday
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Lorentz notched an assist and five hits in Sunday's 3-2 overtime win over the Flyers.
Lorentz has contributed three points over his last six outings, an improvement on the 11-game drought that preceded this stretch. The 28-year-old has been a fourth-line fixture this season, leading to limited chances to contribute offense in a top-heavy forward group. Lorentz has five goals, three assists, 33 shots on net, 109 hits, 28 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over 41 appearances.
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Maple Leafs' Steven Lorentz: Snaps 23-game goal drought
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Lorentz scored a goal Tuesday in a 3-1 win against the Islanders.
Lorentz, who hadn't found the back of the net in 23 games, pushed the Leafs ahead in the second period. His marker stood as the winner. The 28-year-old is a big-body energy fourth-line pivot who's best known for his hits (100) rather than his scoring (four goals, three assists; 38 games). Lorentz's best season came in San Jose in 2022-23 when he played 80 games, scored 10 goals (19 points) and delivered 133 hits.
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Maple Leafs' Steven Lorentz: Lends helper in win
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Lorentz logged an assist and three hits in Friday's 5-2 win over the Red Wings.
Lorentz ended an 11-game point drought when he set up David Kampf's first-period tally. The 28-year-old Lorentz has been a fixture on the Maple Leafs' fourth line this year, adding a physical edge without much offense. He has six points, 29 shots on net, 95 hits and 26 blocked shots through 36 outings overall.
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Maple Leafs' Steven Lorentz: Deposits empty-netter
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Lorentz scored an empty-net goal and added three hits in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the Bruins.
Lorentz has two goals over three games since the calendar flipped to November, matching his point total from October. The 28-year-old is filling a fourth-line role, so his offense may be a bit sporadic throughout the campaign. He's at four points, 14 shots on net, 34 hits, 12 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating over 14 appearances.
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Maple Leafs' Steven Lorentz: Sustains upper-body injury
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Lorentz will not take part in Friday's training camp session due to an upper-body injury.
Lorentz is in camp on a PTO, so he certainly can't afford to be sidelined for any significant time if he is going to earn himself that roster spot. Even if Lorentz does make the team, he may have to settle for a two-way deal that would allow him to shuffle between the NHL and AHL while also spending plenty of time in the press box as a healthy scratch with the Leafs.
