Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Notches helper in Game 1 win
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McMann recorded an assist, two hits and two PIM in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Senators in Game 1.
McMann helped out on a Morgan Rielly tally in the third period. The 28-year-old McMann opened the playoffs in a third-line role, which may make it difficult for him to put up steady offense, though he adds plenty of physicality. He had a career-best 20 goals and 34 points while adding 169 shots, 136 hits and a plus-12 rating over 74 regular-season outings, though he was limited to just one helper over his previous 11 games.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Generates assist
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McMann notched an assist, five shots on goal and three hits in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the Sabres.
McMann ended his nine-game point drought with his helper on a Nicholas Robertson goal late in the third period. The 28-year-old McMann has found success at times this season, but it's been tougher when he's confined to the third line. He's at 35 points, 172 shots on net, 136 hits and a plus-14 rating over 74 appearances. He'll be a lock to be in the lineup for the playoffs.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Hits 20 goal plateau for first time
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McMann scored a goal and added an assist in Tuesday's 7-2 win over the Flyers.
McMann made it 3-1 early in the second period with a one timer from the slot. It was his 20th goal of the season, and the first time he's hit that mark. Overall, McMann has 33 points, including five game-winning goals, and 141 shots in 63 games this season. He has five points, including three goals, and 14 shots in his last five games.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Lends helping hand in loss
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McMann picked up an assist Saturday in a 7-4 loss to Colorado.
McMann rode shotgun with two of the league's best players, Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner, for at least part of the game, and he nabbed an assist. McMann put up one shot and three hits. He has gone nine games without a goal after sniping four times in a span of seven outings. Overall, the 28-year-old has a sharp 17 goals, 11 assists and 124 shots in 55 appearances. All three of those are career highs.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Helps out on power play
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McMann notched a power-play assist in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Blackhawks.
McMann had gone eight games without a helper before assisting on a Nicholas Robertson tally in the second period. The 28-year-old McMann had a strong stretch as a top-line fill-in during January, but offense will be harder to sustain in his current third-line role. Overall, he's contributed a career-high 26 points (six on the power play), 122 shots on net, 78 hits and a plus-6 rating over 49 appearances.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Strikes on power play in win
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McMann scored a power-play goal on three shots in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Kraken.
McMann scored for the fourth time in five games, and this was his second power-play tally in that span. His goal late in the first period also stood as the game-winner. Despite a demotion to the third line, the physical winger continues to get involved on offense. He's secured a career year with 17 goals, 25 points, 117 shots on net, 73 hits and a plus-7 rating over 46 outings, surpassing his production from 56 regular-season contests in 2023-24.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Bulges twine in win
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McMann scored a goal on three shots and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Flames.
McMann has scored in back-to-back games despite being on the third line for both of them. The 28-year-old winger put the Maple Leafs ahead 3-2 with the first even-strength tally in this contest. He's up to a career-high 16 goals and has matched his personal best with 24 points through 45 outings after reaching that mark in 56 regular-season games last year. McMann also has 114 shots on net, 73 hits and a plus-7 rating. Even in a depth role, he adds enough toughness and scoring to help in deeper fantasy formats.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Scores on power play Saturday
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McMann scored a power-play goal in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Oilers.
With the return of Matthew Knies (upper body), McMann moved back down to the third line. The Maple Leafs' replenished lineup didn't cost McMann a power-play role, as he cashed in while skating with the second unit. The winger has three goals and three assists over his last seven outings, but his offense could take a dip now that he's back in a bottom-six role. He's matched his career high with 15 goals, and with 23 points over 44 outings, he's one shy of matching his total output from 56 games in the 2023-24 regular season. McMann has added 111 shots on net, 72 hits and a plus-5 rating in 2024-25.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: One of each in win
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McMann had a goal on five shots, an assist, two blocks, one hit and two PIM in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Canadiens.
McMann triggered a run of seven unanswered goals in helping the Maple Leafs overcome a 3-0 deficit. He scored an unassisted marker midway through the second period and helped on a William Nylander tally, which tied the game early in the third. McMann is digging himself out of a mini-scoring slump. After going scoreless in six straight outings, the forward has one goal and two assists over the last two contests.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Contributes helper
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McMann notched an assist and two hits in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Devils.
The helper ended a six-game slump for McMann. That's a large step back for the winger, who racked up six goals and four assists over nine contests between Dec. 15 and Jan. 2. The 28-year-old is at 18 points, 89 shots on net, 64 hits and a plus-6 rating through 38 appearances this season. McMann continues to see middle-six minutes.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Targeting Saturday return
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McMann (lower body) is reportedly close to getting back in the lineup and could be an option versus the Red Wings on Saturday, Joshua Kloke of The Athletic reports.
McMann's timeline will rule him out versus the Ducks on Thursday, but it seems like he should be back in action sooner rather than later. Prior to getting hurt, the 28-year-old forward managed just four points in 18 games while putting 44 shots on net. Once back in the lineup, McMann will likely take on a bottom-six role, which could mean a return to the minors for Fraser Minten.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Still one week away
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McMann (lower body) is progressing in his recovery but won't play in the Leafs' next two games after head coach Craig Berube told reporters Thursday, "Hopefully if he gets skating here and he feels good, he could be an option for next week, but we'll see," per Mark Masters of TSN.
McMann has already missed three games due to his lower-body problem, so he is eligible to come off injured reserve as soon as cleared to play. Where the natural center fits into the lineup remains to be seen due to the emergence of Fraser Minten, who has racked up four points over six games since being called up. Once given the green light, McMann will need to be activated off injured reserve.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Expected to miss couple of games
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McMann (lower body) is considered day-to-day, but he's not expected to play in Toronto's next couple of games, coach Craig Berube told Mark Masters of TSN on Friday.
That would seem to suggest McMann will probably be out for at least Saturday's tilt in Tampa Bay and Monday's home game against the Blackhawks. McMann, who left Wednesday's 5-1 loss to Florida because of the injury, has six goals and seven points in 21 appearances in 2024-25. Although McMann is drawing out of the lineup, Auston Matthews (upper body) is set to return Saturday, and Matthew Knies (upper body) might play too.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Sustains lower-body injury
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McMann (lower body) won't return to Wednesday's game versus the Panthers.
The hits just keep on coming for the Maple Leafs' forward group. McMann is one of seven injured forwards on the team, though Ryan Reaves (suspension) will be back Dec. 4. McMann can be considered day-to-day until another update is provided by the team.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Two goals while in top six
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McMann scored twice Saturday in a 4-3 overtime win over Edmonton.
He's playing up the lineup and making the most of it -- he has three goals in his last two games (11 shots). McMann has speed and skill, and he does the little things right. He forechecks hard, goes to the dirty areas, and he's conscientious in his own zone. McMann won't help fantasy managers on the power play, but he could offer value if he forces his way into a more permanent gig on a scoring line.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Finds twine Wednesday
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McMann scored a goal on eight shots and added two hits in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Capitals.
The goal ended an 11-game point drought for McMann, who had 26 shots on net and 17 hits in that span. The 28-year-old forward started the year well, and it's a positive he's stayed in the lineup even amid a deep slump. He has four goals, one assist, 44 shots on net, 30 hits, six PIM and a plus-3 rating over 17 contests in a middle-six role.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Supplies assist in win
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McMann produced an assist, two hits, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 5-2 win over the Lightning.
McMann has been productive in a middle-six role with three goals, one assist, 10 shots on net, 11 hits and a plus-7 rating over five games. The 28-year-old has seen power-play time in three of his five outings, but he's not guaranteed to stay in that role throughout the year. McMann can put up some depth scoring and add toughness, making him a decent option for deeper fantasy formats.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Nets brace Wednesday
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McCann scored two goals in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Kings.
McCann found the back of the net with his two shot attempts in this win over the Kings, beating David Rittich twice in the first period. McCann didn't play in the season opener against Montreal on Oct. 9 after recovering from a knee injury, but has been very good since returning to the ice and has three goals over his last three appearances while attempting eight shots.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Dealing with knee problem
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McMann was sidelined for the last nine games of the season due to an MCL sprain, Terry Koshan of The Toronto Sun reports Friday.
McMann finished his rookie year having logged 56 games for the Leafs in which he notched 15 goals on 118 shots, nine assists and 117 hits while averaging 11:34 of ice time. The 27-year-old winger got plenty of looks on the first line with Auston Matthews this season and could be back in that role heading into 2024-25. With a full 82-game campaign, McMann should be capable of reaching the 20-goal threshold and pushing for the 40-point mark.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Not expected back soon
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McMann (lower body) is making strides in his recovery but is not close to returning to action, Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun reports Thursday.
At this point, McMann should probably be considered out indefinitely with his return to action seemingly a long way off. The 27-year-old center has already been sidelined for the club's last seven contests due to his lower-body injury. If he does return in the postseason, McMann will likely slot into a bottom-six role.
