Mike Babcock faces Maple Leafs in Edmonton for first time since 2019 exit

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Saturday night in Edmonton will mark the first time Mike Babcock faces the Maple Leafs since his 2019 exit. @lukefoxju Via @Sportsnet on X

What happened: The Toronto Maple Leafs visit Edmonton on Saturday night with the scheduled game set to open at 0-0.

Why it matters: Babcock entered his first season behind the Edmonton bench after being hired in June following NHL clearance. The reunion pits the veteran head coach against the remaining Toronto roster members who played under him prior to his departure.

What to watch: The regular-season matchup gets underway Saturday night in Edmonton.

Sources

@Sportsnet 2026-10-24T12:36:53.884191+00:00

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