Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake McCabe's stat line from Thursday's win over the New Jersey Devils shows just how much the team missed him while he was out.

With McCabe out with an injury until at least Jan. 14, the upcoming slate for the Leafs could test their mettle as a contender.

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews felt that his team’s competitive spirit played a big role in their gutsy 4-3 overtime victory over the New Jersey Devils on Thursday.

McCabe is on a five-year, $22,565,510 extension, and his absence has already hurt the Leafs. They dropped two points last night, although they still lead the division by four points over the defending champions Florida Panthers.

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Frank Vatrano's contract included 10 years' worth of deferred payments, which could be a hot topic in coming CBA talks.

Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner were on the ... It kind of got away from us." The absence of Jake McCabe, who will miss a third straight game with an upper-body injury, was certainly felt.

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Jake McCabe scored in Saturday’s win over the Boston Bruins, the first goal from a Leafs blueliner since November 30th. Simon Benoit joked with reporters Sunday morning that he and McCabe had a wager going on for who would be the first to end the drought.

Matthews has nine points (four goals, five assists) in his last six games since he returned from injury. That increases his season total to 15 goals, 17 assists and 116 shots in 30 games. And you can expect Matthews' goal scoring to increase given his somewhat flat 12.

McCabe took part in his first full practice since he was injured in a fight with Philadelphia Flyers forward Garnet Hathaway.

The Toronto Maple Leafs won the hard way Sunday. And Jake McCabe suffered the most in a 3-2 overtime victory over the Philadelphia Flyers.