John Tavares scored and added a primary assist in the Leafs 3-2 overtime loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. With 27 points in 21 games playing 20+ minutes a night at 35 years of age, he has been the 1C leader the Leafs have needed this season.
His line with William Nylander looked dynamic, relentless, and fast. They played with Calle Järnkrok in the first half of the game, but then Easton Cowan was put onto their line. Järnkrok swapped onto the Laughton line where Cowan started the game.
Overall, it was a good showing from the Leafs, except at the end in overtime when the lack of carefulness by Max Domi led to a quick turnover and quick goal to end the game.
There isn't an angle wherre it looks good.
FANTILLI WITH HIS SECOND OF THE GAME AND WINS THE GAME IN OT FOR THE JACKETS! pic.twitter.com/R8pnRmZRm2
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) November 21, 2025
Here is Berube and the team after the game.
Evaluations.

Before the game, Berube said Stolarz is "worse than we thought" regarding his injury.

Lots of guests were at the Leafs game, many scouts asking their GMs if they can pretty please acquire Tavares.
ANA, COL, EDM, DAL, FLA, LA, MIN, MTL, NJ, NYI, NYR, PHI, SEA (2), STL (2), TB, UTA, VAN, VGK, WAS
— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) November 21, 2025
Ben Danford back on the first pair where he belongs.
Thursday lines⬇️ #BFD pic.twitter.com/WqscBUKREl
— Brantford Bulldogs (@BulldogsOHL) November 20, 2025
Guelph is going to host the 2027 Memorial Cup.
The Royal City 🌪️
— Ontario Hockey League (@OHLHockey) November 20, 2025
The @Storm_City will host the 2027 #MemorialCup, presented by @KubotaCanadaLtd.
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