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MTL· Sat Nov 7Game preview →2026-27 season
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| Date | Opp | Result | G | A | PTS | +/- | SOG | TOI | HIT | BLK |
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| Oct 20 | @CBJ | W 6-2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 19:12 | 0 | 4 |
| Oct 13 | @UTA | L 4-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:06 | 0 | 3 |
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| Jan 31 | @VAN | W 3-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:42 | 0 | 1 |
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| Feb 21 | @ARI | W 6-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 0 | 11:48 | 2 | 0 |
| Feb 19 | @STL | W 4-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:36 | 2 | 1 |
Latest news
Rifai (lower body) will be placed on injured reserve following Thursday's game versus the Rangers, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.
Rifai is also considered week-to-week. The defenseman's absence was covered by Nick Blankenburg in Thursday's contest, but the Maple Leafs may want to bring up one of Cole McWard, Dakota Mermis or Philippe Myers for extra defensive depth once Rifai's move to IR is official.
RotoWire via ESPN · Oct 23
Rifai (undisclosed) is expected to miss Thursday's game against the Rangers, according to Terry Koshan of The Toronto Sun.
Rifai was previously considered a game-time call due to the injury. He has a goal in two appearances this campaign. Nick Blankenburg is a candidate to draw into the lineup due to Rifai's absence.
RotoWire via ESPN · Oct 22
Rifai (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision for Thursday's home clash against the Rangers, per Luke Fox of Sportsnet.
After Rifai left Thursday's morning skate, head coach Jim Hiller stated that the 28-year-old blueliner is "dealing with something" and is going to be a game-time decision Thursday. Overall, Rifai has compiled a goal, two PIM, two shots on net and seven blocked shots across two appearances to begin the regular season. If he can't go Thursday, Nick Blankenburg is expected to take Rifai's spot on the third pairing alongside Oliver Ekman-Larsson.
RotoWire via ESPN · Oct 22
Rifai scored a goal Tuesday in a 6-2 win over the Blue Jackets.
It was his first NHL goal in his fifth career game. The 28-year-old Rifai was recalled Sunday to provide depth for a injury-riddled blue line. He is in his fifth season with the AHL Marlies; his best offensive season came in 2023-24 when he scored two goals, added 17 assists and put up 71 PIM. Rifai could stick around for a few extra games with Jake McCabe (undisclosed) sidelined.
RotoWire via ESPN · Oct 21
Rifai was recalled from AHL Toronto on Sunday, per the NHL media site.
Rifai was sent to the minors ahead of the regular season, but he'll rejoin the NHL club to provide additional depth on the Maple Leafs' shorthanded blue line. Across three AHL appearances to begin the regular season, he's been held scoreless with four PIM and a plus-2 rating.
RotoWire via ESPN · Oct 11
Rifai was placed on waivers by the Maple Leafs on Thursday, James Mirtle of The Athletic reports.
Rifai has spent most of the past few seasons in the minors, and he'll be left off the Maple Leafs' Opening Night roster once again prior to the 2026-27 campaign. He made 20 regular-season appearances for AHL Toronto last year and recorded no goals, five assists, 30 PIM and a plus-8 rating.
RotoWire via ESPN · Sep 24
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