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Auston Matthews says Maple Leafs need to do better job of generating second and third chances

The Toronto Maple Leafs appear headed down their most grim stretch of the season after putting together some momentum to kick off December. The Leafs have lost three out of their last four games, and their win was a last-minute comeback against a Chi

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Published: 2 weeks ago

3 takeaways from Leafs-Predators: Matthews, Nylander deliver another sub-par effort against NHL’s worst team

Presented with an opportunity to course correct against the NHL’s worst team, the Toronto Maple Leafs faltered down the stretch, losing 5-3 to the Nashville Predators. Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube promised immense change, which amoun

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Published: 2 weeks ago

‘Mentally, we’re fine’: Matthews turns to silver linings after Maple Leafs’ loss

Toronto Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews spoke to the media following his team’s loss to the Nashville Predators, saying the group’s outlook remains positive despite recent struggles. Adding that they’re doing the right things, but not seeing res

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Maple Leafs facing mental challenge now that bar has been lowered

After building Saturday’s tilt as a “response game,” the Maple Leafs still walked out of Bridgestone Arena silent, sour and sans points.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Craig Berube on another loss for the Leafs in Nashville: “Our team was a lot better with the puck, but there were self-inflicted mistakes”

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 5-3 loss to the Nashville Predators, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 15-14-5. On where the game got away from the team: I think that the late goal we gave up in the second period was avoi

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Game Review: Lineup shuffle doesn’t do the trick, bigger changes needed after Maple Leafs’ latest loss in Nashville

Coming off what can be gently described as one of the Maple Leafs’ more lifeless outings over the past decade in Washington, notable changes were made across the lineup ahead of this game in Nashville. The Leafs continued to play terrible hockey. 

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Predators Score 2 Empty Net Goals to Beat the Maple Leafs 5-3

The Nashville Predators took on the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight in the final Saturday night game before the Christmas break. Related: Maple Leafs Need to Hire Bruce Boudreau (or Someone…

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Published: 2 weeks ago

‘It’s not difficult for me’: Berube on ability to motivate Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube spoke to the media after losing to the Nashville Predators about his ability to motivate the team and what he thought of certain players performance.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Struggling Maple Leafs fall to last-place Predators

Luke Evangelista broke a tie at 9:18 of the third period to help the Nashville Predators beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-3 on Saturday night.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs creep closer to rock bottom with 5-3 loss to Predators

The Toronto Maple Leafs haven’t hit rock bottom, but they’re certainly getting closer by the day. After a great opening period in Nashville, Craig Berube’s team blew two leads against the Predators, and couldn’t claw their way back late. Yes,

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Predators’ Evangelista makes unreal move and finishes on the backhand

Watch as Luke Evangelista pulls off a great toe drag move on Morgan Rielly then finishes it off with a great backhand shot while falling down for a highlight reel goal.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Roy redirects feed from McMann to get Maple Leafs on the board on first shot

Watch as Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nic Roy makes a nice play to deflect a pass from Bobby McMann over the shoulder of Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros on the team’s first shot of the game.

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Published: 2 weeks ago